At the old Yorkville Four Seasons, everything must go: From the chandeliers to the pianos, dining tables to the tapestries, over 15,000 items are up for grabs at a public auction that runs May 31 to June 2 (previews are on May 29 and 30; details at iaasworldwide.com). The auctioneers, IAAS Worldwide, gave the Globe a peek at some of the swankiest items on the block and a sense of what each is worth. Whether they fetch that much is up to you and the skills you bring to the auction floor
Hand woven tapestry from former Windows reception hall on 32nd floor (a familiar backdrop for many family portraits and milestone occasions). Estimated original purchase cost $10,000. (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Asian-inspired credenza table with mounted clock outside the Avenue Bar: $15,000 – $20,000 (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Antique Tiffany-style chandelier (one of a kind): $8,000 – $10,000 (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Murano glass chandeliers: $12,000 each (there are 10 in total). (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
A peek inside Suite 1601, a 2,150-square-foot unit that was reserved for visiting celebrities such as Don Johnson, Elton John and Yo-Yo Ma, all of whom signed the suite's baby grand piano. The walnut dining-room table in Suite 1601 is valued at $8,000-$10,000, chairs included. (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Royal Doulton bone china was typically purchased by the dozen at the cost of $50 to $60 a plate. Plates will be sold in groups of thirty. (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
The six-metre-long onyx marble bar in the Avenue Bar new cost value: $30,000 (but the memories of drinking bubbly with the Rolling Stones? Priceless). (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Yamaha baby grand piano (there are two): $10,000-$15,000 each. (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
The Regency Ballroom crystal chandeliers (there are two): $30,000 each (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Custom-made iron gate from the entrance of Truffles restaurant: $5,000 (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Brass doors leading to the Regency Ballroom: $5,000 - $7,000 for the set (Deborah Baic/Deborah Baic/THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
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