Published May 27. 2023 10:51PM
The Baum School of Art 38th Annual Art Auction raised $110,000 in gross sales, as of May 20, closing date for the bidding.
Baum School of Art of Art Executive Director Shannon S. Fugate also said that the after-auction sale continued through May 27.
Added to the final amount raised would be sponsor figures, according to Fugate.
The top sale during the art auction was Walter Baum’s “The Little Old Mill,” which fetched $12,000, said Fugate.
Auctioneer Boris Wainio attended the “Premiere Party,” 6 - 9 p.m. May 13, to launch the bidding.
The party included hors d’oeuvres by Karen Hunter and music by Roger Latzgo.
A “Third Thursday” reception for the art auction was held 6 - 8 p.m. May 18.
Information: 610-433-0032; https://www.baumschool.org/
PRESS PHOTO BY PAUL WILLISTEIN From left: Baum School of Art Director of Development and Communications Lauren Faurl, Gallery Assistant Emily Strong, Auctioneer Boris Wainio, Director of Operations and Marketing Laurie Seigfried, and Baum School of Art Executive Director Shannon S. Fugate, at 38th Annual Art Auction “Premiere Party,” May 13.
PRESS PHOTO BY ED COURRIER From left: Baum School of Art Executive Director Shannon S. Fugate and Hellertown-based artist Bradley Boyer with Boyer's “Laurel Run” (Circa 2015; oil on canvas, 38 in. x 50 in.) at “Third Thursday” May 18 reception. The plein-air painting is one of 430 works in The Baum School 38th Annual Art Auction.
PRESS PHOTO BY PAUL WILLISTEIN Roger Latzgo played keyboard during The Baum School of Art 38th Annual Art Auction “Premiere Party,” May 13 held in the school, 510 Lindent St., Allentown.
