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December 9, 2014

How to Shop Estate Sales

We know that shopping estate sales seems mysterious to most people. They’ve heard there are great bargains to be found, but don’t know the ropes and are intimidated by the crowds and dealers. We thought it would be helpful to outline a few basic steps on how estate sales work, how to find & how […]

November 24, 2014

Stella Stevens Memorabilia at December Showroom Sale

Hughes is thrilled to be handling a select group of Stella Stevens memorabilia, gowns, vintage clothing, and original artwork for sale from Ms. Steven’s personal collection. Ms. Stevens (b. 1938) began her acting career in 1959 and starred in The Nutty Professor (1963), The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963), The Silencers (1966), Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968), The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970), and The […]

September 30, 2014

Hughes Joins American Society of Estate Liquidators as Accredited Estate Liquidator

Hughes is proud to be an Accredited Estate Liquidator with The American Society of Estate Liquidators (ASEL), an educational and resource network for estate sale companies and individuals providing personal property estate liquidation services. In 2000, The American Society of Estate Liquidators was established out of a demand for a reputable resource to provide education and […]

August 12, 2014

Adele Watson: Pasadena's Own Symbolist Painter

Hughes is excited to be handling a collection of vintage artwork, works on paper, and original artwork for sale, by local Pasadena artist Adele Watson (1873 – 1947). Ms. Watson was a fascinating independent spirit; we enjoyed getting to know a bit about her through our research. Among the group are several richly colored portraits, […]

June 25, 2014

Charles Hollis Jones, Designer of Luxury in Lucite

The upcoming Hughes Estate Sales July 4 – 6 Showroom features stunning estate furniture from one of America’s renowned furniture designers, Charles Hollis Jones, including a queen size bed in Lucite and chrome canopy. Jones is an American furniture designer recognized by the Smithsonian Institution for his pioneering use of acrylic and Lucite. His work has […]