HMA's eighth annual Fine Art Auction set for Nov. 18

Lee Ward, The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky.
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Nov. 11—HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Museum of Art have its eighth annual Fine Art Auction fundraiser at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 as an online and in-person event. The works are available for viewing on the Invaluable website at a date to be announced.

"For the past year, we have been working diligently to put together a great selection of artwork for this year's Fine Art Auction at the Huntington Museum of Art," HMA Executive Director Geoffrey K. Fleming said. "There are over 210 lots in this year's auction. Some of the highlights include some very nice examples of Asian art and beautiful decorative art creations by the Tri-State's own Kelsey Murphy." In addition, there are numerous paintings, watercolors, etchings and pieces of silver.

Many lots in HMA's Fine Art Auction will start at $25. "It is a wonderful way to start collecting art as the auction offers something for people with every kind of budget," Fleming said.

Items may be viewed at invaluable.com/catalog/4s7ez1xnuv?page=1&size=48

An in-person preview of the auction items will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

A buyer's premium of 15% will be added to all successful bids executed in-house, and a buyer's premium of 25% will be added to all successful bids made on the Invaluable website during this event.

Successful local bidders can begin to pick up their auction items the afternoon of Nov. 18 until 5:30 p.m. After Nov. 18, successful local bidders can pick up works on Nov. 20 after 1 p.m. To schedule a pickup time, call (304) 529-2701. Successful online bidders who need to arrange and pay for shipping can work with the UPS Store in Huntington, where HMA will deliver the works.

A significant amount of proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the museum. For more information, visit www.hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701.