STATEN ISLAND — The Noble Maritime Collection welcomed 150 guests at its 34th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction on Nov. 12, 2022. The in-person and virtual event was held at the museum and via LiveAuctioneers.
The event featured an open bar and a light supper of Northern Italian cuisine, catered by Framboise, led by Chef Frank Puleo. The cuisine was inspired by the museum’s new exhibition Andrea Doria: Rescue at Sea.
Each year since 1988, local artists and collectors have donated fine art to be auctioned as a fundraiser for the Noble Maritime Collection. This year’s lots include rare lithographs by the museum’s namesake, John A. Noble (1913-1983), several paintings, work by noted local contemporary artists, and a print by Marc Chagall (1887-1985).
Scott Van Campen, Executive Director of MakerSpace NYC, returned for his fourth year as auctioneer. There was also a special…