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    Explore the art and artifacts that bring the stories of the West to life.

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    Opening Weekend
    March 28 & 29, 2025
    Public Exhibition & Sale
    March 30 – May 11, 2025

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Absentee Bidding

Night of Artists supports artists, their families, and the museum’s mission to inspire and educate the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events that celebrate the rich traditions and shared heritage of the American West. 

About Absentee Bidding

Absentee bidding is a way to participate in an auction without being physically or virtually present. 

The Briscoe Western Art Museum offers Absentee Bidding for both the Live Auction and Small Works sale on Friday, March 28, and the Luck of the Draw Wall Sale on Saturday, March 29, for those unable to attend in person. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Paul, Collector’s Concierge, at 210.507.4863 or collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org. 

All bidders must complete an Absentee Bid Form, which the museum must receive no later than noon (12:00 pm) on Thursday, March 27, 2025. By submitting an absentee bid, you indicate a guarantee to purchase. The Briscoe Western Art Museum agrees to act as an agent of the absentee bidder, adhering to duties of trust, loyalty, confidentiality, accounting, and disclosure. 

Click below to download the full Rules of Sale for Absentee Bidding and the Absentee Bidding Form 

The nonrefundable absentee bidding service fee is $50, charged upon confirmation of the bidder’s information by phone or email from a Briscoe team member. 

Absentee Bidders and Guaranteed Purchase Commitment 

  • Absentee bids are binding and constitute an irrevocable agreement to purchase the specified artwork if the bid is successful.  
  • By submitting an absentee bid, the bidder guarantees their intent and financial capability to complete the purchase at the bid amount.  
  • Successful absentee bidders are obligated to fulfill payment and arrange for the collection of the artwork in accordance with the auction’s terms and conditions. 

The Briscoe Western Art Museum shall not be held responsible for any errors, omissions, or failures to execute live auction bids or absentee purchase orders, including but not limited to miscommunications, technical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances. Bidders acknowledge and accept this as a condition of participation in the auction. 

Top Art Credit: Grant Redden, Tangle of Hooves, Oil, 24” x 36” Available for purchase in the 2025 Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale. 

Top Art Credit: Don Oelze, On the Edge of the World, 30″ x 42” Available for purchase in the 2025 Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale. 

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