(Portland, ME) Barridoff Galleries' auction of American and European art will feature the more than 120 works by mid-19th Century Monhegan artists in the extraordinary John M. Day collection including the oils presented here by Michael Loew and Joseph De Martini and Luigi Loir (this piece is from an important Hollywood collection). The auction will be held in an exciting new environment, the Maine College of Art's Institute of Contemporary Art. Partial proceeds of the April auction will benefit Maine art institutions.

A portion of the proceeds of the John M. Day Collection will be donated by Mr. Day to the Monhegan Museum, and a portion of the proceeds of the entire sale will be given by the Galleries to support the Maine College of Art and its programs. Other consignments are invited. To consign fine works of art to this auction or for any additional information, please call Barridoff Galleries at 207-772-5011 or email fineart@barridoff.com. Email messages with images attached will be answered within 24 hours.