Myers Fine Art to host Feb. 17 auction of 20th century decorative arts

For more than 30 years, Myers Fine Art has welcomed its loyal clientele to white-glove specialty auctions of art and antiques in a landmark Art Deco building in St. Petersburg’s arts district. One of Myers’ most popular events is its annual 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction, which draws design aficionados and private collectors from all over the world. Co-owners Mike Myers and Mary Dowd have just announced details of the 2019 edition of their 20th Century sale, which will take place on Sunday, February 17, with all forms of remote bidding available, including live via the Internet. The 600-lot auction showcases a number of important artworks, led by a premier 1956 oil painting by Mikulas Medek (Czech Republic, 1926-1974). Medek’s thought-provoking surrealistic works were banned by the Communist regime, which considered them too radical, but through non-public exhibitions, they served to inspire the generation o