Two dozen artworks by George Alan Swanson (N.J., 1908-1968), from the artist's estate, will be sold online by Shannon's, Jan. 19
- MILFORD, Connecticut
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- January 13, 2017
MILFORD, CT - Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers will host its first online auction of the year on Thursday, January 19th, at 2 pm Eastern time. The sale will include many high-quality paintings, prints, works on paper and sculptures. Also featured will be works from the artists’ estates of George Alan Swanson, Will Hutchins, Alfred Bricher and Pat Jensen, all accomplished painters.
The estate of George Alan Swanson (Am., 1908-1968) will comprise 24 offerings. A native of Bloomfield, N.J., Swanson achieved international success as an artist. From 1941, he painted the dancers of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, the Ballet Theatre and the Jooss Ballet. When he left to join the war effort, 50 of his Ballet Russe paintings were loaned to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Swanson was also known for his landscapes and zoological illustrations.
Included in the selection of Swanson watercolors are portraits of some of the most famous ballet stars of the 1940s and 1950s: Igor Youskevitch, Alicia Marakarova and Sergei Temoff. The dancers are depicted performing famous ballets, including Baisier de la Fee, Les Sylphides and Le Lac de Cygnes. Swanson was renowned for his aptitude for watercolor apparent in these paintings. The works are priced to sell and are sure to attract the interest of dance aficionados.
Other highlights of the sale will include works by Rolph Scarlett, F. Luis Mora, Henry Farrer, Lemuel Wiles, Jean Arp, Guy C. Wiggins, John F. Francis and more. There are also many charming American School paintings. The sale catalog can be viewed now, on the Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers website, at www.shannons.com, or on the platform www.invaluable.com.
Previews will be held daily, starting Thursday, January 12th, and continuing through Wednesday, January 18th (but closed weekends). Preview hours are 10-5 Eastern time. In addition to online bidding hosted by Invaluable.com, absentee bids will also be available upon request by calling the gallery, at 203-877-1711. There will be no live or phone bidding. This sale is online-only.
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. Shannon’s will be holding their Spring Fine Art Auction in April 2017. To consign a single piece of artwork, an estate or a collection, you may call Shannon’s at (203) 877-1711; or, e-mail them at info@shannons.com. To learn more about Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers and the online-only auction on January 19th, please visit www.shannons.com. 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.
