ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY

January 10, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 31

Stain Boy, a character from a series of internet episodes in 2000, stands by his poem: “From
Superhero to weird garden gnome amongst things old and forgotten he felt quite at home”

The 40-foot-tall Lost Vegas sign tower is the keynote image for
the exhibition. Composed of steel, neon and multiple light
bulbs, it stands as an homage to classic signs like the pylon at
the Dunes Hotel and was aged to fit into the Boneyard setting.

Marauding through the signs at night, a series of Fiberglass Pirate characters gave form to
some concept drawings from an unrealized film project.

Illuminates Tim Burton wrote a poem for this display: “These bugs had
something they all could agree on, nothing tastes better
The Neon Museum than an old piece of neon.”

dome and sign tower that serves as a center- Vegas” last fall, talking about the exhibition,
piece for “Lost Vegas.” A reminiscence of the greeting fans and signing autographs. Cosplay
architecture of bygone structures, it evokes a was the rule at the Boneyard Ball in October
nostalgia that runs like a current through the where attendees transformed themselves into
entire exhibition. Burton’s beloved Robot Boy, very credible versions of characters from his
Stain Boy, and other characters first introduced films. The band on stage was local favorite The
in his 1997 book of illustrated poems, The Mel- Killers, for whom Burton had produced the
ancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories, music video “Bones” in 2006.
star in new art installations that underscore the
influence of the city of Las Vegas. Elements of At the end of his artist’s statement, Tim Bur-
Mars Attacks! and music by The Killers are ton recalls his sadness when landmarks were
uniquely purposed in other works that further lost and how he felt when he stood among the
establish the focused narrative of this exhibi- salvaged signs: “The emotion of this experience
tion.” is what ‘Lost Vegas’ is about for me: paying hom-
age to the peculiar, and beautiful past of this
Certainly, those large figures of hideous mar- city. I want viewers to see Vegas through my
tians may be the most frightening creatures in eyes: larger than life, colorful, shocking, charm-
the exhibition, especially when viewed in a ing and strange; a place where everyday rules
neon-night setting. They were made for the seem not to apply. Unusual, magical and bizarre
show from a long list of materials including things were always possible here, and I hope
steel, polyurethane, and Pigmented Glass Rein- that this show will revive a bit of that for you
forced Plastic (GRP). Burton shot scenes for the all.”
1996 film showing the aliens against a backdrop
of salvaged signs when they were still onsite at The Neon Museum is located at 770 Las Vegas
YESCO before their donation to the museum. Boulevard North. Maps, history and ticketing
Viewers can spot the Desert Rose, Golden Nug- information can be found at www.neonmuseum.
get and Silver Slipper signs. Another spooky org. If you want to feel like the bride and groom
outdoor composition in the exhibition has a in Beetlejuice – costumes or an early death
variety of Burton-style bugs nibbling on some required — you can plan a memorable small
Boneyard signs. wedding or schedule a photo shoot.

Although capable of ghastly horror, Burton is All images by the Vox Agency, courtesy of the
also fond of strange sorts of doomed romance Neon Museum.
scenarios. Jo Russ pointed out a favorite where For the exhibition, Burton recreated this
Robot Boy grasps the hand/lever of his beloved famous sign from his 1988 hit film Beetle-
Slot Machine — will they make it? The director juice with Michael Keaton, Geena Davis and
himself was on hand for the opening of “Lost Alec Baldwin.

32 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — January 10, 2020

Asian Collectors Bid Big For American Abstraction

In Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Evening Auction Totaling $271 Million

Auction Action In New York City

Willem de Kooning, untitled XXII, 1977, oil on canvas, 70 by The evening sale was 92 percent sold by lot, with 70 percent of sold works hammering
80 inches, sold for $30,105,800. above their low estimates. An Asian private collector acquired Willem de Kooning’s unti-
tled XXII.

NEW YORK CITY — Nor- same private collection since
man Lewis and Charles White it was purchased from Marl-
achieved world auction borough Gallery in 1970. The
records in their debut at fantastic result for Mark
Sotheby’s evening auction on Rothko’s ‘Blue Over Red’
November 14. The sale posted brings our annual sales of
a strong 92 percent sold by works by the artist to nearly
lot, with 70 percent of sold $100 million, evidence of the
works hammering above their continued strength of the
low estimates. Asian private market for Rothko.”
collectors acquired Willem de David Galperin, head of
Kooning’s untitled XXII, Sotheby’s evening auctions of
Mark Rothko’s “Blue Over contemporary art in New
Red” and Clyfford Still’s “PH- York, commented: “With new
399.” world auction records for
Charles White and Norman
Auction records were also Lewis, in addition to a truly
achieved for Günther Förg, outstanding result for Kerry
Brice Marden and Wayne James Marshall’s ‘Vignette
Thiebaud. 19’ after heated competition
from around the world, we are
Sotheby’s worldwide sales of thrilled to continue our strong
contemporary art have track record of market-lead-
crossed $1.3 billion to-date in ing results for the work of
2019. exceptional postwar African-
American artists. It is excit- Kerry James Marshall, “Vignette 19,” acryl- Clyfford Still, “PH-399,” oil on canvas, 53¾
Grégoire Billault, head of ing to be a part of this signifi- ic on PVC, 71¾ by 60 inches, signed with the by 44¾ inches, signed twice and dated 1946
the firm’s contemporary art cant recalibration and market artist’s initials and dated 2014, was bid to and numbered P-399 on the reverse, real-
department in New York, reevaluation happening in $18,488,000. ized $24,296,900.
said: “This sale was a truly every sector of the art world
global affair and further dem- today. We set out to present “Vignette 19,” hailing from Harold Diamond, and subse- collection of the Whitney
onstration of a deep market the market with the very best the artist’s celebrated series quently spent decades with Museum of American Art in
for contemporary art. The examples of what we believe of “Vignette” paintings, sold Baltimore collectors Israel New York. On the eve of his
sale was headlined by excep- collectors want and were for $18.5 million — the sec- and Selma Rosen, who offered 99th birthday, Thiebaud’s
tional, fresh works by Ameri- pleased to see the energy and ond-highest auction price the work at auction in 2005, “Encased Cakes” sold for $8.5
can titans of Abstract Expres- significant depth of bidding in ever achieved for the artist’s when it sold for $5.6 million. million — marking the art-
sionism that were acquired by the room.” work, and two and one-half It has remained in the same ist’s first cake counter to
major private collectors Works by Charles White and times painting’s high esti- private collection since 2007. appear at auction since 1997.
across Asia. It was particular- Norman Lewis were offered mate. Earlier in the auction, Measuring an impressive 72
ly thrilling to witness the for the first time in a contem- Marshall’s “Small Pin-Up Following a 15-minute bid- inches tall, the work is also of
15-minute bidding for the porary art evening auction at (Lens Flare)” from 2013 ding battle, Clyfford Still’s exceptional scale within the
Clyfford Still masterpiece, Sotheby’s, and both works achieved $5.5 million, sur- quintessential masterwork artist’s oeuvre and has
which has remained in the achieved new world auction passing its $3.5 million high “PH-399” achieved $24.3 mil- remained in the same distin-
Mark Rothko, “Blue Over record prices. The auction estimate. lion, far-surpassing its $18 guished private collection
Red,” oil on canvas, 64 by 35 opened with a four-minute million high estimate. “PH- since it was acquired directly
inches, signed and dated bidding battle among at least Asian private collectors 399” was selected by Still from the artist in 2011, the
1953 on the reverse, fetched six bidders for White’s “Ye acquired top works by Ameri- himself for inclusion in his year of its completion.
$26,461,000. Shall Inherit the Earth,” can titans of Abstract Expres- seminal 1959 exhibition
which achieved $1.8 million sionism, led by Willem de Paintings by Clyfford Still, Sotheby’s contemporary art
($500/700,000). Embodying Kooning’s large-scale untitled organized by the Albright- day auction on November 15
White’s social activism, the XXII, which achieved $30.1 Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo. totaled $101 million, the
work depicts Rosa Lee million. Executed at a critical Personally curated by the art- firm’s fifth consecutive con-
Ingram, an African American moment in the artist’s career, ist, this exhibition was Still’s temporary day sales to
woman who became the sub- the work represents the apex first large-scale survey, and achieve more than $100 mil-
ject of one of the most explo- of the artist’s mature output. remains among the most lion. Thiebaud’s “Ripley
sive capital punishment cases Exhausted by the noise and important exhibitions of his Street Ridge” achieved $3.1
in American history in the tension of life in Manhattan career. million, and Michael Armit-
late 1940s. The work was during the early part of his age’s “The Conservationists”
included in all three locations career, de Kooning perma- Additional world auction soared to $1.5 million, more
of the artist’s recent museum nently moved to Springs, East records were achieved for the than 20 times its $70,000
retrospective across the Unit- Hampton in 1963 to immerse work of Brice Marden and high estimate. In addition,
ed States. And following a himself in the light-filled, Wayne Thiebaud. Measuring Joan Mitchell’s “Saint Martin
competition among at least tranquil environment. 9 feet across, Marden’s “Num- la Garenne No. IX,” named for
eight bidders, Lewis’s “Ritual” ber Two” sold for $10,920,600. the picturesque village in
fetched $2.8 million The first work from Mark The work is a monumental France, reached $2.9 million,
($700,000-$1 million). The Rothko’s critical year of 1953 ode to the artist’s most while Ai Weiwei’s sculpture
work is a masterful example to appear at auction in more advanced explorations of form “Circle of Animals/Zodiac
of the Abstract Expressionist than a decade, “Blue Over and color and has remained in Heads” fetched $2.8 million.
artist’s eye for color and com- Red” sold for $26.5 million to the same private collection
position. an Asian private collector. since it was acquired from Prices given include the buyer’s
Kerry James Marshall’s “Blue Over Red” was acquired Pace Gallery in 1985. Its sis- premium, as stated by the auc-
directly from the artist in ter painting — “Number One” tion house. For information, 212-
1957 by dealer and collector — resides in the permanent 606-7000 or www.sothebys.com.

January 10, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 33

Gilded Age Treasures To Be Auctioned
At Witherell’s On January 16

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — who made his money in bank- est materials,” Witherell said. Minerva parlor cabinet from Turlow Lodge ($100/250,000).
Antiques that look like they ing, Latham served as Califor- “Each room (of Turlow Lodge)
came out of the movies are piec- nia governor as well as US sena- used a different wood; rosewood Also featured in the auction can painter Richard Mayhew
es from the Gilded Age that tor and congressman. His in the parlor, walnut in the bil- are other rare pieces with their ($20/30,000). A bronze bas relief
played a part in motion pictures 50-room mansion, Turlow liards room. The pieces were own unique histories. portrait by Augustus Saint-
as well as California history. A Lodge, hosted the rich and inlaid with exotic woods, brass, Gaudens portrays author Rob-
group of Nineteenth Century mighty. gilt and marquetry.” A saloon showpiece from the ert Louis Stevenson
furnishings will be offered on 1800s, an antique triple slot ($15/25,000).
January 16 at 9 am by Wither- “These were significant homes Both homes were built during machine not only takes nickels
ell’s auction house. Featured in owned by rail barons and bank- the 1870s, which is why their but plays tunes as part of its Befitting a luxury auction,
the firm’s Luxury Asset Auction ers,” Witherell said. Making way furnishings drew the interest of game of chance ($100/250,000). jewelry lots add plenty of bling,
are many pieces from the estate for development, those gigantic Ruger. His collection centered It’s one of only three known to including a matched emerald
of noted New England collector homes were liquidated in the on the United States’ centenni- exist. necklace ($10/20,000) and ear-
William B. Ruger Jr. early 1940s, the last time such a al, 1876, and the best American ring set ($1/2,500) and a bejew-
monumental assemblage of furnishings of that period. A large Tiffany table lamp is eled platinum brooch
“I think of this furniture, after Nineteenth Century furnishings topped with a brilliant poinset- ($2,5/5,000) almost as big as its
so many years, as coming home has been offered at auction. “The 1870s were Ruger’s tia shade ($25/50,000); it’s one of peacock feather inspiration.
to California,” said auctioneer “That was during World War II; years,” said Witherell. About several Tiffany lamps and acces-
Brian Witherell. “This is the back then, who had money to one-third of the auction comes sories offered. Preview days will be conduct-
best grouping of Nineteenth spend on furniture like this?” from the Ruger estate. ed from 3 to 5 pm, January 11
Century furniture to ever be in Witherell noted. “The movie stu- Several artworks are to be and 1 to 4 pm, January 14 .
one auction, at least since 1942. dios. They bought the vast The Minerva portfolio cabinet auctioned, including a New Eng-
Our history has come home to majority of this stuff. Most of it gets its name from the intricate- land landscape painted by Mar- Witherell’s annex is at 300
be redistributed again.” went to Warner Bros. It ly carved decorations. The god- tin Johnson Heade ($50/100,000) 20th Street. For information,
appeared in lots of movies.” dess Minerva is flanked by cher- and a large modern abstract by www.witherells.com or 916-446-
Living up to its luxury billing, ubs, surrounded by marquetry influential Afro-Native Ameri- 6490.
the auction’s 277 lots have an In researching these furnish- ($100/250,000.)
estimated value of more than ings, Witherell’s discovered
$950,000 on the low end. Sever- movie stills of scenes featuring In another piece, life-size
al items are museum-worthy these pieces. For example, Ingrid carved cranes hold up a polished
pieces or one of a kind, accord- Bergman rested on a gilded tabletop ($2,5/5,000), combining
ing to the auction house. French rococo bed with hand- fine art with usefulness. Cranes
painted portraits in Notorious. also decorate a pair of chairs
Ruger’s collection represents That bed — along with its ($15/25,000 each) originally cre-
the best of the best American matching marble top night- ated for the Turlow Lodge bil-
furniture from its period. Origi- stand, cabinets and a second bed liards room. More stunning
nally, these handcrafted trea- — are among the auction lots. carving and marquetry decorate
sures were created by the top a walnut portfolio cabinet
craftsmen of their day for the Of more historical importance, ($25/50,000).
mansions of Mark Hopkins in several of these pieces were cre-
San Francisco’s Nob Hill and ated by such top Nineteenth With a passion for the Gilded
Milton Latham in Menlo Park. Century cabinet makers as Age, Ruger bought many of
Hopkins is best known as one of Herter Brothers specifically for these works for his homes in
California’s Big Four rail barons two notable mansions, now long New Hampshire and Maine.
and a founder of the Central gone. This auction marks their return
Pacific Railroad. Latham was a to California. Other pieces from
railroad financier. A politician “The Herter Brothers did all the Hopkins and Latham hous-
custom work with only the fin- es now are part of major muse-
um collections.

Strong Prices Noted In Bakker’s
Online-Only Fine Art Auction

Auction Action In Provincetown, Mass.

Anne Packard’s oil painting,
“White Sail,” took the lead
at $9,620.

This oil by Janice Biala, “Flower Cart,” was bid to $2,580. A William Zorach Christmas
greeting woodblock print
PROVINCETOWN, MASS. with her “Sunflowers” still for 1949 made $990.
— Strong prices prevailed at life. scheduled for March. For more
Bakker’s December online- information, 508-413-9758 or
only fine art auction, setting a A large selection of white- www.bakkerproject.com.
dozen new records for artists line color woodblock prints,
associated with the Province- etchings and a collection of NORFOLK, VA. — On view
town Art Colony. Works by woodblocks by Donald Wither- through January 19, “Thomas
women artists were particu- stine were also offered in the Jefferson, Architect: Palladian
larly popular, with Anne auction. An unusual 1901 Models, Democratic Principles
Packard’s oil painting, “White drawing of a nude by Louis and the Conflict of Ideals,” at
Sail” taking the lead at $9,620 Eilshemius sold for $990. Just the Chrysler Museum of Art,
and “Lone Boat,” a close sec- in time for the holidays, a rare explores his extraordinary
ond at $7,920. “Flower Cart,” 1949 Christmas greeting architectural influence. Nearly
an oil by Janice Biala, gener- woodblock print by William 130 objects, including models,
ated considerable bidding Zorach sold for $1,200. A col- rare books, paintings, drawings,
activity beyond its $1,2/1,500 lection of photography also early photographs and architec-
estimate, finally selling at fared well. tural elements are on view at
$2,580. Dorothy Churchill One Memorial Place. For infor-
Wyman, a student of George Prices given include the buy- mation, www.chrysler.org or
Elmer Browne, also set a new er’s premium as stated by the 757-664-6200.
record for the artist at $1,020 auction house.

Bakker is now accepting con-
signments for its next auction

34 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — January 10, 2020

Transitions LiveAuctioneers Named One Of NYC’s
‘Best Places To Work’ For Fourth Year
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Mu-
seum announced a newly endowed NEW YORK CITY — LiveAuctioneers, Members of LiveAuctioneers’ New York City team.
leadership position within art conserva- the online marketplace for auctions of
tion. Lena Stringari, who has served fine art, antiques and collectibles, has company values start with trust. We customers are.”
at the Guggenheim since 1992, has been been named “One of the Best Places to trust team members to thoughtfully In 2019, auction-house partners on
named deputy direc- Work in New York City” by Crain’s New seek smarter, better ways to deliver a
tor and Andrew W. York Business for 2019. It is the fourth delightful experience for more than LiveAuctioneers saw a 21 percent
Mellon chief conser- consecutive year that LiveAuctioneers 18,000,000 annual web visitors and growth in buyers over last year, result-
vator. The position has been selected for the coveted honor. 5,000 premier auction houses. It’s great ing in a 28 percent lift in sales, accord-
is endowed as part to see that LiveAuctioneers employees ing to the company.
of the fulfillment of a The annual competition identifies, rec- are as satisfied with our values as our
three-year, $3 million ognizes and honors the 100 best employ- For information, www.liveauctioneers.
challenge grant from ers in New York City from a pool of more com.
the Andrew W. Mellon than 200,000 eligible companies. Its
Foundation, award- selections are determined from input
ed in 2016 and then received from both employees and
matched two-to-one to raise a total of $9 employers, and consider such factors as
million to advance the ongoing work of workplace environment and culture,
the museum’s conservation department. employee benefits, company policies and
Stringari is responsible for the care and human resources practices.
treatment of the collection, creation of
policy and procedures for collections To compile the annual ranking, Crain’s
management, oversight of new conserva- once again partnered with Best Compa-
tion construction, participation in strate- nies Group, an independent research
gic planning and direction of the Guggen- firm. More than 20,000 New York City
heim’s conservation-focused programs. employees were surveyed with a
76-question form that delved into their
The Yale University Art Gallery has workplace experience. Those results
appointed Keely Orgeman the contributed to 75 percent of each com-
Seymour H. Knox Jr associate curator of pany’s score, while the remaining 25
Modern and contemporary art. She as- percent came from an employer survey
focused on employee benefits, company
sumed her new posi- practices and team demographics.
tion on December 2.
Dr Orgeman will over- “The LiveAuctioneers team empow-
see the gallery’s col- ered our auction-house partners to
lection of Modern and reach new records in online sales in
contemporary art, 2019 because of our culture,” said Phil
which is particularly Michaelson, chief executive officer. “Our
strong in avant-garde
artworks from 1920 to ‘Housewarming’ For Seattle Asian Art Museum
1940 represented in SEATTLE, WASH. — Visitors to the vation Center at the museum will be
the Société Anonyme reimagined and reinstalled Seattle Asian guardians while sharing culturally spe- devoted to the conservation, mounting
Collection, as well as a collection of mid- Art Museum (SAM) when it reopens Feb- cific meanings. Stories behind specific and study of Asian paintings. The new
Twentieth Century American paintings. ruary 8 will see a renovated and expand- artworks will be available from a wide conservation center will serve the
Having served the gallery for 11 years, ed museum that breaks boundaries to range of perspectives, including SAM’s museum’s collection as well as institu-
she was most recently the Alice and Al- offer a thematic, rather than geographic curators, artists and community mem- tional and private collections in the
lan Kaplan associate curator of American or chronological, exploration of art from bers through in-gallery texts, videos region. The museum still has $2.5 mil-
paintings and sculpture. the world’s largest continent. The resto- and free multimedia smartphone tours lion to raise to meet the challenge grant
ration of the historic Art Deco building, offering rich and fun topics for adult and hopes to open this space — the first
The Mark Twain House & Museum improvements to critical systems, and K-5 visitors. Visitors will be invited museum center of its kind in the west-
welcomes its new Beatrice Fox Au- expanded gallery and education spaces to contribute their thoughts on what ern United States — by 2021.
erbach director of collections, Jodi C. and a new park lobby that connects the defines Asia by using an interactive
DeBruyne. She is expected to begin museum to the surrounding Volunteer map and to get creative in the galleries Other community spaces will include
her job in late Janu- Park are just some of the ways the Asian through digital art activities. an education studio where visitors can
ary or early February. Art Museum has been transformed and get hands-on with art during school
DeBruyne will be re- preserved as a cultural and community Through a $3.5 million challenge tours and family workshops, a commu-
sponsible for helping resource for future generations. grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foun- nity gallery showcasing the visual art of
to interpret the life dation, a new Asian Paintings Conser- youth and community groups for free
and legacy of Mark When the Asian Art Museum reopens, and a community meeting room, which
Twain, and curating visitors will no longer find galleries will be available to reserve during regu-
its current collection labeled China, Japan, or India. Instead, lar operating hours. Visitors will also be
of photos, books and vibrant artworks from Vietnam to Iran, able to make an appointment to access
furnishings in the and everywhere in between, come togeth- research materials at the McCaw Foun-
1874 stick-style home er to tell stories of human experiences dation Library.
in Hartford. She will supervise the cura- across time and place. From themes of
torial staff, manage budgets and write worship and celebration to clothing and When the museum reopens, the local
grants, run the “Trouble Begins” academ- identity, nature and power to birth and community will be able to take advan-
ic lecture series and create and install an death, the new collection installation tage of three free days each month, free
annual exhibition. DeBruyne was most reveals the complexity and diversity of tours for public schools and numerous
recently director of collections at the Asia — a place of distinct cultures, histo- free programs for youth and adults. Asian
Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine. ries and belief systems that help shape art lovers will also be able to enjoy the
our world today. many films, lectures and performances
The Clark Art Institute has appointed offered through the Gardner Center for
Caroline Fowler to serve as the Placing a bodhisattva from Pakistan, Asian Arts and Ideas when it returns to
Starr director of research and academic a stupa from India and a demon from its home in the Asian Art Museum.
program (RAP). Fowler joined the Clark China side-by-side reveals unifying
ideas such as spiritual guides and For information, www.seattleartmuse-
staff in 2018 as associ- um.org or 206-654-3151.
ate director of the RAP.
She was named inter- Spring Exhibitions At The Chazen Museum
im director later that Begin Celebration Of 50th Anniversary
year and has led the
program for the past MADISON, WIS. — The Chazen work and specific art works in the guages and culture department).
year. As director of the Museum of Art, which makes its home museum’s collection or the artist’s own “Speaking of Book Arts: Oral Histories
program, Fowler will between two lakes on the campus of the work and the museum’s public spaces
lead RAP in conceptu- University of Wisconsin — Madison, is and architecture. from UW–Madison” is scheduled for Feb-
alizing, coordinating marking its 50 year with several exhi- ruary 1-April 19. In celebration of the
Clark Art Institute, and developing the bitions. Proposals were reviewed by an outside Chazen’s 50th anniversary, this exhibi-
Tucker Bair photo institute’s art historical juror, Gary Garrido Schneider, director of tion is a first-time collaboration between
research and academic efforts, creating The “Faculty Exhibition 2020,” runs the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, the Chazen, Kohler Art Library and UW
intersections where the knowledge and February 1-May 10. Every four years, N.J. A total of 31 submissions were Archives and will cover 50 years of book
insights of museum and university profes- the Chazen showcases art by universi- accepted from 26 artists representing arts at the university. Interviews with 21
sionals come together. Prior to joining the ty faculty. A tradition since the muse- ten different departments on campus, students and teachers (past and present)
Clark, Fowler was the A.W. Mellon fellow in um opened, the show has usually including art, dance, Asian languages recorded by the UW — Madison Archives
the physical history of art at Yale Univer- included only faculty and emeriti from and music. Highlights from the show will Oral History Program will be presented
sity from 2016 to 2018. the art department. In celebration of include a performance piece in which a alongside examples of their works from
the Chazen’s 50th anniversary in 2020, meal inspired by the collection will be the Kohler Art Library’s Artists’ Book
and in acknowledgement that art-mak- staged in the museum’s galleries (“Spat- Collection. Each of the two galleries dedi-
ing increasingly crosses disciplines and ula & Barcode,” art department), dance cated to the exhibition will have a cus-
departments, “Faculty Exhibition 2020” performances that will lead visitors tomized sound installation playing audio
welcomed proposals from all depart- though both buildings (Li Chiao-Ping, loops approximately 20 minutes in
ments across the campus that utilize Vilas research professor, dance depart- length. In addition, a printed audio guide
art-making in their teaching and ment), cut glass typographic forms above will be made to help orient visitors to the
research. In addition, rather than con- the bridge over East Campus Mall books being described in the audio
fining the show to a single gallery, the (Helen Lee, assistant professor and head recordings and also to provide access for
exhibition will showcase parts of the of glass, art department) and a presenta- the hearing impaired.
collection and buildings that are often tion of Indian manuscripts alongside
overlooked. Projects will explore rela- Indian works from the collection (Antho- The Chazen Museum of Art is at 750
tionships between the artist’s own ny Cerulli, associate professor, Asian lan- University Avenue. For information,
www.chazen.wisc.edu or 608-263-2246.

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Auction Newseum Hailed Free Press, But Got Beaten By Free Museums
Previews
By The Associated Press programs under one roof. elsewhere, mostly came on The museum’s focus evolved
Andrew Jones WASHINGTON, DC — In Gavankar attributed the fail- school trips and rarely returned over the years, showcasing not
Fine Art & Sculptures..........5 2008, the Newseum — a private as adults. just journalism and historic
museum dedicated to exploring ure to a “mosaic of factors” but events, but all manner of free
Blackwell Auctions modern history as told through one of them was certainly Claire Myers fits that profile. speech and civil rights issues
Floridiana Collection..........19 the eyes of journalists — opened unfortunate timing. The open- The DC resident recalls coming and some whimsical quirks
on prime Washington real ing coincided with the 2008 eco- to the Newseum in high school along the edges. Exhibits dur-
Christie’s estate. nomic recession, which hit in a senior-year class trip. She ing the Newseum’s final days
Americana Week...............14 Sitting almost equidistant newspapers particularly hard only returned in late December included an exploration of the
between the White House and and caused mass layoffs and for a final visit because she cultural and political influence
Doyle the Capitol on Pennsylvania closures across the industry. heard it was closing at the end of Jon Stewart and The Daily
American Folk Art, Toys......6 Avenue, the glass-walled build- of the year. Show, a look at the history of
ing became instantly recogniz- She also acknowledged that the struggle for LGBTQ rights
Fontaine’s able for its multi-story exterior the Newseum’s status as a for- “I do think part of the reason and a display depicting the his-
Antique Lighting & rendition of the First Amend- pay private institution was a was because it’s a paid muse- tory of presidential dogs.
Fine Art.............................40 ment. harder sell in a city full of free um,” she said. “Why go out of
Eleven years later, that exper- museums. A Newseum ticket my way to do this when I could Gavankar said the Freedom
Freeman’s iment is coming to an end. After costs $25 for adults, and the just go to any other free muse- Forum, which originally main-
Art Nouveau........................9 years of financial difficulties, building is right across the um?” tained the Newseum in north-
the Newseum closed its doors street from the National Gal- ern Virginia for years, would
Michaan’s on December 31. lery of Art and within blocks of The $25 price tag, Myers said, continue its mission in differ-
Fine Art, Furnishings “We’re proud of how we did multiple Smithsonian muse- creates a pressure to set aside ent forms. The educational
& Jewels.............................4 our storytelling,” said Sonya ums. the whole day and take in every foundation maintains a pair of
Gavankar, the outgoing director exhibit, whereas at one of the exhibits on the Berlin Wall in
Main Auction of public relations. “We changed “Competing with free institu- free Smithsonian museums, she both Reagan and Dulles air-
Midcentury Modern & the model of how museums did tions in Washington was diffi- knows she can come back ports. Next year, those displays
Animal Mounts....................3 their work.” cult,” Gavankar said. another time to catch whatever will be replaced by exhibits on
The building was sold for she missed. But Myers said she the women’s suffrage move-
Sotheby’s $372.5 million to Johns Hopkins Another problem, organizers was deeply impressed by the ment. The current “Rise Up!”
Americana Week.................8 University, which intends to said, is that the Newseum exhibits, particularly the News- exhibit on LGBTQ rights will
consolidate its scattered Wash- struggled to attract local resi- eum’s signature gallery of move to a new long-term home
Sotheby’s ington-based graduate studies dents, instead depending on a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo- in the Museum of Pop Culture
Princely Interiors: steady diet of tourists and local graphs. in Seattle.
Mario Buatta.......................7 school groups. Actual Washing-
ton-area residents, who do fre- “I do wish it wasn’t going
Witherell’s quent the Smithsonian and away,” she said.
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Brian Corcoran Announces Opening Of The Auction Barn

NEW MILFORD, CONN. — The owner, Brian Corcoran, become recognized as one of antiques trade, he worked for process of being converted
Brian Corcoran has announced has 25 years of experience in the leading online auction a number of leading auction into an easily accessible and
the opening of The Auction the antiques trade. Most houses in the tri-state area. galleries, including Doyle, as a large auction facility. The aim
Barn, to begin business at the recently he was the director of Most recently, in November co-owner of C&C Auctions is to enable a range of inter-
start of 2020. The Auction Hayloft Auctions by Doyle, a 2019, the Hayloft Auction (now known as Clarke Auction ested buyers to view a wider
Barn is an antiques auction subsidiary of Doyle Galleries, achieved its best monthly sale Gallery), Smith and Watson, variety of antiques, Midcentu-
house based in New Milford, New York. During its incep- ever, offering tremendous and ultimately ended up full ry Modern, architectural
Conn. It will hold monthly tion, Brian was responsible for potential for continued circle back to Doyle with Hay- items, vintage cars and the
fine art and antique auctions. all start-up operations and the growth. loft Auctions. quirky. For example, the devel-
Starting in late spring, 2020, day-to-day running of the auc- opment of the no-reserve,
it is planned that the Auction tion gallery online across the Corcoran, originally from Corcoran hopes to realize a weekly household and antique,
Barn will begin holding week- Northeast region. During this Ireland, started his career in life time dream and has pur- auctions will be one of the
ly, no reserve, household auc- time, sales grew at a steady Bonhams, London, in 1993. chased the old Lumber Yard of first initiatives for spring
tions on the premises. pace allowing the company to After a short period, he decid- H&H Taylor on Railroad 2020.
ed to move to the United Street in New Milford. Locat-
Frick Exhibition Honors States settling in New York. ed in beautiful Litchfield For additional information,
Late Collector & Patron Of The Arts Continuing his career in the County, the building is in the 203-313-0647.

Henry Arnhold INDEX - 80 Pages - INDEX

NEW YORK CITY — The Vignon said, “In looking Auction reviews
Frick Collection is presenting anew at these wondrous pieces
“Henry Arnhold’s Meissen Pal- given to the Frick by the late (New York City) Lelands 2019 Classic Auction Totals $3.6 Million In Sales..............................................4
ace,” an exhibition of works Henry Arnhold, I have consid- (New York City) Diamond Necklace Wins $175,000 To Top $4.6 Million Heritage Auction.......................9
from the European porcelain ered his attraction to them (Denver, Penn.) Tiffany Studios & Rolex Set Tone For Luxury At Morphy’s............................................11
manufactory along with sever- alongside the fascination they (Los Angeles) Bonhams’ White Glove Sale Of Jerry Garcia’s Guitars, Art & More..................................12
al Asian examples that held for the most famous (Rock Island, Ill.) Rock Island Auction Company Sets New Record In 2019...........................................13
inspired such wares. The piec- patron of such objects, Augus- (New York City) Doyle+Design, A Sale For The Modern Home................................................................16
es are drawn from the collec- tus II (1670-1733), king of (Philadelphia) Freeman’s Concludes Successful Final Sale At 1808 Chestnut Street...............................23
tion of the late Henry H. Arn- Poland and elector of Saxony. (Williston, Vt.) It Was A Good Day At Merrill’s…Nearly Everything Sold................................................24
hold (1921-2018), whose Reflecting on the ways both (Lone Jack, Mo.) Dirk Soulis Auctions Railroadiana Collection Of Edward McHugh...............................26
foundation made a promised men lived with their collec- (New York City) Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale Total $192 Million At Christie’s....................27
gift of more than 100 objects to tions, I wanted to explore the (New York City) Hawaiian Geography & Nuremberg Chronicle Lead Swann’s Strong Maps & Atlas Auction...28
the institution nearly a decade idea that Arnhold was creat- (New York City) Asian Collectors Bid Big For American Abstraction At Sotheby’s...................................32
ago and supported the cre- ing his own palace of porce- (Provincetown, Mass.) Strong Prices Noted In Bakker’s Online-Only Fine Art Auction...........................33
ation of the Portico Gallery, lain. Indeed, he acquired many (Pasadena, Calif.) Treasureseeker Auction Sells Lamps From Longtime Collector..................................38
where the exhibition will be objects commissioned by (Los Angeles) Glinda The Good Witch Wand Sparkles At Bonhams Sale................................................39
shown. Organized by Char- Augustus, which we are (Cranston, R.I.) The Force Was Strong At Bruneau.................................................................................39
lotte Vignon, the Frick’s cura- including in the exhibition. We
tor of decorative arts, the show hope visitors to the show enjoy ExHibitions
offers a fresh take on this col- looking at these whimsical
lection, transforming the gal- works through the eyes of both (Birmingham, Ala.) Birmingham Museum Examines Ways Of Seeing.....................................................10
lery into an Eighteenth Cen- enthusiasts.” (Yonkers, N.Y.) Thomas Cole’s Paintings Of Catskill Creek At Hudson River Museum............................12
tury “porcelain room,” and (Boston) Copley Society Of Art Presents New Members Show...............................................................13
grouping the works on view by An illustrated booklet fea- (Liverpool, England) Slavery Museum In Liverpool Aims To Confront Painful Legacy............................18
color. This type of installation turing installation views and (Knightsbridge, London) Victorian & Albert Museum Acquires Rare Early Chelsea Porcelain Head.......18
emulates a historic approach a conversation with members (Rochester, N.Y.) Eastman Examines History Of Photography Through Immigrant Lens........................27
and allows visitors to experi- of the Arnhold family is avail- (South Hadley, Mass.) Exhibition Celebrates Mount Holyoke College Printmaking Workshop................40
ence these fragile, luxurious able.
objects in much the same way And Also...
one would have in Eighteenth The Frick Collection is at 1
Century Europe. East 70th Street. For informa- Across The Block....................................................................................................................................15
tion, www.frick.org or 212-547- Americana Week In New York...........................................................................................................20-21
0710. Estate Sales...........................................................................................................................................39
Historic Homes
Corrections 2020 World Monuments Watch List.....................................................................................................22
International........................................................................................................................................... 18
In the Transitions column in Letter To The Editor................................................................................................................................40
the December 27, 2019, issue of Q&A
Antiques and The Arts Weekly, Tim Klingender........................................................................................................................................1
photos were inadvertently Services................................................................................................................................................. 33
switched in production. Below is Transitions.............................................................................................................................................. 34
how they should have been pre- (Rochester, N.Y.) George Eastman Museum Breaks Ground On New Visitor Center.................................5
sented. We regret the error. (Seymour, Conn.) Discover Treasures In Seymour At Charlie’s Treasures................................................7
(Springfield, Ill.) Study: No Evidence Museum’s Stovepipe Hat Was Lincoln’s.......................................19
Contemporary Arts Museum (New York City) Winter Show Inaugural Cornerstone Of Excellence Dinner To Award Pamela & David Ford.....19
Houston (CAMH) has named (Seattle, Wash.) “Housewarming” For Seattle Asian Art Museum...........................................................34
Hesse McGraw its tenth direc- (New York City) LiveAuctioneers Named One Of NYC’s “Best Places To Work” For Fourth Year.............34
tor. He will oversee all aspects of (Madison, Wis.) Spring Exhibitions At The Chazen Museum..................................................................34
the noncollecting museum’s (Doylestown, Penn.) Lenfest Gift To Michener Revealed In “Impressionism To Modernism”.................38
artistic and educational pro-
grams, fundraising efforts and
day-to-day operations, assuming
his role there in January 2020.
McGraw comes to CAMH from
Kansas City, Mo., where he is a
partner of el dorado, inc, a cross-
disciplinary design firm.

At LiveAuctioneers, Jared Green has been appointed senior vice Show The Winter Show IN THIS ISSUE
president of strategic accounts. In his new role, Green will use his Section January 24- February 2 CENTERFOLD S-1
insights and industry-specific Show The Art, Design & Antiques Show
expertise to help the firm deliver Section IN THIS ISSUE
superior selling experiences and Show January 24-26 CENTERFOLD S-6
a heightened level of exposure to Section The New York Antique Ceramics Fair
its more than 5,000 auction- IN THIS ISSUE
house partners worldwide. For January 23-26 CENTERFOLD S-10
eight years, Green was an execu-
tive team member with Heritage
Auctions and served as vice
president of strategy and devel-
opment. He left Heritage to serve
as mentor and startup investor
to TechStars’ incubator compa-
nies. For the past two years, he
has served as executive director
of the Illustrated Gallery Collec-
tion, a $60 million gallery collec-
tion consisting of illustration
masterworks by Maxfield Par-
rish, Norman Rockwell and J.C.
Leyendecker.

In the review of Brian Cole- December 27 issue, we inadver-
man’s new book, Zuber: Two tently stated that the author of
Centuries Of Panoramic Wall- the foreword, Patricia Altschul,
paper, which was the feature of had died. She is still alive; we
the Historic Homes page of the regret the error.

38 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — January 10, 2020

Lenfest Gift To Michener Revealed In ‘Impressionism To Modernism’

DOYLESTOWN, PENN. — The range in date from the late 1890s art of this period. Examples by on of significant American wish for these works to be seen
Michener Art Museum welcomes to the late 1950s, among the most such luminaries as Walter museums. by all.”
visitors to experience “Impres- creative and significant periods Emerson Baum, Fern Coppedge,
sionism to Modernism: The Len- in the history of Bucks County John Fulton Folinsbee, Daniel “Impressionist and modernist The James A. Michener Art
fest Collection of American Art.” and American art, presenting a Garber, William Lathrop, artists lived, worked and exhibit- Museum collects, preserves,
In memory of H.F. “Gerry” Len- rare opportunity for guests to see Edward Redfield, Walter Elmer ed in the same communities, interprets and exhibits Ameri-
fest (1930-2018), the Michener the breadth and depth of art of Schofield, George Sotter and even as they trafficked in very can art, and promotes the work
will present — for the first time the region in one fell swoop. Robert Spencer illustrate the different aesthetic philosophies,” of nationally and international-
in history — the entire collection profound importance of art pro- says Michener Art Museum cura- ly known Delaware Valley art-
of American art he and his wife, The Lenfests laid the founda- duced in this region. In 2010, the tor of American art Laura Turner ists of all eras and creative dis-
Marguerite, donated to the muse- tion for the Michener Art Muse- Lenfests gave another major col- Igoe, PhD. “The diverse styles ciplines. The museum presents
um. On view in the Martin Wing um with the donation of 59 lection of modernist works by represented in this exhibition exhibitions that explore a vari-
through March 1, this exhibition Pennsylvania Impressionist Charles Evans, Lloyd Ney, reveal innovative experiments ety of artistic expressions and
honors these two remarkable col- paintings in 1999. This out- Charles Frederick Ramsey, with abstraction occurring at the offers diverse educational pro-
lectors, visionaries and support- standing gift instantly estab- Charles Rosen, Louis Stone and same time as continued impres- grams that develop a lifelong
ers of the museum. “Impression- lished the museum as possess- others, expanding the museum’s sionistic and realist modes of rep- involvement in the arts.
ism to Modernism” will include ing one of the finest collections ability to tell the rich story of resentation. It is an honor to
approximately 100 works by of the art of Bucks County in American art and securely plac- curate this exceptional compen- The Michener Art Museum is at
more than 30 artists. The works private or public hands and the ing the Michener in the panthe- dium of art celebrating the Len- 138 South Pine Street. For addi-
premier center for the study of fests, their generosity and their tional information, 215-340-9800
or www.michenerartmuseum.org.

Treasureseeker Auction Sells Lamps From
Longtime Collector

Auction Action In Pasadena, Calif.

A Carlo Bugatti table was the top lot at A rare signed Linke bronze clock/lamp took PASADENA, CALIF. — Rick mel Slag glass selling for $2,000;
$8,125. $5,000. Kaplan, owner of Treasureseeker a Gorham “Grapes” leaded lamp
A large stoneware figure of an African Auctions, said he was thrilled to for $2,375; and a Colonial
American man playing a banjo made $2,250. conduct his 30th antiques auction “Grapes” leaded lamp for $2,813.
and to have the overwhelming
interest in his pre-holiday A rare Galle pottery dog figu-
antiques and decorative arts sale rine went out at $1,875, while a
on December 1. rare signed Linke bronze clock/
lamp took $5,000, and an Art
With consignments from sever- Nouveau figural vase signed
al local estates, including a collec- Marcel Debut realized $1,125.
tion of lamps from a Hollywood Fetching $1,625 was a matched
Hills longtime collector, the sale pair of Art Nouveau figural vases
also featured a collection of David signed Bonnefond, and finishing
Gilhooly frog figures, a rare at $2,340 was a signed Chiparus
Bugatti table, lots of Tiffany glass bronze “Accident de Chasse” figu-
and desk pieces, Art Nouveau rine. The Carlo Bugatti table was
material, a Lalique perfume bot- the top lot at $8,125.
tle collection, a bronze Bat &
Dragon lamp, a collection of dog Additional highlights were a
paintings and more. KPM mirror, $1,500; an after
Hector Guimard chandelier for
Highlights of the sale included a $3,438; a Zsolnay “Thistle” vase
rare Duffner & Kimberly leaded bringing $3,125; a large stone-
glass adjustable desk lamp for ware figure of an African Ameri-
$4,062; a bronze Bat & Dragon can man playing a banjo, $2,250;
lamp for $3,750; two large Handel and a painting by Henry Pember
leaded lamps, one with fire pan- Smith for $1,875.
els for $4,375 and the other Car-
Rounding out the sale were a
Cesare Tropea painting for
$1,500 and several David Gilhoo-
ly frog pottery figures ranging
from $1,250 to $2,250.

Prices given include the buyer’s
premium as stated by the auction
house. For information, www.
treasureseekerauction.com or
626-529-5775.

A Zsolnay “Thistle” vase brought $3,125. Rare Duffner & Kimberly leaded glass
adjustable desk lamp sold for $4,062.

One of several David Gil- An after Hector Guimard
hooly frog pottery figures chandelier went out at
ranging from $1,250 to $3,438.
$2,250.

Two large Handel leaded lamps, one with fire panels for $4,375 and the other Carmel Slag A signed Chiparus bronze “Accident de Chasse” figurine
glass sold for $2,000. earned $2,340.

January 10, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 39

Glinda The Good Witch Wand Sparkles At Bonhams Sale

Auction Action In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — A Glinda A Vivien Leigh necklace worn on Scarlett’s honey-
the Good Witch test wand from moon in Gone With the Wind, MGM, 1939, went out
The Wizard of Oz sold at Bon- at $31,325.
hams’ sale, TCM Presents ...
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest A Glinda the Good Witch test wand from The Wiz-
Year, on December 10, for ard of Oz, MGM, 1939, realized $400,075.
$400,075. Recently on exhibi-
tion at a major American insti- out North America. one-sheet poster, Twentieth necklace worn on Scarlett’s The top clothing lot was
tution, this is the only known Other highlights of the sale Century Fox, 1977, realizing honeymoon in Gone With the Mitzi Gaynor’s Let Go nude
wand in existence, the two $62,575; a pair of screen-worn Wind, MGM, 1939, which went illusion gown, designed By
known screen-used wands hav- included The Phantom of the black gloves from Star Wars: out at $31,325. Bob Mackie, which sold for
ing been destroyed in a 1970s Opera, Universal Pictures, Episode IV — A New Hope, $3,825.
fire. 1925, three sheet poster, linen- worn by Kermit Eller as Darth Price given include the buyer’s
backed, framed, which sold for Vader in personal appearances, premium, as stated by the auc-
In addition, the top lot from $81,325; a Tom Jung original Lucasfilm, 1977, which fetched tion house. For information,
the Mitzi Gaynor collection was Star Wars: Episode IV — A New $47,575; and a Vivien Leigh www.bonhams.com or 323-850-
an original Charles Schulz Hope concept artwork for the 7500.
signed and inscribed Peanuts
four-panel comic strip given to
the actress, which sold for
$22,575. The top clothing lot
was her Let Go nude illusion
gown worn on Mitzi’s Second
Special, designed By Bob Mack-
ie, which sold for $3,825. This
collection was an archive of cos-
tumes and unique memorabilia
by the entertainer who is
known for movie musicals, such
as South Pacific, Les Girls, and
There’s No Business Like Show
Business, Emmy Award-win-
ning television specials and live
onstage performances through-

‘Star Wars’ Collectibles & Vintage Comic Books Rein Supreme—

The Force Was Strong At Bruneau

Auction Action In Cranston, R.I.

CRANSTON, R.I. — Star walker figure, graded CAS 80 and Blue Snaggletooth (dent- gory was a copy of Reform 22, April-May 1954), featur-
Wars collectibles and rare that finished at $1,875 ed toe variant) figures, graded School Girl (1951) from Avon ing a classic decapitation
vintage comic books dominat- ($1/1500); a 1977 Kenner 12 CAS 75+ that topped off at Realistic Comics, which cover and used in the US Sen-
ed the list of top lots at Bru- back A Darth Vader figure $2,250 ($1,5/2,500). All three brought $3,438 ($2/3,000). ate investigation on juvenile
neau & Co. Auctioneers’ Win- graded CAS 80+ that closed at lots were housed in CAS The book, in a CGC case and delinquency, graded CBCS 3.0
ter Comic Book & Toy auction, $1,500 ($800-$1,200); and a cases. graded CGC 3.0 with white bringing $2,250 ($1/1,500);
conducted both live and online 1978 Kenner Cantina Adven- pages, was featured in Fred- and a gem mint 2002 Poké-
on December 14. The sale was ture multi-pack with Greedo Tops in the comic book cate- eric Wertham’s Seduction of mon Neo Destiny Unlimited
a collaborative effort between Copy of Reform School Girl Copy of Marvel Comics’ the Innocent. Shining Charizard trading
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, (1951) from Avon Realistic Incredible Hulk #181, from card graded PSA 10 in a PSA
Altered Reality Entertain- Comics, graded CGC 3.0, fea- November 1974, graded CGC The copy of DC Comics’ case finishing at $1,125
ment and Travis Landry, Bru- tured in Frederic Wertham’s 6.5, with white pages, fea- Green Lantern #1, from July- ($7/1,000).
neau & Co.,’s director of pop Seduction of the Innocent turing the first full appear- August 1960, recounting the
culture, who said, “The day went out at $3,438. ance of Wolverine sold for origin of Green Lantern, grad- All prices quoted include the
was strong overall and great $3,375. ed CGC 7.5 out of 10 for con- buyer’s premium.
stuff sold well. Star Wars dition, gaveled for $2,375
proved to be a highly coveted ($1,5/2,000); while the copy of Bruneau & Co., Auctioneers is
topic of the day, with nearly Marvel Comics’ Incredible at 63 Fourth Avenue. For more
everything exceeding expecta- Hulk #181, from November information, 401-533-9980 or
tions and estimates.” 1974, graded CGC 6.5, with www.bruneauandco.com.
white pages, featuring the
Since its inception, Bruneau first full appearance of Wol-
& Co. has partnered with verine, also posted a final
Altered Reality Entertain- selling price of $2,375
ment (the parent company of ($1,5/2,000)
Rhode Island Comic Con) to
organize toy, comic and col- Other noteworthy lots
lectible auctions, bringing pop included a copy of E.C. Comics
culture to a live auction set- Crime SuspenStories (issue
ting. The sale featured hun-
dreds of rare graded comics,
generous key book lots, many
Marvel and D.C. comics, and,
of course, Star Wars items.

Top achievers in the Star
Wars category included a 1977
Kenner 12 back A Luke Sky-

A 1978 Kenner Star Wars Cantina Adventure multi-pack Blue Snaggletooth and Greedo figures,
graded CAS 75+, with the Snaggletooth a dented toe variant, in a CAS case reached $2,250.

40 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — January 10, 2020

Letter To The Editor

Editor, offers multiple options for luxury and ed by fewer and fewer brick and mortar and “must have” is going to require a
I read your Decade Review of the 2010s non-luxury products that cuts across all locations that give buyers less access to new generation of dealers that can artic-
and wish to comment on some of your income levels. However, with antiques, see and especially talk and discuss what ulate their environmental, historical
thoughts and observations. Yes, there the industry’s dealers and their repre- we sell. This leaves the occasional local and functional purpose. Whether
has been a continued shrinkage in sentative organizations, in my opinion fair/show format as the only other ave- through social media, print or personal
demand for traditional antiques, and have not been able to evolve to meet the nue for consumer engagement. contact, the message needs to be consis-
with that, a contraction in the number of changing tastes and messaging to reach tent and spread vigorously to turn the
dealers and buyers who enjoy both shar- today’s consumers. It has forfeited that Finally, print publications like Antiques tide of public acceptance.
ing the knowledge and experience of liv- to online behemoths like 1stdibs, who and The Arts Weekly also must be suffer-
ing with these items. are now the substitute for advancing ing from the contraction of the shrinking Thank you for your perseverance in
As you pointed out, the online world consumer awareness. This is compound- market for antiques. Giving the public a these challenging times for the industry.
generous dose of making antiques cool
Lewis Baer, Newel

Antique Lighting & Fine Art Collections
To Lead Fontaine’s Auction Gallery January 18

PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Kick- This auction will feature 400
ing off the new year with some- lots of antiques, art glass, fine
thing old is a hallowed tradi- art and lighting, including art
tion, and Fontaine’s Auction glass by Tiffany Studios, Steu-
Gallery will present an auction ben and Quezal, Nineteenth
on Saturday, January 18, at 11 and Twentieth Century lighting
am, which will offer something by Tiffany Studios, Duffner &
for every collecting interest. Kimberly, Handel, Pairpoint,
Wilkinson, Unique and Suess,
cameo glass, leaded glass win- This Pairpoint Puffy “Owl” Highlighting the fine art category is this oil on canvas land-
dows, fine clocks and music table lamp ($25/40,000) is scape by Henry Moret (French, 1856-1913), titled “Falaises,
boxes, paintings, Royal Vienna reported to be one of only a côte de Bretagne (Cliffs, Coast of Brittany),” measuring 32
and KPM porcelains, gold and few known examples. It by 49 inches, estimated at $60/80,000.
diamond jewelry, fine silver, stands 21½ inches tall.
An expected top lot will be bronze and marble statuary, from the Malakoffs’ collection of green and pink striated glass. 1834-1892) oil on canvas of a
this Tiffany Studios “Peony Black Forest items, plus related include a Pairpoint Puffy The signed lamp stands 77 city square scene ($30/50,000),
Border” floor lamp accessories. “Orange Tree” table lamp inches tall overall, including the 41½ by 58 inches framed. A top
($125/175,000) having a large ($15/20,000) with a signed Pair- cap. American entry is an oil on can-
domical leaded glass shade Highlighting the sale will be point reverse painted blown-out vas by Elliott Daingerfield
with a vibrant band of pink the Pairpoint lamp collection of shade featuring butterflies, A Tiffany Studios dichroic geo- (American, 1859-1932) titled
and red peonies, 77 inches longtime collectors Ed and Shei- leaves, oranges and orange blos- metric table lamp ($15/25,000), “Across the Pond” ($10/15,000),
tall overall. la Malakoff, who wrote the soms, 24 inches tall; a Pairpoint 27 inches tall, has a leaded 32 by 33 inches framed.
definitive book, Pairpoint Puffy “Apple Tree” table lamp glass shade with green mottled
Lamps, published in 1990. The ($10/15,000) with butterflies glass panels, which change to Rounding out the auction will
curated selection of 50 lamps in and bumblebees against a back- fiery amber when lit; and a be a pair of six-arm bronze gas-
this auction came from their ground of apples and apple blos- large and rare Tiffany Studios oliers attributed to Cornelius
personal collection. soms, 25½ inches tall; and a Favrile glass decorated vase and Baker ($20/30,000) having
Pairpoint “Lucca” 12-inch Drag- ($10/15,000), decorated with floral, filigree and draping
“Ed and Sheila were inveter- onfly hanging lamp ($5/7,500). leaves, vines and flowers, has designs and the fixture mea-
ate collectors with a deep pas- an unusual green and gold sures 48 inches tall; a scenic
sion and knowledge of Pairpoint Represented in this auction speckled iridescence with high- animated porcelain and bronze
lamps. The lamps offered here will be several lamps and deco- lights of platinum, 13 inches clock ($10/15,000) with a
are ones they lived with at home rative items from Tiffany, led by tall. detailed fenced-in farm scene
and kept all the while selling a Tiffany Studios “Peony Bor- with miniature porcelain farm
many others over the years,” der” floor lamp ($125/175,000) European paintings lead the animals and figures; and a Van
said John Fontaine, owner of having a large domical leaded way in the fine art category, Cleef & Arpels 18K gold lady’s
Fontaine’s Auction Gallery. “The glass shade with a vibrant band including a Henry Moret watch ($8/12,000) in 18K gold
auction is diverse across the of pink and red peonies sur- (French, 1856-1913) oil on can- with a mother of pearl dial and
board and features rare and rounded by mottled green, red vas landscape, “Falaises, côte de Swiss movement.
stellar items from top designers and amber leaves and stems. Bretagne (Cliffs, Coast of Brit-
like Tiffany, Pairpoint, Van The upper portion of the shade tany),” ($60/80,000), that depicts Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is
Cleef & Arpels, and Steuben.” has tapering geometric panels waves crashing into the rocky at 1485 West Housatonic Street
Also crossing the block is the cliffs of the Brittany Coast, 32 (Route 20). For more informa-
lifetime collection of Leo Woldon by 49 inches (framed), and a tion, www.fontainesauction.com
of Sedro Woolley, Wash., includ- Leopold Carl Muller (German, or 413-448-8922.
ing over 300 pieces of art glass,
lighting and paintings.

The auction kicks off with a
scarce Pairpoint Puffy “Owl”
table lamp ($25/40,000) that is
one of only a few known exam-
ples. The grey and white crouch-
ing snow owl perches on a
branch over green foliage and
pine needles and has golden-
colored eyes and a brown beak.
The lamp stands 21½ inches
tall.

Other desirable examples

Exhibition Celebrates Mount Holyoke College Printmaking Workshop

Sondra Freckelton (American, 1936-2019) “Openwork,” SOUTH HADLEY, MASS. — On view at the sory Board Fellow. “This exhibition captures the
1986, screenprint with 17 colors; printed by Norman Mount Holyoke College Art Museum (MHCAM) innovative spirit of the Printmaking Workshop by
Stewart. Gift of the Mount Holyoke College Printmak- through June 21, “In the Making: The Mount presenting the creative contributions made by
ing Workshop, 1987.2. Copyright www.stewartstewart. Holyoke College Printmaking Workshop” cele- each artist. Students were empowered to experi-
com 1987. —Laura Shea photo brates nearly 30 years of collaborative printmak- ment and take risks and inspired to imagine a
ing. The show explores the processes and tech- career in printmaking for themselves.”
niques of the esteemed women artists who
traveled to Mount Holyoke to work among stu- On display is a rich trove of editioned prints, as
dents and faculty. well as preparatory drawings and proof states,
which document the artist’s creative process.
Established in 1984, the Mount Holyoke College Highlights include a large-scale lithograph, “Unti-
Printmaking Workshop was an artist-in-residency tled, from the Lascaux Series” (1984), by Elaine de
conceived and run by Nancy Campbell, a print- Kooning (1918-1989); a suite of impressions by
maker and professor of studio art at Mount Holy- Latvian-born, American artist Vija Celmins (b
oke College. For nearly 30 years, Campbell invited 1938), which reveal the development of her edi-
one leading woman artist and one master printer tioned etching, “Untitled Galaxy” (1986); a never-
to create limited-edition works and give a public before-exhibited collagraph, titled “Skein” (2008),
lecture on campus. by American artist Jessica Stockholder (b 1959),
on view with the copper plate used in the print-
Artists such as Elaine de Kooning, Kiki Smith making process; and a politically-charged seri-
and Faith Ringgold, and printers Norman Stewart graph, titled “And Women?” (2009), by American
and Carol Weaver would spend several days pro- artist and activist Faith Ringgold (b 1930), in
ducing work in the college’s printmaking studio, which she critiques definitions of freedom and
giving students and faculty an opportunity to par- equality in the founding of the United States.
ticipate in the printmaking process.
The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum is at 50
“The Workshop made printmaking accessible College Street. For information, 413-538-2245 or
and engaging to students,” said Katelyn Allen, www.artmuseum.mtholyoke.edu.
exhibition curator and 2018-19 Art Museum Advi-

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