$530,000 Haul at New England Auction Featuring Garden and Interior Design

TLDR:

• New England Auctions presented two auctions: Interior & International Design Collection sale and The Elemental Garden Collection sale.
• More than 95 percent of the 764 lots that crossed Giampietro’s block found new homes with an accumulated total of $530,000.

New England Auctions held two successful auctions on May 9-10, featuring 440 lots from an Interior & International Design Collection sale and an additional 324 lots from The Elemental Garden Collection. Of the 764 lots that were auctioned off, more than 95 percent found new homes, totaling $530,000 in sales. The highlight of the auctions was a pair of melon-form gadrooned cast iron urns, signed by Fonderies du Val d’Osne, which sold for $7,500 including buyer’s premium. Dated circa 1870, the pair stood approximately 60 inches tall and were described as being in excellent antique condition. Both sales were successful, and more highlights will be featured in an upcoming issue. It showcases the success and popularity of garden and interior design auctions, highlighting the value and interest in these types of collections.