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According to the Los Angeles Times, Barbra decided to liquidate items from former homes that have been collecting dust in storage. Ranging from Louis XIV and Art Nouveau to Frank Lloyd Wright and Art Deco, these pieces deserve to be loved and cherished by a new owner. Barbra told the Los Angeles Times, "I have had some of these things in storage for so many years, it's ridiculous. They were things I loved and didn't want to get rid of. And then I thought, 'If you really can't use it, why not let someone else enjoy it?'" Right on, Babs.
So how did Barbra accumulate so much stuff? Well, it started when she was a teenager living in New York, where she began buying vintage clothing. Then, as she moved from home to home, she fell in love with interior design, specifically Art Deco -- she has had two Art Deco homes. She would decorate rooms in various styles, and then move on. Today, she very rarely buys anything new -- She recently decorated her living room with a pair of pillows that she purchased 25 years ago. "I don't buy something unless it is very special," she says.
Take a look at the items up for auction below.
Barbra Streisand Auction
Barbra Streisand is auctioning off 500 of her antiques and collectibles on October 17th and 18th. The design-loving diva, who is passionate about home decor and lives in Malibu (sigh), will donate the proceeds to the Streisand Foundation, which supports environmental and women's health programs. She's also writing a book on decorating her Malibu home, which is expected out next Christmas.
Let's take a look at the offerings, shall we?
You can buy a set of Barbra's vintage white wicker furniture, which features a sofa, two rocking armchairs and another armchair -- all with vintage pink cushions. It's quite a deal considering that the estimated $1500 to $2500 price tag also includes a rectangular coffee table, a pair of round side tables, an oval coffee table and a magazine basket. Nine pieces in all!
Here's Barbra posing on the wicker sofa.
Dating to 1972, her Yamaha Baby Grand piano in black lacquer comes with the matching bench and has an estimated value of $8000 to $10,000.
Sip from Barbra's teapot. The modern wedgewood sterling pattern lidded teapot comes with a single cup and saucer as well as a silverplated bud vase. Barbra used the set on stage with Neil Diamond in 2004.
See if you can spot the tea set on stage.
A rocking chair valued at between $12,000 and $15,000. Really? Yup. Designed by Harvey Ellis, there's inlaid pewter and copper on the seat back. If you look closely, it's actually quite exquisite.
This vintage dental cabinet was one of the first things she bought when she first hit the limelight when she was 18. Value: $1000 to $1500
Here's the cabinet in a very fuddy-duddy setting. Ick. But it could be really cool. Just imagine it in an all-white room decorated with modern decor. It would really stand out. Plus, I just love any piece of furniture with lots and lots of drawers.
A painting attributed to Dutch painter Kees Van Dongen, valued at between $100,000 and $200,000. Will the fat lady sing?
Reader comments (Page 1 of 3)
"Streisand auctioning hideous sofa" the title reads.
ReplyWell, it is an obvious match for Streisand.
John, I don't know why anyone would be so critical. She has more talent in her and goodness than you could possibly imagine.
Some of Barbra's auction items are lovely-when or will she ever auction off her handsome, husband James Brolin! Now he would be worth a very high price. Seriously, I am so glad they have each other and are happy. She is truly a star and love to hear her sing.
Replyexcept for a few pieces it looks more like a "Junk" collection. If that is her home the pieces are shown in she needs a interior designer not become one.
ReplyWhy does everyone have to be so mean ? Even the headline is mean-spirited and undeserved.
ReplyI am no longer a Streisand fan but I think every piece has some esthetic value. The couch that appears peach to me (the person writing the article referred to it as ecru which is an off white) is one of my favorites.
Whoever it was that wrote about this, shouldnt have. HE couldnt resist putting in bitchy comments even though he couldnt afford to buy anything but the aforementioned couch. I hate reading articles by limp wristed people who think they have all of the taste and can criticize others. Just because it isnt YOUR taste, doesnt make it bad taste.
Mr. Derringer must think he will make himself noteable with his dirty-mouthed mud slings at Barbra's taste. Well you self-absorbed-puffed-up-peacock, it didn't work, I already forgot your name....
WOW! Is this the same sofa on which she was filmed in the starring role in her XXXXXX-rated video? I think that I would be a little wary of it!
ReplyIs there anything in this womans house that is not god awful?
ReplyShe really needs to declutter, lol. That wicker couch doesn't look nearly as bad with the toss pillows it had on it in the picture of her gracing it. The other pillows just made it look frightening.
ReplyEEEE GAD IS THERE ANYTHING IN HER HOUSE THAT ISN'T AWFUL ?????????? SHE'LL BE FORTUNATE TO GET A TEN DOLLAR BILL FOR THAT BUTT UGLY COUCH (SOFA).
ReplyI dont know what is more UGLIER than Barbra , Her furniture comes a close second!!!!
ReplyEveryone's tastes are different. Some people have commented that it's all hideous. I didn't see anything that was hideous. And some of the pieces were exquisite. But of course, that's just my opinion.
ReplyI would love to have something once owned by Bab's. She is a wonderful lady and sheer talent!!!!
ReplyThanks, but I have my own grand piano.
ReplyBrolin must have thretened to leave her if she did not get rid of that crap.
ReplyI NEVER liked Barbra Streisand's style in clothing and now I will add her home furnishings to the list as well ... and she's writing a book about decorating her Malibu home?!?!? Oh, hell in the NO (as the character Madia would say). That is one book that will NEVER be on my shelf!
ReplyOy! Barbra auctioning off her valuables? I'm getting shpilkes in my gennektagazoink!
ReplyActually her die hard fans will pay Big $$$ for even the most hideous junk if it belonged to their high priestess of gay music.
ReplyI'll take the dental cabinet and the chandelier. I should be able to get about $20k for a kidney and one lobe of my liver, shouldn't I? Oh, hell. Why not go all out... I'll take the antique "a" too!
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