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Out of an abundance of caution due to the likelihood of heavy snow, the sale will take place Thursday and Friday only.
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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Spectacular Estate Sale — Opening Event of 2026

When Pigs Fly Estate Sales & Auctions Presents:
The First Estate Sale Event of the Year

As we open 2026, When Pigs Fly Estate Sales & Auctions is proud to present our first estate sale event of the year—a landmark sale setting the tone for what promises to be an extraordinary season.

This three-day event features a single, exceptionally large estate, representing a curated portion of the collections of a woman of considerable accomplishment and vision, who was a driving force and equal partner in forging the remarkable empire she and her husband built together. The offering is thoughtfully complemented by a small number of select jewelry and designer consignments, chosen to enhance the overall presentation.

The collection spans decades and multiple residences in Connecticut, Arkansas, California, and ultimately Highland Park, where they settled. Each location contributed to the depth and diversity of the estate, resulting in a collection defined by refined taste, global perspective, and thoughtful acquisition.

The Event

January 22–23, 2026

• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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This event will be held in our new 20,000 square foot location in the Dallas Design District, purpose-designed to host large-scale, curated estate sale events. The space allows for thoughtful presentation, controlled flow, and an elevated shopping experience consistent with the quality and scale of the collection being offered.

Estate Highlights

Buyers can expect a refined and diverse selection, including:

• Fine and designer jewelry

• Luxury handbags and accessories

• Couture fashion

• Original art and sculpture

• Antiques and designer furniture

• Decorative arts, silver, crystal, and porcelain

• Select luxury consignments added to complement the estate

What You’ll Find:

Hold Areas, Checkout & Item Removal

This event features three designated hold areas to ensure an orderly and efficient shopping experience for all guests.

Smaller items may be placed on hold immediately. Larger items—including furniture, large lamps, and oversized artwork—will remain in place until purchased, documented by our team, and approved for removal.

Some larger pieces may be used for display or located in areas that will not allow removal until the sale has progressed and space allows. Our staff will advise accordingly.

Hold Areas Explained

• Front Hold Area (near the cashier):
  For all smaller items from the main hall, rooms, and gallery.
• Jewelry, Designer & Better Smalls Hold Area:
  A dedicated hold area for jewelry and higher-value smalls.
• Clothing Boutique Hold Area:
  A separate hold area exclusively for boutique clothing and accessories.

Checkout Process

Once you have finished shopping a particular area and placed your items on hold, a team member will issue you a sales ticket.
You will take this ticket to the cashier to complete payment.

After payment, your stamped receipt will be taken to the appropriate hold area, where you may collect your purchased items.

Large Items & Groupings

• Larger items located on the main floors require staff verification after payment before removal.
• Purchased large items may be removed the same day or the following Monday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
• Large groupings (such as sets of china, glassware, or similar collections) may remain in place. A team member will tag the items for you.
• Payment must be completed before any wrapping or packing begins.

Our hold, cashier, and packing system is well established and works very efficiently. We appreciate your cooperation and are always happy to assist if you have questions.

Sign-Up List: A sign-up sheet will be available by 7:00 AM on the morning of the estate sale. Please sign in with one person per line to secure your position for entry when the sale opens. You must be present and back in line 15 minutes prior to opening to maintain your place. We strongly recommend taking a photo of the sign-up list after you have signed in.

Wrapping/Packing/Moving Help

Please note: We do not provide wrapping or packing materials—buyers must bring their own. We also do not have staff available to move or load purchases. Please bring appropriate help or make prior arrangements for moving and loading items.

BOUTIQUE

Designer Footwear (Women’s 9.5–10)
An extensive selection of elegant and well-crafted shoes by Silva Fiorentini, Botticelli, Bruno Magli, Cole Haan, Amy Jo Gladstone, René Mancini, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stubbs & Wootton, Pancaldi, and Paul Mayer.

Luxury & Couture Designers
Escada, Akris, Hermès (jacket), Brunello Cucinelli, Ermenegildo Zegna, Nina Ricci, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, The Fold, Dusan, Malo.

Designer Ready-to-Wear & Tailored Fashion
St. John, Chado, Belford, Vittadini, Roberta Pinot, Ball Blass, Fe Zandi, Pat Sandlin, Steve Fabrikant, Natori, Caroline Rose, Jennifer George, Stillman Studio, Nancy Heller, Jane Smith, John Gardiner.

Contemporary, Classic & Lifestyle Labels
Eileen Fisher, J. McLaughlin, Norm Thompson, Woolrich, Orvis, Craig Taylor, Ann Taylor, Marks: Remarks, Pop, Pure Vermont, Wondi, Agatha Brown, Meisler, Nancy B, J.T. Beckett, David Dirt.

Sport, Leisure & Heritage Brands
Paul & Shark, Boast, Black Label, Silk 4 Golf, Leon Levin, Izod, Mr. T.P., Finish Line.

Luxury Room

A curated presentation of high-end fashion, accessories, fragrance, fine jewelry, and important decorative collectibles, featuring coveted designer names, European craftsmanship, and exceptional materials.

Designer Fashion & Accessories
An exceptional assortment including Louis Vuitton luggage and straps, with additional pieces by Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Loewe, Givenchy, Escada, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo, and R&Y Augousti.

Luxury Fragrances
A refined collection of classic and designer perfumes, including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Emanuel Ungaro, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, Versace, Guerlain, Jean-Charles Brosseau, and Norell.

Fine & Designer Jewelry
An extensive selection of sterling silver, platinum, and gold jewelry, including signed and collectible pieces by Cartier, Tiffany & Co., A.E. Betteridge, Vera Wang, Ciner, Les Bernard, Prévost, Swarovski, Alice Caviness, and Mary & Doug Hancock.

Decorative Arts & Collectibles

A distinguished collection of European and Asian decorative arts and objets, encompassing sterling and silver-mounted works, fine crystal, porcelain, glass, and sculptural pieces spanning the 18th through 20th centuries.

Sterling, Silver & Metalwork
Sterling inkstand; Tiffany & Co. sterling and silver-plated picture frames; hallmarked cut glass and sterling bottles; Cazenovia Topazio crystal with sterling mounts; Christofle; Emilia Castillo; Gorham gilt sterling vanity set; late 18th-century Dutch brass tobacco boxes; K. Koehler sterling-mounted terra cotta European sculptures; additional silver plate and sterling picture frames.

Fine Glass & Crystal
Lalique; Baccarat; St. Louis Thistle pattern stemware; William Yeoward; Steuben Glass; Simon Pearce; Tiffany & Co. glass; Orrefors; Moser glass; Daum Nancy etched lamp; Lundberg Studios.

European & American Porcelain and Decorative Objects
Herend; Wedgwood; Meissen Blue Onion; Meissen figurines; Limoges trinket boxes; Gumps; Jay Strongwater.

Asian Porcelain, Hardstone & Decorative Arts
Blanc de Chine figures; Chinese celadon bowls with brass mounts; Chinese porcelain cache pots; Chinese ginger jars; Chinese temple jars; Chinese wig stand vases; a pair of Chinese Double Happiness vases; Chinese famille rose elephants; famille rose hawk figurines; phoenix bird figurines; Japanese porcelain; a pair of Japanese carved koi; carved Chinese agate and hardstone objects, including a malachite pig.

Sculpture, Bronzes & Curios
Antique bronzes; miniature animal bronzes; Pietra Dura plaques; Theodor Kärner.

Historical & Ephemera
World War I German helmet; Harry S. Truman Stetson hat with photograph (unqualified).

 Main Gallery

 Current Artist Offerings

• Mersad Berber
• R. Sargent
• Włodzimierz Rutkowski
• William Matthews
• R. C. Gorman
• Nikolay L. Voronkov
• James Paul Brown
• Robert Pummill
• Patsy Evins
• G. Harvey
• Ralph Eugene Della-Volpe
• Maxine Linley
• John Hale
• V. Dorn
• Della Roberts
• F. Stewman
• M. Voorhees
• William Brewer
• Bo Newell
• Doris Raecke
• Robert Abbett
• Carolyn Goldsmith
• K. Bodmere
• Howard Hill
• John Morton Barber
• Stanley Wingate Woodward
• Carl R. Krafft
• Betty Mitchell
• David Bruce Conklin
• James Kerr
• Irene Oppedisano
• Windberg
• Angela Bradburn
• Jeannette Sheehan
• Sarah Larsen
• Goodson House
• Dorothy Hood
• Elizabeth Lyon
• James F. Dicke
• Batista
• Walter Benoldi
• Michele Adile
• Robert Simpich

Presentation Note

The main gallery features a curated selection of works by American, European, and contemporary artists. Media and formats vary by artist. Notable works by Félix-François-Georges-Philibert Ziem and Cassius Marcellus Coolidge have been removed from this event and will be handled separately through a brokerage partner.

 Rugs & Textile

A refined selection of antique and hand-crafted rugs and textiles, representing traditional weaving centers and decorative arts from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Materials include fine wool and handworked textiles, with emphasis on age, craftsmanship, and regional design.

Antique & Hand-Knotted Rugs
Examples include an antique Indian palampore; hand-knotted Indo-Kerman; Surya Caesar hand-tufted rug; Turkish Oushak; hand-knotted kilim; Persian Kerman; antique Persian Mahal wool; antique knotted Caucasian Kozak; Persian Heriz; Turkmen wool; and Milas Turkish Mamluk-style wool rugs.

European & Decorative Textiles
An antique French needlepoint textile, along with select decorative and collector pieces.

Modern & Designer Works
Notable contemporary and designer examples include an Olga Fisch “Caverna” rug or wall hanging.

Pottery, China, Glass & Decorative Arts

A wide-ranging offering of fine glass, pottery, china services, and decorative objects, spanning European, American, Asian, and contemporary makers, along with whimsical and collectible accents throughout.

Art Glass & Crystal

Orrefors, Steuben, Simon Pearce, Waterford, Rogaska, Moser, Seguso, Murano glass, Val St. Lambert, Tiffany & Co., William Yeoward, Hawkes, Bohemian glass, Carlo Tiesch vase.

China, Porcelain & Tableware

Rosenthal, Lenox, Haviland Limoges, Royal Limoges, Limoges Reynaud, Limoges Ceralene, Vista Alegre, Wedgwood, Wedgwood Fox Hunt plates, Spode (Blue & White Italian; Christmas Tree), Herend china, Russian blue & white china, Royal Lapis, Schumann, Vietri, Tiffany & Co. Centennial plates, Limoges Happy Holidays, portrait plates.

Pottery & Majolica

CICO Majolica, Wedgwood pottery, Vista Alegre, Royal Limoges Maiolane, Pottery Barn New Traditions.

Textiles & Decorative Surfaces

Pierre Frey (Noël), antique needlepoints, Italian giltwood decorative items.

Antique & Decorative Objects

Antique Chinese porcelain, bronze busts, decorative bookends, pair of antique knife boxes, ancient Chinese bronze sword (most likely 1750-1859), Burmese inscribed Bonze Seated Buddha from 17th-18th Century, Chinese (likely Tang-Song style or later) Temple Figure of carved wood on modern marble base, tessellated and carved bone decorative tusks, mantle clocks, copper and brass decorative items.

Frames, Collectibles & Curios

Xebani pewter frames, Kathryn McCoy Quartz, Pepsi memorabilia, pig collection, and all the popular and much-loved items found throughout the Pig Sty.

The items shown here are only a preview—there is much more to discover throughout the estate.

Provenance & Ownership

For art and higher-value pieces, provenance of ownership is verbally available upon request. Our team is happy to share relevant background and context with interested buyers to support informed purchasing decisions.

Security & Monitoring

For the safety of our clients, buyers, and staff, this event location is secured and monitored 24 hours a day. The property is protected by physical onsite security personnel, as well as audio and video surveillance, with continuous monitoring in place 24/7.

Yes — security personnel are physically present on-site at all times, both during and outside of sale hours. High-value items are secured appropriately, and additional measures are taken after hours to ensure the integrity of the collection.

What You’ll Find

Thousands of items across categories, all available in one carefully staged estate sale experience. Larger pieces such as furniture, oversized lamps, and large artwork will remain in place until paid for and documented by our team.

Select items may be scheduled for pickup on Monday, January 26th, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Our team will provide guidance at checkout.

Pricing & Availability

To ensure fairness and consistency for all shoppers, pricing and item availability are not provided in advance, by phone, or via email. We respectfully ask that all interested buyers attend the estate sale in person to view items, assess condition, and make purchasing decisions on-site.

If an item is available for pre-sale (such as vehicles or select specialty items), this will be clearly noted here in advance.

Vehicle Pre-Sale Notice

$12,000 or Best Offer

A 1925 Model T from the estate is available for pre-sale and private viewing by appointment only.

100 YEAR OLD :

1925 Model-T Touring car, engine #1284497, built in December, 1925 with the electric start option. The car weighs 1650 lbs., has a total of 22.50 horsepower and runs on gasoline, kerosene or ethanol, your choice.

Engine runs good. Please see link below for condition pictures and video of the engine running.

Available for immediate sale. Please call Ray, 214-232-3831, for viewing appointment and offers to purchase.

Thank you for viewing this incredible piece of automobile history.

For additional information or to schedule a private viewing, please email:
ray@wpfsales.com

Shopping Flow & Holds

Our hold, cashier, and packing system is designed for efficiency. Multiple hold areas may be used depending on item category, including dedicated areas for jewelry, designer items, and boutique selections.

Once you complete shopping in a section, a team member will issue a sales ticket. Payment is made at the cashier, and a stamped receipt is required before item pickup.

Parking Instructions

Please be respectful of our neighbors in the Dallas Design District. Do not park in areas with dedicated or reserved signage for other businesses. Vehicles parked in restricted or designated spaces may be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain positive relationships within the district.

Payment Methods

We accept cash, debit, credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Zelle.
A 3% courtesy fee applies to payment methods that charge processing fees.

Certain high-value items (i.e., gold, silver, diamonds, designer, auto's, etc.) may require cash or bank wire transfer.

Condition, Authenticity & Final Sale

All items are sold as-is.

Descriptions and condition notes are provided when time permits but are not guaranteed. Buyers are responsible for inspecting items prior to purchase.

We do not guarantee authenticity. Buyers must inspect items carefully and use their own judgment before purchasing.

We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or credits.

Security, Courtesy & Accessibility

• Events are monitored by audio and video surveillance

• Physical security is present onsite at all times

• High-value items are secured after hours

• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted

• Children under 12 are not permitted

Please be mindful of your surroundings and respectful of other shoppers and staff.

Enjoy the Experience

Our team invests significant time, care, and expertise into creating these events.

This is more than a sale — it’s an experience.

When Pigs Fly Estate Sales & Auctions — Where Every Estate Tells a Story…

Please note: this is not long-term consignment. These are curated estate sale events, each two to four days long, with daily markdowns, designed to create excitement for both consignors and shoppers.

We have—and will continue to offer—our full range of services, including in-home estate sales, alongside these new curated events.

For details and photos, please contact Tonya at 972-345-5312 or email tonya@whenpigsflyshop.com.