What is the most expensive home ever sold in the Houston area?

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The most expensive home ever sold in the Houston area. Fun fact. In 2018, the most expensive home ever sold in Houston, Texas, was listed for an impressive $43.5 million. The home was sold to Billiard magnate, Frank Fertitta, who is also the owner of Station Casinos. Located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods […]

What is going on with Real Estate, Covid, Gold, Estate Sales, & more?

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Real Estate, Covid, Gold, Estate Sales, & more. What a wild ride it has been. The real estate market doesn’t seem to know there is a global pandemic. Sure showing’s now require masks, and some buyers are required to sign a letter of indemnity, but sale prices are as healthy as we have ever seen. […]

Important Photography

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FINE ART Black & White Photography Whether you have Black & White Photography, Nude Photography, Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography, or Celebrity Photography, Houston Estate Sales & Auction Company can assist you. Types of Black & White Photography Kings Auctions Inc. curates include: Archival Black and White Photography, Pigment Black and White Photography, Paper Black and […]

Norman Rockwell

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Norman Rockwell Houston Estate Sales and Auction Company is current accepting consignments for Norman Rockwell art for their upcoming auction highlighting important American authors, painters and illustrators. Rockwell’s pieces have, and will always have,. broad appeal world wide due to the musing of American culture. Although Rockwell’s most famous works are “Girl At Mirror”, “Saying […]

JFK memorabilia

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JFK Memorabilia Memorabilia of John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy always garner interest and success at auction or in private or public sale. Whether it is a signed letter, photograph, personal belonging, fine art, or other item that has a connection to the couple, Houston Estate Sales and Auction Company can produce buyers for a […]

Get safe and stay safe!

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Want to ‘own’ your own safety? BECOME A PERSONAL SAFETY PRACTITIONER See the founders video Situational Self Awareness Take the first step and learn how to protect yourself & those you love. What you will learn when you take this intuitive, civilian friendly course, in the comfort of your own home: “Heads Up” Situational Awareness […]

YSL designer resale

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The icon YSL brand was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent along with his partner Pierre Berge.  In these beginning years they made safari jackets, thigh-high boots, smoking jackets and the tuxedo suit for women popular.  One of his most famous muses was Catherine Deneuve. The brand added a cosmetic line in 1978 and […]

Daum Art Glass

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We know all about Daum art glass. Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded by Jean Daum in 1878. Daum’s sons, Auguste and Antonin were inspired by the Art Nouveau period which is a common thread in all their pieces throught the years. Daum is also the only commercial manufacturer that used […]

Diamond facts for successful resale

Things you need to know about diamonds but were afraid to ask. All men are created equal but that’s not true with diamonds.  Only 1% of mined diamonds meet the standards for use in jewelry, but sometimes even quality diamonds can be enhanced to make them sparkle as much as possible. Diamonds can receive both […]

How to tell the difference between Louis the 14th, 15th, and 16th.

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Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 What’s the deal with all the “Louis XVI” refrences? Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793).  It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling.  It […]