Over 125 lots of original, quality paintings, drawings, sculpture and fine prints by listed artists at affordable prices to be offered in Shannon's Winter Online Fine Art Auction.
- MILFORD, Connecticut
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- January 18, 2018
MILFORD, CT. – Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers announces their first Online Fine Art Auction of the year, to be held online on Thursday, January 18th at 2:00PM. The sale includes over 125 lots of quality fine art available at approachable prices for collectors at every level.
Among the many gems in this sale is a rare, original Victor Vasarely oil on paper study for “Vasarely Center.” This study is signed and inscribed by the artist and preserved in pristine original condition. Other modern and contemporary highlights include fine prints by Robert Rauschenberg, Joan Miro, Fernand Leger, William Barnett and Francoise Gilot; and paintings by Gerald Johnson, Richard Artschwager, Etienne Roudenko, Helen Gerardia, Ralph Rosenborg and John Rudge.
The sale also features traditional landscape and figurative painting from the 19th century. A highlight from this category is Alexander Loemans Encampment at the Cave. This painting probably depicts the tale of Rip Van Winkle. Also in this category are paintings by Paul Weber, Niels Frederick Schiottz-Jensen, Talbot Hughes, George H. Drew, Parker Mann, George Loring Brown and A.T. Bricher.
Other highlights in the auction include a beautiful realist portrait of a woman reading in a sunny interior by Colombian artist Leovid Silva (est. $2,000-3,000); a traditional, Impressionist landscape filled with color in a desirable 26 x 32 inch size by Leon A. Makielski (est. $1,500-2,500); a charming winter scene of Copley Square by Sam Vokey (est. $1,500-2,500) ; a grouping of quality small works by American realist Henry Martin Gasser (est. $1,000-1,500) and a rare interior scene by American Impressionist Walter Granville Smith (est. $1,500-2,500). There is something for everyone in this auction with most works priced below $5,000.
Previews will be held on weekdays, starting Thursday, January 11th, and continuing through Wednesday, January 17, 2018 (closed weekends). Preview hours are 11-5 eastern time. The auction will start promptly at 2:00PM. All 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 be holding a cataloged Fine Art Auction on April 26, 2018 and another Online Fine Art Auction in June. To consign a single piece of artwork, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (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 18th auction, please visit www.shannons.com or follow them on social media. Updates are posted frequently.
Contact:
Sandra GermainShannon's Fine Art Auctioneers
2038771711
info@shannons.com
49 Research Drive
Milford, Connecticut
info@shannons.com
(203) 877-1711
http://www.shannons.com
About Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers
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.
![Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640), After Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (Italian [Venetian], c. 1488–1576), Rape of Europa, 1628–29. Oil on canvas, 71 7/8 x 79 3/8 in.](/images/c/e2/2e/Jan20_Rape_of_Europa100x100_c.jpg "Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640), After Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (Italian [Venetian], c. 1488–1576), Rape of Europa, 1628–29. Oil on canvas, 71 7/8 x 79 3/8 in.")
