Gilded Age Philanthropy Continues in Artist Couple's Major Gift of Work to Sight Center

Neue Auctions to Manage Sale of Joseph & Algesa O'Sickey Estate to Benefit Cleveland Sight Center.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gilded Age tradition of spectacular cultural philanthropy continues with a recent gift of brilliant paintings from the Estate of artists, Joseph and Algesa O'Sickey. Neue Auctions is delighted to partner with The Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) to offer this incredible collection of historic, fine art to the community and raise funds for CSC programming.

The O'Sickey estate donated 22 works by Joseph including many brightly colored, over-sized oil paintings for which he is best known. Two-hundred charming and never-before seen paintings, sketches and studies by Algesa also complete the collection.

Kevin Krencisz, executive vice president of Cleveland Sight Center says, "This generous donation directly supports the programs and services our staff offer individuals we partner with at Cleveland Sight Center. Because of donations like this, we continue to provide solutions and tools to individuals who struggle with their vision to ensure they live the lives they want. None of this would be possible without the art experts themselves, Neue Auctions! Thank you for showcasing this artwork in honor of the O'Sickeys and all the people we serve."

"Second only to New York City in philanthropy, Cleveland has deep roots in supporting arts and culture. There is a high level of interest by those who knew Joseph and Algesa; who have also collected or coveted the O'Sickey's artwork for years!" says Neue Auctions principal, Cynthia Maciejewski. She adds, "The younger collectors of Cleveland have also taken notice of the importance of this body of work and we hope to place many of these wonderful works with appreciative owners interested in the history of Cleveland and its artists."

RARE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE COLLECTION: (open to the public with limited tickets) — Join Cleveland Sight Center & Neue Auctions for The O'Sickey Collection VIP Viewing Party on Thursday, September 22 from 6pm to 8pm at Neue Auctions inside the Ohio Design Center at 23335 Mercantile Rd., Beachwood, Ohio 44122. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3Aev0nb

To check availability of any of the O'Sickey works or to purchase, please call Cynthia Maciejewski at Neue Auctions at 216.245.6707.

About Cleveland Sight Center
Cleveland Sight Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency and consists of a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support with a high level of compassion and expertise to people of all ages who have vision challenges. The team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff work with individuals and their families to understand their unique vision-related challenges and provide solutions that empower them to reach their goals and live independently. For more information: http://www.clevelandsightcenter.org.

About Neue Auctions
Neue Auctions is a full-service online auction house specializing in fine art, antiques, jewelry and decorative arts. Neue Auctions leads online auctions with the most experienced team of arts leaders in the region setting a new course for local and regional sellers as well as our local and international buyers in an age-old business.

Neue Auctions offers white-glove consignment services for single items or entire estates. Neue Auctions also assists clients in the complicated process of settling estates and general downsizing, working with both private individuals, as well as trusts, estates, banks and attorneys. In addition, Neue Auctions continues the long-standing history and tradition of art collecting in Cleveland by bringing fine works of art to the market for sale, encouraging both the current and next generation of collectors. Learn more at NeueAuctions.com.

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