Original paintings by Miro, Thiebaud, Cropsey, Gerhartz will headline Shannon's Oct. 29 fine art auction
- MILFORD, Connecticut
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- October 16, 2015
MILFORD, Conn. – Important artworks by Joan Miro and Wayne Thiebaud are the expected headliners at a 348-lot sale of paintings, drawings, sculptures and fine prints slated for Thursday, October 29th, by Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, at the firm's gallery at 354 Woodmont Road in Milford, Conn., as well as online, at www.Invaluable.com.
The Miro piece is a pencil, pastel, India ink and watercolor work on paper titled Femme, Oiseau, Etoiles (“Woman, Bird, Stars”). It was executed in 1942 as part of a series that Miro produced between 1942 and 1949. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity (from the ADOM) and was included in the book Miro Drawings II, Catalog Raisonne (Paris, 2010, Volume 2, No. 920).
The artwork by Thiebaud is a pastel on paper, executed in 1964 and titled Eyebrow Pencil, in the artist’s hand on the reverse. Both pieces are from the collection of the legendary New York collector and philanthropist Vera List and descended to her granddaughter. The Miro is estimated at $125,000-$175,000; the Thiebaud is estimated at $200,000-$300,000.
“This will be an auction that is filled with surprises and it is already one of our largest, with 347 lots,” said Gene Shannon of Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers. “A significant part of the auction is a group of 175 paintings from an American collection. Also featured will be several 19th Century American landscapes, some wonderful American Modernism works and more.”
This diverse collection is composed of American and European works from a variety of schools. Represented are works from the Hudson River School, still life paintings and European landscapes. Artists include Thomas Doughty; Hovsep Pushman; James Bard; and Pauline Palmer.
Other artists include Carducius P. Ream; Albert F. King; Hugh Bolton Jones; William L. Sonntag; William Aiken Walker; Hermann Herzog; and Antonio Jacobsen. These are just a few from the collection; there are many more.
Landscapes artworks from the American 19th century will be led by Jasper Cropsey; John F. Kensett; William Trost Richards; Albert Bierstadt; Sanford Gifford; Samuel Colman; R. F. Gignoux; and Alexander Wyant.
American Modernism will feature works by Rolph Scarlett; Jules Olitski; Jenny Holzer; Nicholas Krushenick; John Little; Hilla Rebay; Charles Green Shaw; Michael Goldberg; and Mark Kostabi.
Also featured will be works by Abbott Fuller Graves; Rico y Ortega; Daniel Gerhartz; Louis Aston Knight; Leroy Neiman; Seund Ja Rhee; Eric Sloane; Emil Carlsen; David Burliuk; Everett Shinn; Henry Inman; and Bruce Crane.
The fine prints category will include five folios from Victor Vasarely; as well as prints from Marc Chagall; J.A.M. Whistler; Grant Wood; Thomas Hart Benton; and Frank Benson. A full-color printed catalog will be available for sale Oct. 7, for $30.
Previews will be held daily, starting Monday, Oct. 19th, and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 28th (closed Sunday, Oct. 25th). Preview hours are 11-6 (EST), except on Saturday, Oct. 24th, when the preview will end at 3 p.m. There will also be a preview on Thursday, Oct. 29th, the date of sale, from noon until 5:30 p.m. The auction will start promptly at 6 p.m. Eastern time. Live, internet, phone and absentee bidding will all be permitted.
Shannon’s produces an extensive 180-page, color catalog, which is available for sale on their website (shannons.com). A large, 8-page color brochure will also be mailed to 18,000 clients.
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. Shannon’s will be holding their second online sale on January 14, 2016. 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, October 29 auction, please visit www.shannons.com. Updates are posted frequently.
Contact:
Gene ShannonShannon's Fine Art Auctioneers
(203) 877-1711
gene@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.
