FREMONT PLACE ESTATE SALE by MELROSE TREASURES

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This sale in Los Angeles, CA 90005 is a "By Appointment" sale. Please see sale info below for details.
Dates
Thu
Sep 17
9am to 4pm
Fri
Sep 18
9am to 4pm
Sat
Sep 19
9am to 4pm
Sun
Sep 20
9am to 4pm

Terms & Conditions

Sorry no handbags or bags of any kind. We accept cash, Zelle and Venmo.
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For appointment, please text 401-771-0437

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PLEASE NOTE: This is an exceptionally high-end estate containing many valuable and unusual pieces. While our pricing will be fair and appropriate for an estate sale, buyers should not expect bargain or liquidation pricing on high-value merchandise. We know what we have and will price accordingly, with greater flexibility for substantial purchases.

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MELROSE TREASURES PRESENTS: THE FREMONT PLACE MASTER ESTATE

ULTRA-EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE COLLECTION | 5-DAY EVENT

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DATES: THURSDAY, SEPT 17 • FRIDAY, SEPT 18 • SATURDAY, SEPT 19 • SUNDAY, SEPT 20 • MONDAY, SEPT 21

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • GUARD-GATED HISTORIC ENCLAVE

Melrose Treasures Estate Sales (Established 2007) is proud to present an extraordinary private collection assembled over decades within a magnificent 6,000-square-foot residence in historic Fremont Place, Los Angeles. This exceptional five-day estate sale spans important fine art and period antiques, historic sports memorabilia, an extraordinary luxury couture wardrobe, exotic-skin leather goods and luggage, fine watches, an extensive G-scale railroad collection, motorcycles and automobilia, commercial-grade gym equipment, high-end audio, and a remarkable collection of monumental garden furnishings, planters, urns and architectural elements.

Please note, we have been adding over 100 newly discovered items daily. This current list should give a basic idea of what is here though by no means is it a complete list. There are hundreds of items including important designers that we just don't have the time to list it all.

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ACCESS & SECURITY

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Fremont Place is a private, guard-gated community. Attendance is strictly by confirmed appointment. All attendees must pre-register with their full name to be added to the front-gate security roster. Only confirmed guests will be admitted through the security gate. Arrival, parking and access instructions will be provided directly upon appointment confirmation.

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⭐ IMPORTANT FINE ART & PERIOD ANTIQUES

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■ FINE ART: Safely staged and under strict security are two original pastel portraits by French Impressionist master MARY CASSATT, a large original oil portrait of a Native American elder by LÉON GASPARD, and an important original period portrait by SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE.

■ SIGNED GRAPHICS & ORIGINAL ART: Featuring a Salvador Dalí "Eternal Angel" hand-signed and numbered color etching/aquatint (24/300); a Domaine Picasso estate-authorized limited-edition lithograph, "Seated Woman in a Red and Blue Hat" (13/500); original Cubist/Expressionist portrait paintings signed by contemporary artist Park Lee (Lee Park); and a signed Western oil painting from the "Mystic Spirit" series by Gerald Bogard (G. Bogard).

■ HISTORIC PERIOD FURNITURE: Anchored by a spectacular late-19th-century Wooton Patent Secretary Desk in walnut with an extraordinary bird's-eye maple interior filing assembly. Also featured are authentic Biedermeier furniture, including a magnificent walnut secretary/bookcase and period seating; a Continental burl-wood kidney-shaped writing desk with green leather gold-tooled writing surface; an 18-drawer antique apothecary/specimen card-catalog chest; an exquisite 19th-century Neoclassical giltwood console table with thick black marble top; a vintage Nichols & Stone solid maple Harvard Law School Windsor captain's armchair with gold university seal; antique English Welsh dresser, circa 1840–1860, retaining original finish and hardware; and fine Chinoiserie armoires and other period furniture.

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⭐ COUTURE WARDROBE & HIGH-END EXOTIC SKINS

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Average shoe size is 9.5 to 10. Jacket size approximately 44.

Spectacular gentleman's wardrobe centered around genuine exotic skins, premium leatherwork, distinctive custom pieces and elite Italian tailoring.

■ THE CROWN JEWEL OUTERWEAR: An extraordinary custom DOLCE & GABBANA full-length genuine exotic-skin coat, specially ordered for the owner at a reported original cost of approximately $30,000.

■ CUSTOM DESIGNER LEATHER & EXOTICS: Multiple custom genuine alligator and crocodile cropped bomber and zip jackets in dark green and rich chocolate brown. Custom LA Roxx hand-studded heavy black leather asymmetrical motorcycle jackets; custom Dolce & Gabbana cherry-red textured leather cafe-racer jacket; Hugo Boss electric cobalt-blue lambskin leather moto jacket; Dsquared2 distressed denim patched jacket; Alan Michael custom-tailored leather blazer; and elaborate heavy silver-studded, fringed and embroidered motorcycle-inspired leathers, including Soffer Ari pieces.

■ BRIONI & DESIGNER TAILORING: An exceptional collection of more than 100 Brioni suits, luxury sport coats, blazers and tailored garments spanning fine wool, silk, cashmere and other luxury fabrics. Most coats and suits are approximately size 44, with trousers generally around a 34-inch waist.

■ EXOTIC FOOTWEAR: Dozens of pairs of Salvatore Ferragamo dress loafers, bit loafers and oxfords in premium leathers and genuine exotic skins. Custom cowboy boots include Lucchese Classics turquoise/black wingtip Western boots and Liberty Boot Company black flame boots with sterling silver skull embellishments. Most footwear is approximately size 9½–10.

■ LUXURY TRAVEL LUGGAGE & BAGS: Vintage hard-sided monogram-canvas Louis Vuitton train cases and vanity luggage with brass hardware; multiple custom Soffer Ari Los Angeles leather travel duffels, messenger bags and backpacks featuring substantial hand-carved .925 sterling silver skull and Gothic-cross hardware; a three-piece Prada collection including red Saffiano leather suitcase, rolling canvas carry-on and logo-jacquard weekender; Ralph Lauren Collection Italian-made vachetta leather "Cooper 50" equestrian-inspired travel bag; rare vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord matte-black leather "Moon & Star" valise with sterling hardware; vintage Maraolo Italian brown alligator-embossed frame luggage; Salvatore Ferragamo genuine crocodile portfolio/document case; and a matching five-piece Delsey hard-shell rolling luggage set.

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⭐ ELITE HOROLOGY, WATCHES & HIGH-END AUDIO

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■ ELITE HOROLOGY: An exquisite 18K gold PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA with date (Ref. 5227G-001), accompanied by its original box and papers, alongside a PANERAI PAM 187 professional diver's watch and luxury watch-related accessories.

■ HIGH-END HOME AUDIO: Professional rack-mounted home-cinema and audio equipment including Panamax M5400-PM Home Theater Power Conditioners/Line Regulators, Denon network AV receivers and additional high-end audio components.

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⭐ MONUMENTAL GARDEN ESTATE & EQUESTRIAN COLLECTION

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The expansive exterior grounds contain a remarkable collection of substantial garden antiques, architectural elements and patio furnishings, including a massive custom tile-and-iron outdoor dining table that previously required professional crane transport over the residence roofline.

■ GARDEN ANTIQUES & ARCHITECTURAL DECOR: Numerous monumental terracotta olive/storage jars mounted on heavy wrought-iron stands; massive weathered Neoclassical cast-stone planters; lion-mask and relief-decorated garden vessels; heavily carved urns and pedestal planters; oversized glazed ceramic planters; large classical garden statuary; a verdigris French-style metal garden bench; enormous metal cauldron-style planters; and additional large-scale outdoor decorative pieces. MULTIPLES of many garden forms are available.

■ EQUESTRIAN SADDLES & TACK: Antique and vintage hand-tooled Western parade, trail and high-back leather saddles displayed on stands, including examples with silver-colored and precious-metal-mounted fittings, intricate basketweave tooling, custom metal-mounted spurs, and Hermès Sellier equestrian pieces and saddle pads.

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⭐ HISTORIC SPORTS MEMORABILIA & POP CULTURE

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■ "THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM" BASEBALL: A remarkable 1967 Boston Red Sox team-signed baseball bearing approximately 22 signatures, including Hall of Famer Carl "Yaz" Yastrzemski from his historic Triple Crown season.

■ AUTOGRAPHS & BOXING MEMORABILIA: Oversized vintage Everlast boxing gloves signed by heavyweight legends Rocky Marciano and Joe Louis. MLB hologram-verified autographed bats include a Hank Aaron & Eddie Mathews dual-signed Adirondack Big Stick; Hank Aaron "715" 25th Anniversary Cooperstown bat; Cal Ripken Jr. "400 HR" signed bat; and Reggie Jackson "Mr. October" inscribed bat. Also featured are a multi-signed vintage punching bag, framed Rita Hayworth signed promotional photograph, 1998 commemorative John Lennon "New York City" monochrome lithograph, and an original January 1955 Marilyn Monroe "Golden Dreams" pinup calendar.

■ COLLECTOR STATUES & POP CULTURE: Detailed collector figures and statues featuring Wonder Woman, Superman/Kal-El, Terminator, The Joker and other pop-culture characters, along with Superman and Los Angeles Lakers apparel.

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⭐ EXTRAORDINARY G-SCALE MODEL RAILROAD COLLECTION

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An extensive private railroad collection approaching 100 G-scale, Fn3 and G-gauge locomotives, tenders and rolling stock, much of it boxed and exceptionally well preserved.

Highlights include a Lehmann Gross Bahn LGB 20811 Limited Edition No. 753 DR Class 99.72 "Harzbulle" locomotive in its original velvet-lined wooden presentation case; an Accucraft G-Scale brass Colorado & Southern (C&S) 2-8-0 Consolidation No. 60 steam locomotive with "Bear Trap" Ridgeway spark arrestor; and a Bachmann Spectrum 1:20.3 narrow-gauge Silverton Northern Railroad No. 34 outside-frame Consolidation steam locomotive with matching tender.

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⭐ MOTORCYCLES, AUTOMOBILIA & COMMERCIAL-GRADE GYM EQUIPMENT

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■ MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOTIVE: Featuring Bobby Sarksian's custom Triumph Thunderbird "Pretty Boy II"; an elaborate custom cruiser motorcycle with extensive custom paint and Ferrari-themed detailing; a large custom Indian-style motorcycle; and an enclosed tandem-axle hauling trailer with custom Indian Motorcycle-themed paint. Range Rover vehicles are also available.

■ GARAGE AUTOMOBILIA: Vintage Gilmore Blu-Green Gasoline clock-face gas pump and a large stained-glass illuminated pub-style mirror/sign featuring an Indian Motorcycles design.

■ COMMERCIAL-GRADE GYM EQUIPMENT: A substantial multi-station home gym featuring a heavy Hoist Fitness Smith Machine/training station with adjustable multi-angle bench; extensive Olympic grip weight plates; industrial two-tier dumbbell rack with a sequential set of Pro-Style dumbbells; PowerBlock adjustable dumbbells with stand; Everlast medicine balls; Gold's Gym leather lifting belts; and additional strength-training equipment.

■ HIGH-END ROAD BICYCLES: Vintage Italian road-racing bicycles including a red steel-frame Guerciotti equipped with Campagnolo components and an electric-blue aluminum Wilier Triestina Lavaredo road bicycle.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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• All sales are final.

• Cash Zelle and Venmo are excepted

• Active on-site security will be present throughout the property.

• Shopping is by confirmed appointment only, with 50-minute appointment blocks to maintain gate access, parking and traffic flow.

• Buyers of large furniture, garden pieces, gym equipment, motorcycles and other heavy items must arrange their own appropriate moving labor, tools and vehicles. Melrose Treasures staff cannot assist with heavy lifting.

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Presented exclusively by Melrose Treasures Estate Sales Los Angeles

Established 2007

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Sale PictureSir Thomas Lawrence R.A. (British, 1769–1830), Portrait of a Woman. Substantial oil on canvas depicting an elegantly dressed woman in a lace morning cap. Signed/inscribed “T.L.” at lower left. Approximately 51 × 41 inches, presented in an elaborate period-style gilt frame.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureDavid Burliuk (Russian/American, 1882–1967), signed oil on canvas portrait of a seated man. Strongly expressionistic work with exceptionally heavy, sculptural impasto and richly layered color. Signed “Burliuk” lower left and presented in a gilt frame.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureAuguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917), “Dancing Nude,” original watercolor and graphite on paper, signed “Rodin.” Documented Freeman’s 2001 auction provenance from the William Randolph Hearst Collection, with accompanying 2022 appraisal documentation. Approx. 23 x 17 3/4 in.Léon Gaspard (Russian-American, 1882–1964), portrait of a Native American elder, oil on canvas, signed “Leon Gaspard” lower right. Approx. 24 x 24 in. From a prominent Los Angeles private collection, accompanied by a signed provenance statement documenting its acquisition circa 2009–2012.Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926), “Portrait of a Young Girl,” pastel and charcoal on paper, signed “Mary Cassatt” lower left. Retains historic Frederick Keppel & Co., New York gallery label identifying the work by artist and title. Accompanied by a 2022 Certificate of Authenticity and appraisal. Approx. 10 x 15 in.Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926), signed pastel on period laid paper depicting a young girl in a white dress and broad white bonnet. Signed “Mary Cassatt” lower right and presented in an ornate gilt frame. 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This original period calendar features January 1955 with December 1954 and February 1955 reference calendars below and an ornate gold-filigree display mount associated with the Baumgarth calendar production.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureAuthentic 19th-century Biedermeier architectural bookcase/cabinet in highly figured birch veneer, with a dramatic stepped cornice, Gothic Revival pointed-arch glazed doors, ebonized architectural accents and carved detailing. The upper glazed bookcase rests on a two-door cabinet base, both displaying exceptionally strong flame/curly figuring throughout. 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Manufactured by the John Baumgarth Co., this version is mounted to its original rigid cardboard backing. The main lithograph sheet features a textured linen finish and includes the printed metallic gold facsimile signature in the upper left corner.  The piece retains its full 12-month calendar pad (January through December 1955) layered over an unwritten "Important Telephone Numbers" ledger sheet. The reverse side of the structural cardboard backing shows natural ink and adhesive ghosting consistent with mid-century materials and aging. 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Precise age and Plains cultural attribution are presently being researched, with additional information to follow.Sale PictureSale PictureSale Picture1950s H&B Jackie Robinson Signed Bat Exhibition PresentationHand-signed by Jackie Robinson on a vintage No. 150S bat barrel. Magnification confirms a manual pen application with true cursive ink-pooling at the "c" and "k" stroke intersections, riding superficially over the raw ash wood grain with zero factory mechanical compression trenches. Mounted in a museum-grade shadowbox with a pristine vintage wool Brooklyn Dodgers pennant and a rare, original 1947 Harry M. Stevens Ebbets Field Game Program from his historic rookie season.PROVENANCE NOTE: Sourced 35 years ago for a prominent Los Angeles estate. The reverse features an Ultra PRO holographic security sleeve. The paper COAs were centrally filed in the main estate mansion by staff and tragically lost when that house burned to the ground; this display safely survived off-site. 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