Updates on Benefit Auction for The Lily Jean Fund

Lily Jean Fund top of page all posts auctions reseller picks values estate liquidation current auction christmas Cape Ann Art appraisals Search 4/3/26: The Auction to Benefit the Lily Jean Fund was a heartwarming success!

The Cape Ann Auction Community raised over $11,600!

Thanks to everyone who very generously donated an item(s) entered a bid, shared a post and helped to spread the word!

Gloucester and the people that love it, stepped up big here.

And there was extra love from folks that gave us cash, and rounded off invoice checks in favor of the LJF! - You're a class act! - Well done.

Cape Ann Auction would like to pass on the sentiments of gratitude and love we received from the family and friends of the Lily Jean Crew for your participation.

Here's the latest news on an online Benefit Auction for the Lily Jean Fund LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW ADDED - We'll be hosting a live auction preview open to the public on the day the auction starts: Wednesday, March 25th, from 3 - 7 pm.

The inspection will take place at our location on 159 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester, MA We've just added more Cape Ann Art to the auction, including a Robert Gruppe oil painting, 2 John Terelak paintings, a George Van Hook and more!

This Robert Gruppe Painting was just added by a very generous benefactor.

This Charlie Movalli just came in today (3/3/26) and will be added to the catalog soon, along with a bunch of other donations that are in the cue!

Charlie Movalli (1945-2016) - Beacon Marine, East Gloucester - o/c - 24" x 30" Lot #25 - TM Nicholas - A View of the Annisquam, oil on board, 18" x 24" Lot #25 - TM Nicholas - A View of the Annisquam, oil on board, 18" x 24" - Thanks to another generous benefactor, this gorgeous TM Nicholas painting is now beautifully framed!

All Updates for benefit Lily Jean Fund Auction we're holding, will appear on this page.

We're humbled to have received wonderful responses for donations and offers to help spread the word.

Rather than add additional posts, we'll update this page for the Lily Jean Fund Auction Word of Mouth remains the most critical asset for an auction.

Sharing this blog post, subscribing to our email list, or posting a flyer in your community can make a significant difference.

There is still time to donate an item for the auction.

Contact us via email at walt@capeannauction.com with the subject line F/V Lily Jean.

Please include some photos and details of what you have if possible.