Paintings by Edzard, Icaza, Smillie, Nisbet, others are in Shannon's online fine art auction, Jan. 24
- MILFORD, Connecticut
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- January 17, 2019
MILFORD, CT. – Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers announces their first Online Fine Art Auction of the year, to be held online on Thursday, January 24th at 2:00PM. The sale includes over 180 lots of quality fine art available at approachable prices for collectors at every level. The Online Catalog will be available for bidding on January 14th.
Notable highlights include a lithograph by Pablo Picasso entitled “Jaqueline.” The abstract composition is an eye-catching print on pink Japon paper. Other modern and contemporary prints by Marc Chagall, Raoul Dufy, Robert Rauschenberg, Krishna Redy and others will also be offered.
Modern and contemporary paintings in the sale include a Fancisco Icaza oil painting titled “Caja de Joyas,” a painting of New York City by Anne W. Goldthwaite and a portrait by Joseph Solman among many others.
Large-scale paintings by French artists Dietz Edzard, Suzanne Eisendieck, Francois Gall and Andre Vignoles are stand-out lots in ready-to-hang condition. Other French paintings in the sale include works by Paul-Emile Pissarro, Andre Hambourg, Annie Puybareau and Andre Gisson.
The sale also features traditional landscape painting from the 19th century. A highlight from this category is a River Landscape with Mountain View by Hudson River Artist George H. Smillie. Also in this category are paintings by Robert Nisbet, Edward Gay and Ambrose Andrews.
Contemporary Works from the Estates of Gerald Johnson, a noted follower of Bolotowsky and Fred Otnes, a Connecticut collage artist will be offered. Both of the artists had successful careers and were widely exhibited in their regions.
There is something for everyone in this auction with most works priced below $5,000 and little to no reserves.
Previews will be held on weekdays, starting Tuesday, January 15th, and continuing through Wednesday, January 23rd (closed weekends). Preview hours are 11AM-5PM, eastern time. The auction will start promptly at 2:00PM EST via Invaluable.com on Thursday, January 24th. A link to the sale will be available on the Shannon’s homepage. Bidding will take place live online through Invaluable.com. Absentee bids can be arranged by request through shannons.com, by contacting the gallery or in-person during the preview.
Shannon’s will host their next major auction on May 2, 2019. Consignments are accepted year-round. To consign a single piece of artwork, an estate or a collection, you may call (203) 877-1711; or, send an e-mail to info@shannons.com. To learn more about Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers and the Thursday, January 24th auction, please visit www.shannons.com or follow them on social media. Updates are posted frequently.
Contact:
Sandra GermainShannon's Fine Art Auctioneers
(203) 877-1711
info@shannons.com
About Shannon's
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers ~ Established 1997. Shannon’s prides itself on providing each client with personalized service, educating consignors and buyers on fine art, the auction process, and market trends. Spring and Fall Fine Art Auctions: Each year, Shannon’s hosts two cataloged fine art auctions in the Spring and Fall. These sales feature 200+ lots of paintings, drawings, fine prints, and sculpture from the 19th century through Contemporary. Winter and Summer Online Fine Art Sales: Shannon’s also hosts online auctions of Fine Art in January and June each year. These sales are hosted exclusively online with in-person previews available. Periodically, Shannon’s hosts online auctions of collections from single private owners or corporate collections. Our specialist areas include American Art, European Art, Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Fine Prints, Sculpture, Impressionism, and more. New England’s Premier Fine Art Auction House: Shannon’s is aggressively positioned to compete with New York City auction houses in the middle market. Shannon’s offers a bank of 20+ phone lines, online bidding, and has an app available to buyers. Targeted emails, full color catalogs, an extensive mailings list and a user-friendly website attract buyers from across the United States and internationally. Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers opened in 1997 as New England’s premier fine art auction house. Founded by partners Gene and Mary Anne Shannon, the firm quickly established an international reputation for integrity, knowledge of fine art, and personalized service. In 1998, their daughter, Sandra Germain joined the firm bringing her extensive background in business, marketing, and fine art. In 2014, Sandra assumed the position of Managing Partner. Shannon’s team of employees continues to provide personalized, responsive service to their clients that is unsurpassed in the auction market.
