Eye-popping 1930s estate of late fashion designer Max Azria is set for auction ... trends now
The Los Angeles estate of the late fashion designer Max Azria is set to be put up for auction after being initially listed for $87 million.
Max Azria, who passed in 2019 at the age of 70 from lung cancer, was the designer, chairman, founder and CEO of the contemporary women's clothing brand BCBG Max Azria.
He purchased the house with his wife, Lubov Azria, in 2005, and spent $30 million extensively gut-renovating it.
The 30,000 square foot Holmby Hills property, which sits on almost 3 acres, was offered for $87 million when it first went up for sale in 2015. Now, the estate is priced at $55 million.
The no-reserve auction, hosted by Concierge Auctions, is set to start on May 9 and end on May 23, and is estimated to start at $38 million.
The Los Angeles estate of the late fashion designer Max Azria is set to be put up for auction after being initially listed for $87 million
Max Azria, who passed in 2019 at the age of 70 from lung cancer , was the designer, chairman, founder and CEO of the contemporary women's clothing brand BCBG Max Azria
He purchased the house with his wife, Lubov Azria, in 2005, and spent $30 million extensively gut-renovating it
The 30,000 square foot Holmby Hills property, which sits on almost 3 acres, was offered for $87 million when it first went up for sale in 2015
The mansion is known as the 'Azria Estate' among the Hollywood elite
Known as the 'Azria Estate' amongst the Hollywood elite, the 17 bedroom, 25 bathroom home is sits behind a long gated driveway. The motor court in the front of the house can hold more than 20 cars.
The mansion was created by renowned architect and celebrity home designer Paul Williams in the 1930s. It's his largest residential estate and features his signature Georgian Colonial style, which is distinguished by elaborate moldings, trims, and imposing columns.
Williams has previously designed homes for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, and Barbara Stanwyck.
Before it became know as 'The Azria Estate,' the mansion was commissioned by Charles Correll, star of Amos 'n' Andy.
'Even among the premier properties that we typically showcase, the 'Azria Estate' stands out for its pedigree, legacy, and scale,' said Chad Roffers, founder and CEO of Concierge Auctions.
The estate is now priced at $55 million
The estate has 17 bedroom, 25 bathroom home is sits behind a long gated driveway
The motor court in the front of the house can hold more than 20 cars
The rebuilt mansion was created by renowned architect and celebrity home designer Paul Williams
The Azaria estate is largest residential estate by Williams and features his signature Georgian Colonial style, which is distinguished by elaborate moldings, trims, and imposing columns
Williams has previously designed homes for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, and Barbara Stanwyck
'In collaboration with Branden and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates, Concierge Auctions is the only auction platform with the resources and reach of well-qualified buyers to give a magnificent home like this the full airing it deserves.'
Upon entering the home, guests are welcomed by a a floor-to-ceiling waterfall chandelier made from over 150,000 hand-placed crystals.
The mansion includes nine fireplaces, a library with a ceiling dome made of gold, and a bathroom with a green onyx floor. A catering kitchen, a 5,500-square-foot movie theater, a family room, a gym, a guest-maid's quarters, a wine cellar, and a hidden-door poker room.
And did I mention there is a giant-sized chess board in the backyard?
The French doors from the living room lead to the terrace and grass as well as a stunning infinity pool and a full wellness spa with stunning views of the rolling hills.
The amenities are impressive; between a Mediterranean wellness spa with a Sauna with marble floors and walls, a tennis court with glass walls, a greenhouse, and five gardens, there is almost no reason to leave the property.
Before it became know as 'The Azria Estate,' the mansion was commissioned by Charles Correll, star of Amos 'n' Andy
'Even among the premier properties that we typically showcase, the 'Azria Estate' stands out for its pedigree, legacy, and scale,' said Chad Roffers, founder and CEO of Concierge Auctions
Roffers said: 'In collaboration with Branden and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates, Concierge Auctions is the only auction platform with the resources and reach of well-qualified buyers to give a magnificent home like this the full airing it deserves.'
Upon entering the home, guests are welcomed by a a floor-to-ceiling waterfall chandelier made from over 150,000 hand-placed crystals
The mansion includes nine fireplaces, a library with a ceiling dome made of gold
One of bathrooms also has a green onyx floor
One of the gardens is inspired by Japanese culture as it features a tea room and a pond.
Max and Lubov had six kids between them and were very social. Whether the Azrias hosted their weekly Shabbat dinner, a 200-person Oscar party, runway shows, charity events, weddings, or brunches, the estate was perfect for every occasion.
'As we prepare to part ways with our house, we reflect on our original purpose—to create an environment where we can be inspired,' Lubov told Concierge Auctions.
'We wanted to fuse the concept that one's home should be their utopia, a centerpiece for family and friends, the center for celebrations and entertaining, a place that curate's creativity and imagination to flow.
'The history of talented and creative residence of the house is unmistakable. Past
