Friday, February 18, 2011

Mark your calendars: Two Pre-Auction Talks in March

Ever wondered how the auction world really works - what goes on behind the scenes, how those prices get so high? Ever thought about how to start collecting art yourself or building a collection?

In anticipation of Second Street's New Art Auction on April 8, SSG will host a pairing of talks meant to answer these questions, as well as engage, and inspire you to develop your eye, build your collection, and participate in the excitement of the auction process.

On March 9, Victoria Pouncey will present a talk titled "Demystifying the Auction Process."  Pouncey was Senior Vice President and International Head of Proposals at Christie's. During her 17 year career at the auction house, she worked on the sales of important works by 19th and 20th century masters including Monet, van Gogh, Picasso, Johns, Rothko and Lichtenstein. She left Christie's in May 2008 to move to Charlottesville with her husband and young daughter.

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with the talk beginning at 6pm.  The talk is free to members with a suggested $8 donation for non-members.

On March 24,  SSG will host Philae Knight, head of Special Projects at Phillips de Pury and Company, and Rebecca Schoenthal, Curator at Second Street Gallery who will be discussing the mechanics of, and philosophies behind, building an art collection at any level.  This event will also promote the New Collectors component of the New Art Auction which showcases unique and affordable contemporary art. 

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with the discussion beginning at 6pm..  The talk is free to members with a suggested $8 donation for non-members.

Please RSVP to members@secondstreetgallery.org or call 977-7284. 

We look forward to sharing these great topics and talks with you.