Next week, Christie's is auctioning off 250 personal items from Bobby Short's Upper East Side home.

The famed singer and pianist, who performed at the Cafe Carlyle for more than 35 years, died last March. Lot highlights from the auction include the talent's black lacquer Bechstein grand piano, his Cartier wristwatch and a wooden bird house that models The Carlyle Hotel.

The Sale at Christie's

- Riva Froymovich