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SCNY 156th Annual fall benefit auctions

Exhibit & Auction

Exhibition Date
Oct 6 - Oct 22, 2026
Location
skylight gallery
Exhibition Hours
Tuesday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission

Open to the public
Free to attend

Salmagundi Club is home to the oldest continuous art auction in New York, held each spring and fall since the late 1870’s. In the past, the historic auctions, along with pledges from patron members, brought in enough money to purchase the beautiful building that the Salmagundi Club calls home today. The auctions are and always have been an integral part of the club as a fundraising effort.

This year, the live auction, held in Salmagundi’s skylight gallery, will be divided into two evenings: a session on Thursday, October 15 and another on Thursday, October 22, both at 7:30 PM (must be RSVP-ed separately). Come see an early sneak peak of what’s in store by viewing a preview exhibit of the auction works at our physical location beginning Tuesday, October 6. The preview will be available to see in the Club building for the entire duration of the exhibition until the final auction.

Those who cannot be there in-person will have the option of registering their bids via the online LiveAuctioneers platform.

Reception

Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reception is open to the public
RSVP required to attend

Free soft drinks and platters
Drinks for sale in Wiggins bar
(card only, no cash)

Register to Bid

There are two ways to bid:

1. Live in Salmagundi’s skylight gallery on Thursday, Oct 15 and Oct 22
(separate RSVPs appreciated, walk-ins welcome)

Bid in our gallery, surrounded by art lovers such as yourself. RSVP via the buttons below under the date you would like to attend. Different lots will be available on different dates, so RSVP for your preferred dates.

 

A 15 percent buyer’s premium will be applied to all purchases.

2. Online on Live Auctioneers How it works

During auction night, bid online by logging into your LiveAuctioneers account and tuning into our livestream via our LiveAuctioneers page. Won’t be able to make it? You can make your bids in advance online now. View the artworks or register to bid online via the Browse & Bid buttons below.

Oil painting of laundry hanging on a clothesline between city rooftops, with a bridge visible in the background.
Lot #34 : Thomas Shelford, "Brooklyn Courtyard"

Session I

Oct 15, 7:30 PM
Lots # 1 – 71

Oil painting of a snow-covered city street at twilight, featuring apartment buildings, streetlights, and a leafless tree in the foreground.
Lot #127 : Carole Teller, "Street View"

Session II

Oct 22, 7:30 PM
Lots # 72 – 129

Pre-Auction Dinner

Worried that you might get hungry during a busy night of bidding? Treat yourself to a meal beforehand!

We will be holding a special three-course dinner prior to the auction. Prepared by the club’s Chef Melvin, this dinner will be one to satisfy all tastes. Dinner is $45 per person (drinks not included).

The dinner will start at 5:00 PM to allow time for dining before proceeding to the auctions at 7:30 PM on a full stomach.

Auction I Menu

Oct 15, 5:00 PM

Starters

Fresh Spring Salad
Fresh mixed greens, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette.

Classic Greek Salad
Crisp lettuce, feta cheese, black olives, red onions, cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, and Greek dressing.

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Entrées

Spinach & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mozzarella cheese, served with broccoli, carrots, and creamy béchamel sauce.

Shrimp & Roasted Red Pepper Risotto
Creamy risotto with tender shrimp, roasted red peppers, and Parmesan cheese.

Vegetable Ragù Pasta
Pasta tossed with a savory seasonal vegetable ragù, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese.

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Desserts

Blueberry Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake topped with sweet blueberries.

Fresh Raspberry Tart
Delicate pastry filled with smooth cream and topped with raspberries.

Auction II Menu

Oct 22, 5:00 PM

Starters

House Salad
Mixed greens, baby mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cucumber grated carrot, house balsamic dressing.

Sweet Potato Bisque

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Entrées

Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce
Pan-seared tilapia served with lemon caper sauce, wild rice, and asparagus.

Flank Steak with Chimichurri
Grilled flank steak topped with chimichurri sauce, served with couscous and roasted zucchini.

Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant topped with melted mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, served with linguine pasta.

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Desserts

Chocolate Lava Cake
With vanilla ice cream.

Apple Tarte Tatin

Artworks

Participating Artists

Awards

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