GENESEO — A $20,000 banjo was sold off during a Fine Arts Antiques auction held at Cottone's gallery from Sept. 23-24. According to a press release from Cottone Auction's, a Gibson PT 6 Plectrum Tenor flathead banjo, completely unaltered and in a plush lined case, rose to a price of $20,300. “We’ve been riding a wave of successful auctions, and our only goal for this one was to match or exceed the successful March auction that grossed $1.7 … [Read more...]
Dansville Artworks and Myers Cancer Center Elevate Cancer Patients’ Hats as Art
DANSVILLE – Dansville Artworks and Noyes Memorial Hospital will soon jointly open 'Hats Off,' an exhibit and month-long silent auction that turns the artistic spotlight on various headgear in cancer patients' daily lives. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks and the Noyes Health Foundation, the exhibit will have an opening reception on March 31 followed by a month-long silent auction. A live auction will close the event on … [Read more...]
Cottone Auctions Celebrates 30 Years with Fine Art Auction
GENESEO – Cottone Auctions will celebrate 30 years in the business with an auction next month, featuring original fine arts and antiques of prestigious influence, history, and starting values. According to a press release from Cottone Auctions, their fine art auction will be held Saturday, March 19 in the firm's gallery at 120 Court Street, featuring works from artists Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Josef Albers, Wendell Castle and … [Read more...]
Cottone Auctions Sells Original Picasso and Calder in Geneseo
GENESEO – Cottone Cautions continues to gather some of the world's finest artwork, including originals by Pablo Picasso and Alexander Calder, for local display and sale at their gallery on Court Street in Geneseo, and is already looking forward to their next big auction. According to a press release from Ken Hall with Cottone Auctions, Modern Design artwork by Picasso, a rendering on a plate titled 'Woman’s Face,' sold for $25,300, and … [Read more...]
Civil War Era Collectibles Hit Auction Valentine’s Day
NYLON – Have a sweetheart who loves collectibles? This Vatentine's Day, Feb. 14, Bontrager’s Auction Center Located 8975 Wortendyke Road in Batavia will be holding an action of many rare and unusual times from local estates, collectibles, furniture, antique and contemporary furniture, all of exceptional quality. The auction, which starts at 10 a.m., will include Civil War Era belts and leather, Civil War battle maps from War College, powder … [Read more...]
Annual Silent Auction Showcases Original Art
WYOMING COUNTY — The Arts Council for Wyoming County (ACWC) will be holding it's Annual Silent and Live Auction Saturday, November 15. The auction, which begins at 10 a.m will give participants a chance to bring home original artwork. A number of the auction items are donated by the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show's artists. This auction presents a chance for bidders to pick up an original gift for family and friends, or to secure a great … [Read more...]
Antiques Auction Graces Geneseo Gallery
GENESEO — A memorial stained glass window, a gorgeous Poppy lamp and a pair of turtle back leaded glass hanging domes is just some of the art that has been showcased in a Cottone Auctions' big annual Fall Fine Art & Antiques Auction. On October 17 and 18, 2014, Cottone Auctions will hold Fall Fine Art & Antiques Auction at the firm's gallery located at 120 Court Street, Geneseo. On October 17, starting at 12 p.m. is the antique clock, … [Read more...]