Press Release
Bloomfield, NJ, USA, April 22, 2026 — Nye & Company Auctioneers will hold a highly anticipated series of spring auctions beginning with the single-owner sale of property from the collection of Mary Frances and John H. “Jack” Wood of Montclair, New Jersey on April 29, followed by the firm’s Chic and Antique Auction on April 30-May 1, starting at 10am Eastern Time each day.
The auction on April 29 reflects the discerning eye and intellectual curiosity of Mary Frances and Jack Wood, longtime residents of Montclair known for their deep appreciation of fine art, design, and cultural heritage. Over decades, the Woods assembled a thoughtfully curated collection emphasizing fine paintings, carpets, and Southwestern decorative arts, blending European sophistication with American regional craftsmanship.
Leading the sale is a luminous still life by Henri Manguin (French, 1874–1949), a prominent member of the Fauvist movement and a contemporary of Henri Matisse. Known for his vibrant palette and intimate domestic scenes, Manguin’s works are held in major institutions, including the Musée d’Orsay.
The collection also features notable American landscapes by Robert Emmett Owen (1878–1957), celebrated for his Impressionist-inspired depictions of rural America and coastal Maine; Paul Sawyier (1865–1917), a Kentucky native renowned for lyrical river scenes and pastoral compositions; and Cullen Yates (1866–1945), associated with the Washington Color School and admired for his tonal landscapes.
Of particular regional interest is a striking mountainscape by Henry Gasser (1909–1981), one of New Jersey’s most beloved artists and a key figure in promoting American Impressionism in the Garden State.
Complementing the fine art offerings is a rich selection of Southwestern ceramics, woven baskets, and Navajo rugs, showcasing the Woods’ appreciation for indigenous artistry and craftsmanship.
The two-day Chic and Antique sale presents a dynamic mix of American furniture, fine art, important historical documents, and celebrity provenance pieces, highlighted by property from the collection of Meryl and William Russell of New Jersey.
For more information, please visit www.nyeandcompany.com or contact the gallery directly, by phone at 973-984-6900; or email at [email protected].
