Barbra Streisand Rises to the Top This Week at LiveAuctionTalk.com

Share |

Rosemary McKittrick is a storyteller. Her weekly art, antique and collectibles column opens a window to the past showcasing the stories behind the stuff.

(I-Newswire) February 9, 2010 - Feb 9, 2010 -- Barbra Streisand had to go right to the top or nowhere at all. That was her personal philosophy about life and work. And she did.

“I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy, and driven,” Streisand said about herself. A study in contrasts.

She was never someone you take lightly and she brought the same attention to detail and commitment to excellence seen in her music and films to her living spaces.

Rooms in her art deco seaside sanctuary were decorated in two color ranges: burgundy to pale rose and black to gray. Even the candy wrappers in the candy dish matched. Streisand also had the garage reconstructed to match her art deco 1933 burgundy, Dodge convertible roadster and her 1926 Silver Ghost Rolls-Royce.

On Oct. 16 & 18 Julien’s Auctions, in Beverly Hills, Calif., featured “The Collection of Barbra Streisand on the block.

Read the full article at http://www.LiveAuctionTalk.com

RSS: http://www.liveauctiontalk.com/rss/lat.rss

About LiveAuctionTalk:
• One of the largest “Live” auction article databases on the Internet.
• Over 800 articles including photographs are currently available to website visitors.
• Free weekly subscription to the updated articles.

Company Contact Information
LiveAuctionTalk
Rosemary McKittrick
40 Calle Debra
Santa Fe, NM
87507
Phone : 505-989-7210

Print Release

Share this News Release

Published in:

Art & Entertainment > Celebrities

Tags:

music auctions entertainment film Celebrities collectibles collecting online auctions antiques Streisand

Published on:

February 9, 2010

If you have questions regarding information in this press release contact the company listed above. I-Newswire.com is a press release service and not the author of this press release.The information that is on or available through this site is for informational purposes only and speaks only as of the particular date or dates of that information. As some companies and PR Agencies submit their press releases once per week,month or quarter,make sure to check the official company website for accurate release dates as our site displays the I-Newswire.com press release distribution date only.We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information on or available through this site, and we are not responsible for inaccuracies or omissions in that information or for actions taken in reliance on that information.

Related Releases

Avenue To Nowhere - Rare Homage to French New Wave
A visceral chase film through the dark streets of 1960s Paris. Created as a classic homage to the French New Wave, this unique short film will be a rediscovery of what 'cool' truly represents.

UK Artist Dar.Ra + The City Of Hope Project Raises Hope For The Street Kids In Brazil
Hope Unlimited was set up by two Americans who have created miracles, by helping Kids get out of the Favelas and into University

12th Annual Duval Diamond Awards & CoolRunning Djs Reunion
2012 DUVAL DIAMOND AWARDS in its12th year has brought together major and independent Hip Hop and R&B artists, as well as music industry professionals to recognize them for their accomplishments and achievements.

The Boston String Quartet at The Providence Biltmore Hotel
The Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate At the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin and Ballroom Dancing. Providence Biltmore Hotel 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI on February 11th, 2012.

Eye on Entertainment Covers 2012 NAMM Show Media Preview Day
Brian Wilson, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michelle Phillips, Gov. Mike Huckabee Appear at 2012 NAMM Show’s Media Preview Day