Art Work that was Displayed at OFA Sold at Christie’s Auction House

"For years, three pieces of art work hung high, mostly unnoticed, above students passing through the main lobby at Owego Free Academy. In late May, two of these pieces were sold at the famed Christie’s Auction House in Rockefeller Center, New York City, in its auction of “Important Works of American Art.” The two pieces sold for a combined $83,000. A third painting was sold in August for an additional $22,500.

What’s perhaps most interesting is that the art work, and its recent sale, places Owego Apalachin schools in one of the major stories in the art world in the United States during the 20th century."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  WIVT/WBGH News Channel 34
On:  11/09/11
Website:  http://www.newschannel34.com

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