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Long Island Sierra Club's Art Auction


"Peasant Woman Tending Her Cow at the Edge of a Wood" item
"Peasant Woman Tending Her Cow at the Edge of a Wood" item
"Peasant Woman Tending Her Cow at the Edge of a Wood"
$100

Starting bid

16" x 12.5", nicely framed.

Condition note: slight visible age-related surface wear, including scratches and areas of cracking in lower left consistent with age. Print is offered as-is.

This is a REPRODUCTION of a famous work by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1895). Corot was a major figure in 19th century French landscape painting. Corot's atmospheric light, poetic realism, and rural themes strongly influenced the early impressionists, including Camille Pissarro and Berth Morisot. This reproduction reflects the quiet, lyrical quality that made the original work so admired.

"Woman in Red" - acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel item
"Woman in Red" - acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel
$350

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30"x24", unframed
"Woman in Red" captures a quiet strength and introspective grace. Loose, expressive brushstrokes bring warmth to the figure's crimson garment while the soft background and flowers add a gentle, contemplative atmosphere. A vivid study in character, color, and presence.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artists' section in the Auction Introduction

"Still Life in Glass and Apples" acrylic by S. Rothafel item
"Still Life in Glass and Apples" acrylic by S. Rothafel
$275

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20" wide x 16" high, unframed
A warmly expressive still life by Sydell Rothafel, featuring everyday objects rendered with soft color and lively, impressionist brushwork. The glass bottle, fruit, and vessels sit on a richly textured surface, giving the scene a gentle vibrancy that recalls the spirit of post-impressionist still lifes. A charming, intimate study in light and color.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artists' section in the Auction introduction.

"Silent Cast" oil on canvas by Martin Miller 10/4/79 item
"Silent Cast" oil on canvas by Martin Miller 10/4/79
$750

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20"x14", unframed
A solitary angler stands along a quiet marsh edge beneath a brooding sky, absorbed in the timeless ritual of fishing. The figureโ€™s postureโ€”hands in pockets, line extendedโ€”conveys patience, reflection, and the gentle rhythm of nature. Wind-bent grasses and muted evening light create a mood of calm introspection, inviting the viewer to pause and share in the stillness of the moment.


Rendered in oil with rich texture and subtle tonal shifts, Silent Cast is quietly powerful, evoking the enduring connection between our inner selves and the natural world. With careful attention to atmosphere and landscape detail, the paintingโ€™s subdued palette and contemplative tone make it well suited for a study, den, or any space where quiet reflection is valued.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artist's' section in the Auction's Introduction.

"Dessert Mesa" - acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel item
"Dessert Mesa" - acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel
$275

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40" wide x 30" high, unframed
Rising from the wide, sunlit plain, "Desert Mesa" stands as a quiet monument to the enduring power of the land. Painted with confident, expressive brushwork, this landscape captures the vast openness and subtle color harmonies of the high desert. Layers of warm ochres, rose tones, and muted greens suggest the passage of time across weathered rock and sparse vegetation, while the clear blue sky lends a sense of stillness and expansive calm.

The composition invites the viewer to experience both the grandeur and the solitude of remote placesโ€”those landscapes shaped by wind, light, and patience. With its strong sense of atmosphere and natural rhythm, Desert Mesa reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty and resilience of the natural world.

A striking and contemplative work, well suited for anyone who values open spaces, western landscapes, or the timeless character of the American desert.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artist's' section in the Auction Introduction.

"Lady Amherst's Pheasant" - print item
"Lady Amherst's Pheasant" - print
$75

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by Joseph Wolf & John Gerrard Keulemans from "A monograph of the Family of Pheasants" by Daniel Giraud Elliot (New York, 1870-72) copyright 1991 by Dover Publications. On heavy paper board-unframed and sized 9" x 11".

Graceful and richly detailed, this classic wildlife print of one of captures the striking beauty of one of the worldโ€™s most distinctive game birds, native to China.

The sweeping arc of the male pheasantโ€™s extraordinary tail draws the eye across the composition, creating a sense of movement and vitality, while the quieter presence of the female introduces balance and natural harmony to the scene.


Set within a gentle landscape of grasses and distant hills, the birds are rendered with careful attention to color, pattern, and form. The image reflects the tradition of 19th-century natural history illustration, when artists combined close observation with refined draftsmanship to record and celebrate the richness of the natural world.


Decorative yet timeless, the print brings a sense of elegance and quiet energy to any setting, inviting the viewer to appreciate both the beauty of the species and the enduring appeal of finely observed nature.

Derived from the ornithological plates associated with the work of Joseph Wolf or Joseph Smit, published in scientific monographs by Daniel Giraud Elliot. These plates were produced as finely detailed hand-colored lithographs in the late 1800s and have been widely reproduced as decorative prints ever since.

"Rose Breasted Cockatoo" - print item
"Rose Breasted Cockatoo" - print
$75

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Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla) by John Gould & H.C. Richter from "The Birds of Australia", London, 1840-69-copyright 1991 by Dover Publications- on heavy paper board, unframed- 9" x 11".

Delicately rendered and quietly luminous, this print captures the grace and charm of two rose-breasted cockatoos poised among slender branches and leaves. Their soft pink plumage and silvery wings create a refined harmony of color, while the contrasting posesโ€”one upright, one suspended in motionโ€”bring animation and balance to the composition.

The open space surrounding the birds gives the image an airy elegance, allowing their distinctive forms to stand with clarity and poise.

With its fine detail and restrained palette, the work has the serene presence of a classic natural history study while remaining deeply decorative.

In the tradition of 19th-century ornithological illustration, the image is most likely based on John Gouldโ€™s The Birds of Australia (1848), where the galahโ€”then titled โ€œRose-breasted Cockatooโ€ or โ€œCacatua eosโ€โ€”was recorded with both scientific precision and artistic refinement.

"Autumn Gathering" oil on canvas by Martin Miller item
"Autumn Gathering" oil on canvas by Martin Miller item
"Autumn Gathering" oil on canvas by Martin Miller item
"Autumn Gathering" oil on canvas by Martin Miller
$250

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10"x8", Framed. Oil on canvas by Martin Miller.

Bathed in warm woodland light, this intimate scene captures a quiet moment of connection between a solitary figure and the small birds gathered at her feet.

The womanโ€™s dark dress, touched with deep blues and violets, contrasts gently with the golden tones of leaves and earth, creating a sense of warmth and shelter beneath the trees. Loose, expressive brushwork suggests movement in the surrounding foliage, while the scattered birds introduce a note of life and gentle companionship.


The composition carries a feeling of stillness and reflection, inviting the viewer to pause within the calm of the natural setting. With its earthy palette and softly luminous atmosphere, the painting reflects an appreciation for simple moments in nature and the quiet rituals of everyday life.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artist's' section in the Auction's Introduction.

"Rock and Motion" acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel item
"Rock and Motion" acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel
$300

Starting bid

40" wide x 30" high, unframed
Boldly structured and alive with movement, this landscape centers on a dramatic formation of weathered rock rising from an expansive terrain of ridges and scattered stone. Broad, confident brushstrokes describe fractured surfaces and shifting planes of color, suggesting the restless forces that shape the land over time. Hints of pale blues and soft whites mingle with warm earth tones, creating an impression of wind, water, and light moving across the rugged terrain.


Rather than focusing on fine detail, the painting emphasizes mass, rhythm, and gesture. The layered forms guide the eye across the composition, while the lively surface of broken color conveys both energy and stillnessโ€”the enduring presence of stone shaped by the elements.


With its direct handling of paint and emphasis on structure, Rock and Motion reflects the expressive tradition of plein-air landscape painting, where artists respond instinctively to the character and vitality of the natural world.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artist's' section in the Auction's Introduction.

"Moonlit Summit" acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel item
"Moonlit Summit" acrylic on canvas by Sydell Rothafel
$300

Starting bid

40" wide x 30" high, unframed

Rising beneath a deep night sky, this landscape captures the quiet strength of a mountain summit illuminated by moonlight. Broad, expressive brushstrokes define the rugged contours of rock and slope, while varied tones of ochre, gray, and muted earth colors suggest the natural textures of stone shaped by time and weather. The solitary moon, suspended above the ridge, casts a gentle glow that brings calm focus to the scene.


Rather than emphasizing fine detail, the painting conveys mood and presence through confident handling of paint and strong composition. The open foreground and distant ridgeline create a sense of scale and stillness, inviting the viewer to experience the quiet majesty of the high country at night. With its direct, intuitive approach to landscape, Moonlit Summit reflects an artistโ€™s response to natureโ€™s enduring forms and the peaceful atmosphere of moonlight over the land.

See the artist's biography in the 'About the Artist's' section in the Auction's Introduction.

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