'An exceptional sale': dazzling Rockefeller collection could fetch $1bn

Sprawling private collection of 1,600 of David Rockefeller’s items will go on auction at Christie’s – and could break recordsThere was a hushed sense of awe among the spectators perusing the nearly 1,600 items prepared for auction at Christie’s in Manhattan. Elderly New York society doyennes walked through the collection with private guides, stopping for a second to admire the Monets and Picassos, as tour groups crowded by the ornate porcelains and decorative arts, spanning centuries and continents, craning their heads to catch a glimpse.But then, this is no ordinary collection, and it will certainly be no ordinary auction. Continue reading…
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