DECORATIVE ARTS DIARY
by Brook Mason


The world of antiques is having another luxury moment. In October, the Royal House of Hanover dispensed with an incredible 20,000 objects during a ten-day sale held by Sotheby’s in Germany, grossing $52.5 million. Now, the vast holdings of the late Edmond and Lily Safra go on the block at Sotheby’s New York on Nov. 3-4, 2005.

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