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August Newsletter

In our August Newsletter, explore consignment opportunities for upcoming fall sales, must-see exhibitions in our neighborhood, and find out about our September First Friday.

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August 09, 2024
Gaston Goor For Sèvres Porcelain Vase   Price Realized: $5,875 (inc. BP)

Gaston Goor for Sèvres porcelain vase 

Price Realized: $5,875 (inc. BP)

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The summer is a great time to consign!

Check out our upcoming fall auctions and their consignment deadlines.


Art and Design, September 12th, 2024 | 11:00AM ET

Deadline to consign: August 14th


American and European Art, September 26, 2024 | 11:00 AM ET 

Deadline to consign: August 22nd


20/21st Century Art, October 2, 2024 | 11:00 AM ET

Deadline to consign: August 30th


Objet de LuxeOctober 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM ET

Deadline to consign: September 13th


Postwar and Contemporary Art, November 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM ET

Deadline to consign: October 11th



Henri Matisse, Odalisque, Brasero et Coupe de Fruits, lithograph (1929)

Henri Matisse, Odalisque, Brasero et Coupe de Fruits (1929), lithograph

Upcoming in American and European Art 

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Online Soon: Great Estates

Capsule presents Great Estates on September 5th. This sale features paintings, furniture, china, and other selections from exciting New York and New England Estates and Collections.

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Must-See Exhibits in the Neighborhood

Asian-American Abstraction: Historic to Contemporary

Until September 7th at Hollis Taggart

Asian-American Abstraction: Historic to Contemporary is a captivating exhibition that showcases the profound influence of East Asian artistic traditions on American art history through the works of 47 historic and contemporary artists. This exhibition highlights a rich intergenerational dialogue, featuring pieces from 1950s Abstract Expressionists like Franz Kline and Sam Francis to contemporary artists such as Ivy Wu and Hayoon Jay Lee.

Hollis Taggart, Asian-American Abstraction, Historic to Contemporary

Vivian Springford, Stain Pale Yellow, Red (VSF 738) (circa 1970s)

Hollis Taggart

Summer Glow

Until September 7th at Bruce Silverstein 

This exhibition beautifully captures the unique interplay of summer light in photographs from over thirty artists, spanning 1903 to 2018. Featuring works ranging from lush landscapes to intimate family moments, it’s a mesmerizing showcase of how summer light can transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary compositions.

Bruce Silverstein, Summer Glow

 Walter Iooss Jr. Cloud Diver, Boca Raton, FL

Bruce Silverstein

Wanda Gág's World

Until December at The Whitney Museum

The Whiney Museum brings together a captivating selection of Gág’s prints, vividly bringing to life her unique vision of rhythmic landscapes and animated objects. Accompanied by excerpts from her letters and diaries, these works offer a deep and intimate glimpse into the world as she experienced it.

Wanda Gág, Lamplight (1929)

Wanda Gág, Lamplight (1929)

The Whitney Museum

First Friday: September 6th

Interested in consigning? Come on September 6th from 11-3 PM for First Friday, our monthly open appraisal day!

Whether you're looking to sell something or just curious about the value of your belongings, First Friday is a great opportunity. No appointment needed and no obligation to sell — stop by to check out our beautiful space, or just to say hello.

You can bring the items themselves or photos. We are able to determine values from printed photos or even images on your phone.



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