Willow auction features Warhol ‘Cow,’ Dickens first editions, Oct. 6

Andy Warhol, ‘Cow,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Andy Warhol, ‘Cow,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Andy Warhol, ‘Cow,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000

LINCOLN PARK, N.J. – Willow Auction House will present its Fall Great Estates Curated Auction on Thursday, October 6, beginning at noon Eastern time. It will feature nearly 200 lots of books, artwork, furniture and ethnographic items. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chrysler Museum of Art receives $34M gift from Joan Brock

William MacGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941), ‘The Album,’ circa 1913. Oil on canvas. Promised Gift of the Macon and Joan Brock Collection to the Chrysler Museum of Art
William MacGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941), ‘The Album,’ circa 1913. Oil on canvas. Promised gift of the Macon and Joan Brock collection to the Chrysler Museum of Art

NORFOLK, VA. – The Chrysler Museum of Art announced that Hampton Roads philanthropist Joan Brock has made a $34 million gift to the museum, including 40 works of art from the Macon and Joan Brock Collection and two position endowments, including the director of the museum. This gift will also support the expansion of the Perry Glass Studio.

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William Merritt Chase painting headlines at Roland, Jan. 28-29

William Merritt Chase, ‘Portrait, After Velasquez,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
William Merritt Chase, ‘Portrait, After Velasquez,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916), ‘Portrait, After Velasquez,’ est. $10,000-$15,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present two days of auctions with its Private Collector Sale on Friday, January 28 at 10 am Eastern time, featuring more than 300 antique through contemporary frames, along with fine art, furniture and rugs, all from the collection of a prominent Manhattan art dealer. In addition, Roland will host its Winter Wonderland Auction on Saturday, January 29 at 10 am Eastern time. It will feature fresh-to-market lots of fine art, furniture, antiques, decorative arts and collectibles gathered from multiple estates in the tri-state area. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Thomaston Place offers New England estate discoveries Aug. 27-29

Untitled abstract painting by French artist Auguste Herbin, est. $30,000-$50,000
Untitled abstract painting by French artist Auguste Herbin, est. $30,000-$50,000
Untitled abstract painting by French artist Auguste Herbin, est. $30,000-$50,000

THOMASTON, Maine – On August 27, 28, and 29, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will present Splendor, Part II, continuing their summer presentation of outstanding discoveries from New England estates, with an emphasis on fine art – offering 629 lots of paintings, graphic artwork, art photography, and sculpture. The sale will commence at 11 am Eastern time each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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