POTSDAM, N.Y. - Blanchard's Auction Service will conduct an unreserved art auction on Friday, Oct. 30 that features 177 artworks deaccessioned from St. Lawrence University's Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The sale will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and Internet live bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com.

The selection being offered by Blanchard's incorporates abstract, postwar and contemporary art, and includes still lifes and landscapes. The paintings and other artworks, which will be offered to the highest bidder regardless of price, were chosen for deaccession only because they "no longer fit with the gallery's mission as an educational resource," according to Blanchard's.

Some of the works - which were created by more than 40 different listed artists - have been in the university's collection since the early 1960s. Many of the artists worked in the New York City area during the latter half of the 20th century, like Annie Lenney (American, 1910-). There are more than 65 Lenney oil paintings in the auction. In addition to pictures, the sale includes a few nice sculptures.

Among the top lots are two paintings by Michael Goldberg (American, 1924-2007): an 11-inch by 14-inch oil on artist board titled Winter Study #7, which is estimated at $15,000-$20,000; and a colorful, untitled 1957 abstract oil on canvas measuring 39 inches by 46 inches, which is expected to make $20,000-$40,000.

Another highlight is Leon Albert Golub's (American, 1922-2004) painting titled The Dead Bird II. The 67½-inch by 31¾-inch work retains an exhibition label from 1956.

The sale includes two entries from Enrico Donati (Italian/American, 1909-2008). His untitled mid-1960s mixed media on canvas depicting Central Park South has hopes of earning $5,000-$10,000 at auction. A similar estimate has been placed on Black Pumice, Donati's 20-inch by 16-inch mixed media on canvas work that features a combination of sand and paint.

Blanchard's Auction Service is widely known for its sales of quality antiques, estate contents, fine art and automobiles. The company's specialties are Mission and Adirondack furniture, Tiffany lighting, wood boats, duck decoys, and fishing and sporting items.

Co-owner Kip Blanchard has been in the auction business for 15 years and is a graduate of Clarkson University, Missouri Auction School and the Certified Auction Institute. In 2007, Blanchard was elected New York State Auctioneer of the Year.

For information on any lot in Blanchard's Oct. 30 Unreserved Art Auction, contact Kip Blanchard at 315-244-0775 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet through www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

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