A beautifully rendered oil on canvas painting of a Florida landscape with figures, painted by the renowned German-born American artist Hermann Herzog (1832-1932), sold for $80,500 at a multi-estate sale held Oct. 11 by Nadeau’s Auction Gallery. Herzog, a centenarian, was known for landscapes and seascapes. His work was collected by Queen Victoria and Czar Alexander II.

The Herzog painting was the top achiever in a sale that saw more than 375 lots change hands. The event was held at Nadeau’s gallery facility, located at 25 Meadow Road in Windsor. Over 100 people packed the showroom, while another 600+ bidders participated online, via eBayLiveAuctions and Artfact.com. In addition, more than 200 people joined the action via phone and absentee bids.

“Overall, this was an excellent sale, despite the current state of the economy,” said Heather Nadeau of Nadeau’s Auction Gallery. “There were some soft spots in the mid-range items, but the higher-end items did really well. People are understandably a little timid right now, but they also know that art and antiques have historically outperformed the stock market. We see that trend continuing.”

Nadeau’s Auction Gallery, Inc., is a family owned and operated business and one of the largest and fastest-growing full-service auction galleries in New England. Nadeau’s began in 1985, when Edwin Nadeau, Jr., first opened his “barn doors” in Colchester, Conn. Since 1998, the firm has been housed in a fully renovated, 12,000-square-foot showroom facility in Windsor, just outside Hartford.

Nadeau’s has estate auctions planned for Oct. 25, Nov. 15 and Dec. 6, plus it will conduct its important annual New Year’s Day auction, featuring Margolis, Fineberg, custom mahogany, silver, decorative arts, paintings and high-end jewelry. Nadeau’s is accepting quality consignments for these and all future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly, at (860) 246-2444. Or, you can e-mail them at heather@nadeausauction.com.

To learn more about Nadeau’s Auction Gallery and its calendar of upcoming auctions, visit them online, at www.nadeausauction.com

Posted: 10|19|08 at 10:26 am. Filed under: US News.