Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the United States and the world’s largest auction house for collectibles, celebrated the grand opening of its new West Palm Beach office with a star-studded cocktail party that attracted over 100 prominent collectors, philanthropists, and art enthusiasts. The event, held at the new office located at 548 S. Quadrille Blvd. in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, featured exclusive exhibitions, including four iconic Norman Rockwell paintings, three of which were created for the Boy Scouts of America collection and hail from the BSA Settlement Trust collection. These masterpieces were brought in specifically for this event and were on display for one day only, providing guests a rare opportunity to experience Rockwell’s timeless artistry up close.

In addition to the art collection, the evening showcased a curated selection of exquisite watches and jewelry set to be featured in upcoming Heritage auctions, offering a glimpse into the world of high-end timepieces and luxury collectibles.

Notable guests in attendance included: Cliff and Lisa Beek, Charlotte Breckenridge, Bill Bone, Sebastian Clarke, George and Sandy Garfunkel, William and Ann Hamm, Blair Hooker, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James and Lorna James, Stephen Mooney, Grier and Kristy Pressly, Tom Quick, Greg Rohan, Ira Rosen, Katherine van Dell, Scott Velozo, Krystián von Speidel, Eric and Christine Wind.

West Palm Beach Mayor, Keith James and Lorna James

Grier and Kristy Pressly

Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions, expressed his excitement about the new office and its significance to the auction house’s growing presence around the country and in South Florida. “We are thrilled to open our new Palm Beach office, bringing Heritage’s world-class service and expertise to this vibrant community. Our goal is to provide a space where collectors can connect, experience art and culture, and discover unique treasures with the guidance of our knowledgeable specialists. We believe our presence in the Palm Beaches will further solidify Heritage Auctions as a leading destination for collectors and consignors alike,” Rohan said.

Sebastian Clarke, Managing Director of Heritage Auctions’ Palm Beach office, also shared his enthusiasm for the event and the impact of the new location. “Opening our Palm Beach office is an exciting milestone for Heritage Auctions, and we’re delighted to be part of this community,” Clarke stated. “The interest and attendance at tonight’s event further demonstrate the growing demand for fine art, jewelry, and collectibles in this region. We’re looking forward to working closely with local collectors and introducing more exclusive offerings to this incredible market.”

Sebastian Clarke, Greg Rohan, Katherine van Dell and Bill Bone

The event also provided an opportunity for Heritage Auctions to celebrate a recent landmark achievement—the sale of the Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which set a new record by fetching an astounding $32.5 million at auction, the highest price ever paid for movie memorabilia.

With this exciting new office opening, Heritage Auctions is poised to deepen its connections within the Palm Beach area and continue its tradition of delivering extraordinary auction experiences to collectors across the globe.

About Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Palm Beach, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Heritage also enjoys the highest Online traffic and dollar volume of any auction house on earth (source: SimilarWeb and Hiscox Report). The Internet’s most popular auction-house website, HA.com, has more than 1,750,000 registered bidder-members and searchable free archives of more than 6,000,000 past auction records with prices realized, descriptions and enlargeable photos. Reproduction rights routinely granted to media for photo credit.

For more information, please visit www.HA.com/palmbeach.

Photo Credit: Capehart Photography

Date Posted: December 13, 2024