Again L.A. - The Estate of Renee Valente - Hollywood Executive and Producer - Mid-Century to Antique
estate sale•4 day sale •sale is over
Dates
Thu
Apr 28
10am to 4pm
2016
Fri
Apr 29
10am to 4pm
2016
Sat
Apr 30
10am to 4pm
2016
Sun
May 1
10am to 4pm
2016
Terms
This is a 4 Day Sale beginning on Thursday and ending on Sunday. Thursday is Full Price, Friday is 20% Off, Saturday is 50% Off, and Sunday is 75% Off. Precious Metals and Fine Jewelry will discount no more than 20%.
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Cash Preferred. CC if Signal Allows - We will hold purchases with deposit if you need to run to the ATM. CA Sales Tax is Required on All Purchases - No Exceptions - No Resale Accepted.
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ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE SALES - No Exceptions! DO NOT EVEN CALL. No Pre-Sales.
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Numbers/Sign Up Sheet Policy: We do not have an official list. We do not believe in night before lists as they are unfair. Our policy has always been first come first serve - First person there starts a list and stays. Same for the second and third and so on. If you arrive in the wee hours (we ask you to be quiet) and discover a BS list and no one around...you have our blessing to trash the list. We will utilize whatever list the group gives us in the morning. Thank you.
Everything is 75% Off Sunday!
***Precious Metals/Fine Jewelry are 20% Off!
Again L.A. is honored to have been chosen to liquidate the estate of well known Hollywood Casting Executive and Emmy Award Winning Producer Renee Valente. Ms Valente had a long and successful career as one of the first female executives in Hollywood!
Renee was a smart attractive redhead who began her career as a part-time secretary at Talent Associates and worked herself up through the ranks to become the head of production. She was recruited by NASA to produce a series of specials and then moved on to Screen Gems where she became the head of production! She met the love of her life in 1961 on the set of Laurence Olivier's The Power and The Glory"...production art director Burr Smidt.
Burr was a handsome Florida native who began his career in New York initially with NBC and on Broadway handling set lighting and costumes...working himself eventually up to a position as a NBC VP charged with converting the network from black and white to color broadcast. Burr had always been an artist..even studying art in college abroad and he soon found his love of art pulling him from the corporate side to the art side of production. Recently divorced - the vivacious redhead producer caught his eye and the fireworks began. Burr's daughters told us that their first meeting with the lady who would soon become their second Mom began with Renee walking out to their Dad's boat perfectly coiffed in a dress with princess heels for a day of fishing - they fell in love with her instantly!
Both Burr and Renee's careers took off in the 1960s - Between them they worked on separate projects and together on other projects. Burr received both Emmy and Academy Award Nominations for his Art Direction - Renee received both nominations and won the Emmy in 2001. Always an avid outdoorsman - Burr produced sportsman shows and even wrote and illustrated a book, "Teach Your Dad How to Fish." (We have cases of extra books that will be complimentary with purchase). Renee's career continued to grow and she achieved many firsts in the corporate and Hollywood production world!
Renee and Burr spent many years bicoastal - with Florida being their home base. They counted many show business figures including Frank Sinatra, Burt Reynolds, Peter Ustinov, Elizabeth Taylor, David Soul, Jackie Collins, George Hamilton, and a host of other colorful figures among their friends and co-workers and they are represented in small treasures within the estate.
Renee lost Burr in 2000 and she let their primary home in Florida go to retire in Los Angeles. Her influence continues today in over 70 telefilms and features, her service as the first female vice president of both Screen Gems and Columbia Pictures Television, the first female president of the Producers Guild of America, and her casting of such classics as Circle of Fear, The Partridge Family, Police Woman, and More!
On behalf of Renee's family - you are invited to find a treasure among many of Renee and Burr's keepsakes! There are so many wonderful treasures to be found - you do not want to miss this sale!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
-The address will show on this page Wednesday, April 27, after 9 am. As Renee's daughters are staying at the home - we ask early arrivals opening day to be quiet.
-This is a 4 Day Sale beginning on Thursday and ending on Sunday. Thursday is Full Price, Friday is 20% Off, Saturday is 50% Off, and Sunday is 75% Off. Precious Metals and Fine Jewelry will discount no more than 20%.
-Cash Preferred. CC if Signal Allows - We will hold purchases with deposit if you need to run to the ATM. CA Sales Tax is Required on All Purchases - No Exceptions - No Resale Accepted.
-ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE SALES - No Exceptions! DO NOT EVEN CALL. No Pre-Sales.
-Numbers/Sign Up Sheet Policy: We do not have an official list. We do not believe in night before lists as they are unfair. Our policy has always been first come first serve - First person there starts a list and stays. Same for the second and third and so on. If you arrive in the wee hours (we ask you to be quiet) and discover a BS list and no one around...you have our blessing to trash the list. We will utilize whatever list the group gives us in the morning.
WHAT IS THERE:
SHOWCASES: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy won by Renee, Emmy Medallion Distinguished Service Award won by Renee, Gold Jewelry Includes 18K Heavy Brushed Gold Eagle Pin with Diamond and Ruby Accents (Gift from Burt Reynolds), Heavy Fun 60s 14K Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet with Semi-Precious Stone Accents, 14K Gold Tea Bag Pin (Gift from Judith Light), Fantastic Heavy 14K Ornate Mayan-Aztec God Pin, 14K Gold Charms, 14K Gold Earrings and Drops, Cartier 18K Brick Pendant, Tiffany 14K Cuff Links and Tie Clip, 14K Rose Gold Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet, 14K Enameled Gold Watch Pin, 14K Gold Ornately Framed Antique Cameo, Funky New Age 14K Gold Natural Crystal and Lapis Pendant - gift from George Hamilton. Other Semi-Precious Stone Necklaces and such with Gold Accents and Clasps. Sterling Silver Jewelry including HUGE Cini Fish Pin, Neat Zuni Turquoise Squash Blossom, Navajo Begay Sterling Tracks Buckle, Navajo Sterling Engraved "Pearls" Necklace, Gucci Sterling Belt Bracelet, Other Sterling Jewelry, Gorgeous Judith Leiber Nautilus Shell Purse, Gold Mesh Bags and Wallets, Sterling Mesh Coin Purse, Other Vintage Small Purses and Such. Freshwater and Saltwater Pearl Jewelry, Costume Jewelry pins, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Jade, Topaz, Aquamarine, and other Jewelry Pieces....So Many Fun Jewelry Pieces! Sterling and Hollow Ware Includes 83 Piece Set Gorham "La Scala" Sterling Flatware, 78 Piece Set Gorham "Firelight" Sterling Flatware, Sterling Revere Type Bowls by Gorham, Tiffany, and Cartier. 6 Gucci 800 Silver with Enamel Accents Wine Goblets, Neat Nouveau Sterling Candlesticks by Fara & Co of NY, Tiffany Persian Spoon, Marthinsen "Valdres' Norwegian Sterling Serving and Flatware Pieces, Sterling Inkwell, Other Small Sterling Bowls, Sterling Aladdin's Lantern Oil Lamp, Sterling and Cobalt Covered Storage, Sterling Cigarette Box with Spanish Cedar Lining, Sterling Frames - One by Tiffany, Mexican Sterling Salad Set and Ladle, Other Old Sterling Serving Pieces, Other Miscellaneous Sterling items. Steuben Owl, Herend Pair of Birds, Door Knockers, Buckles, Neat Richard Synek Mid-Century Chess Set (needs some restoration), Sterling Dunhill and Tiffany Pens - Other Pens. Enameled Cartier Lighter, Tiffany Lighters (gift from Burt Reynolds), Sugar Bowl and Other Gifts from Frank Sinatra, Cigarette Cases, Neat Evans Combo Make-up and Cigarette Case/Purse with Bezel Set Sapphire Type Stones, Porter Blanchard Pewter and Sterling Goblet (Gift from David Soul), 1st US Edition "The Tour of the World in 80 Days," Waterford and Swarovski Glass Figures, Gucci Placemats and Napkins, Telescope, Gucci Sunglasses in Case, Faux Chanel Logo Belt, Other Belts, Gucci Leather Handbag, Versace White Snake Handbag with Medusa Accents, Hermes Belt, Gucci Belt, Vuitton, Gucci Hard Briefcase, Gorham Gold Flatware, Seashell Drawer Handles, and so much more! :-)
FURNITURE: We have some fantastic rare pieces from Mid-Century to 19th Century! You will find a spectacular matched pair of Mid-Century Don Shoemaker for Senal 1960's Rosewood Mid-Century Leather Sling Chairs, an equally impressive Eames Down Filled Black Leather and Rosewood Framed Lounge Chair and Ottoman, a Stunning Antique Bamboo Root Wall Console with Pagoda Base Accent, Custom Made Semi-Precious Stone Inlaid Marble Dining Table, Fantastic Solid Heavy Brass Bar Cart, Natural Leather Arm Chair, Antique Iron Base and Stone Topped Fountain Table, Antique French Wash Stand with Built in Sink and Pitcher (Needs Restoration), French Country Dining Chairs (6), Iron and Brass Antique Bakers Rack, Stunning Old Walnut Urn Shaped Wine Tables, Fantastic Antique Brass Fireplace Tools, Stunning Antique French Woven Brass Wood Holder (converted into coffee table with glass top - just remove), Antique Chess Table with Storage (Needs Restoration), Dual Iron Base Wood Topped Dining Table, Carved French Side Chairs, Fantastic Antique Oak Document Upright Cabinet, Massive 19th Century Library Table *12 feet long or more! (Needs Restoration), Set Bentwood and Rattan Chairs acquired from Hemingway by Burr (Needs Restoration), Turn of the Century Thonet Bentwood Settee (Cane Seat Boarded), Turn of the Century Thonet Bentwood Shaving Stand. Miscellaneous Small Antique Side Tables and Such, Contemporary Leather Head and Foot Board Queen Bed, Mid-Century All Brass Faux Bamboo Table, Wood Tower Bookcase, Nice Contemporary Office Desk, Antique Leather Topped Regency Desk - Table, Roche Bobois Brass Nailheads Black Leather Arm Chair, Cane and Glass Side Tables, Bamboo Rolling Cart, Mid-Century White Iron Shelving Unit, Contemporary Glass Door Book Cabinets, and...
Extraordinarily Rare Circa 1850-1875 Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bedroom Furniture in faux carved bamboo and birds-eye maple. Originally out of New York and most likely manufactured by R.J. Horner...these pieces command extraordinary prices on the east coast....so out here on the "other" coast they will be an extraordinary bargain! You will find perhaps the most stunning Bed, Dressing Chest, Standing Cheval Mirror, and Vanity Chest you will ever see! In addition - we have a stunning Tile and Bamboo 19th Century Side Table as well!
SMALLS: Quite a mix of interesting china, glass, pottery and smalls here! You will find an ncredible Pair of Old Majolica Seated Figures - a Dandy and His Lady! Many wonderful pieces of Royal Copenhagen Full Lace China...along with china pieces from Tiffany, Limoges, and other wonderful makers! Great Crystal and Glass including Waterford, Lalique, Steuben, Baccarat, Tapio Wirkkala, Sommerso, Cut Bohemian, and other great makers! Stemware, Silver Plate, Fantastic 1940s-50s Folk Art Jewelry Box Covered in Fossilized Sharks Teeth, Neat Old Brass Candlesticks including Hive, Classic, and Dragonfly Figural Candlesticks, Icart Bronzes, Other Bronzes, Tons of Fun Decanters great for booze to mouthwash!, Old Heavy Cut Dorothy Thorpe Type Bowls, Champleve, Fun Picasso Art Plates and Mugs, Old Floral Ceramics, Tiffany Transfer Animal Plates, English Ceramics, Antique French Terra Cotta Roof Cat, Italian and Portuguese Ceramics, Lladro, Antique Table Top Crank Phone, Asian Burnt Brass Rabbits, Murano, Bing and Grondahl, Royal Doulton, Suardi Gioela Clowns, Merryweather and Sons Fire Engine Lantern, Rodin Reproduction Sculpture, Ceramic Cat Collection, Sarreld Italy Man on Bike, Vintage Hotel and Restaurant Plate, Wood Carvings, Stuffed Puffin, Huge Raku Vase by Libolt at Muddy Mountain Pottery, Austin Figures, Portmeirion, Fun Old Bamboo Parasols from the production of Around the World in 80 Days, Mid-Century Ceramics, Miscellaneous Serving Wares, Metal Wares in Brass and Copper, Trays in Pewter, Silver Plate, Ceramic, and Glass, Fun Ice Bucket Well Used (Gift from Burt Reynolds), and so much more!
ART: Several of Burr Smidt's Oil Paintings, Set Designs, and Watercolors - including Nudes, Portraits, Landscapes, and Clowns.... Several of Burr's Original Watercolor - Pen and Ink Valentines to Renee that have been framed, Frank Sinatra Original Pen and Ink of Renee, Frank Sinatra Signed and Numbered Lithograph, Vintage Picasso Prints, Fantastic Group of 19th Century Theater Actress Portrait Lobby Prints, Other Oil Paintings and Prints, Fun Object Wall Decor, Lots and Lots of Framed Photographs of Renee and Burr and their adventures, their friends, celebrities, and more! Framed Certificates from the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and other film entities!
LIGHTING: Lots of fantastic lamps including Custom Brass Floor Pharmacy Lamps, Blue and White Mid-Century Hanging Fixture, Stunning Antique Art Nouveau Stained Glass Fixture with Original Chain, Bamboo Stained Glass Table Lamp, Carved Wood Finial Lamp, Antique Boudoir Lamps, Pair Italian Ceramic Stacked Limes Lamps, and More!
ELECTRONICS: Pristine Apple 27" Mac Computer with Wireless Mouse and Keyboard - Late 2010 Edition - Barely Used and Wiped by Tech - Has Functional Operating System Ready to Go! Pioneer Elite 60" Flatscreen TV, Other great components - Several Small Samsung Flatscreens, more!
BOOKS: Many signed editions, General Fiction and Non-Fiction, Film Industry and Coffee Table Type books. Signed editions include Burt Reynolds, Davy Jones, Mel Tillis, Truman Capote, Farrah Fawcett, Jackie Collins, Steve Allen, Allan Folsom, Frank Gilroy and Others...Great Art Books as Burr was an artist, and more!
MOVIES: 100s of DVDs, Some VHS - Renee and Burr were in the business...so literally tons of films covering just about every genre possible!
MUSIC: 33 LPs and CD's - Lots of Jazz, Easy Listening, Country, and Other Genres. Some are Signed. Frank Sinatra Records with his Business Card still sealed.
HOLLYWOOD EPHEMERA: Tons of Great memorabilia! Production scrapbooks and photo albums, Award and Nomination Certificates, Lots of Great Loose Photos, Celeb candids, production, family and others. Huge file of Frank Sinatra data and interviews conducted one-on-one in preparation for a biopic which was killed by daughter. Notes and such from Frank (very dear friend of Renee), Elizabeth Taylor, and others. Some scripts, Directors Chairs for Renee and Burr, Letters and notes from political figures and celebs, boxes and boxes full! COA's available signed by daughters. Emmy and other awards being sold as well!
RUGS/LINENS: Nourison 2000 New Zealand Wool Rugs - 4" Round and 2'6" x 12', Safarieh 2'6" x 12' runner, 10' x 12' Wool Area Rug in Living Room, Verona Runners.
LINENS: Vintage and Contemporary Table Cloths, Crocheted and Embroidered Vintage Placemats and Napkins, Better Quality Towels, Wash Clothes, and Hand Towels, Queen Sheets, Cases, Duvets, Coverlets, and Blankets. Ralph Lauren Bedding, Doilies, Clothing Bags, etc. Euro Pillows, Throw Pillows, Needlepoint Pillows, Ergonomic Pillows, Holiday Towels and Linens, Great Drapes and Sheers, and More!
CLOTHING: WOMEN'S Size 4-8: Shirts and Blouses, Cotton Dresses, Slacks and Skirts, Cardigans, Jackets, Vintage Furs including a fantastic Schiaparelli Stole, Sweaters, Vintage and Contemporary Tees, Shawls, Capes, Crew Jackets and Production Tees and Sweatshirts, Nice Sequined Dresses and Such. Even her Gauzy Beach Wedding Dress! Brands include Saint James, St John, Averado Bess, Donna Karan, Versus, Versace, Petals, Anne Klein, August Silk, Fresh Produce, Cottonseed, and Sutton Studio. SHOES Women's Size 6, 6.5, 7 - Primarily 80s-90s - Heels, Summer Sandals, and More! Brands Include: Charles Jourdan, Donald J. Pliner, Onex, Maud Frizon, Icon, Jack Rogers, and Others. HANDBAGS: Vintage and Contemporary Purses, Totes, Clutches, Evening Bags, Make-Up Bags, Wallets, Travel Bags, and More! Brands Include: Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, Sharif, Bally, Jay Herbert, Paloma Picasso, Rafael Sanchez, Charles Jourdan, Patrick Sweeney, Coach, Fendi, Brics, Donald J. Pliner, and others. EYEGLASS FRAMES: All 80s Red (Sally Jesse Style) include French and Japanese Frames, Liz Clairborne, and Other Makers. LUGGAGE: Lots of Nice Luggage including Including Gucci Luggage and Garment Bags (well used), Canvas Camera Bag, Samsonite, Wilson Golf Bag, Computer Bags.
HOUSEHOLD: We have so much household that we filled the garage AND the Pool Area! Tons of Great Pots and Pans, Kitchen Appliances - Most are Cuisinart, Tons of Kitchen Gadgets, Openers, and Tools, Cutting Boards, Candles, Kitchen Linens, Carafes and Food Serving Pieces, Food Storage Items, Glassware, Mugs, Dishes, Literally Tons of Plastic Storage Containers,and Organizers, Dog Blankets and Accessories, Tons of Bathroom Accessories including lots of Great Lucite Items, Carved Fish, Kleenex and Other Holders, and More! Hampers, Christmas Ornaments, Tons of Toiletries, New Back Scrubbers, Soaps, Hairsprays, Shampoos, Conditioners, Make-up Brushes, Lots and Lots of Band Aids and First Aid Care, Functioning Physician Type Old School Scale, Senior Mobility Aids, Cleaning Supplies, Light Bulbs, Hangers, Corelle, Kitchen Overflow, Fun Neon EAT sign, Literally 100s of Picture Frames, Office Supplies, Locks and Hardware, Extension Cords and Power Bars, Lucite Shelf Supports, Glue Guns and Some Crafting, Tons of Picnic Supplies, Napkins, Paper Plates, Baskets, and More!
There you go! WHEW! Lots of stuff at this super interesting sale! We will be updating the list until sale time as we are madly working to have it ready for you guys on Thursday! If you have any questions...drop us an email! Thanks for checking out our listing and we hope to see you this weekend!
-The Again L.A. Team
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