MEET THE AUCTIONEER MARON

HINDMAN VICE CHAIR, HINDMAN AUCTIONS

Maron Hindman, began her decades long career in the auction business as the director of marketing as well as bids and client services for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, in 1988. The Chicago-based firm operates more salerooms in the United States than any competitors and conducts over 150 auctions annually in all major collection categories. Maron became one of the principal auctioneers shortly after she joined the firm, and, since her move to the Denver branch, she has been instrumental in building a successful and growing Western and Wildlife art department for the auction house.

For over 30 years, Maron has provided private collectors, estate professionals and institutions comprehensive art services including valuation, auction, private sales, collection management as well as disposition and acquisition advice. Hindman has had the privilege of handling many prominent estates and collections from distinguished museums, institutions, corporations, and private individuals from across the country and is recognized globally as a leading auction house with an unyielding focus on client service.

Maron has served as an auctioneer in numerous charity auction events including the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, USO, Children’s Home and Aid Society, Easter Seals Greater Chicago, Wellness House and the Brookfield Zoo, Easters Seals Colorado, Up with People, Porter Hospital, and Opera Colorado. She also coordinates consignments from individuals, private collections, estates, and museums throughout the West and Southwest region. Maron lives with her husband and family in Denver, Colorado.

Auction Information

Live Auction Bidding

• All attendees will be assigned a bid number and paddle on September 9. Bidders who wish to remain anonymous must register as absentee.

• Please note that a 15% buyer’s premium will be assessed on all successful bids. The premium is a fully tax-deductible donation. Proceeds will go directly to the stewardship of the Yellowstone Art Museum’s building, grounds, and permanent collection.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Purchase a Luck of the Draw Raffle ticket and win the chance to select one designated Auction Artwork. The lucky winner will be drawn during The Night Gala and Art Auction and may select one of the predetermined artworks to take home at no additional charge. Tickets are $100 each. Only 100 tickets will be sold. All tickets must be purchased in advance on the YAM website, or in person during The Night Gala and Art Auction event. All proceeds from the Luck of the Draw Raffle will support the YAM’s Art Acquisition Fund for the Permanent Collection.

Artwork not selected by the raffle winner will be auctioned during the event as planned.

Absentee Bidding

If you are unable to attend The Night Gala and Art Auction in person, absentee bidding and live phone bidding are available. Participants must register by 12 PM MST on Friday, September 8. To inquire further and register, please contact Precious McKenzie at development@artmuseum.org or 406-256-6804 X225.

ARTWORK PICK UP / DELIVERY

Successful bidders need not take their artwork home with them the night of the Gala. Each purchaser will be required to choose between two options:

• Works can be picked up at the YAM on the following Wednesday, September 13, between 10 AM and 5 PM, or

• Arrangements can be made for white glove delivery of artwork(s) by curatorial staff on Thursday, September 14 between the hours of 11 AM and 6 PM. Deliveries outside of Billings city limits may incur an additional fee. Purchasers must be home or arrange a representative to receive the work during a preferred delivery window.

A storage fee of 10% of the purchase price will be assessed to any work(s) still on site by 5:00 PM MST on Saturday, September 16.