"Our mom was quite a force. She loved discovering unusual things whether furniture or paintings or baskets or jewelry, and had an amazing ability to combine them in our home." - Elizabeth Frankenberg, daughter of the late Susan C. Frankenberg

Spend a moment with Leland Little and Elizabeth Frankenberg as she shares the joys, adventures, and passion behind the lifelong collection of her late mother, Susan C. Frankenberg. Susan was an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for the arts. She founded two thriving businesses during her lifetime — first, an art gallery in Athens, Georgia, and later, after relocating to Hillsborough, North Carolina, an import business specializing in Asian art and antiques. Her frequent travels to Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia fueled her keen eye for beauty and craftsmanship. Susan’s personal collection reflects her wide-ranging curiosity and refined taste, featuring Asian art, folk art, Southern furniture, fine silver, American art, and more — a testament to her adventurous spirit and lifelong devotion to art in all its forms. The Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina opens for live-online bidding on Thursday, October 30th at 10:00 am. Pre-bidding is available now.

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina
October 30th at 10:00 am