Christie's to sell contents of Reagans' LA home
NEW YORK (AP) — A two-day auction of the contents of Ronald and Nancy Reagan's ranch-style home in California will include everything from personal mementos from heads of state and friends to objects the couple took with them to the White House.
The more than 800 items include Billy Haines-designed furniture, decorative artwork, paintings, books, accessories and jewelry.
The furniture and accessories reflect the classic 'Hollywood Regency' style that Mrs. Reagan chose for the house ... (and) incorporated many of the same colors and fabrics in the Bel Air house that she loved in the White House.
Among personal mementos from a head of state is a pair of Elizabeth II silver beakers from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with a pre-sale estimate of $1,000 to $2,000.
"After the sales are completed, the family trust will determine how best to distribute the proceeds to support the foundation's ongoing mission and the principles in which it was established," said Melissa Giller, chief marketing officer of the foundation that houses more than 55 million pages of gubernatorial, presidential and personal papers.