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Charles Dee Mitchell Estate Sale to Benefit Texas Museums

market-auction · 2026-05-03

In partnership with collection manager Temple Shipley, Keijsers Koning is hosting a significant auction from the estate of the deceased Charles Dee Mitchell to support museums in Texas. This event is scheduled from May 9 to May 23 and showcases around 300 pieces of art collected over a span of 40 years. The focus of Mitchell's collection is on Texas regional art, contemporary paper works, sculpture, and photography. Additionally, the sale will feature a display of ephemera related to his career as a critic, including various publications.

Key facts

  • Keijsers Koning is assisting the Estate of Charles Dee Mitchell
  • Organized in collaboration with collection manager Temple Shipley
  • Sale benefits regional Texas museums
  • Takes place from May 9 through May 23
  • Features approximately 300 artworks
  • Assembled over more than four decades
  • Collection reflects Texas regional art, contemporary works on paper, sculpture, and photography
  • Accompanied by a presentation of ephemera from his career as a critic

Entities

Artists

  • Charles Dee Mitchell

Institutions

  • Keijsers Koning
  • Estate of Charles Dee Mitchell

Locations

  • Texas

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