Other artists featured at our September 1 auction weekend included contemporary artists like Ashton Howard, Hunt Slonem, and Marko Mavrovich and art world legends like Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Joan Miro. “He goes out of his way to make our online collecting events special for our guests and, as you can tell by his record-breaking weekend, they love it.” “It’s always a party when Michael Godard shows up,” said Sitter. Park West’s collectors lit up social media as the auction weekend progressed, praising Godard’s new artwork and the lively tone set by Sitter and his weekend co-host, Park West’s Senior Gallery Director Morris Shapiro. Sitter got the “tattoos” during Michigan’s annual Arts, Beats, & Eats Festival-the designs included Godard’s signature olives and the name “Albert” in a heart as a tribute to Park West Founder Albert Scaglione.
Because Godard came to the preview show dressed as Bob Ross, Sitter showed up to the Saturday auction dressed as Godard complete with a wig, bandana, and painted-on tattoos. Sitter, who’s been an auctioneer with Park West for over 20 years, also became part of the fun this weekend.
He’s an electrifying presence, and the way the audience reacted to him this weekend proves that.” “His commitment to philanthropy is inspiring, and it’s just another reason why people love his art so much. “There aren’t many artists who have a bigger heart than Michael Godard,” said Park West Principal Auctioneer Jordan Sitter.
