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Slug: William Jenack Auctioneers To Conduct Three January Sales

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CHESTER, N.Y. — Thursday, January 13, at 6 pm, William J. Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers will conduct the first Town and Country sale; on Sunday, January 16, at 11 am will be the Fine Arts and Antiques sale; and Sunday, January 23, is the date for the sale of Books, Paper, Historical Ephemera, Stamps and Coins.

The Fine Arts and Antiques sale contains American and European paintings including works by Peppino Mangravite, Blanche Lazzell, Albert Pels, John Newton Howitt, H.M. Kitchell, Alberto Prosdocini, Romare Bearden and Gustav Klucis; a collection of American prints by Martin Lewis, Stow Wengenroth, James McNeill Whistler, Gordon Grant and others; as well as bronzes by Jules Moigniez and Georges Omerth.

Fine jewelry includes an 18K platinum dolphin ring set with approximately 6.0 carats of diamonds and 1.04 carats of rubies. This fabulous ring is one of a kind and is owned by a former gemologist who worked closely with Harry Winston. Other examples include an estate 1.1-carat square, emerald-cut diamond and sapphire platinum ring, circa 1910–20; and a 1.40-carat emerald and diamond 18K yellow gold and platinum ring set with two trillion-cut diamonds.

Antique silver includes a George III, London, 18½-inch footed charger engraved with the Tisdall Coat of Arms, “Weapons Protect the Crown,” which was crafted by John Crouch and Thomas Hannam, 1776-77, weighing 54.7 ounces. A group of Judaic silver spice boxes and kiddish cups complement the silver along with other fine examples of silver flatware and accessories.

Pocket and wrist watches, wall and shelf clocks, china, glass, oriental rugs, furniture and decorative accessories make this a very diverse and interesting sale.

The Books, Paper, Historical Ephemera, Stamps and Coins sale features items from The Sterling Iron & Railway Co., 1864–1890s; Seventeen to Twentieth Century volumes; sets and leathers; World War I posters; photography; cameras; presidential ephemera; autographed baseballs; coins and stamps.

For information 845-469-9095 or www.jenack.com.

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slug: Silvermine Presents New Members Exhibition

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NEW CANAAN, CONN. — Works by 21 newly elected members of the Silvermine Guild of Artists is currently on view in “Annual New Members Show” at the Silvermine Galleries, through February 6.

A concurrent solo exhibition, “Vertical Visions” will feature mixed media on wood by Constance Kiermaier of Westport. Kiermaier works within the narrow confines of a vertical wooden format; her aim is “to suggest slices of a much wider world.” She says, “These wooden planks stand as sentinels to all aspects of art that have engaged my interest over the years: my fascination for found art, collage, assemblage and the multiple techniques and materials involved.” The exhibit also includes paintings she has made over the years in the style of artists she liked, which are alternated with slices of her own work.

Also on view is the director’s choice exhibit, “Line Dance,” drawings by David Burke of Brooklyn, N.Y, which consists of a video installation and drawings. His most recent work includes a series of ongoing drawings involving fatherhood. In his nonobjective visions of the placenta, the lines represent increments of fetal development through the trimesters. He says, “One cannot determine where the lines begin or end; this creates a suspense of spatial tension. By using etching techniques, I am concerned with the decorative patterns that are created and the tension between form and surface.”

Silvermine Galleries are at 1037 Silvermine Road and are open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. For information, www.SilvermineArt.org or 203-966-9700

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HOSLEY RESIGNS FROM A&L

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HARTFORD, CONN. — The Antiquarian & Landmarks Society (A&L) announced that William Hosley, its executive director, resigned on December 8.

During his seven years as chief executive officer of A&L, Hosley contributed greatly to the growth and visibility of the society. He broadened its mission and public image so that A&L emerged as one of the state’s leading centers of heritage programming and advocacy.

His knowledge and passion for history and culture of the Connecticut River Valley are unsurpassed. He is widely regarded as the keeper of the flame for all interested in learning about the valley and its many resources.

Hosley and the A&L staff have improved outreach and visitor experience at the society’s nine house museums and mounted a series of highly successful bus tours, lectures and school programs across the sate. Among other achievements, Hosley led the transformation of Hartford’s Butler-McCook House and Garden that now includes the Main Street History Center.

Working with the board of directors and staff, Hosley laid the groundwork for a major capital campaign that will raise funds to enhance visitors’ experiences at the Hale Family Homestead in Coventry, and the Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden in Bethlehem, and to increase the endowment of the society.

“The trustees and staff at the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society wish Bill well and hope he will continue to inspire young and old with his enthusiasm and scholarship,” said the society in its written statement.