Going Once, Going Twice
A Red Bellman's uniform. Estimate: $200-300.
Of course, the Plaza's luxury condos--like the $25 million spread Flavio Briatore just picked up--are out of most people's price range.
So, how about a nice bellman's uniform instead?
On March, 15, Christie's will be holding an auction for various items that are far less expensive than the penthouse with park views.
The auction of the contents from New York's legendary Plaza Hotel feature a wide variety of unique artifacts, including furniture, china, decorative pieces and works of art from the Edwardian lobby, the Oak Room, the Oyster Bar, the Palm Court, the Persian Room, and the Grand Ballroom.Auction details and times to just take a peek are after the jump.
The Plaza Hotel Sale 1692
15 March 2006, 10:00 am & 2:00 pm 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
Viewing 11 March 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 12 March 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 13 March 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 14 March 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
What happened to the curtains designed by Dorothy Liebes that used to adorn the Persian Room in the Plaza Hotel? Were they sold in the auction of March, 2006? or were they gone before that? Thanks for any leads as to their whereabouts, and if one can see them now wherever they are.