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Contemporary art from the Estate of Dr. Edmund P. Pillsbury, Oct. 26, at Heritage Auctions

DALLAS, TX.- More than 250 works of Contemporary Art from the Estate of the late Dr. Edmund P. Pillsbury anchor Heritage Auctions‘ Oct. 26 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature(r) Auction, taking place at Heritage’s Design District Art Annex, 1518 Slocum Street. “Ted was a great connoisseur of Modern and Contemporary, which might surprise some people, given his world-renowned expertise in Italian Renaissance Art,” said Frank Hettig, Director, Modern & Contemporary Art. “He had an eye for talent, across eras and millennia, which very few people could claim to match; this collection shows just how good he was.” The collection includes works from major artists including Robert Motherwell, Bernard Frize, Al Souza, and Carlos Vega as well as emerging contemporary artists such as Fabian Marcaccio and Roe Ethridge. “It’s an exceptional collection,” said Hettig, “and an equally great auction.” The catalog will