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Large 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood mirror from the Beaux Arts period, having a crest and pendant with urn, putti and floral swags, a divided oval frame with cabochon cartouches.

The John Phifer Marrs collection, April 2-3

J. Garrett Auctioneers / April 2-3, 2022

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A special collection curated by John Phifer Marrs – the noted Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method called the New Southern Style – will be sold in a two-day online-only auction planned for the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd by J. Garrett Auctioneers of Dallas, at 10 am Central both days. Nearly 700 lots will come up for bid. “Pieces from John's own collection will including fine European and American antiques and fine art,” said Julie Garrett VanDolen, an officer with J. Garrett Auctioneers. She added, “John has selected wonderful items that are perfect for creating a strong foundation for collecting antiques, fine silver, European art and unique decorative pieces for the home.” Mr. Marrs’s work has been regularly featured in local and national publications, to include Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Texas Home and many others. He just released his new book, Interiors for Collectors, and stays busy with design work and author appearances. Marrs will sign copies of his book at the April 1st auction preview. In addition to Mr. Marrs’s selections, items from several private estates will also be sold, along with a superb collection of fine jewelry. The collection includes top designers such as David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Piaget, Elizabeth Gage, DeGrisogono, Chanel and others. Estate-fresh pieces, many fine diamonds and rare gems will all be available to the public. Online bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Absentee bids will also be accepted. An in-person preview will be held on Friday, April 1st, from 10 am to 6 pm Central time, in the J. Garrett Auctioneers gallery at 9203 Diplomacy Row in Dallas. The Mr. Marrs book signing will be held that day from 4-5 pm. A wine hour will be held from 4-6 pm. To learn more, please visit www.jgarrettauctioneers.com. Updates are posted often.