Oink! in Stamford Downtown Auction

The 2025 outdoor sculpture exhibit, Oink!, consisted of 26 fiberglass pig sculptures  Now you have the opportunity to bid on these extraordinary works of art!

Have question about our auction? Email kate@stamford-downtown.com

The Oink! exhibit will remain on display until Sunday, September 21. All sculptures will be available for viewing until then. View the exhibit map: https://stamford-downtown.com/event/art-in-public-places 

Auction Rules: 
Conditions of Sale 
Stamford Downtown Special Services District (“Seller”) advises buyers to read the Conditions of Sale. By bidding at auction, bidders are bound by the Conditions of Sale, as amended by any oral announcements or posted notices, which together form the contract of sale between successful bidder (“Purchaser”) and the Seller.


Conditions of Lots 
Each lot is sold “AS IS,” per our Condition of Sale. Prospective buyers or their agents to evaluate the conditions of the property offered for sale should view all lots personally. Buyers are reminded that Oink! in Stamford Downtown sculptures have been on display outdoors, have been transported throughout the exhibit and accordingly, and may exhibit signs of wear.


Removal of Property 
Unless other arrangements have been agreed upon, all property must be removed from the Seller’s premises by October 15 at sole cost to buyer. Property not removed within this time will be subject to a handling charge of $100 per lot/per day.


The property offered in this sale will be offered and sold by Stamford Downtown Special Service District, a letter ruling, tax-exempt organization.


1. (a) The Seller does not assume any risk or liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property offered at this auction (that is identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin, as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified).



2. The Seller may withdraw any sculpture at any time before actual sale without liability thereof.


3. The Seller reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the seller shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Seller’s sale records shall be conclusive in all respects.


4. The highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot subject to all conditions set forth herein and thereupon (a) assumes the risk and responsibility thereof; (b) will pay the full purchase price.   

The Stamford Downtown Special Services District, a Business Improvement District, was established in 1992. Its mission is to manage, enhance and promote the Downtown experience.

Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract both local and regional audiences. Art in Public Places Outdoor Sculpture exhibit features sculptures lining the sidewalks and parks of the Downtown.