Smorgasbord of Eclectic Original Art, Artifacts & Jewelry from Around the World. Includes Items From the Estate of Artist Alton S. Tobey. Guilford, CT

This is a truly unique and eclectic auction that includes original art, collectibles, jewelry and folk art from around the world. From contemporary to vintage to antique this auction has a magnitude of objects and artifacts ...view morespanning through an expansive period of the 20th Century, the variety is as fascinating as it is astounding.

Many pieces in this auction are from the private collection of prolific artist Alton S. Tobey (1914 – 2005). In his New York Times obituary, Tobey was described as "a muralist, portraitist and illustrator whose renderings of famous events and faces hang in museums, libraries, public buildings, corporate offices and private collections". Tobey began his career in the midst of the Depression and worked as an active WPA artist in the Federal Art Project, creating murals throughout Connecticut (notably in the East Hartford post office, and the Hartford Library). He is also known for mural pieces he created for the Smithsonian Institute and Douglas MacArthur memorial in addition to his many infamous portraits, illustrations and paintings. During his life he attended, and later taught at Yale University. In his extensive travels throughout the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, Tobey and his wife acquired an extensive collection folk art and souvenirs crafted by local artisans that span decades - several of which are offered throughout this auction.

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Nora Ryan | (203) 410-5939 | ciaonora@gmail.com

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