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Follow on Google News | Great late additions promise to make Shannon's Oct. 27 fine art auction in Conn. a sale to rememberLate additions to what was already a packed sale are promising to make the Shannon’s Fine Art Auction slated for Thursday, Oct. 27, an event to remember. New consignments by prominent artists have poured in just over the last couple of weeks.
By: Ken Hall The auction already boasted original works of art by such renowned painters as Jasper Cropsey, Birge Harrison, Martha Walter, John White Alexander and others. The new additions pushed the number of lots that will cross the block to 213. The pre-auction estimates for all the artworks combined total $2.5-$3.5 million. Following is just a small sampling of what has only recently been consigned: An original painting by Thomas Moran (U.K./Calif., 1837-1926), titled A View Near Cuernavaca, Mexico (est. $40,000-$60,000) A still life rendering by Robert Spear Dunning (Mass./N.H., 1829-1905, est. $30,000-$50,000) An original oil painting by Mary Bradish Titcomb (Mass., 1858-1927, est. $30,000-$50,000) An original painting by Worthington Whittredge (N.J./N.Y., 1820-1910, est. $20,000-$30,000) An original still life by Severin Roesen (Penn., 1815-1872, est. $20,000-$30,000) The Modernist collections will feature works by Ilya Bolotowsky (est. $25,000-$35,000); European artworks will include offerings by Hugues Merle (est. $60,000-$80,000); Other paintings of interest will be by John George Brown, Walter Launt Palmer, Charles Courtney Curran, Richard E. Miller and F.A. Bridgman. Fine prints will feature examples by Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, George Bellows, Chuck Close, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Grant Wood and others. A full catalog of all works to be sold may be viewed at www.shannons.com. Three lots carry pre-sale estimates of $100,000-$150,000 and are expected to attract intense bidder interest. The first is a luminist view of the Hudson River by Jasper Cropsey (N.Y., 1823-1900). Mr. Cropsey was known for his autumnal landscapes, allegorical paintings and botanical renderings. He is a product of the Hudson River School and is coveted by collectors. The second is a tea party painting by Martha Walter (1875-1976), who painted in France, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania over the course of her rich and fruitful career. She was best known for portrait work, beach-child- Lastly is a Birge Harrison rendering of Bryant Part in New York City. Mr. Harrison (N.Y./Mass./ The auction will be held in Shannon’s spacious gallery facility, located at 354 Woodmont Road in Milford, located just off I-95 just south of New Haven. Online bidding will be facilitated by Artfact.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. Previews will be held from Oct. 17 up until auction day, Oct. 27, from 9-5:30 (except Sunday, Oct. 23, when the firm is closed). Shannon’ Shannon’ Shannon’ Shannon’ 30 - # # # Ken Hall writes pre-sale and post-sale press releases for auction houses, for a fee. He writes, submits and tracks stories for clients. Submissions are published in trade magazines, posted on industry websites and appear in local newspapers. End
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