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By Tim Nelson
Since its opening in 1931, the Waldorf Astoria has functioned as one of the highest esteemed hotels in the world. Over the years, many political leaders and celebrities have stayed in the sumptuous suites of the Art Deco building, giving air to their rooms. glamour matched by the splendor of its design. Now, after a billion-dollar renovation, the Waldorf Astoria offers antique creditors and design enthusiasts an exclusive chance to own pieces of history. In fact, several thousand of them.
Beginning October 17, Kaminski Auctions will host Fine Furnishings of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a two-week auction with more than 15,000 pieces of the famous hotel, which began with the purpose of raising funds for the preservation of park Avenue’s iconic church and community home, church and St. Community House, among other things.
With live previews on Kaminski’s auction site in the Boston area, several pieces have already generated expected online auctions. Many of the auctioned pieces come with 19th-century French furniture, a variety of glass and bronze chandeliers, porcelain tea services, needle pillows and more. For some pieces, the costs of the opening offer start well below what you would have to pay for spending an evening at the Waldorf.
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Frank Kaminski, owner and CEO of Kaminski Auctions, believes this is a golden opportunity to bring home a part of the famous hotel’s history. “Given the variety of pieces being auctioned and the rich history of the property, we hope to attract bidders The diversity of the auction is quite wide,” Kaminski said in a press release. “There are pieces of sequels that world leaders, American presidents and celebrities frequented. There are exquisite furnishings from the hotel’s remarkable restaurants and lounges. say, there’s for everyone. “
Although winning bidders will have the ability to get hold of a large number of pieces of historical design, some of Waldorf’s priceless items will be kept and thoroughly preserved on site. hung on the lobthrough and magnificent statue of the spirit of achievement that overlooks the front of Park Avenue. A 1907 Steinway grand piano that previously belonged to Cole Porter, a former Waldorf resident and Broadway composer, will remain, as will a John F. Kennedy. .
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