The Estate Of Diana Klemin Of Greenwich, Ct @Brg-Greenwich

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The Estate of Diana Klemin of Greenwich, CT @BRG-Greenwich SALE BEGINS TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 8:05 PM EST LOCATION: BRG-GREENWICH 163 ITEMS VIEW ALL ITEMS & BID ONLINE AT WWW.BLACKROCKGALLERIES.COM BRG is pleased to offer this remarkable showcase featuring the estate of Diana Klemin, a distinguished figure in the world of literary art. This auction features a curated collection of fine art, jewelry, luxury goods, high-end collectibles, and elegant furniture — each reflecting Diana’s refined taste and her storied career. Rounding-out this fun sale is a collection of Alexander Klemin engineering prototype wind tunnel model airplanes.This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire pieces that reflect Diana’s discerning taste. All lots were carefully moved to BRG-Greenwich for convenient pick-up. Happy bidding!ABOUT DIANA KLEMINDiana Klemin graduated from Vassar College in 1944. She furthered her studies at the Art Students League, the New School for Social Research, and the Museum of Modern Art. Klemin began her career at G. P. Putnam's Sons before moving to Doubleday & Company, Inc., where she worked as a book designer and was promoted to Art Director in 1953, a position she held until 1987. Klemin is recognized as a noteworthy Art Director by Marquis Who's Who. Throughout her career, Klemin visited numerous museums and sorted through thousands of submissions from graphic artists to find illustrations and book jacket art. In the 1960s, she oversaw the illustration of a forty-eight-volume children’s classics series and directed the art for the “Best-in-Children’s Books” club, collaborating with notable artists, including Andy Warhol. VIEW ALL ITEMS & BID ONLINE AT WWW.BLACKROCKGALLERIES.COM *The items in this auction are available for BRG warehouse-to-warehouse transports for easy local pick-up at BRG auction warehouse locations: Fairfield, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Southport, Boston, or Raleigh. See website for details. **The members of the BRG jewelry department area are always available for appraisals, consignment consultations, outright purchase and answers to questions on current auction items. You may reach them at 203-335-0000. AUC LIC #: MA-03343; NC-10322 20% Buyer's Premium