From Canvas to Carat: A Live Auction Event Showcasing 300+ Treasures in Fine Art and Jewelry

Monmouth Junction, NJ On December 10, 2025, Bodnar’s Auction invites collectors, curators, and enthusiasts to a landmark live broadcast sale, From Canvas to Carat, featuring several estate collections of exceptional Fine Art and Jewelry. This auction will bring together a diverse roster of works spanning over three centuries, complemented by hundreds of carats of gemstone jewelry, all offered with no reserves.

The auction features multiple local estates delivering more than 300 treasured works dating from the 17th through the 20th centuries. The Broad Spectrum of Masters: Includes works and prints from revered artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Georges Braque, Renoir, Rembrandt, Chagall, and other known names in the art world. Other notable artists being represented include E. Darrell Smith, Geoffrey C. Smith, Razzia, Stuart Shedletsky, Leroy Neiman, Gustave Kaitz, and many more. This sale also includes Diverse Media, including 19th-century oils, 17th-century etchings, Victorian prints, and 20th-century Park West Gallery art, ensuring a wide appeal to collectors across periods and preferences.

Several highlights include Lot number 130, A mixed media by John Fawcett, Mickey Gives Minnie Flowers (1971). John Fawcett’s Mickey Gives Minnie Flowers, a 1971 ink, stencil, and collage on paper, embodies the artist’s deft fusion of pop-cultural iconography with contemporary art strategies. The work pairs graphic clarity with layered texture, reflecting Fawcett’s ongoing dialogue with mass media and authorship. Originating from a New York City office, this piece carries provenance that underscores its urban, institutional display history. Measured at 22.5 by 30.5 inches, it highlights Fawcett’s reputation as a leading figure in contemporary American practice, offering collectors a compact yet impactful example of his exploration of image, culture, and repetition. It is estimated at $800.00-$1200.00 and the proceeds will be donated to Aldersgate Outreach Community Center food bank in East Brunswick, NJ

Lot 132, We have a Silkscreen on Canva by Richard Pettibone, Portrait of Jack Benny (1972). Richard Pettibone’s Portrait of Jack Benny (1972) is a significant silkscreen on canvas from a pivotal period in American Appropriation Art. Signed and dated on the back edge, the work was commissioned for American Republic Insurance Company in Des Moines and originates from a New York City office, situating it within institutional display histories that enhance its provenance. At 36 by 48 inches, the piece presents a substantial, wall-ready exploration of replication, authorship, and the commodification of celebrity imagery—hallmarks of Pettibone’s practice as he translated iconic portraits into serial, meditative reworkings that continue to influence contemporary dialogue around originality. It is estimated at $1000.00-$2000.00, and the proceeds will be donated to Aldersgate Outreach Community Center food bank in East Brunswick, NJ

Lot 156 is one of a collection of 10 pieces by Josef Kozak, A Folk Art Christian Themed Illustration. Josef Kozak’s Oil on Canvas Folk Art Christian Themed Illustration depicts Jesus and South American-influenced saints and disciples in a densely detailed, mythological-fantasia style. Signed at the lower left, the 39-by-27-inch canvas intersects devout iconography with cross-cultural motifs, a signature of Kozak’s multimedia practice and his aliases, including “Francois.” While the subject matter is devotional, the piece also speaks to a broader visionary revival in American art, blending European and Indigenous visual vocabularies to create an idiosyncratic narrative that resonates with collectors of folk, visionary, and cross-cultural iconography. It is estimated at $300.00-$600.00.

This sale will also feature 20+ lots of Fine jewelry all with appraisals so you can bid with confidence. All Lots start at $10.00 and Bodnar’s stands behind every lot, providing trustworthy descriptions and transparent bidding. Online pre-bidding is happening now on bodnarsauction.com. The sale goes live at 11:00am on December 11, 2025 having a live broadcast with Joe Bodnar auctioneering and with real-time narration, allowing bidders to feel as if they are seated in the auction room.

Bodnar’s also offers In-person previews by appointment on the Tuesday before the sale, 11:00 am–4:00 pm, in Monmouth Junction, NJ. For more details about the collection, listen to their podcast, Bodnar’s Bids & Banter, and stay updated on featured lots. Bodnar’s Auction provides trusted, transparent live auctions featuring fine art, jewelry, and antiques every 3 weeks. With a commitment to integrity and enhanced bidder experiences through live broadcasts, Bodnar’s connects collectors with exceptional lots from distinguished estates and consignors. For more information, visit their website at www.bodnarsauction.com or call 866-349-7378