From stage and screen (and more)…
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- August
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I have heard about a pretty unusual sale thanks to Helaine Fendelman.
If her name sounds familiar maybe you recognize the former Scarsdale resident (now living in Manhattan) from the “world of antiques.”
Fendelman, past president of the Appraisers Association of America, Inc., author and columnist for Country Living magazine, has always been generous with her time — and her knowledge.
I first worked with her a good seven or eight years ago. I’ll never forgot how she braved a sweltering summer morning at Stormville with me and our photographer for a “how-to-shop-a-flea market” story for the paper. We’ve kept in touch since, with Fendelman pointing out some great things along the way.
That’s why I know this sale is going to be pretty special.
Kuttner Prop Rentals in Manhattan, said to be the oldest property-rental business in the country, is holding an “Unreserved Complete Inventory Sale” on Sept. 18.
The sale, to be conducted by Stamford Auction Gallery, will be held at Kuttner, at 601 W. 26th St. (Room 330).
The shop got its start as Julia Kuttner Antiques right after World War II, a shop on Second Avenue. Over the years, Kuttner began to rent her antique American furniture, pottery and porcelain to clients ranging from interior designers to photo stylists for television, advertisements and the movies. She became known for the quality of her inventory, best known for her “tabletop� collections.
When Kuttner retired, her son-in-law ran the business for a bit before Barbara Genest bought it in 1988, eventually moving it to larger quarters a decade later.
Now, the pieces are to be offered for sale — at prices expected to start at $10. A preview will be held in the days before the sale.
Here’s just a glimpse of what’s to be on offer:
I can only imagine the stories behind the pieces, can’t you?
For more details, visit the auction-house Web site or call Kuttner at 212-242-7969.
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on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 at 1:01 pm by Mary Shustack.
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