The 153 artworks have been done in the styles of, or are attributed to, master artists such as Warhol, Basquiat, Monet, Klein, Krasner, Renoir and others.

Franklin, MA, USA, June 9, 2020 -- Multiple artworks attributed to Vincent van Gogh (two signed studies, in materials that van Gogh was known to use and on paper dated to the 19th century) and Maurice Prendergast (a pair of watercolor and pencil works on illustration board) are expected highlights in an online-only Summer Fine Art Sale scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th by 500 Gallery.

The auction, with a 5:30 pm Eastern start time, is packed with decorative artworks that have been done in the styles of, or are attributed to, master artists such as Warhol, Basquiat, Monet, Klein, Krasner, Renoir and others. 500 Gallery has launched a new bidding platform, with discounted or free shipping for those who bid on it, at https://bid.500gallery.com/auctions/catalog/id/24195. In addition, folks can also bid on the popular online bidding platform www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

“One of the really strong parts of our Summer Sale is that it has so many great examples of preliminary work, by really well-known artists,” said Sable Matula, the Gallery Director of 500 Gallery. “We have quite a few quick, but very strong, sketches in all sorts of media.” Ms. Matula added that ten percent of bid prices will be applied to shipping, up to the full shipping value.

The two sketches attributed to Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890) are iron gall ink on paper. Both are signed. One, titled Orchard Blossom, is 4 ¼ inches by 10 ½ inches, is a possible study for his 1889 painting of an orchard in Aries, France. The other is a sketch of trees, 3 ½ inches by 3 ¼ inches. The pair will be offered as a single lot, with a pre-sale estimate of $25,000-$35,000.

The watercolors attributed to Maurice Prendergast (American, 1858-1924) will be sold as two lots The first is untitled (Women in a Park), unsigned and undated, housed in a 14 ¼ inch by 19 ½ inch frame by Charles Prendergast (est. $20,000-$30,000). The second, untitled (Women with Parasols #6) is also framed by Charles Prendergast and is signed lower left (est. $6,000-$8,000).

A framed oil on canvas self-portrait painting done in the modernist style of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), depicting the artist with her signature full brow, carries a pre-sale estimate of $15,000-$25,000. The 19 ½ inch by 16 inch canvas is signed and dated (1945) lower right and is marked with stamps reading, “certification, M_Seo Frida Kahlo Mexico.”

A gouache and ink on paper done in the manner of Chaim Soutine (French, 1893-1943), titled Portrait of a Chef (circa 1932), should hit $10,000-$20,000. The signed, undated and unframed painting measures 15 ¼ inches by 11 inches. Soutine was a French-Russian painter who created expressive landscapes, still lifes and portraits with sweeping brushstrokes that distorted reality.

A spray paint and stencil on a Do Not Enter street sign after the elusive British graffiti artist Banksy (b. 1974), titled Do Not Enter Graffiti Rat, is estimated to bring $5,000-$15,000. The 30 inch by 30 inch rat-themed artwork cannot be authenticated by Banksy Pest Control, which only authenticates works of Street Art that are still located in their place of origin (which this is not).

A still life graphite on paper done in the manner of the celebrated American modernist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), titled Morning Glories, has a pre-sale estimate of $2,500-$10,000. The unframed work, 7 ¾ inches by 11 ½ inches, is signed verso. O’Keeffe is known as “The Mother of Modernism”. She’s famous for her paintings of flowers, desert landscapes and skyscrapers.

A gouache on cardboard done in the manner of the renowned American folk artist Bill Traylor (1854-1947), titled Man with a Plough, signed in pencil center top, should make $5,000-$15,000. The 11 ½ inch by 15 ¼ inch unframed work depicts a man plowing a field – a motif Traylor used often. Traylor was born a slave on a plantation in Alabama. His art career began when he was 85.

A sketch done in pencil and crayon on laid paper and attributed to the Armenian-American painter Arshile Gorky (1904-1948), signed and dated (“4-2-44”), in a frame measuring 16 inches by 20 inches, is expected to achieve $6,000-$12,000. Gorky had a seminal influence on Abstract Expressionism and was hailed as one of the most powerful American painters of the 20th century.

A gouache on paper done in the manner of Stuart Davis (American, 1892-1964), titled New York Waterfront, signed lower right but undated and unframed, 19 inches by 25 inches, should sell for $1,500-$5,000. Stuart was one of America’s first modern artists and a forefather of Pop art. His determination to convey something of American political and consumer culture was unwavering.

Pop art icon Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) needs no introduction, and the pen, ink and watercolor feline rendering on toned paper attributed to him titled Sam the Cat carries a pre-sale estimate of $1,000-$5,000. The signed and unframed work measures 8 ¾ inches by 8 ½ inches. Warhol created many colorful lithographs of cats. At one time he lived with 25 cats of his own.

A sanguine (red chalk) on paper Portrait of a Woman attributed to Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), unframed and initialed lower right, 11 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches, should fetch $750-$3,500. Matisse is recognized as one of the most influential modern painters and was crowned a leader of Fauvism, which favored a painterly style and bold, expressive use of color over Impressionism.

All 153 lots can be viewed in the 500 Gallery showroom, at 1243 Pond Street in Franklin, Mass., by appointment only on Tuesdays and Saturdays. To make an appointment, call 508-834-8190 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more info, visit www.500Gallery.com.

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500 Gallery specializes in original artworks and works that are in the style of, in the manner of, or attributed to fine art masters. The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single piece or an entire collection, you may call them at 508-834-8190; or, you can email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more info, visit www.500Gallery.com.

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Is Forbes.com right when asking, “Could Coronavirus force 60% of US Craft Breweries to shutter?”

Atlanta, GA, Jun 09, 2020 -- Worries spread within the craft beer community that COVID-19 could have a devastating impact on the craft breweries and that the marketplace will look completely different at the re-opening?

“We fear that a lot of breweries won’t survive the pandemic and will have to close shop after the shutdown,” said Michel Nilles, co-owner of MicroCraftBrewery. He added, “Many of our readers would love to help but they don’t know how.”

MicroCraftBrewery has decided to launch a program “Hops And Malt Partnership Deal” for craft beer shops and breweries to help them get the word out to the communities and the craft beer lovers who wish to help them survive the crisis.

“The idea is that craft beer breweries and shops get help with reaching out to the community,” Nilles said. He continued, “We won’t give up without a fight and we are here to assist breweries to kickstart their business and raise awareness for the difficulties they are in right now.”

As one of the top 25,000 websites in the U.S. according to Alexa, MicroCraftBrewery consistently reaches a growing readership of beer enthusiasts. The blog also reaches 20,000 beer enthusiasts through its weekly newsletter, publishing articles and news about all things craft beer. Co-Owner Michel Nilles hopes that, through their readership, MicroCraftBrewery will help spread the word for breweries in trouble.

About MicroCraftBrewery:
MicroCraftBrewery is a passion blog run by a bunch of beer lovers with the aim of sharing craft beer news and educating people on the ins and outs of the industry. We want to help readers learn more about breweries around them, share travel tips for exploring the world of craft beer and write about new and exciting must-try brews.

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Rock Oak is managed by Stephen Development, a leading property management company based in Clarence, New york. It also specializes in developing new real estate properties. They help people to buy a great home at an affordable price to stay peacefully at Clarence. The other properties that they manage are at the Main Centre of Clarence and Willow Square of Clarence. It is one of the central area and a great place for entrepreneurs to start their venture.

The Rock Oak features different types of homes that every buyer is looking for. It features a single-story, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and 2 bath ranch style homes. It is so because all the homes featured in Rock Oak are single-level floor plans. All homes are designed and made with the highest quality. 

The ranch-style homes are stylish, well- crafted, and energy-efficient. With these, you can lead a peaceful and serene life in Clarence, New York. The cost of these homes is much less than the conventional Patio home communities. Thus you can save your money effectively by choosing this type of home.

The homes are very sophisticated and comfortable to live in. The homes are accompanied by several beneficial factors for the buyers that they can make use of. All the homes are highly secured with maximum security. The customer service support ensures all the needs of the residents are satisfied without any flaws. 

It has a fully equipped playground facility for children to play for so that you can enjoy your evening time with your kids at the playground. This property also features scenic river bridge, gas fire places with custom crafted surroundings and a quay promenade with a Gazebo

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Rock Oak is managed by Stephen Development, one of the top property management companies that are well known for acquiring the best properties and also for developing new real estate.  We work on our mission of providing quality living at affordable cost in Clarence. With experienced and professional staffs, we strive to provide the best customer service and peaceful living for our clients. For more details about Rock Oak visit, https://www.rockoak.com/

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MINNEAPOLIS—Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), custom plastic-injection molder and additive manufacturer of high-precision components, has released a new white paper titled Design for Manufacturing Yields Better Profits and Shortens Time to Market. This white paper explores how parts intended for plastic-injection molding, simple or complex, can greatly benefit from optimizations found during the design for manufacturing (DfM) process.

To download this white paper, visit www.divplast.com/design-for-manufacturing/. 

“Working with an experienced plastic-injection molding and tooling production partner during the design phase can streamline the process,” says Mark Gremmels, director of operations of Diversified Plastics, Inc. “DfM helps avoid costly pitfalls and time-consuming iterations, allowing for a quicker time to market.”

This white paper provides information about a few key DfM topics that can offer immediate benefits, including material selection, wall thickness, corner radii, draft angles and mold-flow analysis. It summarizes performance requirement considerations for selecting the right material for a part as well as design techniques to avoid warping, and cosmetic issues. Additionally, it discusses structural strength benefits of optimized wall transitions with sufficient radii. You will also gain an understanding of how mold-flow analysis, performed by subject-matter experts, can proactively address manufacturability problem areas.

Download the white paper by visiting www.divplast.com/design-for-manufacturing/ or for more information, call +1 763.424.2525

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.

Employee-owned Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical-device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design for manufacturing assistance, additive manufacturing, mold construction and intricate molding as well as cleanroom assembly. In 2018, DPI joined the Carbon Production Network. DPI is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2016 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered.  www.divplast.com 

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