Even the fine china to place on those unsold dining room tables is a bargain: Martin said a Limoges china set that retailed for $1,000 recently sold for $100 at one of his auctions.

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The room's furniture went through a similarly meticulous process. After selecting the chandelier from Restoration Hardware, Brody manipulated its finish to make it appear like an antique.