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New York based Guernseys Auctions Chief Executive Officer, Arlan Ettinger announced Tuesday, June 11th that the sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s original bronze maquette known as Horse and Rider will be held at the famous Lotte New York Palace, 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY the evening of Thursday, October 17, 2019.  A limited number of casts are currently available at pre-auction prices. Quantities are limited to 299 for the classic bronze, and 99 in solid silver. For current pricing and available numbers please contact Rod Maly at 800-395-2996 or rod@artencounter.com.       

The Pittsburgh Carnegie Science Center is celebrating 500 years of Leonadro da Vinci starting Thursday May 2nd through the 5th. They have included in the exhibition a Horse & Rider cast presented by our own Brett Maly. A link to the video follows: https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/cast-of-leonard-da-vincis-only-sculpture-at-carnegie-science-center/?printerfriendly=true

Following is a link to Guernseys (auctioneer) for the original bronze Leonardo da Vinci Horse and Rider sculpture. As you probably know, Art encounter represents the artwork and we are excited that the original bronze will be brought to world wide auction this fall. Link: https://www.guernseys.com/v2/Leonardo_Da_Vinci_Horse_Rider.html  

 24th Annual Educational Taste of Excellence      Art encounter CEO Rod Maly auctioneered  for the 24th Annual  Cultural Diversity Foundation’s Educational Taste of Excellent Event, held in Las Vegas, March 9th.  (Pictured with Rod at the event is his wife Kristine). Proceeds from the event go to fund scholarships for Clark County NV High School seniors to attend the college of their choice. ‘Empowering our Community through Education’ is the motto of the Cultural Diversity Foundation.  Art encounter has continued to support this worthy event for many years.

2019 West Coast Art & Framing Show Congratulations  to  Jasmine  A.  of  Ft. Wright,  KY   for  being  the  lucky  winner of  our  rare  Andy  Warhol  signed  Debra  Winger  Interview  Magazine.  

Meet Dara Our Newest Fine Art Appraiser.   Dara comes to us highly qualified and experienced. She graduated with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and was certified as an appraiser through UC Irvine’s Certification Program in Fine & Decorative Arts.  Ms. Dzurinko has an extensive background in Fine Art sales, framing and gallery management with over 15 years of experience. We’re grateful Dara is joining us and know she will be a benefit to our company and clients!  Welcome, Dara!

Today is a sad day for Art encounter and the entire world. Our dear friend Robin Leach has passed on less than one week before his 77th birthday. He will truly be remembered and missed by all who were fortunate to know him.  Our CEO Rod Maly memorialized his friend here: “It is a sad day. I just found out that my friend, Robin Leach, passed away early this morning.  I knew Robin for over 20 years and worked with him numerous times, mostly on charity events, and enjoyed his company at many Art encounter events.  He was a customer,

This past Friday and Saturday (Aug 8 & 9) the Peoria Art Guild hosted a very special appraisal event. They had several pieces on display from various collectors. These works included pieces by Warhol, Goya, Basquiat, and more. The event featured a talk by our company President and Pawn Star’s very own Brett Maly from the History Channel. He appraised the many works that were brought in by those in attendance and also did a spot on the Greg and Dan Radio Show. Check it out here:    http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180728/brett-maly-of-pawn-stars-fame-will-appraise-art-pieces-in-peoria