The Huntington Museum of Art will conduct its 8th Annual Fine Art Auction fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. as an online and in-person event. The works will be available for viewing on the Invaluable website at a date to be announced.
“For the past year, we have been working diligently to put together a great selection of artwork for this year’s Fine Art Auction at the Huntington Museum of Art,” said Geoffrey K. Fleming, HMA’s Executive Director. “There are over 210 lots in this year’s auction. Some of the highlights include some very nice examples of Asian art and beautiful decorative art creations by the Tri-State’s own Kelsey Murphy.” In addition, there are numerous paintings, watercolors, etchings and pieces of silver.
Many lots in HMA’s Fine Art Auction will start at just $25. “It is a wonderful way to start collecting art as the auction offers something for people with every kind of budget,” Fleming said.
An in-person preview of the auction items takes place at HMA on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Museum is proud to be partnering again with Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers of Columbus, Ohio, for this event. The works included in the sale were consigned by generous members and supporters of the Museum.
A buyer’s premium of 15 percent will be added to all successful bids executed in-house, and a buyer’s premium of 25 percent will be added to all successful bids made on the Invaluable website during this event.
Successful local bidders can begin to pick up their auction items the afternoon of Nov. 18 until 5:30 p.m. After Nov. 18, successful local bidders can pick up works on Nov. 20 after 1 p.m. Please call (304) 529-2701 to schedule a pick-up time. Successful online bidders who need to arrange and pay for shipping can work with the UPS Store in Huntington, W.Va., where HMA will deliver the works.
A significant amount of proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the Huntington Museum of Art. For more information on events at HMA, visit www.hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.
West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
** Press release HMA – November 6, 2023