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Estate Sales by Sophia's Room estate sales, personal property appraisals, estate liquidation My mother was an art dealer with the prestigious Richard L. I did.

About Sophia du Brul
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It started as a passion for art and antiques — and became my life's work.
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I grew up in the heart of Chicago, shaped by parents who lived and breathed art and design. Feigen & Co., while my father was a lighting and furniture buyer for Sears. From an early age, they took me to museums, historic homes, and furniture and lamp factories, and I absorbed it all — an instinctive appreciation for art, history, and the stories that objects carry. My first real job was helping hang and light shows at the gallery. Later, my mother put me to work doing research at the Ryerson Library at The Art Institute of Chicago, where I dug into archives and fell even deeper in love with the world of art and objects.
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I went on to earn a BA in Art History from Lake Forest College, followed by a graduate degree in education from DePaul. I set out to teach high school — and I did, eventually, in the Chicago Public Schools, where I taught art history, art, history, and literature. But first, I took a slight detour: I moved to Maine and worked on a lobster boat. That's a story for another time.
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Back in Chicago, I spent years in the classroom, and I loved the students. But by 2013 I was ready for a change, and I found my way back to what had always called me — the world of antiques and objects. I began working at an antique shop, buying and selling on the side, and building my eye back up. Then, in 2015, a gentleman needed an estate sale. He wasn't happy with the companies I suggested, and asked if I'd run it myself. The neighbor down the street booked me immediately after. And just like that, a second career was born.
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Since 2015, I've conducted over 100 sales — and I couldn't be happier.
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3549 S Western Blvd in Chicago! Miss Sophia can’t wait to see you at her Quirky Bridgeport Sale!
10/09/2026

3549 S Western Blvd in Chicago! Miss Sophia can’t wait to see you at her Quirky Bridgeport Sale!

10/09/2026

Miss Sophia has a very fun and eclectic sale in Bridgeport! Starting Saturday 10/10 at 10am.
Click link in bio for all the details.

Even though I am a Cubs fan, the White Sox advance! Yay! And you can show your support for Sox with a great vintage Whit...
10/01/2026

Even though I am a Cubs fan, the White Sox advance! Yay! And you can show your support for Sox with a great vintage White Sox tee, only at our Bridgeport sale Oct 10-11. Click on link in bio for more details.

Maybe the Cubs can clinch tonight! If they don’t repeat last night’s crap show.
09/23/2026

Maybe the Cubs can clinch tonight! If they don’t repeat last night’s crap show.

Miss Sophia has a new sale coming in October! Full of oddities and outsider art. Pictures will be posted soon, but click...
09/22/2026

Miss Sophia has a new sale coming in October! Full of oddities and outsider art. Pictures will be posted soon, but click on the link in bio to sign up for the email list, and please follow us!

It’s raining today, so an inside day! Lots of time to tackle this big Jean Smith canvas. I have put it aside from time t...
09/13/2026

It’s raining today, so an inside day! Lots of time to tackle this big Jean Smith canvas. I have put it aside from time to time, but the end is in sight.
One of my frustrations was the sheer number of colors and my messy project bag, but organizing my colors onto large binder rings has made a huge difference. Thank you Lycette Needlepoint for the idea.

What’s for dinner? It’s a very warm night for the Cape so I bought some Asian salads and marinated and seared some fresh...
09/11/2026

What’s for dinner? It’s a very warm night for the Cape so I bought some Asian salads and marinated and seared some fresh tuna.

Now that I finished my oyster, I can start my key fob designed by Rudy from Lycette Needlepoint! Perfect day to sit and ...
09/10/2026

Now that I finished my oyster, I can start my key fob designed by Rudy from Lycette Needlepoint! Perfect day to sit and stitch by the pond.

Lots of needlepoint time on the Cape! Second finish of the trip, hoping for a third.
09/10/2026

Lots of needlepoint time on the Cape! Second finish of the trip, hoping for a third.

What’s for dinner on Cape Cod? Fresh flounder with a parsley buerre blanc and homemade Indian pudding with grape nuts ic...
09/08/2026

What’s for dinner on Cape Cod? Fresh flounder with a parsley buerre blanc and homemade Indian pudding with grape nuts ice cream.

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