Thirty-Five City-Owned Artworks SOLD @ MICHAAN’S AUCTIONS, November 2013, December 2013 & January 2014

ABSTRACT: “Michaan's Auctions is a leading, full service auction house on the West Coast specializing in the appraisal and sale of antiques and fine art… Established in 2002, Michaan's Auctions holds up to thirty sales each year that attract a broad base of buyers and consignors the world over. With one of the largest facilities in Northern California, Michaan's offers buyers the ability to preview and bid on many unique and desirable pieces.” At Michaan’s Auctions’ November 2013 Annex Auction (22 artworks of 29 total items sold), December 2013 Estate Auction (6 artworks of 6 total sold), December 2013 Annex Auction (6 artworks of 8 total artworks sold) and January 2014 Annex Auction (2 artworks of 2 total artworks sold), a total of thirty-six city-owned artworks were sold. A LISTING OF ARTWORKS AT AUCTION is presented, with prices realized. According to reporting in The Carmel Pine Cone, “THIRTY-FIVE pieces of city-owned artwork appraised at a total $262,450 in 2007 sold at auction late last year for $9,680.14, according to public records, with some going for as little as a dollar apiece. Ranging from unframed drawings and photos, to large modern oil paintings, sculptures and etchings, the works were part of the city’s 1,000-piece art collection, which has been valued at $1,467,918.” “At Nonnenberg’s suggestion, the city hired Michaan’s houses, with a 10 percent commission and a 1.5 percent insurance fee on the “hammer price,” according to city administrator Jason Stilwell.”

REFERENCE: Artwork, appraised at $250K, brings in just $10K, By MARY SCHLEY, The Carmel Pine Cone, July 4, 2014, 1A, 21A

LISTING OF CITY-OWNED ARTWORKS AT MICHAAN’S AUCTIONS

(November 2013, December 2013 and January 2014)

November Annex Auction
Auction: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 10am (lots 001-1351)
Wednesday, November 5, 2013, 10am (lots 1352-2666)

Lot # Description
552A Oil on Board- "Sunday Mornings",Tina Danzansky, , 25.5" x 23.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 552A $224.20

582A Etching in Gold- "Dog", Winfield This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 582A $70.80

662A Print- "Lazarus", Signed Elihu Vedder This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 662A $59.00

665A Photo- "Creative Struggle", Signed Robert U. Sater, 14" x 11" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 665A $1.18

673A Print- "Portrait of a Woman", 1893, A.N. Roussuff, 16" x 12" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 673A $47.20

674A Japanese Tribal Mask This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 674A $29.50

678A Oil on Canvas, "Static Interference", 1993, Rudolf Haegele, 34.25" 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

696A Acrylic on Canvas- "Red Dutch House", Lee Waisler, 96" x 66" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

720A Etching- "Thomas Carlyle", James McNeill Whistler, 20" x 16" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 720A $165.20

773A Water Color- Floral, Holly Bryce Parker, 1949, 15.5" x 38.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 773A $23.60

778A Water Color- "Vietnamese Children" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 778A $1.18

782A Etching- "The Span", John Stahl, 11" x 14" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 782A $59.00

783A Etching- "Richmond", Richard Dobson, 11.5" x 8.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 783A $35.40

789A Etching- "LA Farraca", Ernest Melchert, 4.75" x 6.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 789A $29.50

807A Etching- "The Old Guard", Ernest Melchert , 9.25" x 6.5 This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 807A $35.40

809A Print, Unframed- "Eastern Mountain Scene, John Ross Key, 11" x 16" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 809A $5.90

818A Etching- European City Scene, Colin Campbell Cooper, 13.25" x 10.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 818A $153.40

819A Oil on Board- "Red Chair, " Tina Danzansky, 1960 36" x 18" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 819A $94.40

836A Oil on Canvas- "Watermelons and Lettuce", Jane Moppin, 40.5" x 30.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 836A $47.20

841A Pastel Unframed- "Manin Sombrero", Charles Pica, 24" x 19" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 841A $1.18

882A Oil on Board- Brass Pot with Lilies, Mariann. 30" x 24" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 882A $17.70

886A Pencil Drawing- "Two Horses", 1845, J.E.B. 15" x 19"  This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Price Realized 886A $5.90

1525A Mixed Media on Canvas, "Dipped in Red," Rudolf Haegele 1993, 34.25" x 74.25 This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1538A Oil on Canvas, "Island", Rudolf Haegele, 1993 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1963A Oil on Canvas, "Woman Playing Violin", Royal Whitaker, 41.25" x 32" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1963A $17.70

1980A Print- Cafe Scene by Water C. Lauren, 15" x 38.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1980A $11.80

2295A Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 1), Lee Waisler, 1993, 65" x 101" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

2295B Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 2), Lee Waisler, 1993, 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

2543A Oil on Canvas- "The Divers", Tina Danzansky 30" x 24" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Prices Realized Subtotal: $1,136.34

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized November 5-6, 2013 Annex Auction

December Estate Auction
featuring fine art, decorative arts & jewelry
Auction: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 10am
View PDF Catalog

Lot # Description

003 After SIR LAWRENCE THOMAS (British

1764-1824) "The Calmady Children" Oil on canvas. 30 x 30 inches. This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. (CONDITION: Minor paint loss and pressure dent from back.) NOTES: A 19th/early 20th century copy of the original that hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of  Art. In period frame.

Est. Low $400 Est. High $ 600

Price Realized 003 $1,062.00

034 RICHARD DETREVILLE (American 1864-1929) "Untitled - California Hills in the Spring" Oil on canvas. 20 x 30 inches. Signed l/r. This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Est. Low $400 Est. High $600

Price Realized 034 $413.00

071 ANNE BRIGMAN (American 1869-1950)

"The Heart of the Storm" Gelatin silver print. 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches. Mount: 12 x 10 inches. Signed and dated l/l in photograph "12" and signed l/r in pencil on mat. This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. (CONDITION: Good condition for its age and hinged to original mat paper). NOTES: Artist original logo, address and handwritten title verso.

Est. Low $2,000 Est. High $4,000

Price Realized 071 $4,130.00

077 FORTUNATO GALLI (Italian 1850-1918)

"Figure of a Nude Maiden" Carved Carrara marble. 67 inches high. Signed and dated

"Firenze 1886". This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Est. Low $2,000 Est. High $4,000

Price Realized 077 $5,015.00

079 After FREDERIC-AUGUSTE BARTHOLDI

(France 1834-1904) "The Statue of Liberty - La Liberte Eclairant le Monde" Cast

bronze on marble base. 21 1/2 inches tall, 5 x 5 inches (without base). Base 7 x 7 x 2 inches. Stamped "104/975" and bears signature "Bartholdi". This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go

toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. NOTES: Plaque reads "100 eme Anniversaire Statue Commemorir de Apres Maquette Originale Edison Limitee Musee Barthholdi, Colmar, France".

Est. Low $300 Est. High $500

Price Realized 079 $708.00

651 Renaissance Revival Marble Bust of Dante {Dimensions 12 1/2 x 12 inches} This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. [small losses]

Est. Low $300 Est. High $400

Price Realized 651 $188.80

Prices Realized Subtotal: $11,516.80

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized December 1, 2013 Estate Auction

Sneak Peak of hidden bargains at Michaan's Auctions December 3 & 4 Annex Auction
December Annex Auction

Auction: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10am (lots 001-1203)

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 10am (lots 1204-2414)

Lot # Description
897 Acrylic on Canvas- "Red Dutch House", Lee Waisler, 96" x 66" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1055 Oil on Canvas, "Static Interference", 1993, Rudolf Haegele, 34.25" 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1055 $5.90

1717 Oil on Canvas, "Island", Rudolf Haegele, 1993 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1728A Mixed Media on Canvas, "Dipped in Red," Rudolf Haegele 1993, 34.25" x 74.25 This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1728A $11.80

1260 Oil on Canvas- "The Divers", Tina Danzansky 30" x 24" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1260 $188.80

2263A Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 1), Lee Waisler, 1993, 65" x 101" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 2263A $11.80

2263B Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 2), Lee Waisler, 1993, 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 2263B $5.90

Prices Realized Subtotal: $224.20

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized December 3-4, 2013 Annex Auction

Sneak Peak of hidden bargains at Michaan's Auctions January 7 & 8 Annex Auction
January Annex Auction
Auction: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10am (lots 001-1345)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 10am (lots 1346-2651)

Lot # Description
675 Acrylic on Canvas- "Red Dutch House", Lee Waisler, 96" x 66" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 675 $11.80

1551 Oil on Canvas, "Island", Rudolf Haegele, 1993 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1551 $17.70

Prices Realized Subtotal: $29.50

PRICES REALIZED GRAND TOTAL: $12,906.84

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized January 7-8, 2014 Annex Auction

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FlNE ARTS APPRAISAL SERVICES

ABSTRACT: The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FlNE ARTS APPRAISAL SERVICES document includes the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BACKGROUND, 3. SCOPE OF WORK, 4. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, 5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and 6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  “The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified appraisers to provide a confidential inventory and appraisal report that determines, for insurance purposes, the current market value of various works of art owned by the City.” And “The City does have a prior inventory and appraisal of art pieces and their locations; however, there are a small number of additional pieces that are not listed in the current inventory.” “SCOPE OF WORK The successful contractor wiII complete an appraisal and valuation report of all works identified in previous inventories and any works that have been since acquired by the City. Valuation will be based upon the insurance/replacement value of each piece.” All Proposals for Fine Arts Appraisal Services must be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk and received by March 7, 2014, at 5:00 P.M. The REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FlNE ARTS APPRAISAL SERVICES document is embedded.

Rfp Fine Art Appraisal Services 2014

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FlNE ARTS APPRAISAL SERVICES (2014)

‘MINUTES’ for Five Noteworthy 3 April 2012 City Council Agenda Items

“MINUTES”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Archived Video Streaming

City Hall

East side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

II. Roll Call

PRESENT: Council Members Burnett, Hazdovac, Sharp, Talmage, and Mayor McCloud

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT (partial list): Jason Stilwell, City Administrator

Heidi Burch, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk

Don Freeman, City Attorney

V. Announcements from Closed Session, from City Council Members and the City Administrator.

A. Announcements from Closed Session.

1. Existing Litigation -- Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Conference with legal counsel regarding The Flanders Foundation, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, Petitioner v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Respondents – Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M99437/State of California Court of Appeals, Sixth District, Civil Case No. H035818.

2. Potential Litigation -- Government Code Section 54956.9(b).2 - Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation – two (2) matters.

City Attorney Don Freeman announced that the litigation “has been concluded,” final papers will be filed with the Court on May 4 and the City has settled attorney fees of $150,000 to attorney Susan Brandt-Hawley (attorney Flanders Foundation).

C. Announcements from City Administrator.

3. Ambulance update

City Administrator Stilwell presented the report.  He stated that the transition is moving forward successfully and smoothly.  The transition from CRFA to City is complete.  The City has hired paramedics and EMT and entered in to an agreement with Monterey for management of service for full integration of fire and ambulance services.  The City is In the process of hiring new staff after April 16 under new tier. 

4. Update on grants.

City Administrator Stilwell presented the report highlighting Grant Policy, List of Grants of Projects in Progress and Pending, including the Forest Theater Phase I renovation (for new restrooms and ADA accessible path), and Grant Applications in Progress and Submitting. 

XI. Orders of Council

A. Provide direction on entering into an agreement for the management of the Sunset Center.

City Administrator Stilwell stated that the operating agreement with SCC is expiring (June 30, 2013) and time to begin new negotiations.  He mentioned the letter from SCC Board of Trustees to continue relationship with City.  He advocated the development of a list of overarching principles moving forward in negotiations. His recommendation was to continue negotiations with SCC in good faith and work on a new agreement

Mayor McCloud stated the focus is to work with SCC or get bids from other entities. 

Christine Sandin, Executive Director, Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. (SCC) stated she and the Board are “very content with the relationship” with the City and community, confident in continuing to manage the Sunset Center and mentioned letter to the City.  

Mayor McCloud opened and closed the meeting to public comment.

Council Member Talmage stated that Mayor McCloud should share lessons learned regarding SCC with the city administrator or city attorney.  He advocated the “principle” of an operating board and a fund-raising board for the SCC similar to the Library. 

Mayor McCloud mentioned Producers Guild and 239 seats not yet purchased at $5000.00/seat and $1,200,000 million could be raised from the selling of seats. 

Council Member Burnett stated it is “pretty straightforward” the Council’s intent to direct staff to negotiate an agreement with SCC. 

By consensus, Council agreed to direct staff to negotiate with SCC on a new agreement. 

C. Provide direction on the deaccession of certain artwork.

Janet Bombard, Library Director, presented the report.  She stated that there are 59 items remaining on the proposed deaccession list, 44 of which are stored in the Library. The Library Board of Trustees, after reviewing the proposed list, is requesting that the items that were part of Mrs. Ella Reid Harrison's original bequest to the City not be deaccessioned (30 of 44 are from Mrs. Harrison’s collection).  Although the Library Board understands that the proposed deaccessioned artworks do not strictly fit the City’s Art Collection Management Policy, the Trustees believe a boarder application of the policy is necessary as the artworks pertain to the history of Carmel, the artworks are appropriately stored and the artworks have been displayed to the public over the years.   

In response to Mayor McCloud query, Janet Bombard, stated the Item #s regarding Mrs. Harrison’s bequest, as follows:

Thirty Artworks Not Deaccessioned at April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting

(Mrs. Harrison’s bequest)

369 Remington, Frederick Russian Cossack Unknown Print 10.5 X 8.75

370 Unknown Ralph Waldo Emerson Unknown Photo 13 X 10.5

372 Barrymore, Lionel Little Boatyard, Venice Unknown Etching 16 X 12.5

376 Millet, Jean-Francais Young Shephardess Knitting with Surrounding Sheep Unknown Etching 15x 11

377 Meryon, Charles La Stryge Unknown Etching 15.5 X 12.75

381 Blake, William Book of Job Unknown Engraving 8.5 X 6.5

382 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset on the Thames Unknown Etching 9 X 13

383 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Little Calais Pier 1865 Etching 6x9

384 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Battersea Beach Unknown Etching 8 X 10.75

385 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset in Ireland Unknown Etching 8.5 X 13.5

386 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Twickenham Church Unknown Etching 6.5 x9

387 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Egham Lock Unknown Etching 8.5 X 11

388 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Whistler's House at Old Chelsea 1863 Etching 8.75 X 14.5

389 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Shere Mill Pond 1860 Etching 9.5 X 13.5

392 Schongauer, Martin (after) Jesus in the Garden of Gesthesemane Unknown Etching 6.5 X 4.75

393 Schongauer, Martin (after) Putting Jesus in the Tomb Unknown Etching 6.5x5

394 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Les Musicians Ambulants Unknown Etching 6x5

395 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz La Pere de Famille 1648 Engraving 5 x3.5

396 Van Leyden, Lucas Jesus Being Tempted by the Devil 1418 Engraving 5.5 X 7.5

397 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Woman of Samaria 1634 Etching 4.75 X 5.25

398 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Jesus Telling His Dreams 1638 Etching 3.5 X 4.75

399 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Kensington Gardens 1859 Etching 9 x6.5

400 Wierix, Hieronymus Frondo Frugis Inops Unknown Engraving 5.75 X 4

401 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz The Cobbler 1671 Engraving 8.75 X 6

652 Japanese Prints 127 prints Unknown W/B N/A

653 Japanese Prints 15 Kimono Stencils Unknown N/A N/A

829 Unknown Black Crows in Front of Sunset Unknown 3x6

830 Unknown Bird on Branch Unknown 9x7

832 Unknown Mountain Scene Unknown 7.5 X 10.5

833 Yoshimi, Rogetsu Ono No Tofu Unknown Print 14 X 9.5

Ms. Nonnenberg, art consultant, reviewed deaccession project, including the reasons due to the City not having a city museum and not having a designated person to oversee the artworks in the collection.  Therefore, there is a need to refine the art collection to the “best of the best” reflecting Carmel’s history.  Of about 1000 artworks in the City-owned art collection, most artworks have some connection to Carmel.  With regard to Mrs. Harrison’s bequest, Mrs. Harrison did not itemize her collection and therefore we are not really sure about her intent, but there are about 17 definitely attributed to the Harrison collection.  And Mrs. Harrison’s gift was not restricted.  Ms. Nonnenberg read from Mrs. Harrison’s will, including her intent to display artworks, but artworks are in storage and are prone to disappearing.  Her recommendation was to deaccession Mrs. Harrison's prints (etchings and engravings). 

Council Member Burnett stated the “donor intent” was clear.

To Council Member Sharp’s query about value of artworks, Mayor McCloud stated artworks value “millions of dollars.”

To Council Member Talmage query about 29 other items proposed for deaccession, Ms.  Nonnenberg stated that most of the 29 items are prints. 

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment.

Martha Mosher, representative of the Library Board read a letter supporting Mrs. Harrison’s intent. And she stated that the Council should preserve her gift and honor “donor’s generosity.” 

Carolyn Hardy asked if the sale of deaccessioned artworks brought in more money than required to maintain the art collection, what would the Council do “with the excess money?”

Skip Lloyd addressed the donor’s intent and the importance of honoring donors’ gifts and the need for caution.

Stephen Moorer stated the “dream” of a cultural museum for Carmel, the idea of "cultural tourism" and a wish to see the artworks.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment.

To Skip Lloyd's comment, Mayor McCloud stated that there is “no proof” of Mrs. Harrison’s “gift.” 

Council Member Talmage stated that there was no compeling reason to deaccession artworks because the artworks are potentially historically important.

Council Member BURNETT moved to authorize deaccession of artworks, except 30 items identified by Library Board of Trustees of Mrs. Harrison’s bequest, and Ms. Nonneberg will work with Library to determine particular artworks, seconded by Council Member HAZDOVAC and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

E. Council decision on lease agreement with the Forest Theater Guild.

Mayor McCloud announced that the agenda item “would not be heard this evening.”  

INTRODUCING ‘Art and Artists in the Art Collection of Carmel-by-the-Sea’

ABSTRACT: In an effort to make the Art Collection of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea more accessible to its owners, the citizens of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a new blog entitled “Art and Artists in the Art Collection of Carmel-by-the-Sea” has been created. The Art Collection consists of 911 eclectic artworks by about 176 artists/designers, including two National Academicians. One post presents artists/designers and artworks by Artist/Designer, “Title”/Description, Date, Medium for all 911 artworks. Another post presents significant artists and artworks of the Art Collection. Other posts present individual artists/designers and their respective artworks (see labels at right of text on new blog). Photographic images of artworks pending city cooperation. Links to “Art and Artists in the Art Collection of Carmel-by-the-Sea” and two posts on the new blog are presented. The Art Collection was appraised for $2,911,595 in 2007, according to the City.

Art and Artists in the Art Collection of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Significant Artists & Artworks of the Art Collection

Artists/Designers & Artworks of the Art Collection