The Southern Traveler's Estate (Limited Appointment Preview May 28-31, see description & details)

Some estates tell you one story. This one tells you about thirty. This is a high-end journey through years of adventures.

The person who lived here was a true Southerner and an avid traveler — the kind who didn't just visit the world, but brought it home. Over a lifetime of journeys across Europe, Africa, and Asia, he acquired pieces the way serious collectors do: slowly, deliberately, and with a discerning eye that never settled for ordinary. The result is a collection that has never been offered to the public - until now.

The furniture alone spans nearly three centuries, with pieces dating to the 1700s. Antique dining tables, chairs, secretaries, chest of drawers, end tables, and cabinets fill the rooms — many acquired during his travels abroad, others sourced closer to home in Troup County, where a number of local artists left their mark on the collection. The art is substantial: a large collection of original oil paintings and works gathered from across the continents he walked.

His travels are represented throughout. European antiques stand alongside African artifacts and Asian pieces collected with intentional pursuit. This is not a hodgepodge, it is a curated body of work assembled by someone who knew what they were looking at.

The crystal collection is among the finest you will find at an estate sale in the Southeast. Waterford pieces feature prominently alongside a broader selection of cut and decorative crystal that rewards anyone willing to look closely. A selection of antique Gone With the Wind style and oil lamps, many converted to electric, add warmth and period authenticity to what is already an extraordinary offering. Kitchenwares and housewares round out the sale for those hunting the practical alongside the remarkable.

Whether you are a dealer, a collector, or simply someone who recognizes the difference between furniture and history — this is the sale you make the drive for.

Highlights include:

1. Furniture and decorative pieces dating to the 1700s
2. Large original art collection spanning multiple continents
3. Antique dining tables, chairs, secretaries, chest of drawers, end tables, and cabinets
4. Extensive crystal collection including Waterford
5. Antique oil lamps converted to electric
6. Items collected in travels to Europe, Africa, and Asia
7. Troup County original artworks
8. Kitchenwares and household items

LaGrange, Georgia. One weekend. A lifetime of collecting.

LIMITED APPOINTMENT ONLY DATES: May 28, 29, 30, and 31. Please visit https://calendly.com/compagnafinancial/southern-traveler-s-estate to reserve your time slot.

Furniture & Large Pieces

1. Antique and vintage furniture (George III, Chippendale, Queen Anne, Sheraton, Louis XV/XVI styles)
2. Sideboard, buffet, chests of drawers, secretary/bookcases
3. Dining tables, drop-leaf tables, tea tables, nesting tables
4. Upholstered seating (settees, armchairs, wingbacks, fainting couch, recliner)
5. Rice carved poster bed and iron daybed
6. Curio cabinet, benches, consoles, desks, mirrors

Fine Art & Wall Décor

1. Original oil paintings, watercolors, and impressionist works
2. Signed contemporary and listed artists
3. Antique engravings (18th–19th century) and lithographs
4. Framed prints, tapestries, and textiles
5. Asian silk embroidery, needlepoint, and decorative panels
6. Mirrors, architectural elements, and wall sculptures

Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts

1. Chinese, Japanese, and Asian furniture and carvings
2. Imari, Kutani, Satsuma, Arita, Famille Rose/Jaune porcelains
3. Cloisonné, lacquer boxes, snuff bottles, scholar objects
4. Porcelain bowls, plates, chargers, vases, tea sets
5. Antique carvings, panels, and reverse-painted mirrors

Porcelain, China & Ceramics

1. English ironstone, transferware, Spode, Royal Doulton
2. European and Asian porcelain dinnerware and serving pieces
3. Italian majolica, Talavera, Deruta, Faience
4. Decorative plates, platters, teacups, pitchers, and bowls
5. Figurines (Lladro, Royal Copenhagen, etc.)

Glass, Crystal & Lighting

1. Waterford, Marquis, Gorham, Bohemian, Fostoria crystal
2. Cut crystal vases, bowls, decanters, stemware
3. Murano-style and art glass (vases, pitchers, centerpieces)
4. Table lamps, banquet lamps, chandeliers, floor lamps
5. Brass, crystal, and decorative lighting fixtures

Rugs & Textiles

1. Hand-knotted Persian and Turkish rugs
2. Vintage and contemporary area rugs
3. Quilts and textile décor

Collectibles & Decorative Objects

1. Figurines (Asian, European, animals, religious)
2. Madame Alexander dolls
3. Metalwork, brass, and silverplate items
4. Clocks, ornaments, and holiday décor
5. Books, prints, and historical collectibles
6. Wallace Silversmiths Silver Plated Bells

Kitchen, Dining & Entertaining

1. Kitchen appliances (KitchenAid, Breville, Cuisinart, etc.)
2. Serving ware, platters, trays, and utensils
3. Glassware sets and barware
4. Pottery, stoneware, and bakeware

Outdoor, Garden & Miscellaneous

1. Garden décor, planters, kneelers, and accessories
2. Decorative objects, shells, and coastal items
3. Vintage games, electronics (Nintendo DS & games)
4. Small personal items and jewelry
5. Patio Furniture
6. Decorative Outdoor Concrete Bench