David Ortiz is Having an Estate Sale This Weekend
Shop Big Papi's collection of sports memorabilia, workout equipment, designer clothing, chic furniture and more.
Here’s a winner of a day trip: This weekend, Massachusetts-based Exceptional Estate Sales is hosting a gigantic event at the home of Red Sox legend, David Ortiz, in Weston, Massachusetts. Last year, Big Papi listed his 8,500 square-foot home for $6.3 million but it was taken off the market in July, about a month after the retired baseball player was shot outside a bar in the Dominican Republic.
Thankfully, Ortiz has recovered and — thankfully for us! — he still has a mind to downsize. Last February, he told Boston Magazine that he was looking to move his family to a condo in Boston so he could be closer to his work consulting with the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.
His house, which he purchased in 2007, is a veritable museum for sports memorabilia. It also displays the Ortiz family’s good design taste. But they can’t take everything with them, and their downsize is our upsize. Here’s a taste of what you can expect at the sale, scheduled for this Saturday, February 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
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Door mat
An Ortiz welcome mat. Photos via Exceptional Estate Sales.
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hand-knotted rug
Several hand-knotted rugs, including this one, are offered at the sale.
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Jacobean style sideboard
A Jacobean-style sideboard. Tons of furniture, including kitchen and dining room tables and sofas, will be up for sale on Saturday.
A Jacobean-style sideboard. Tons of furniture, including kitchen and dining room tables and sofas, will be up for sale on Saturday.
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Horchow tufted leather bench
A Horchow tufted leather bench.
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Red leather chair and ottoman
A red leather chair and ottoman. Another matching red leather chair is up for grabs, too.
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Artist’s proof photograph of Ted Williams, signed by artist, Philip Porcella
Artist's proof photograph of Ted Williams, signed by the photographer, Philip Porcella.
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David Ortiz bobbleheads in orginal boxes
David Ortiz bobbleheads in original boxes. The home is filled with commemorative Ortiz items.
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David Ortiz commemorative Coca-Cola bottles
David Ortiz commemorative Coca-Cola bottles.
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Framed red sox articles, 2008
Framed Red Sox articles from the World Series. David Ortiz came to believe his Weston House was lucky; he purchased it in 2007 and won the World Series that same year.
Framed Red Sox articles from the World Series. David Ortiz came to believe his Weston House was lucky; he purchased it in 2007 and won the World Series that same year.
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Framed Red Sox articles
More framed Red Sox articles.
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Signed oversized check
An oversized check signed by David Ortiz.
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Highland Mint David Ortiz 400th Home Run commemorative marquees
Highland Mint David Ortiz 400th Home Run commemorative marquees.
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Arcade PC
An Arcade PC multi-game console.
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Autographed all-star caps
Autographed all-star caps in a shadowbox.
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simon pearce old-fashioned glasses
The Simon Pearce old-fashioned glasses are up for sale, as is an assortment of glassware and tableware including cups and mugs.
The Simon Pearce old-fashioned glasses are up for sale, as is an assortment of glassware and tableware including cups and mugs.
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California House Glen Ellen poker table and 4 chairs
From the Red Sox-themed man cave: a California House Glen Ellen poker table and four chairs.
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Brunswick Billiards pool table
This Brunswick Billiards pool table is for sale.
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valentino and gucci
Many designer shoes, including these by Valentino and Gucci, are up for grabs.
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Green MOnster board
A Green Monster reproduction in Ortiz's son's old room.
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Restoration Hardware patio table
A Restoration Hardware patio table with chairs. Lounge chairs are also available.
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jerseys
Dozens of jerseys are up for sale, including adult sizes, kids sizes and plenty of Ortiz's.
Numbers for entry will be handed out at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning (the address will officially go live on Friday on exceptionalestatesales.com but, not exactly a newsflash, Ortiz lives at 16 Driftwood Lane in Weston). Both cash and credit cards are accepted. In advance of the sale, subscribers of Rhode Island Monthly should consult their March issue, which hit mailboxes earlier this week and features an estate sale shopping how-to with tips for scoring the best deal in the face of rabid collectors and ruthless dealers.
For more photos and information on the sale, visit exceptionalestatesales.com.
