Robert's Snow 2007

Grace Lin announces over at Blue Rose Girls that there will be a Robert's Snow for Cancer's Cure again in 2007.

I have bid in the previous auctions and feel pleased that I helped run the price up on some lovely snowflakes even though I did not win one. Since the proceeds benefit cancer research that seems like a worthy achievement in its own right.

I really did have my heart set on one in 2005 but lost out at the last moment. The funny thing was, when I saw the ebay name of the winning bidder, I knew who it was. The odds of recognizing a nickname are seemingly remote but I was quite certain about this one. Well, if I had to lose, it was to someone I knew would appreciate it.

Hoping Robert's Snow is another great success this year!!!

Author: Marc Brown

From AmericanaWeek 2007:

The folk art collection of Marc and Laurie Krasny Brown will be sold on Sunday, January 21, beginning at 11 a.m. Marc Brown, the creator of Arthur, a character of children’s books and television, collected some notable painted furniture, boxes, and game boards, as well as watercolor and oil portraits of children. The Browns have also consigned 30 original drawings, which will be sold to benefit children’s cancer care at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Following the Brown sale is various-owners’ folk art and furniture.

This beautiful collection can be seen at the Sotheby's website. You do have to register in order to view the catalog. Brown has collected exquisite game boards, windsor chairs, watercolors, baskets, whimsical signs and other beautiful things. His Arthur artwork is at the very end of the catalog.