Stair strongly encourages and advises all prospective bidders to examine personally prior to the auction any lots in which they are interested. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size, and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. They may be amended by posted notices or announcements made during the sale.īy bidding at auction, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.Īll property is sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties by Stair or the consignor, express or implied, as to merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, attribution, authenticity, the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, frame, provenance, period, age, date, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of any property and no statement anywhere, whether oral or written, whether made in the catalogue, salesroom posting or announcement, invoice, condition report or elsewhere, shall be deemed such warranty, representation or assumption of liability. (Stair) and the consignor’s entire agreement with the purchaser and any bidders of property being offered. The following Conditions of Sale are Stair Galleries & Restoration, Inc.
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We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder.īelow is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice.įor smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Please call us at 51 to schedule collection. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Proceeds from the sale will benefit patient care and research of Parkinson’s and other movement disorders at Columbia University, and the Sacramento Historical Society for the benefit of Sacramento City College scholarship for women in literature. It is an honor to be in the home where one of America’s great writers lived and worked, and to curate a sale of her fine art and personal property.” said Colin Stair, President of Stair. “We are thrilled to be offering property from the collection of Joan Didion at auction. A selection of books and ephemera will also be included. Furnishings and decorations from Didion’s apartment include a large partner’s desk from California, a Late Regency Pembroke table, an American writing desk, silver, porcelain and collectibles amassed by the Didion-Dunnes on their travels, and objects gifted to them by artists and writers. Also included is a selection of photographs of Joan Didion by Brigitte Lacombe, Annie Liebovitz, Mary Ellen Mark and Julian Wasser. Highlights in the sale include works by Richard Diebenkorn, Sam Francis, Brice Marden, Ed Ruscha, Jennifer Bartlett, Vija Celmins and Patti Smith.
The influence of both places can be felt throughout Didion’s writing, as well as in the collection of art and objects she lived with.
Married to writer John Dunne, the couple lived a bicoastal life in New York and California, frequenting both the Hollywood glamour scene and the East Coast literati and art worlds. Joan Didion’s career as a writer and influential critic of American culture began when she burst onto the scene in the 1960s as a new and distinctive literary voice.
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