Queens Estate Sale, Forest Hills (In-Person Pick-Up and Limited Shipping)

Adele & Frank Russo were born during the Great Depression and henceforth saved everything. Their favorite refrain was, “We might need it someday!” Originally from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, they resided in the same pre-war apartment in Forest ...view moreHills, Queens for over 60 years. When one never moves, one never purges. The good news about this is their belongings are in wonderful condition – many still in their original packaging. The Russos were lifelong lovers of film, music & theater. They went to the Copacabana and the Brooklyn Paramount frequently in the 1950s to see acts like Frank Sinatra and Tito Puente. Adele idolized Judy Garland & Tony Bennett and Frank loved the Big Bands like Harry James and crooners like Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstine. Their estate features vintage items from their wedding in 1955 and a great deal of both pop culture & personal memorabilia from the 1940s through the 2000s.

Frank & Adele’s only child, now a minimalist - is grateful that her parents’ treasures are having a revival!

No reserve auction with soft close.

Local Pick-Up in Forest Hills, 2 blocks from the 75th Ave F Subway Station on Friday June 14th. All winners will be asked to come up to the apartment to ...view morepack and move their items. Bring packing materials & help to move furniture.

Shipping via USPS flat rate for small, non-fragile items ONLY as marked by little black box icon on upper right hand corner of each lot. Request shipping by email to nora@clearinghousestatesales.com before the pick-up. For delivery or shipping on larger items not marked, we recommend Donnie (561) 929-1339, who will come pick up your winnings on your behalf. Please contact him BEFORE you bid to secure this option.

Please refer to all photos as they are part of the description. We do our best to list any damage, repairs or restorations. The absences of these conditions in the catalog must not be taken to imply that the lot is in perfect condition. All sales are final with no refunds and all items are sold as is.

Items not picked up and that did not receive a shipping request will be considered forfeited without the possibility of a refund.

Nora Levine | (718) 541-8318 | nora@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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