PHOTOS: Art Auction at Fosterfields in Morristown

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, guests enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as they chatted about the artworks they bid on in the entryway of the Frelinghuysen Mansion.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Guests were invited to sip wine and feast on hors d’oeuvres while they went from room to room looking at the artwork for sale.

Volunteers and members of the Friends of Fosterfields Ginny Kenny, Pete Kenny with President of the Friends of Fosterfields, Charlie Spencer.

“Sunflowers in Tuscany” by Elissa Prystauk PSA, one of the more than 70 artworks for sale

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, the plaque dedicated to Matilda Frelinghuysen for her generous donation.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Works of art by more than 20 renowned, and internationally known, artists and photographers were on display throughout the rooms of the Frelinghuysen Mansion.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, small paintings sat on a table waiting for bids at the art auction.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, Lee Greenberg of Morris Twp., Joen Ferrari of Morris Twp. and President of Historic Speedwell and Adrienne Bliss Brown of the Park Alliance.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, Sue Youngman, of Long Valley and a volunteer interpreter at Fosterfields Living Historial Farm, entertained attendees with her interesting stories of the Frelinghuysen family.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, One of Matilda Frelinghuysen’s trunks that she used while traveling.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, guests discuss the merits of some of the paintings on display.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Guests were invited to tour the Frelinghuysen Mansion for the first time, the summer home of Matilda Frelinghuysen.

The Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Mill hosted a Silent Art Auction on Sept. 12 at the Frelinghuysen Mansion, located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The goal of the art auction was to raise funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved draft horses currently at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team for the farm. Here, One of the furnished period rooms at the Frelinghuysen Mansion.