Elegance in the Heart of Georgetown
Feb 19
10am to 3pmFeb 20
10am to 3pmFeb 21
10am to 3pmFeb 22
10am to 2pmTerms & Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT Pre-sell, and we DO NOT Ship.
ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS. Items are only sold in person, so you can inspect items before you pay.
We will release the address to our mailing list on Thursday at 8:00 am, and it will be revealed on estatesales.net at 9:00 am. Join our mailing list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/d4wx5VC/savvyestatesales
Doors open at 10am.
We do not manage sign-up lists. Entry is first-come, first-served. If a list is produced when we open our doors, we will honor it with the agreement of those in line.
There will be a limited number of people allowed in the home during the sale. We limit the number for the safety of the items in the home and so you can have an enjoyable shopping experience when you enter. Some of rooms of the home will have a limit the number of shoppers allowed at a time.
We will not allow beverages, large purses, bags or boxes in the home. Additionally, dogs, baby carriers and strollers are not allowed inside. You will be asked to leave these items outside the home or in your car.
All sales are final - there are no refunds or exchanges.
Please note that we charge sales tax on all sales unless you have a valid resale or diplomatic exemption that you can provide to us.
We accept cash, cards, tap-to-pay, and checks up to $200. All card and tap-to-pay purchases will incur an additional 3% processing fee.
Buyers are responsible for removing their purchases from the premises by the close of the sale. We are happy to provide the names of movers who can help.
It is the purchaser's responsibility to have the necessary tools to dismantle furniture, load, and move the items purchased. Any damage caused by negligent moving will be the purchaser’s responsibility.
Staff are not permitted to help with furniture removal, packing purchases, or helping to move them to your car.
We are not responsible for items you purchase and forget to take with you.
Savvy Downsizing & Estate Sales
Description & Details
Limited Entry & Safety Policy: To ensure a safe and comfortable shopping experience, we will be limiting entry to the home. This two-story rowhouse is filled with treasures; once we reach capacity, we will transition to a one-in, one-out entry system.
Bag Policy: To prevent accidental damage in tight spaces, no large bags or backpacks are permitted inside. Please bring small, foldable bags for your purchases, which must remain rolled up. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us protect these unique items!
Parking: Georgetown street parking can be tricky! We recommend parking at the Georgetown Park Garage (1092 Wisconsin Ave NW). It is a short, convenient walk to the sale.
Loading Zone: The space directly in front of the home is strictly reserved for the immediate loading and pickup of large furniture items only.
Savvy invites you to a downsizing sale this weekend at a classic Georgetown rowhome owned by a prominent local businesswoman and former staffer for the JFK and LBJ administrations.
Having resided in this home for nearly half a century, the owner has curated a collection that reflects a lifetime of public service, global travel, and an appreciation for the arts.
As a frequent traveler, she sourced treasures from Italy, Greece, Japan, Portugal, and London. Highlights include exquisite linens, dishes, and glassware, along with a stunning array of antique silver, ranging from 19th-century English sterling cups to a mid-century Cohr Denmark for Cartier sterling creamer and sugar set, to silver jewelry cases and repousse pieces, including a three-piece sterling silver vanity set.
As a collector of Chinese Export porcelain, you will find a notable number of platters, brush pots, bowls, plates, and decorative pieces throughout both levels of the home.
The home's walls feature a wide selection of art, including an original oil on board and a signed, numbered lithograph by Philip Campbell Curtis. In addition, you will find paintings by Elsie Manville and Paul Brigham, framed lithographs and posters, and a series of framed Matisse book plates. There is also a striking ceramic bowl by Otto and Gertrude Natzler.
Complementing the visual arts is a collection of books on politics, art, and JFK biographies—many of which are personally inscribed to her by the authors- and a collection of vintage children’s books. You will also find a selection of Presidential memorabilia.
The furniture is of timeless design and includes a Biedermeier two-drawer chest, an antique Sheraton drop-leaf table, and a George III inlaid Pembroke table. These are joined by custom upholstered sofas and a wide variety of side chairs that once hosted decades of fascinating conversations among journalists, diplomats, and foreign dignitaries.
Finally, the sale offers a glimpse into the homeowner's impeccable personal style. You will find classic, stylish clothes (mostly sizes 10 -12), a collection of vintage evening bags and lingerie, and an eclectic collection of hats.
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