Many of our clients come to us with questions about items in their estates that may be considered antiques. One of the ways that Heritage Estate Sales helps people selling their belongings is by running an appraisal and taking the guesswork out of the equation. The issue of antiques comes up frequently, especially with some of the older homes in Los Angeles, so some simple guidelines can be helpful when trying to assess a collection Continue reading →

One of the really exciting things about estate sales in Los Angeles is some of the movie memorabilia that we come across when creating the inventory for a house. Quite recently, a couple decided to move to Maui, and not only sold their home in Studio City, but also decided to sell everything on the premises, instead of trying to ship it to the island. Heritage Estate Sales was asked to come in and take care of all the affairs involving the contents of the home.

While the inventory for this particular lot had several decades of antiques, artwork, and even cars for purchase, some of the cinematic collectibles were truly impressive. This was not only because they were authentic movie props and original poster prints, but also because they were pieces of nostalgia that were now being passed on from a film creator to avid cinema keepsake collectors. Continue reading →

Although Heritage Estate Sales is probably best known for our on property events, we also have a showroom at our own office-home for antiques, jewelry, and collectibles that have not yet found a buyer. This will often happen when a client requires a quick clearing, and we are able to purchase all the belongings as a single lot. Many of these items are also featured on our Ebay store which may be accessed by a visit to our website. However, for interested buyers in the Los Angeles area, there is always the opportunity to peruse the goods in our showroom if you happened to miss the last estate sale we held. Continue reading →

Estate sales in Los Angeles are always full of surprises. While this may seem like a common observation for the buyers who attend these events, sellers can be equally amazed to find out what is actually hidden in plain sight in the house. The fact that everything is being sold off, means that we go through and inventory items from the contents of the garage to the contents of the cupboards. What we sometimes find there will sometimes surprise us as well. Continue reading →

Estate sales can serve a very necessary need in communities, and while most people will immediately think of the families who are vacating a premises in order to move to a brand new home, many individuals do not stop to consider the opposite end. While moving into a fully furnished house is not uncommon, moving into a new home that is a clean slate is often more so the case. At Heritage Estate Sales, our clients include the people for whom we are handling inventory, but our clients are also the buyers.

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Inheriting a house can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. In many instances, this type of property transition also comes with all the belonging that had been within the house over the years. For the individual who is now in possession of the property there is a certain fascination with exploring this treasure but there is also a slight overwhelm at the amount of it. When this is coupled with thoughts of either trying to move in with further belongings or even just trying to sell the home, then the task of sorting through it all can become exceedingly stressful. Continue reading →

When selling off the entire contents of a property, it is often the larger items such as furniture and cars that make an initial impression with buyers. However, curio and collectibles are always highly in demand, and when figurines and sculptures are authentic, it can often lead to a good profit from a single lot.

While some collectors are looking for single pieces to complete their own sets, many people are so devoted to their acquirements that they will happily purchase an entire line of the figurines that are made available. Hummel figurines are just one such item that we at Heritage Estate Sales come across frequently, and just as commonly we also come across clients who were not sure if they actually had the real deal. Continue reading →

Along with larger goods, estate sales can also offer up a bounty of jewelry and precious accessories. These items are some of most common pieces that Heritage Estate Sales sees that can also offer up some intriguing surprises. Although all heirlooms have an intrinsic nostalgic value, they do not always have the monetary value that may have been expected. We have also seen many items that were thought to be costume jewelry that turn out to be something quite real.

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People sometimes have the mistaken impression that an estate sale needs to include rare antiques and collectibles that have been painstakingly accumulated over time. This is quite far from the truth, as Heritage Estate Sales has handled properties of all shapes and sizes. There is always something of interest that will appeal to a range of buyers, and we try to educate our clients that many of the items that they take for granted can still be an impressive find for another person. Continue reading →

Apparently collecting fine art and sculpture is quite the hobby for many of the residents of Los Angeles. Heritage Estate Sales has handled many properties where these galleries of objects were the centerpiece of the event. For clients who are handling the sale of good from an inherited home, there is often the question as to whether a piece of sculpture is worth something or whether it is simply aesthetically pleasing.

One of the common artworks that we are often asked about are Lladros. These porcelain figurines are well known for their delicate details and often elongated forms that add a sense grace to the composition. As with any other collectible, there will often be imitators that can copy the basic style, but that are not authentic. Continue reading →