GLEN COVE, NY.- This landmark collection spans six decades of American theater and visual arts innovation. Property from the estate of Peter Wexler (1939-2022), the visionary American theater designer, artist, and photographer, will be offered in an unprecedented unreserved auction at Roland Auctions NY at 10am on March 8th, 2025. The 75-lot sale features personal property from his residence (including custom furnishings and reference library) alongside creative artworks spanning Wexler's remarkable sixty-year career, from his early University of Michigan studies to his final sculptural innovations. Previews will be held on Thursday, March 6th & Friday, March 7th, 10am – 6pm.

This unique auction presents collectors with the opportunity to acquire pieces from one of America's most respected artists. Proceeds will support public access to costume and set design education through the Peter Wexler Digital Museum, a comprehensive online catalogue completed by the artist before his passing.


Southern City Sculpture (2011), a series of three stainless steel models with corresponding drawings. Estimate $200-$300.

Highlights of Wexler’s own artwork include "The Rug Concerts" (1973), a poster designed by Wexler documenting his groundbreaking collaboration with conductor Pierre Boulez that transformed the New York Philharmonic's classical music presentation at Lincoln Center, Estimate $100-$200, "Challenger" (1982), an aircraft design illustration and model commissioned by former Sotheby's chairman Alfred Taubman, showcasing Wexler's sophisticated approach to corporate design, Estimate $200-$300 and "Southern City Sculpture" (2011), a series of three stainless steel models with corresponding drawings, representing Wexler's unrealized vision for a major public installation, estimated at $200-$300.

"This collection represents the fascinating intersection of theatrical innovation and fine art," says [Executive]. "Peter Wexler's legacy spans Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, and numerous cultural institutions. His work with the New York Philharmonic alone revolutionized how classical music was presented to modern audiences."

The sale encompasses accomplished sculptures, drawings, photographs, and other fine art forms reflecting Wexler's diverse talents and modern aesthetic. Of particular interest are two experimental works from his "Fruit/Spheres" series: "Apple Pieces" (2008) and "Wooden Pear 2" (2008), which demonstrate his ability to transform everyday objects into compelling artistic statements.

Wexler's impact on American cultural life included designing for the Metropolitan Opera ("Les Troyens," "Un Ballo in Maschera," "Le Prophète"), Broadway productions ("The Happy Time," "Minnie's Boys"), and major symphony orchestras (N. Y. Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, L.A. Symphony, Dallas Symphony). His work is held by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center – Billy Rose Collection, the Tobin Collection at McNay Art Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum of the Smithsonian Institution.

The Peter Wexler Digital Museum, completed under the artist's guidance, provides comprehensive documentation of his creative journey and will serve as a scholarship resource educating future generations of designers and artists.