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The Collection of Reverend Gerard F. Young

Father Jerry Young, a pastor from Baton Rouge, was drawn to the Great River Road, one of North America’s oldest, longest and most unique scenic byways, by its distinct architectural style. For four years, he worked tirelessly to bring the Helvetia Dependency, a pre-Civil War Creole house, back to its original character. Thanks to family, friends and his own antique-hunting adventures around the world, Fr. Young built a collection of furnishings with which he thoughtfully outfitted his Darrow home.

The Kevin Stone & Mark Diamond Collection

For nearly three decades, Kevin Stone Antiques was a Magazine Street staple, offering an inimitable level of quality and distinction in antiques, fine art, decorative objects and interior decorating services. New Orleans Auction Galleries is honored to present part one of this extensive collection from the personal collection of Kevin Stone and Mark Diamond, including selections from Kevin Stone Antiques.

The Marjorie F. Shushan Estate

Esteemed and accomplished interior designer Marjorie F. Shushan never anticipated that an office space she designed as a favor for her husband’s law firm would lead to a decades-long career and a lifelong passion. From Aspen to Miami and New Orleans to New York and Palm Beach, her work has been widely published and landed her a coveted spot on Architectural Digest’s annual list of top 100 interior designers numerous times.

Featured Property: The Estate of Lloyd & Beryl Ann Bentsen

By any measure, Lloyd Miller Bentsen, Jr. led an extraordinary life of accomplishment, but the roles which best reflect his devotion to public service include World War II bomber pilot, a United States Congressman (1947-1955), a four-term United States Senator (1971-1993), a Vice-Presidential nominee (1988) and Secretary of the Treasury (1993-1994). During his long career in public office, Mr. Bentsen was involved in many important legislative battles. Those close to him described him as, “a man of courage, wisdom and civility.”

Indian Silver of the Raj