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After 50 years, one of the area's truly historic McLean mansions on the Potomac is changing hands—creating a rare opportunity to acquire refined estate furnishings and décor from a long-held private residence.

This Live Simulcast Estate Auction features a curated collection of European furniture and decorative arts, showcasing timeless craftsmanship, elegant materials, and classic design. Throughout the sale you'll find period-inspired pieces, quality Persian rugs, Venetian glass, and a strong mix of art, collectibles, and designer items thoughtfully preserved over decades in an exceptional home.

Highlights include European furniture and décor, fine rugs, art, and luxury accessories—including Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo—along with additional designer pieces and estate treasures from multiple rooms.

Whether you're a collector, interior designer, or discerning buyer seeking authentic estate provenance, this sale brings together beauty, history, and opportunity—all available to bid live or online.

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European furniture & décor (classic, traditional, and period-inspired) • Quality Persian rugs • Venetian glass & decorative objects • Art & collectibles • Designer fashion & accessories (Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, and more) • Additional curated estate pieces throughout the home

Key Dates

Live Simulcast Auction: Sunday, January 18th at 1:00 PM (ET)

McLean Pickup: Saturday, January 24th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)

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Register today and start building your watchlist—this is a rare opportunity to acquire investment-quality pieces from one of the region’s most impressive private collections.

High-school students from Northern Virginia may now select from more than 30 CFNOVA scholarship funds to apply.

Press Release: Northern Virginia – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) has announced that the 2026 Scholarship Cycle is officially open, starting today January 12, 2026. High-school students from Northern Virginia may now select from over thirty CFNOVA scholarship funds to apply. Individual scholarship awards range from $1,200 to $5,000 for students interested in a specific field of study at the undergraduate level or with specific interests.

Some scholarships are renewable for up to four years. The deadline to apply for funding is March 5, 2026.

The Community Foundation engages dozens of dedicated volunteers to thoughtfully review scholarship applications for its managed funds, while also collaborating with school administrators and donor partners who oversee their own selection processes—ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity every step of the way. Please see the full list of scholarship funds and learn more at www.cfnova.org.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIAThe Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is building a region that works for everyoneby advancing equity through philanthropy and community leadership. Since 1978, we haveunited thousands of generous Northern Virginians with the causes they care about throughdonor-advised funds, permanent funds, giving circles, and charitable endowments. We cultivateenduring partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, government, businesses, and communitymembers, maximizing impact to drive meaningful change. Through Insight Region®, our originalresearch initiative, we deliver data-driven insights that reveal the trends and issues shapingNorthern Virginia’s future. The Community Foundation proudly serves all Northern Virginians inArlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax,Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Learn more at cfnova.org.

A McLean, Virginia, resident was sentenced Thursday to a year and nine months in federal prison for mail fraud after prosecutors say he carried out a sprawling luxury watch scam.

Jaivin Raj Karnani, 45, used multiple American Express accounts — including two cards under his mother’s name, according to court documents — that bilked the credit card company and a famed London retailer out of more than $1.2 million in luxury watches.

“This case demonstrates how the abuse of consumer-protection systems inflicts widespread financial harm — driving up costs, eroding trust and burdening honest businesses,” Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, said in a statement.

Prosecutors said Karnani used American Express cards to buy watches from Harrods Limited, the iconic London department store known for its upscale brands.

But, once the watches were delivered to his McLean home, Karnani falsely reported to American Express that he never received them, all in order to trigger credit card disputes and erase the charges.

Karnani placed orders under his own name, as well as under aliases like “Quinn Bash” and “Steve Johnson,” and then tried to resell the watches to luxury dealers in Michigan and New York, prosecutors said.

How the scam unfolded

Between late 2022 and mid-2024, federal authorities said Karnani falsely charged roughly $1,280,648 worth of luxury watches — including brands like Rolex, Gucci, Omega, Chanel, Tudor and Porsche Design.

After disputing the charges with American Express, the disputes ultimately led to more than $850,000 in losses for the credit card company and more than $426,000 in losses for Harrods.

The scheme also included an abuse of the charge-back process tied to legal fees, which prosecutors said later resulted in civil judgments against Karnani.

In addition to his federal prison sentence, Karnani must forfeit the full amount of the fraudulent purchases — $1,280,647.99 — and 23 luxury watches seized from his McLean residence, officials said.