Frank Stella feted by Appraisers Association of America

Frank Stella, ‘Gobba, zoppa e collotorto,’ 1985, oil, urethane enamel, fluorescent alkyd, acrylic and printing ink on etched magnesium and aluminum. The Art Institute of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Logan Purchase Prize Fund; Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment 1986.93. Copyright Frank Stella/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Frank Stella, ‘Gobba, zoppa e collotorto,’ 1985, oil, urethane enamel, fluorescent alkyd, acrylic and printing ink on etched magnesium and aluminum. The Art Institute of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Logan Purchase Prize Fund; Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment 1986.93. Copyright Frank Stella/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

 

NEW YORK – The Appraisers Association of America announced Tuesday it will present internationally acclaimed American postwar artist Frank Stella with the 2016 Award for Excellence in the Arts at the 12th annual Award Luncheon on April 20 at the New York Athletic Club.

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Rago kicks off big auction weekend with private collections Feb. 26

Tiffany Studios large Dragonfly hanging shade, New York, 1900s. Estimate $75,000-$100,000. Rago Arts & Auction Center image
Tiffany Studios large Dragonfly hanging shade, New York, 1900s. Estimate $75,000-$100,000. Rago Arts & Auction Center image

 

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Over the weekend of Friday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 28, Rago Arts and Auction Center will conduct six auctions of early 20th century and modern design. Two auctions will be held each day.

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Roland picks a winner in political ephemera auction Feb. 19

Lot 136 - Douglas & Johnson campaign flag. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000. Roland Auctions image
Lot 136 – Douglas & Johnson campaign flag. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000. Roland Auctions image

 

NEW YORK – Roland Auctions NY will conduct the first of many specialized auctions containing collections from the Estate of Dr. Alan York on Feb. 19, beginning with presidential campaign ephemera from Washington through Lincoln.

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