Grosse Pointe Farms, MI – Stefek’s Important Fine Art Auction features an impressive collection of fine art, most notably a stunning William Adolphe Bouguereau painting. The auction will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. EST. Bidders are welcome to attend in person, to register as a telephone or absentee bidder, or to bid online at LiveAuctioneers.com.

The auction will feature two sections of artwork, a historical portion and contemporary. Highlights of the historical works include William Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825- 1905), John Fery (American, 1859-1934), William Aiken Walker (American, 1838–1921), Wothington Whittredge (American,1839-1921), Julian Onderdonk (American, 1882-1922), Francis De Erdely (American/Hungarian, 1904–1959), Lionel Walden (American 1861-1933), William Keith (American, 1883-1911) and more.

The contemporary works include Harry Bertoia (Italian, 1915-1978), Paul Jekins (American, 1923-2012), James Rosenquist (American, 1933- ), Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994), and Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988). Additionally, featuring local Michigan artists such as Richard Jezy (America, 1944-2001), Peggy Sayed (American, 20th C.), Rodney Denne (American, 1971- ), and Ray Frost Fleming (American, 1938-2012).

Preview for the auction will be March 19, 21, 22, and 23rd from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. eastern standard time. Stefek’s catalog is available online at www.stefeksauctions.com, as well as at www.liveauctioneers.com. Stefek’s is located at 18450 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, between Cadieux and Moross Roads.

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