ITALIAN AND BRITISH MODERNISM TO HEADLINE SHANNON’S TWO-SESSION ONLINE FINE ART AUCTION

  • MILFORD, Connecticut
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  • June 13, 2017

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MINO CERETTI (Italian, b. 1930), "i nomi", oil on canvas, signed, titled and inscribed, 43 3/4 x 54 inches.
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GIUSTINO (TINO) VAGLIERI (Italian, 1929-2009), “Interno/Esterno,” 1962, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 27 1/4 x 23 3/8 inches.
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Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers will host their biannual Online Fine Art Auction this Thursday, June 15th, Session I begins at 12:30PM and Session II begins 2:00PM. The sale will be online-only with live bidding through www.Invaluable.com. Absentee bids left directly with Shannon’s will be accepted through June 14th.

Headlining the auction is a group of 77-lots from the Collection of Galleria George Lester, Session I. The Galleria was a prominent mid-century gallery in Rome, Italy. The collection features an impressive selection of abstract expressionist and modernist works. Among the top-lots in the group are works by Giustino (Tino) Vaglieri, Mino Ceretti, Libo Marzot, John Rudge and Patrick Burke.

Session II of the sale features a variety of works for every taste and budget. Highlights include contemporary prints by Sonia Delaunay, Helen Gerardia, Julian Stanczak, Scott Fraser, Victor Pasmore and others; New York City Scenes by Johann Berthelsen, Anthony Springer and Franklin E. Morris; Southern Scenes by George A. Swanson and a collection from the Estate of Gerald Johnson, a friend and follower of Ilya Bolotowsky.

Previews will be held daily, starting Tuesday, June 6th, and continuing through Wednesday, June 14th (closed to the public June 15th during the auction). Preview hours are 11-5 (EST). Only Internet and Absentee bids will be accepted for this sale.  

HELEN GERARDIA (American/Ukrainian/Russian, 1903-1988), “Constellation,” oil on canvas, signed, 30 x 36 inches.
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Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. Shannon’s will be holding their American & European Fine Art Auction in October 2017. To consign a single piece of artwork, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (203) 877-1711; or, e-mail at info@shannons.com. To learn more about Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers and the Thursday, June 15th auction, please visit www.shannons.com. Updates are posted frequently.

Contact:
Sandra Germain
Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers
2038771711
info@shannons.com

Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers
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.


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