May 5th, Auction Summary

Hudson Valley Auctioneers, located at 432 Main Street, Beacon, New York will present an unreserved antique and estate auction with absentee, phone and online bidding through Liveauctioneers.com on Monday May 5th at 5:00 PM EST.  In house previews are Sunday 5/4  from 1pm-5pm and Monday from  2pm-4:30pm or by appointment beginning 4/28. The sale includes the partial contents of the Estate of Jack McAauliffe, the Estate of Mark Morrison and others.

Mark Morrison began his life as a sculptor while nearing his professional retirement. In the late 1930's and into the 1940's, he, like many of the younger artists in New York City, availed himself to the great many academies, museums, teachers and mentors it offered. He studied with John Flannagan before his death, and then Jose de Creeft and William Zorach at the Art Students League. Having an attraction and aptitude for the ideas of the direct carving movement and good thorough craft, he took advantage of the growing public interest in a new American sculpture, and worked quickly to become a contemporary of his teachers. Through the 1950's he exhibited with them, sold, entered competitions, and won awards and unfortunately died suddenly in October of 1964. The 61 lots in this auction consist of 36 primarily stone sculptures and 23 original photographs of his work by Soichi Sunami acquired from his widow several years ago and now offered in their entirety at this sale. 

I first met Jack McAuliffe when I was in my early 20's and operating my first auction company in Cold Spring NY in 1983. A fine, affable man he was among many who helped to guide and educate me in the business of the auction trade. Beyond that he also shared his acumen and appreciation for the fine art that he purchased from me on occasion and later as my business grew became an occasional consignor. His remaining stock and personal collection and possessions are now offered in this sale and include many fine paintings, multiples and period frames, several bronzes and quality 19th century smalls among them an original plaster maquette by Daniel Chester French.  . 

Other estates provided Mid Century furniture, bedroom and dining pieces in teak as well including a Bruno Mathsson lounge. Estate jewelry in gold and silver set with various stones will be plentiful as well as a large selection of sterling hollowware and flatware. A small selection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain, artwork and an exceptional rosewood carved dragon chair will begin the general sale. Expect offerings of Tiffany, Steuben, Lalique, fine china and glass, a small collection diecast and other toys and a varied but interesting group of estate furniture from country to high style.

Plan to preview or view the sale online. Images and listings as well as bidding links for all items are available on our website. Gallery is open for payments and pickup Tuesday 5/6 from 10am to 3pm and daily that week 9-3:30. Weekend pick up appointments can be arranged for limited pickups if invoices are prepaid. All shipping is by third party vendors only. Auction terms, links to online bidding and other info available at www.HudsonValleyAuctioneers.com or contact sales manager Theo de Haas 845 480 2381 or auctioneer Neil Vaughn 914 489 2399