Musical Instrument Collections
Musical Instrument Collections Often we are approached by an estate or individual that has a collection of musical instruments they would like to sell. It can be a large collection that was curated over 20-30 years or a lifetime, instruments handed down in an inheritance, or just a piece of two with significance. Either way, […]
Lionel Train Collections
Lionel is an American firm that manufactures toy trains, model trains and parts out of North Carolina. It was subsequently purchased by Richard P. Kughn, Detroit-based real estate developer (and railroad enthusiast) in 1986. Then in 1995 it was purchased by The Martin Davis Investment Group. Then Lionel changed hands again in 1995, when Kughn sold […]
Folk Art
Folk Art What exactly is folk art? Oddly there is no real definition of ‘folk art’. Some consider folk art to be art produced from an native culture, peasants, or other tradespeople. As opposed to fine art, folk art is primarily decorative and made for utility. Typically examples are: vintage or antique store signs, figurines, pottery, […]
Vintage Posters
Estimate value $850.00 Vintage Posters are gaining in popularity and value. We see vintage looking posters in model homes, in malls, at art shows, and such, but the original linen backed pieces have been quietly increasing in value and will never go out of style. For those who chose the posters over the original vintage […]
Tiffany Lamps and their values
Tiffany Lamps Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany started the Tiffany Lamp company rather than joining the family’s famous jewelry business. Louis then became on of the most significant artists during the period of Art Nouveau. Louis opened “Tiffany Studios”, and his early, most famous jobs included the Lyceum […]
Asian Art Wanted
Rancho Mirage Estate Sales and Auction Company manages the sale, (public or private) and auction of all types of Asian Art. Whether it be sculptures and carvings, paintings, screens, ceramics, furniture, wall decorations, rugs, or other objects, we have collectors, investors, and individuals always interested in opportunities. Artists that we have a history with include, […]
Resale Crystal
SELLERS ARE IN THE DRIVER SEAT FOR IMPORTANT CRYSTAL Reselling Designer Crystal Rancho Mirage Estate Sales and Auction Company is more than just a typical ‘estate sale’ firm. They also do consignment, auctions, private sales, auctions, public sales, and of course, estate sales. Often when a client has a special collectible or collection of fine […]
Decorative items and collectibles
Decorative Items Art glass, mantle clocks, sculptures, candelabras, mirrors, urns, art, books, music boxes, vases. Many people will remember grandma’s antique clock that sat on her mantle above the fireplace in the living room. It was never moved over all the years. It may have even been gilded with gold. She may have had a […]
Beautiful collectible pottery for sale in Indian Wells
Collectible Pottery Rancho Mirage Estate Sales and Auction Company manages the sale of all types of important pottery. Whether it’s from the Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, 20th century, or 19th century, we can valuate, research if needed, and sell your important pottery via public sale, private sale, consignment, or auction. As we have […]
Cocktail Rings
Cocktail Hour In terms of gift giving, when the velvet ring box won’t shut tight, I know I’m gonna love what is inside. When it comes to jewels, bigger is better, hence the ‘cocktail ring’. A cocktail ring is a ring that is larger than usual, meant to attract attention, and typically made of a […]