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The Book Of Beasts

THE BESTIARY IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD

BY RICK RUSSACK
LOS ANGELES — Between May 14 and August 18, the J. Paul Getty Museum
will present a comprehensive exhibition of the bestiary, the most popular illumi-
nated texts in northern Europe, especially in England, during the Middle Ages
(about 500–1500 CE). Examples dating as far back as the Twelfth and Thirteenth
Centuries will be on display. Many have never been published and have been
loaned by intuitions around the world.

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Aquamanile in the Form of
a Unicorn, German, about
1425–50. Copper alloy, 15½
by 11½ by 4-7/16 inches. Col-
lection of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art.

At The J. Paul Getty Museum

“Liber Floridus,” French, 1460. Parchment, leaf 16-1/16 “Bestiaire Fabuleux” by Edmond Variel, Jules-Dominique Morniroli and
by 11¼ inches. Collection of The Hague, Koninklijke. Maurice Darantière (French), 1950. Ink, closed 15¼ by 11-7/16 by 1-3/16
inches. Collection of The Walters Art Museum. Copyright Jean Lurçat
Artwork ©2019 Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris.

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Rebecca Yamin

In the summer of 2014, archaeologist Rebecca
Yamin found herself digging in the heart of
Philadelphia at the future site of the Museum
of the American Revolution. The study that
came afterwards, enumerated in her 2018 book
Archaeology At The Site Of The Museum Of The
American Revolution: A Tale of Two Taverns and
the Growth of Philadelphia, provided for a cross-century analysis of the city’s earliest inhabitants in the Seventeenth and
Eighteenth Centuries. From taverns and brothels to buttons and bowls, Yamin spoke with Antiques and the Arts Weekly
about what she found beneath the streets of the City of Brotherly Love.

What was the impetus for adding an did not run a tavern, but it appears that the tavern before the Civil War. A crucible was also recovered
archaeological survey to the building keeper across the street used their privy to discard that was probably used for the founding (casting) of
process of the Museum of American unwanted dishes and glassware when the tavern was the type.
Revolution? Is it a common practice? renovated. There were many ceramic cups used for
an alcoholic drink called posset (curdled milk mixed And you found remnants from a
Archaeology was required on the Museum of the with rum or some other spirit), tankards in various button making shop?
American Revolution site because the land origi- regulation sizes, colorfully decorated redware dishes
nally belonged to the National Park Service and a and big beautiful, locally made redware chargers. The most recent artifacts recovered related to a
condition of the transfer to the museum was that button factory that operated on the site from the
an archaeological study be conducted. The museum And the unlicensed tavern? early Twentieth Century up to the Second World
site was located at the corner of Third and Chestnut War. The factory occupied the old Jayne Build-
Streets — the heart of the oldest part of the city — There was also an unlicensed tavern on an alley run- ing that had been constructed in the middle of
which made it sensitive for archaeological remains. ning parallel to Chestnut Street. Mary Humphreys the Nineteenth Century by a patent medicine
was charged with running an illegal tavern on the manufacturer named Dr David Jayne. Besides
How many historic lots were found lot in 1783 and many artifacts seem to have been button debris, we uncovered the massive granite
within the footprint of the museum’s thrown in the privy at that time. They included a foundations of the building, which was the tallest
property? punch bowl that may be the earliest piece of true building in Philadelphia when it was built and
porcelain made in America and another punch bowl was thought to be a kind of proto-skyscraper. The
Although the most recent structure on the site was with the words, “Success to the Tryphena” written button debris consisted of thousands of pieces of
built in the 1970s, the land was first developed at on its interior. The Tryphena was a ship that sailed shell with the shapes of buttons cut out of them.
the end of the Seventeenth Century and by the between Philadelphia and Liverpool and in 1766
Eighteenth Century included 23 separate lots. From carried a message from the merchants and traders How is the museum using the fruits
tax records we knew that the residents were mainly of Philadelphia to the merchants and manufactur- of your research going forward?
artisans and shopkeepers, including watchmakers, ers of Great Britain asking them to stop the Stamp
tailors, grocers, curriers and printers, along with at Act. Needless to say, this was a fantastic artifact to The Tryphena punch bowl is on exhibit in the
least one merchant, a tavern keeper and a widow. find on the site of a future museum dedicated to the now-complete Museum of the American Revo-
We hoped to find artifacts relating to the residents American Revolution. lution (a replica is also available in the shop).
who likely lived upstairs from their shops. Many of the other artifacts are being used in the
And the Philadelphia Inquirer? museum’s educational programs. We are very
What are you looking for within each happy that the museum is curating much of the
lot? What yields the best artifacts? Pieces of printer’s type were found in a privy associ- collection as archaeological collections are often
ated with an early office of the Philadelphia Inquirer, stored away and not easily available for study or
As in most urban situations, we did not expect to the daily newspaper that has been in business since interpretation.
find historic ground surfaces, that is, back-
yards, but we did think that at least the bot- Now residing in the museum’s collection, this “Success to the Did you enjoy this study?
toms of privies, cisterns and wells might be Tryphaena” punch bowl was among Yamin’s remarkable finds. What are your key take-
present. In cities, those “features” are usually aways from it?
lined with stone or brick and even if their Courtesy of the Museum of the American Revolution.
tops have been lopped off by the basements This project was unusual in that we
of buildings that covered the old yards in the found artifacts spanning the entire
Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, the bot- historic occupation of the site from the
tom portions often survive and are filled with turn of the Eighteenth Century up to
trash. Before cities had organized garbage col- the middle of the Twentieth Century.
lection, people had to put their trash anyplace It seems particularly appropriate to
they could. find such a complete record of Phila-
delphia’s past on the site of a history
Let’s walk through some of the museum.
artifacts and what you learned
about their owners, starting (Editor’s note: Rebecca Yamin’s book,
with the Chestnut Street tavern. Archaeology at the Site of the Museum of
the American Revolution: A Tale of Two
We found remains relating to two taverns, Taverns and the Growth of Philadelphia,
one dating to the 1760s on Chestnut Street, can be purchased online at https://shop.
which ran directly down to the port on the amrevmuseum.org/archaeology-at-the-
Delaware River. The families living on the site-of-the-museum-of-the-american-
lot — one headed by a tanner and the other revolution-a-tale-of-two-taverns-and-
by a keeper of a weights and measures shop — the-growth-of-philadelphia.html).

—Greg Smith

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DYNASTY

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Andrew Jones Presents Design
For The Home & Garden Sale
LOS ANGELES — Andrew ($2/3,000) accompanied them on Gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper
Jones Auctions’ Design for the their various moves from coast by Francesco Toledo (Mexican, b 1940),
Home and Garden auction to coast and hung in a place of titled “En el Circo,” circa 1970, signed “Tole-
scheduled for the weekend of honor in the dining room of do” lower left and titled on verso ($18/22,000).
May 18–19 will feature proper- their Beverly Hills residence.
ty from the collection of Kate The Maurice Brianchon paint-
Edelman Johnson, with pro- ing “Nature Morte au Tapis
ceeds benefiting Alzheimer’s Rouge” ($10/15,000) was one the
Research. The Kate Edelman couple acquired on a trip to
Johnson collection comprises 57 Paris. The compelling light in
lots of fine art and antiques in Jozef Israels’ “Souvenir de
the auction. Tanger” ($3/5,000) speaks to
Kate Edelman Johnson is the their sense of exploration. A
daughter of film and TV produc- mutual love of flowers is evi- Showcases Collection Of
er Louis F. Edelman and the dent in the still life from Achille
widow of Deane F. Johnson, an Laugé’s “Nature Morte au Bou- Kate Edelman Johnson
entertainment attorney and quet de Roses,” 1909 ($7/9,000).
managing partner of O’Melveny And there are four paintings by
& Meyers, who later became Richard Pionk, a personal friend
president of Warner Communi- of the couple ($150/900).
cation, Inc and Time-Warner, Also sold will be Francesco
Inc. Kate is a film producer, phi- Toledo’s “En el Circo,” circa 1970
lanthropist and art collector ($18/22,000), a piece Kate’s
mother purchased during a trip
to Mexico and was proud to dis-
play; and paintings by Donald
who also worked for her father
on his television shows.

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entertainment attorney and an Teague, Émile-Antoine Bour-
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Coombs Hills, Martha Walter,
Sali Herman and Pablo Picasso.
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René Buthaud Artworks, Modern Design,
Ceramics & Glass At Rago’s May 18 & 19

Wendell Castle, unique “Tell the Trees” chair ($60/80,000).

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — Lino Tagliapietra’s “Man-
On May 18, Rago Auctions dara” vessel ($20/30,000).
will offer for sale property
from the collection of Stephen Décoratifs in Paris and the
Engel, comprising 56 lots of Metropolitan Museum of Art
works by René Buthaud in New York City.
(French, 1886–1986) includ- Rago has sold more than a
ing pottery, works on paper, dozen works by Buthaud
paintings and verre églomisé since 2002, including a
panels, at its early Twenti- selection of vases from the
eth Century design auction, collection of Seymour René Buthaud from the Collection of Ste-
which will be followed by Stein, founder of Sire phen Engel, cartoon (Venus and Nep-
modern design and mod- Records, which sold in tune) ($9/14,000).
ern ceramics plus glass 2018.
auctions on May 19. Highlights from through the heart of the city. Albert Cheuret, cobra con-
Engel’s Buthaud col- Sarah Cutler, specialist in sole table with mirror
Buthaud is widely lection include one ($150/250,000).
considered to be of 12 full-scale Rago’s Twentieth—Twenty- Harry and Val Bertoia, a mas-
one of the most studies pro- First Century design depart- sive Hugo França sideboard
accomplished duced to be ment said, “The works of fine and many works by Paul
artists of the applied to four art and ceramics by René Evans, including an early Loop
French Art Deco monumental Buthaud span nearly the cabinet, a sculpted bronze cab-
movement. urns made for entire breadth of his career. inet and a rare patchwork
Though best the Stade They boast impressive prove- sculpture. 18 and 19 auctions, Rago’s will
known for his Lescure, now nance, having gone from the sponsor an open house on
work in ceram- the Stade Cha- artist to his gallerist Michel At 2:30 pm, Rago will sell 136 Wednesday, May 15, featuring
ics, Buthaud’s ban-Delmas, in Fortin and then to the private lots of modern ceramics and William Warmus, fellow and
oeuvre was not con- Bordeaux. Nine of collection of Stephen Engel in glass with highlights such as former curator at the Corning
fined to any one medi- the original 12 studies 1989. These works represent 30-plus lots of ceramics from a Museum of Glass. The doors
um — as evident by the are featured in this auction; the myriad of media that private California collection, open at noon and the reception
stunning works on paper on and cartoon renderings for two Buthaud mastered in his cen- including exceptional works by begins at 5 pm.
offer in this sale. Buthaud massive stained glass win- tury-long life, and we are excit- Harrison McIntosh, Margue-
drew inspiration from many dows commissioned by the ed to be presenting them to a rite Wildenhain for Pond Farm, Other preview days are Sat-
sources and often created Bordeaux Wine Council to new audience for the first time Laura Andreson, Rupert Deese urday, May 11 through Thurs-
images that merged the hard adorn their headquarters, one in 30 years.” and Antonio Prieto. Also day, May 16, noon to 5 pm and
geometry typical of Art Deco depicting a triumphant Apollo included in this segment will Friday, May 17, noon to 6 pm.
design with the sinuous forms among the grape harvesters, On May 19, at 11 am, 240 lots be nine exceptional works by Preview on sale days begin at
and figures found in African the other an allegory of the of modern design will be Lino Tagliapietra, as well as 9 am.
art. Works by Buthaud can be Garonne river, which flows offered. Highlights include art glass by Dale Chihuly, Jon
viewed in the collections of just blocks away from the nearly 40 lots of George and Kuhn and more. Rago Auctions is at 333 North
institutions around the globe, building itself and runs Mira Nakashima furniture, a Main Street. For additional
including the Musée des Arts unique Wendell Castle “Tell In conjunction with the May information, 609-397-9374 or
the Trees” chair, ten lots from www.ragoarts.com.

SFMOMA’s Annual Art Bash Fundraiser May 22

SAN FRANCISCO — The and education programs, which entire museum will open to and Herman Miller Magis
San Francisco Museum of Mod- affirm the significance of art dinner and party guests from Spun Chairs. The auction will
ern Art (SFMOMA) announces with the goal to be accessible 8:30 pm to 1 am for revelry launch in early May and close
that Art Bash, its art-filled and meaningful to the broadest throughout the building. on May 24, two days following
biennial fundraiser, will take possible audience. Guests will enjoy outstanding the event.
place on Wednesday, May 22. music, live art-making and all Benefit tickets for the dinner
With seven floors of modern The two-part fundraising you can eat and drink. High- and party are $3,500 per guest;
and contemporary art installa- evening of art experiences lights of the party will include benefit tickets for the party are
tions and performances, Art throughout the museum will the opening of, “JR: The Chron- $250 per guest. All tickets may
Bash is an exciting one-night- include an exquisite dinner icles of San Francisco and be purchased at www.sfmoma.
only experience that benefits with tablescapes by artist Inside Out,” the digital mural org/art-bash. The dress code for
SFMOMA’s vibrant exhibition Tauba Auerbach, followed by a by French photographer and the evening is “artsy chic.” All
lively museum-wide party fea- artist JR that depicts a cross- guests must be 21 years old or
turing activations by artists section of daily life for more older to attend; valid photo ID
JR, Nick Cave and Stephen than 1,200 people in San Fran- is required for admission. A
ESPO Powers, as well as spe- cisco. JR will also activate his portion of all ticket sales is tax
cial music performances by art project, “Inside Out: The deductible.
A-Trak, Luna, Thao & The Get People’s Art Project” in the The San Francisco Museum
Down Stay Down and more. outdoor Howard Street corri- of Modern Art is at 151 Third
dor by taking portraits of Street. For more information,
Dinner guests will kick off guests in his mobile studio and www.sfmoma.org 415-357-
the evening at 6 pm with an immediately pasting the imag- 4000.
artful cocktail hour in SFMO- es onto a nearby wall, offering
MA’s street-level Roberts Fam- partygoers the exciting oppor- SARASOTA, FLA. — Ten orig-
ily Gallery, surrounded by JR’s tunity to participate in one of inal dramatic woodcuts, wood
monumental digital mural the artist’s unique installa- engravings and lithographs that
“The Chronicles of San Fran- tions. Over the course of the Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin
cisco.” At 7 pm, dinner guests, evening, the wall will trans- created on his journeys to Brit-
including celebrated artists form into a temporary one-of- tany, Martinique and Tahiti are
and art world leaders, will a-kind mural of Art Bash the centerpiece of the Museum
ascend the museum’s Roman attendees. of Botany & the Arts exhibition,
Steps to Helen and Charles “Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise,”
Schwab Hall for a vegetarian SFMOMA has partnered which is on view to June 30 at
dinner experience featuring with Artsy for an exclusive the Marie Selby Botanical Gar-
tablescapes by artist Tauba online auction to raise funds to dens, 900 South Palm Avenue.
Auerbach, who will be the sub- support education and exhibi- For information, www.selby.org
ject of a major survey exhibi- tion programs. Highlights or 941-366-5731.
tion at SFMOMA next spring. include prints by the artist JR

Following the dinner, the

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Jeweler Trabert & Hoeffer Closes, Consigns With Hindman

A 10.04-carat emerald-cut diamond ring Retro platinum, diamond and pink tourma-
($200/300,000) and a 58.5-carat total weight line brooch by Trabert & Hoeffer-Maubous-
diamond bracelet ($90/120,000). sin ($15/20,000).

CHICAGO — Hindman will Don Levenson built his own A 6.11-carat marquise dia- Exterior of Trabert & Hoeffer in Chicago.
partner with storied Chicago distinctive salon identity, mond ring, certified D color,
jeweler Trabert & Hoeffer to developing custom designs and internally flawless clarity May 15 Sale Will Take Place In Chicago
sell a portion of the jewelry broadening the buying focus, ($280/380,000). With Rare Designs That Span Decades
retailer’s inventory ahead of while maintaining the brand’s include a retro platinum, dia-
the store owner’s retirement classic, intimate Art Deco look mond and pink tourmaline pair of 10.04-carat total weight been chosen to uphold its lega-
and subsequent closing. The and feel. The store, which will brooch by Trabert & Hoeffer- diamond stud earrings cy,” said Katie Guilbault, jew-
sale, which includes more than close its doors for the final time Mauboussin ($15/20,000); a ($125/175,000); a 6.11-carat elry specialist at Hindman.
250 lots spanning the compa- on May 31, is the last remain- 10.04-carat emerald-cut dia- marquise diamond ring, certi- “This sale serves as the perfect
ny’s history, will be conducted ing Trabert & Hoeffer location. mond ring ($200/300,000); a fied D color, internally flawless catalyst for a new and exciting
on May 15 at 10 am at Hind- 58.5-carat total weight dia- clarity ($280/380,000) and era for Hindman as our brand
man’s Chicago headquarters. “After more than 50 years mond bracelet ($90/120,000); a more. evolves and we expand our
with Trabert & Hoeffer, it’s offerings across the country.”
Offering a selection of the time for me to announce my “For nearly 90 years, Trabert
world’s most spectacular jew- retirement, and I can’t think of & Hoeffer has been one of the Hindman is at 1338 West
elry, Trabert & Hoeffer estab- a better partner than Hind- most celebrated jewelers both Lake Street. For more informa-
lished its first store on Park man to move the store’s spec- at home and abroad, and we’re tion, www.lesliehindman.com/
Avenue in New York City in tacular inventory through our honored and humbled to have chicago or 312-280-1212.
1930. After expanding to Palm shared dedication to excellent
Beach, Beverly Hills, Atlantic customer service,” said Leven-
City and finally Chicago, the son. “These pieces truly are
company purchased inventory incredible, and I’m grateful
from Parisian jewelry Mau- that they will find homes with
boussin, giving birth to one of collectors who understand and
jewelry’s most historic partner- appreciate this brand’s
ships. unmatched quality and expan-
sive legacy.”
After purchasing Trabert &
Hoeffer in 1968, Chicagoan Highlights of the auction will

Boston Public Library Explores Westward Expansion In Year-Long Exhibition

BOSTON — The Norman B. Crozier Fine Arts, the compa- mation, photographs of the Map Center at the Boston Pub-
Leventhal Map & Education ny’s art storage and logistics gallery and even educational lic Library is at 700 Boylston
Center has announced the provider. The exhibition will activities created for the exhi- Street. For more information,
opening of its new exhibition, open in two separate six- bition. www.leventhalmap.org or 617-
“America Transformed: Map- month exhibitions, with the 859-2387.
ping the Nineteenth Century,” first half of the exhibition, The Norman B. Leventhal
a year-long showcase that “The U.S. Expands Westward,”
delves into the intricacies of detailing the beginning of
the time period through carto- America’s westward legacy
graphic pieces. The exhibition and the transformation that
explores the United States’ the country experienced. The
westward legacy and the dras- second half of the exhibit will
tic alterations to both the land open later in 2019.
and culture. Visitors are invit-
ed to explore the immense col- “America Transformed” fea-
lection of historical maps and tures more than 125 objects
interactive displays that depict that depict the changes to land,
the different narratives from economy, transportation and
the century. people within the United States
in the Nineteenth Century. Visi-
“With this new exhibition, tors will learn how the advance-
people can dive into the trans- ment of one theme depended on
formation of America’s Nine- the others, beginning with the
teenth Century landscape and settlement of western land that
challenge themselves to exam- displaced native peoples. The
ine how that transformation exhibition will also illustrate
continues to shape our lives the construction of roads,
today,” said Ron Grim, Curator canals, steamboats and rail-
at the Leventhal Map Center. roads that allowed for the vast
“The way our landscape has expansion westward to occur.
changed, both physically and Through each of these events,
culturally, is striking. The the population demographics
installation challenges us with experienced substantial chang-
different accounts of the Unit- es in growth, diversity and den-
ed States’ westward expan- sity due to immigration and the
sion, and it is my hope that desire to purchase lands in the
visitors come away with a bet- west.
ter understanding of the com-
plexity of our nation’s history.” Individuals can engage with
selected maps from the collec-
Announced earlier this year, tion through an interactive
Iron Mountain Incorporated format, “Zooming in on Histo-
(NYSE: IRM), a global leader ry,” both within the showcase
in storage and information and online. The format
management services, present- includes a few visualization
ed Leventhal Map & Educa- tools that allows people to
tion Center with a financial compare maps from the 1800s
grant for the showcase and to present day. A virtual ver-
delivered transport and spe- sion of the exhibition will be
cialized temporary storage ser- available on the Leventhal
vices for exhibition items via Map & Education Center’s
an existing relationship with website, with full catalog infor-

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Jim Grievo’s Native American Art Collection
To Sell At Skinner May 18

Northwest Coast Chilkat Blanket, circa 1890s, woven of BOSTON — Following the tury, 1870s. And it’s very well- Northwest Coast mask, Nuu-
mountain goat wool and cedar bark, in a classic form line dealer’s 2012 single-owner carved, quite naturalistic — chah-nulth, late third/early
pattern incorporating animal parts relating to a clan’s crest Americana sale at Pook & Pook, and very nice paint decoration. fourth quarter Nineteenth
animal, 48 by 65 inches ($15/20,000). James “Jim” Grievo is offering It’s quite expressive with shell- Century ($30/40,000).
Grievo’s first collecting interest in Native American art was up his collection of Native inlaid teeth. It’s really quite esting thing is that a lot of them
in California baskets. A selection is seen here, along with American Art, which will cross dramatic and quite large, it has are very early, late Nineteenth
others from various cultures throughout North America. the block May 18 at Skinner in a real presence.” Century to the 1930s, a great
Image Courtesy of Skinner, Inc. a single-owner sale. range, so it’s the desirable time
Northwest Coast Argillite panel pipe, Haida, fourth quarter Grievo remembers the first period and many of the brace-
Nineteenth Century, featuring three figures in European At more than 550 lots, Grie- time he saw it. “I bought that 25 lets are not marked because of
dress and a clan animal, 14½ inches long. Provenance: Col- vo’s collection includes paint- years ago, it came out of a tag their age. It’s a historic collec-
lected by Dr Bertrand Wilber (1876–1945), who worked at ings, photographs, Plains Indi- sale,” he said. “I tried to buy it tion, which I think is more
the Sitka Mission Hospital, Alaska, from 1894 to 1901 an material, Northwest Coast and he wouldn’t sell it, and then interesting for a lot of people.
($8/12,000). artifacts, a significant collection a few years later he called me He also has a great collection of
of Navajo silver and turquoise back and I said I’d take it. I Navajo and Zuni silver boxes
jewelry, Southwest weavings think the paint on it is phenom- with silver and turquoise inlay;
and pottery and an important enal, and the other thing I’ve that’s quite a strength, about a
collection of California and always loved about it — if you dozen examples from the 1920s
Western baskets. look at a lot of the Northwest to 1940s.”
Coast masks, most of them are
Michael Evans, Skinner’s not as pretty as this one. It’s a Other auction highlights
director of Tribal Arts, was beautiful thing to look at.” include a rare bead decorated
impressed with the range of Kiowa model cradle with a com-
Grievo’s collection. In a call While a small number of lots plex beaded pattern and attrac-
with Antiques and the Arts in the sale were purchased at tive coloring (lot 130, $8/12,000);
Weekly, Evans said, “The collec- auction, Grievo says that most a large Haida figurative argil-
tion is pretty expansive. There of them were purchased pri- lite panel pipe representing
are a lot of different areas rep- vately or at markets. western themes and imagery
resented, Jim covered a lot of that began appearing in the
bases. Here we have things He said, “Most of what I 1830s as the Haida’s receptivity
from all of the tribal cultural bought, I bought locally in my to European culture began to
groups, it’s very interesting like travels. That’s what’s interest- take hold (lot 251, $8/12,000); a
that. There’s something for ing about it, a lot of the stuff Plains Indian pewter head pipe
everyone.” has never been on the market tomahawk (lot 168, $5/7,000);
before.” and a superb Nineteenth Cen-
When asked on the impetus tury pictorial Germantown
for collecting this material, Among Grievo’s first pursuits Navajo weaving with strong col-
Grievo told us, “I always liked in the genre were California ors and motifs (lot 507, $800–
American Indian things, but I baskets. These are represented $1,200).
never really collected it because by a selection of Yokuts pictorial
I was more involved with Amer- baskets with finely woven Previews are Thursday, May
icana — that was my first love. abstract designs alongside sim- 16, from noon to 5 pm; Friday,
But I always bought and sold ple representations of the May 17, from noon to 7 pm; and
Native American items because human figure, lending a Saturday, May 18, from 8 to
I really enjoyed them. After I refreshingly modern and con- 9:30 am. Free and open to the
sold my Americana collection, I temporary feel. Some of these public, department specialist
got more involved with collect- baskets have provenance to the Michael Evans will be on hand
ing this material. I really 1938 sale of the M. William to answer questions.
enjoyed it for the last ten years Bradley and Walter Peirson col-
when I concentrated on buying.” lection at Samuel Freeman Auc- Skinner, Inc is at 63 Park
tioneers. Plaza. For catalogs or more
A highlight of the auction is information, 617-350-5400 or
an early Nootka mask (Lot 259, “I pursued them relentlessly www.skinnerinc.com.
$30/40,000). Evans believes it for about ten years,” Grievo
was probably produced for a said. “They appealed to me
dance or ceremony, featuring because of the weave; most of
naturalistic and finely rendered them feature a fine weave. And
facial characteristics, including the design, the quality is incred-
the use of shell for the teeth and ible.”
the carefully painted abstract
clan designs that cover the face. An assortment of early Native
American silver is also notable.
On the mask’s strengths, Among them is a well-rendered
Evans said, “Its sort of a combi- Nineteenth Century silver
nation, it’s a little unusual Haida bracelet with abstract
because it’s a Southern exam- details of a frog (lot 417,
ple, from the South Vancouver $5/7,000).
area, they are not so common.
Its old, we’re thinking the last “The strength is really in the
quarter of the Nineteenth Cen- bracelets,” Evans said. “There
are more than 200 turquoise sil-
ver Navajo bracelets. The inter-

Phillips’ Editions Sale Realizes $6.1 Million, Led By Lichtenstein

Auction Action In New York City

NEW YORK CITY — Phillips’ April 23 Editions sale ten lots, with “Reverie” from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II, tions Series, 1990, making a record $137,500; and
realized $6,139,213, led by Lichtenstein screen prints. 1965, setting a world auction record for this print at “Sweet Dreams Baby!” from 11 Pop Artists Volume,
It was 97 percent sold by lot and 99 percent sold by $275,000; “Thinking Nude” from Nude Series, 1994, 1965, gaveling at $112,500.
value. also achieving a world auction record for this print at
$225,000; “Reflections on Conversation” from Reflec- Kelly Troester and Cary Leibowitz, worldwide co-
Four works by Roy Lichtenstein were in the sale’s top heads of Editions, said, “This sale confirmed the contin-
ued demand for high-quality, blue-chip prints and mul-
Roy Lichtenstein, “Thinking Nude,” from Nude Series, 1994, tiples, with 93 percent of lots selling within or above
fetched $225,000 (world auction record for this print). their estimate, 30 percent of the lots in the evening ses-
Roy Lichtenstein, “Reverie,” from 11 Pop Artists, Volume II, sion achieved record prices. A total of 92 of the 93 eve-
1965, sold for $275,000 (world auction record for this print). ning session lots sold, and Modern and contemporary
masters were well-received across the board, with all
works by Pablo Picasso, Ed Ruscha, Helen Franken-
thaler, Joan Miró, Andy Warhol, Yoshitomo Nara, Yayoi
Kusama and Jasper Johns performing quite well.”

The record prices achieved for the Lichtenstein works,
as well as record prices for Kusama, Frankenthaler
and Robert Longo, were set in the evening session,
while additional records were set in the day session for
works by Alexander Calder, Zao Wou-ki, Jean Dubuffet,
Frank Stella, Josef Albers, Ellsworth Kelly and Robert
Rauschenberg.

In addition to a busy saleroom and phones, both the
day and evening sales saw strong participation from
across the globe, with nearly 40 countries participating
in the auction and with online bidders bidding on 90
percent of the lots in the sale, winning 55 percent. ‘

Prices given include the buyer’s premium, as stated
by the auction house. For information, 212-940-1200 or
www.phillips.com.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 7

‘Helter Skelter II’ By Mark Bradford To Be Offered On May 16 At Phillips

NEW YORK CITY — Phillips world-record price for its com- Mark Bradford (b 1961), “Helter Skelter II,” 2007 (in excess of $8 million).
will offer Mark Bradford’s panion work last year. These
“Helter Skelter II,” a large- works were first shown side- black militants for his murders crime and celebrity culture 2007. Both paintings represent
scale work executed in 2007, at by-side in 2008 at the inaugu- of celebrities, which he dubbed that continue to structure the shift in the artist’s practice
its May 16 evening sale of ral exhibition ‘Collage: The “Helter Skelter” after the Bea- urban America. characterized by a departure
Twentieth Century and con- Unmonumental Picture’ at tles song. The gouged and torn from his earlier grid-like work
temporary art. New York’s New Museum. canvas bears witness to the “Helter Skelter I” and “II” towards more monumental
Since then, the artist has artist’s clever ability to exploit were created concurrently to compositions.
Its companion work, “Helter secured his reputation as one the creative and expressive his series of silver-clad abstrac-
Skelter I,” was sold by Phillips of the leading lights of his gen- force of destruction, addressing tions that debuted at his solo Phillips is at 450 Park Ave-
on behalf of tennis great John eration and is internationally the persistent issues of race, exhibition at the Whitney nue. For information, 212-940-
McEnroe at its March 2018 lauded for his brilliant pursuit Museum of American Art in 1200 or www.phillips.com.
auction in London for a record of socially and politically con-
price of $12 million. It was pur- scious abstraction. His work
chased by the Broad Museum has been exhibited around the
in Los Angeles. Phillips had world, and he represented the
previously held several auction United States in the 2017 Ven-
records for the artist for his ice Biennale. It is an honor to
works “Constitution IV” and represent this great painting.”
“Rat Catcher of Hamelin III.”
“Helter Skelter II” summons
Jean-Paul Engelen, world- the Manson Family cult mur-
wide co-head of Twentieth Cen- ders in Los Angeles in the late
tury and contemporary art, 1960s. The attacks were
said: “We are thrilled to offer spurred by Charles Manson’s
Mark Bradford’s masterpiece, attempts at igniting an apoca-
‘Helter Skelter II,’ in our May lyptic race war and blaming
evening sale after realizing a

Keith Haring’s 1983 Untitled Masterwork
At Bonhams Postwar & Contemporary

NEW YORK CITY — On May 15, Bonhams Keith Haring (American, 1958–1990), unti-
postwar and contemporary art sale will be led by tled, 1983, acrylic on vinyl tarpaulin (esti-
Keith Haring’s untitled, 1983, one of the artist’s mate on request).
massive unabashed masterworks (estimate on others. Within days of being in Venice, it was dis-
request). Coming to auction for the first time, played at the Palazzo della Espozioni in Rome.
having its inaugural viewing alongside the 1984 Much of Haring’s exhibitions and connections
Venice Biennale, this is the work’s first public with Italy were thanks to Salvatore Ala, an Ital-
exhibition in more than a decade. The painting is ian gallerist, who would own the present work for
currently on public view at Bonhams New York much of its early history.
until May 15.
Untitled, arguably one of Haring’s most com-
Muys Snijders, head of Americas for postwar plex works compositionally, also carries a strong
and contemporary art, commented, “It is an honor message — a warning about the complications of
to be presenting this extraordinary tarpaulin by unprotected sex. Haring’s signature figures can
Keith Haring to come to auction for the very first be found throughout the work: an angel, a dog,
time. Untitled, 1983, is a truly exceptional work dancing figures and Mickey Mouse, a subject of
by the artist — exuberant, yet serious, striking fascination for Haring who appears throughout
and radiant. This multifaceted tarpaulin stands his oeuvre. Mickey is seen to be playfully and
as a definitive example of the artist’s work and sexually provoking a second figure while an angel
shows his commitment to playfulness while chal- hangs overhead. The angel is not just an alterna-
lenging its viewers.” tive to the devil, but also even alluding to death
that might befall him from this choice. Yet,
By 1983, New York, and much of the world was despite this message, there is also joy and life, a
gripped with the AIDS epidemic. As a gay man, juxtaposition that would define much of Haring’s
Haring was very much part of this culture and best work.
community, and he would quickly become a
strong advocate for both gay rights and the AIDS Bonhams is at 580 Madison Avenue. For infor-
activism that would spring up in the wake of the mation, 212-644-9001 or www.bonams.com.
virus’s discovery. Seeing himself as both an artist
and an activist from the outset, Haring would use
his skills as a communicator through images to
help educate and activate change around the
world. Haring first started painting on tarpaulin
in 1981 at the same time he was making his
“Subway Drawings,” as it was always his desire
to have his work seen by the largest cross section
of society. Executed on October 29, 1983, untitled,
painted on a large tarpaulin, measures almost 10
square feet. The tarp connects the work to the
street art culture that was taking place around
him, yet also allows for the work to travel and be
displayed internationally, furthering his message
arguably more than a mural could.

In the summer of 1984, the work was displayed
at Venice Biennale’s Aperto 84 (“Open 84”), a new
initiative conceived for the 1980 iteration. Aperto
84 was curated that year by John Roberts, the
British critic and writer, and Haring’s works were
displayed alongside Richard Hambleton, among

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Launches Suffrage Exhibit

NORWALK, CONN. — The as media and celebrity activism. week trolley tour, carrying pen-
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion The exhibition will show local, nants and banners proclaiming,
Museum will celebrate the cen- “Votes for Women.” Also high-
tennial of the Nineteenth regional and national efforts lighted are Norwalk advocate
Amendment to the Constitution featuring rare images and Alyse Gregory, who managed
with the exhibition, “From Cor- objects, memorabilia and period the 1913 Connecticut tour of the
sets to Suffrage: Victorian costumes that will illustrate the British play “How the Vote Was
Women Trailblazers,” on view activities and contributions of Won,” and the eldest daughters
until November 3. women and men across the of US Congressman Ebenezer
state and the country. This Hill, Clara and Helena; the lat-
American women’s right to exploration will also highlight ter was arrested four times for
vote was a milestone in the women of national renown, who picketing the White House, once
ongoing effort to guarantee are part of the mansion’s histo- for carrying the banner, “Gov-
women’s full and equal protec- ry, such as author and Titanic ernments derive their just pow-
tion under law, participation in survivor Helen Churchill Can- ers from the consent of the gov-
civic and community life and dee, an active participant in the erned,” to name a few.
social equity. The suffrage move- Washington DC suffrage
ment of the Nineteenth and parade, and Elsie Hill, who The Lockwood-Mathews Man-
early Twentieth Centuries aided Alice Paul’s National sion Museum is at 295 West
shaped the 1960s Civil Rights Woman’s Party and locally, the Avenue. For information, 203-
Movement and continues to echo Connecticut Woman Suffrage 838-9799 or www.lockwood-
in today’s every-day life as well Association on its 1912 multi- mathewsmansion.com.

Newtown Bee_February_2018_2x6.indd 1 10/25/18 2:53 PM

8 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Rare lighting, Pittsburgh engraved tumbler and lacy toys Rare Marbrie-Loop decorated vases

Eighteenth & Nineteenth Century—

Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Will Auction Glass & Lighting
MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA. nance and publication history. and fluid lamps; early kero-
— Jeffrey S. Evans & Associ- Other consignments to the sene lighting, including rare
ates will conduct its Twenti- auction include property from twisted latticinio, cut over-
eth Century annual spring important New York and New lays and Sandwich Onions;
auction of Eighteenth and England private collections; lacy-period pressed glass,
Nineteenth Century glass and and a North Carolina estate including open salts and col-
lighting on May 22 beginning collection. ored children’s toys; a rare
at 9:30 am. The sale will fea- boxed set of Christmas salts;
ture the Larry Steiner collec- The auction will comprise plus more.
tion, Oradell, N.J. Steiner was free-blown and pattern-mold-
president of the National ed wares, including Thomas Public preview will be con-
American Glass Club from Cains examples; pillar-mold- ducted May 20 and 21 from 10
2005 to 2009. A number of his ed wares, including many rare am to 6 pm daily, and May 22
pieces have extensive prove- colored examples; bottles such beginning at 8 am. The auction
Collection of rare colored as bitters, figurals and flasks; gallery is at 2177 Green Valley
pillar-molded wares a collection of colored pressed Lane. For more information,
flint glass of many rare vases www.jeffreysevans.com or 540-
and candlesticks; whale oil 434-3939.

Bidders Cough Up Good Prices For Patent Medicines,
Apothecary & Advertising At McMurray Auction

Auction Action In Kirkwood, N.Y.

Advertising the “Celebrated Oxygen- KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — Specializing in drug- Street, New York, H.H. Jones, Retail Agent,
ated Bitters That Are A Sure Remedy store, apothecary, patent medicine and adver- 176 Broadway. McMurray said he has only
For Dyspepsia, Asthma, And General tising, McMurray Auctions conducted an seen a few of these done in colored ink. “I sold
Debility,” an 1860, 20-by-26-inch absentee, mail and phone bid auction, No. 69, one two years ago in auction No. 63 for
framed paper broadside sold at $1,288 of patent medicines, pills, tins, apothecary, $1,000.”
This 6½-inch-tall Log Cabin Cough drugstore and advertising items, which ended
and Consumption Remedy in an on March 30. A 6½-inch-tall Log Cabin Cough and Con-
amber, uniquely shaped bottle with sumption remedy in an amber, uniquely
three beveled panels and flat back Many lots sold for above estimates, and shaped bottle with three beveled panels and
label panel sold for $1,624. many rarities were hotly contested by collec- flat back label panel sold for $1,624. The bot-
tors who are always looking for the special tle bore “Pat Sept 6 87” on the base and a com-
one-of-a-kind bottle or related item that plete label. McMurray said, “It’s only the sec-
McMurray Auctions always seems to offer. ond labeled example I’ve sold in 23 years,
with the last one selling approximately three
Lot number two in the sale was an Eastman years ago for $1,250.” This is the smaller of
capsule filler in its original 10-by-8½-by-5- the two sizes this remedy came in, and it had
inch wooden box featuring a hinged front door a $600/800 estimate. It was listed in the cata-
that opened to reveal six compartments that log as “One of the more difficult of the Log
held the devise and five different sized metal Cabin remedies bottles to find.”
insert rings. On the inside of the door was a
label for use with handwritten notice on top Our Little Darling’s Toothbrush box, with
that said, “Parke, Davis & Co’s Capsules Work contents, had an estimate of $100 to $200.
Well.” Terry McMurray, owner, said, “These With a colorful graphic that reads: “Carefully
are hard to find complete, and this was a real- Selected and Manufactured Expressly for
ly nice example.” Bidders seemed to agree, Children by E. Dupont & Cie. France.,” the
sending the final price to $1,456. 5½-by-5½-inch cardboard lift-top box contains
six individually marked toothbrushes, each
An 1860, 20-by-26-inch framed paper broad- with different names, such as Little Rosebud,
side in very good overall condition sold above Little Snowdrop, Baby’s Own, Mamma’s Dar-
its high estimate at $1,288. Advertising the ling and Little Darling, and sold for $896.
“Celebrated Oxygenated Bitters That Are A
Sure Remedy For Dyspepsia, Asthma, And Prices, with buyer’s premium, as reported by
General Debility,” by A. Hanford 58 Nassau- the auction house. McMurray’s next cataloged
Street, N.Y., this is an early and rare sign auction will be in Summer 2019. For further
from this well-known bitters company — information, https://mcmurrayauctions.com or
M.V.B. Fowler, Wholesale Agent, 88 John- 607-775-5972.

Our Little Darling’s Toothbrush box, with contents, had an estimate of $100 An Eastman capsule filler in its original 10 by 8½-by-5-inch wooden box
to $200 but sold at $896. featuring a hinged front door sold at $1,456.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 9

Brunk’s May 16-18 Auction Showcases Collections

Also, Museum Deaccessions With American And Southern Art, Jewelry & Silver

George Hendel coin silver tea service ($30/50,000).

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Brim- Constantin, Angela Cum- American Chippendale walnut dressing table, Lan- Guy Carleton Wiggins (American,
ming with nearly 1,700 lots mings, Chimento, Victor caster/Chester County, Penn., circa 1770 ($25/35,000). 1883–1932), “Broadway and Old
ranging in estimates from Coochwytewa and Bjorn Weck- Trinity in the Snow,” oil on canvas-
$500 to $50,000, categories of strom. Rounding out unusual board, 16 by 12 inches ($25/35,000).
silver, jewelry and fine art offerings are a rare recovered
will entice bidders at Brunk 82 pound Spanish silver ingot, tea service($30/50,000) fea- several marks, including sil- inches ($25/35,000).
Auctions’s May 16–18 sale. a flock of Chinese export hunt- tures urn forms with bead vermaster’s mark, Jacove de A William Aiken Walker
Expected to compete for top- ing porcelain and a gathering borders, bird head spout, Vreder, manifest number 691,
lot accolades is a rare George of early American wrought wooden handles, “W” mono- assayer’s bite mark and fine- (1839–1921) painting, “Man
Hendel coin silver tea service iron spring pipe tongs. grams on body and base of cof- ness mark ($28/36,000). Holding Possum,” oil on can-
from Carlisle, Penn., circa fee pot, marks for George vas, 18¼ by 10¼ inches, comes
1800. Southern and American Collections include Salem Hendel (working 1902–1840), Guy Carleton Wiggins from a Southern collection
fine art will boast pieces by College (North Carolina), the comprising coffee pot with (American, 1883–1932) paint- ($20/30,000), while an
Minnie Evans, Alfred Heber estate of Colleen Conway- matching teapot and creamer ed “Broadway and Old Trinity unsigned oil on canvas attrib-
Hutty, Guy Carleton Wiggins, Welch (Tennessee), the estate and lidded urn. Hollowware in the Snow” and signed it uted to Alfred Heber Hutty
Wilson Irvine, Antonio Jacob- of Mr and Mrs Eugene by George Hendel is rare. lower left “Guy Wiggins.” The (1877–1954), “The Potato
sen, Gilbert Stuart, JG Brown Fleischer (Georgia), the estate There is only one other tea oil on canvasboard, 16 by 12 Pickers,” circa 1935, comes in
and Alfred Thompson Bricher. of Dr Phillip George (Tennes- service known and it is locat- inches, comes in a modern a modern giltwood frame, 20¾
With a lifetime collection of see), the Historic Bremo Plan- ed in the collection of the carved gold painted wood by 24½ inches ($20/30,000).
more than 100 pieces of tation (Virginia), the collec- Cumberland County Histori- frame, 21 by 17 inches
Lalique glass, a Tennessee tion of Clint Paul and Lois B. cal Society. ($25/35,000). Rounding out the top high-
grouping spans from prewar Herring (Texas), the Mulberry lights is an R. Lalique Serpent
to postwar designs, offering Plantation by descent in the A 14K gold diamond ring set Also offered will be an Amer- amber glass vase, introduced
rich, colorful hues, figures and family of Governor Manning comprises an engagement ring ican Chippendale walnut 1924, model number 896,
animals, from ashtrays to (South Carolina) and property with marquise cut diamond, dressing table, Lancaster/ molded “R.Lalique,” 9¾ inch-
chandelier. Gold and dia- from a South Carolina estate. 3.01 carats., D, VS2, GIA Chester County, Penn., circa es, from the estate of Dr Phil-
monds are also prolific in this report $30/40,000). 1770. In highly figured wal- ip George, Memphis, Tenn.
auction, featuring designers Once again, Brunk will start nut, it features dovetailed ($15/20,000).
such as Cartier, Rolex, Eliza- the weekend with a Thursday A large silver ingot, 1621, drawers, poplar and white
beth Gage, Tiffany & Co., sale of affordable offerings was recovered from the wreck cedar secondary, carved shell Brunk Auctions is at 117
Jabel, Bucellatti, Vacheron & estimated at under $1,000. of the Nuestra Senora de Ato- drawer, scalloped skirt and Tunnel Road. For information,
cha. The top is impressed with knees, 29¾ by 34¾ by 19¾ www.brunkauctions.com or
Among the sale’s highlights, 828-254-6846.
the George Hendel coin silver

Nineteenth Century Globe Lecture
At Clark Institute May 14

WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. — dent in the Williams Graduate
Nora Rosengarten, the Judith Program in the History of Art.
M. Lenett Memorial Fellow, Wil- The fellowship allows recipients
liams College MA Class of 2019, to explore issues of conservation
presents the Judith M. Lenett in the field of American art.
Memorial lecture at the Clark Working closely with William-
Art Institute on Tuesday, May stown Art Conservation Center
14, at 5 pm. The free lecture will (WACC) conservators, each fel-
be held in the Lunder Center at low spends two semesters con-
Stone Hill on the Clark’s cam- serving and researching an
pus. American art object. The work
culminates in a research paper,
Rosengarten discusses the public lecture and article in the
subject of her yearlong conserva- WACC publication Art Conser-
tion fellowship at the William- vator. The Lenett Memorial
stown Art Conservation Center: Fund was established by the
two early Nineteenth Century family and friends of the late
globes produced by Josiah Lor- Judith Lenett, a candidate for
ing in Boston from the collection the MA degree in the class of
of Williams College’s Chapin 1983, to provide lectures and
Library. Among the first made in seminars in American art and
America, Loring’s globes offer its conservation. The fellowship
insight into Nineteenth Century is jointly administered by
conceptions of empire, outer WACC, Williams College and
space and travel, while com- the Clark Art Institute.
manding aesthetic fascination.
A reception follows the talk. The Clark Art Institute is at
225 South Street. For more
Each academic year, the Judith information, www.clarkart.edu
M. Lenett Memorial Fellowship or 413-458-2303.
is awarded to a second-year stu-

Litchfield Historical Society
Art Show Fundraiser

LITCHFIELD, CONN. — The bidding will start at $50. Works
Litchfield Historical Society is from more than 50 artists will
hosting “Litchfield at 300,” a be in the event.
silent auction art fundraiser on
Saturday, May 18, from 6 to 8 Registration is required and
pm. Artwork by local artists payment is required with regis-
representing Litchfield’s 300 tration. To register or purchase
years of history will be fea- tickets, call 860-567-4501 or
tured. Proceeds from the eve- email registration@litchfield-
ning will benefit the education- historicalsociety.org.
al mission of the society.
Tickets are $35 in advance and The Litchfield Historical Soci-
$45 at the door. Silent auction ety is at 7 South Street. For
information, www.litchfieldhis-
toricalsociety.org.

10 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Ian Fleming, The Man Hugo Gernsback, Ralph 124C The run of Bond lots includes Ian Fleming’s The Man with a Golden Gun, plus Casino
with the Golden Gun, first 41+. A Romance of the Year Royale, first edition, first impression, in unrestored first state dust jacket, London, 1953
edition, first state with 2660, first edition, signed, in ($12/18,000) and Thunderball, first edition, presentation copy, inscribed to friend and for-
the golden gun on the unrestored dust jacket, Bos- mer CIA agent Charles Douglass Jackson, London, 1961 ($8/12,000).
front cover, London, 1965 ton, 1925.
($6/9,000).

Bond Abounds In Literature Auction At Swann Galleries
May 14 Sale Includes Copy Of ‘Thunderball’ Inscribed By Fleming To CIA Agent

NEW YORK CITY — Nineteenth and impression of The Man with the Golden Young–the niece of Georgia O’Keeffe periodical The Dial: A Magazine for Litera-
Twentieth Century luminaries, science- Gun, 1965, that has the gilt gun stamped ($3,5/5,000). ture, Philosophy and Religion, 1860, with
fiction and more form Swann Galleries’ on the front cover ($6/9,000). notations in his hand ($2,5/3,500). The
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century litera- A signed first edition of Hugo Gerns- publication features first appearances in
ture auction on Tuesday, May 14, with a The sale is led by a scarce presentation back’s Ralph 124C 41+. A Romance of the print by Emerson and Henry David Tho-
run of 14 James Bond novels by Ian Flem- copy of Security Analysis, 1934, likely the Year 2660, 1925 — one of the foundational reau. A signed author’s edition of Leaves of
ing. first known to bear the signature of its texts in the science-fiction pantheon — Grass, 1876, by Walt Whitman ($4/6,000),
Significant material by the man behind principal author, Benjamin Graham. This comes across the block ($7/10,000). Fresh- as well as the first American edition of
James Bond includes a first edition of first edition, second printing is inscribed to-market Ray Bradbury material from Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry
Casino Royale, 1953, Fleming’s earliest to a Wall Street trader who was a contem- the estate of Stanley Simon includes Finn, 1885, with key first-issue points, will
Bond novel ($12/18,000). A first edition, porary of the author ($18/25,000). signed typescripts for Way in the Middle of be on offer ($2,5/3,500).
presentation copy of Thunderball, 1961, the Air and Payment in Full, late 1940s
features an inscription to Charles Douglas Early Twentieth Century titles of note ($400/600 and $500/750, respectively), Bindings include the limited Saint Dun-
Jackson, the deputy chief at the Psycho- include the first American edition of Vir- signed screen and stage treatments for stan edition of Shakespeare’s sonnets,
logical Warfare Division at Supreme ginia Woolf’s first book, The Voyage Out, Something Wicked This Way Comes, 1976, 1901, bound by Trautz-Bauzonnet and
Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force 1920, in the rare dusk jacket, of which ($300/400) and all manner of ephemera. illuminated throughout by Nestore Leoni.
in the United Kingdom and friend of only two have been traced at auction Also of note is a first edition of H.P. Love- The present copy is 11 of 30, with 18 hav-
Fleming’s who was revealed to be a CIA ($2/3,000). A first edition in the dust jacket craft’s The Outsider and Others, 1939, ing been reserved for sale in America and
agent following his death in 1964. A first with cover art that reproduces the frontis- with the author’s signature laid-in. The 12 for Europe ($6/9,000).
edition of Goldfinger, 1959, is signed and piece of Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of work is the first collection of Lovecraft’s
inscribed to Sir Henry Cotton, MBE, a the Opera, 1911, will have its inaugural writing as well as the first book published Exhibition opens May 10, 10 am to 6 pm;
noteworthy professional golfer auction appearance ($12/18,000). Also of by Arkham House ($2/3,000). May 11, noon to 5 pm; May 13, 10 am to 6
($12/18,000, each). Also present is the rar- note: a first edition of Ernest Hemingway’s pm; May 14, 10 am to noon.
est Bond title of all: a first edition, first A Farewell to Arms, 1929, signed and From the Nineteenth Century comes
inscribed to Eleanor, with a note indicat- Ralph Waldo Emerson’s copy of the recon- Swann Galleries is at 104 East 25th
ing that the book belonged to Eleanor stituted issue of the Transcendentalist Street. For information, 212-254-4710 or
www.swanngalleries.com.

Schmitt, Horan & Co To Conduct Clock, Watch & Horology Sale

Lange & Söhne wristwatch. MANCHESTER, N.H. — Session one includes numerous sion. A hanging master clock of A large lighthouse clock of his
Rare Shortt free pendulum. Schmitt, Horan & Co will con- important and occasionally one- his design will also be sold. manufacture with colored
duct a clock, watch, related horo- of-a-kind timepieces by pioneers prisms slowly oscillating in the
logical material and antiques of electrical timekeeping. One Session one also includes a lantern room will see competi-
auction over the weekend of May object fitting this category is a Shortt-Synchronome free pendu- tive bidding. A crystal regulator
18–19 at the Doubletree Hotel skeleton timepiece signed “A. lum clock, which was the most with helical balance spring and
by Hilton. Session one will fea- Bain’s Patent Electric Clock” accurate pendulum clock in the torsion pendulum will also be a
ture the Arthur Bjornestad col- with ebonized base and glass world and the standard for many contested piece. A small beam
lection of rare electromechanical dome. The clock is configured to observatories until displaced by engine timepiece, as well as
and electromagnetic clocks, and alternately energize six circuits the quartz oscillator in the mid- other, more commonly seen mod-
session two will feature Bjornes- at two-hour intervals and is one Twentieth Century. A number of els by this maker, will also be
tad’s torsion clocks. In addition of a very few shelf models known other Synchronome master sold.
to this collection, consignments by this maker. Alexander Bain, clocks will be sold, including two
from a number of other sources considered the father of electric magnetic free pendulum proto- One of the most remarkable
dating from the late Seven- horology, was not particularly types and an experimental dou- timepieces to be offered in the
teenth through the Twentieth successful in marketing his elec- ble pendulum free pendulum Sunday sale is an American-
Centuries will round out this tric clocks, and so this timepiece clock. A Riefler observatory reg- made chronometer, dating to
sale. is a rare survivor of his limited ulator is expected to be another circa 1840. The maker, Sumner
output. A mid-Nineteenth Cen- star of the Saturday sale. Smith, advertised in the Hart-
Bjornestad served as president tury hanging electric regulator ford Courant, “As a specimen of
of the National Association of by Henry Kerr, built to Bain’s Late Nineteenth and early his work, a Ship Chronometer
Watch and Clock Collectors plan, will also be sold on Satur- Twentieth Century electric made by the subscriber can be
(NAWCC) from 1995 to 1997. day. clocks include examples by the seen at the store of H. Goodwin,
His collecting specialized in Eureka Clock Co, Frank Holden, 2d, No. 166 Main st. Hartford”.
early electric clocks and torsion Another important figure in Thomas John Murday, Bangor While not up to the standard of
pendulum timepieces, and the development of the electric Electric Clock Co, American contemporary English work, the
numerous rare, and in some clock was Matthaus Hipp, a con- Clock Co, Bulle Clock Co, Brillie, timepiece employs a spring
cases, unique, examples are temporary of Alexander Bain ATO, O’Keenan, Bardon, New detent escapement, well demon-
crossing the block, tracing elec- and the inventor of the Hipp York Standard, Herbert Scott/ strates the skill of the maker
tric horology from its mid-Nine- toggle. A skeletonized Hipp mas- Ever Ready Specialties Co, and his ability to manufacture
teenth Century beginnings ter clock with wooden base and Henri Alfred Campiche and oth- parts. The mainspring is signed
through the first half of the glass dome will be one of many ers. by George Quelet, and dated
Twentieth Century. highlights of the Saturday ses- 1840.
The Saturday sale has many
American chronometer / Sumner Smith. mechanical timepieces as well, Pocket and wrist watches dat-
for those who prefer a pendulum ing to the late Seventeenth
controlled by the escapement. A through the Twenty-First Cen-
late Seventeenth Century brack- tury will also be sold. A highlight
et clock by Joseph Knibb is cer- of the wristwatch offerings is a
tain to attract international minute repeater by Parmigiani,
attention. The ebonized, cush- Fleurier ($30/40,000), Two wrist
ion-top case retains its original watches by Lange & Söhne are
handle, finials and feet, and the included in Sunday’s sale, a ref.
movement has its original verge 109.032 Lange 1 Moonphase and
escapement and bob pendulum. a ref. 403.031 Datograph. Both
watches come with their original
A number of mystery and nov- boxes and papers.
elty clocks will also be sold on
Saturday. The work of Andre Doubletree Hotel by Hilton is
Romain Guilmet is among the at 700 Elm Street. For informa-
most desirable to collectors of tion, www.schmitt-horan.com or
this genre, and this sale contains 603-432-2237.
numerous examples of his work.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 11

Hall Of Fame Uniforms, Championship Rings & Enos
Slaughter Collection At Heritage Sports Auction Ending May 16–17

DALLAS — Nearly 2,000 lots fea- Championship model. Largest Super Bowl ring ever
turing the finest game-used gear, Important game-worn made was presented to
autographs and general sports jerseys include speci- the 2016 New Eng-
ephemera packs Heritage Auctions’ mens from the lock- land Patriots Super
memorabilia auction, which ends in ers of Warren Bowl LI Champi-
extended bidding format May 16–17. Spahn, Dick But- ons.
kus, Lance
The auction event may draw more Alworth, Sonny series home run
than $4 million in bids and the Jurgensen and games ticket stub
backstop of the Brooklyn Bums is Guy LaFleur. Mod- complete run (9),
positioned to notch the top result in ern examples PSA Authentic; a
the sale: Roy Campanella’s 1956 include the jersey 1994 San Francisco
home white flannel jersey likely to worn by Colin Kae- 49ers Super Bowl
surpass its $100,000-up estimate. pernick for his first XXIX Championship
The largest Super Bowl ring ever NFL regular season ring, presented to Eric
designed — issued to members of appearance, and the very Davis from the Eric Davis
the 2016 New England Patriots — last worn by unanimous 2019 collection; a 1940s Babe Ruth
bears an estimate of $60,000-up. It Baseball Hall of Fame inductee single-signed baseball, Beckett
is the first of its kind to see the hob- Mariano Rivera before his retire- Auto 8; a 1969 Willie Mays game-
by’s auction block. ment. worn and signed San Francisco
Championship rings include play- giants cap, attributed to 600th home
Hall of Fame outfielder Enos er models from the 1994 San Fran- run game; a 1966 Mickey Mantle
Slaughter, best remembered for cisco 49ers, the 2013 Seattle game-used bat, PSA/DNA GU 9; the
scoring the winning run in the 1946 Seahawks and every World Series finest known 1939 Green Bay Pack-
World Series with his legendary ring of the New York Yankees ers team signed football; and a
“Mad Dash,” supplies more than 200 between 1996 and 2009. 1980s Arnold Palmer match-used
lots for consideration, each accom- Other highlights include a mid- set of irons with signed pin flag.
panied by a letter of provenance 1960s Paul Hornung game-worn Heritage Auctions is at 3500 Maple Roy Campanella’s 1956 game-worn Brook-
from his family. Best in the group- Green Bay Packers jersey, MEARS Avenue. For information, 877-437- lyn Dodgers jersey may exceed its esti-
ing are rings issued for his 1985 A10; a 1921–32 Babe Ruth world 4824 or www.ha.com. mate of $100,000.
Hall of Fame induction and a
replacement for his lost 1946 World

Christie’s Education Presents
Women Art Dealers Symposium, May 17–18

NEW YORK CITY — Chris- names that established some of modern art by women gallerists
tie’s Education’s 2019 Sympo- the greatest artists. Peggy Gug- after World War II; female art
sium will discuss the important genheim and Nelly van Does- dealers’ contribution to the
role played by women art deal- burg were crucial for the move- birth of new markets; and the
ers in the creation and develop- ment of De Stijl at a time when gradual establishment of a
ment of the international art hardly anyone in Europe appre- women art dealers’ global net-
market between the 1940s and ciated geometric-abstract art; work, which challenged the tra-
the 1980s. Titled “Women Art Simone Kahn, the first wife of ditionally male-dominated mar-
Dealers (1940–1990),” the two- André Breton, used her gallery ket place. This conference is
day conference will be conduct- to exhibit works by the first intended for art historians and
ed on May 17–18. generation of Surrealist artists. art professionals focused on
The conference also celebrates modern and contemporary art
Véronique Chagnon-Burke, women, who encouraged young and history of art dealing as
academic director, Christie’s artists from places such as Lis- well as for those interested in
Education, New York, said, bon, Madrid, Venice, Johannes- the role of women in the art
“Women art dealers have played burg and many more. Agnes world in the Twentieth Century.
a central role in the develop- Widlund opened her gallery in
ment of modern art. After World Stockholm in 1943, Helen Les- Further information, includ-
War II, an increasing number of sore started exhibiting Frank ing program and registration
women in Europe and the Unit- Auerbach and Leon Kossoff in details, is available on the
ed States risked supporting art her Beaux Arts Gallery in Lon- Christie’s Education Sympo-
that few other art dealers would don. Antonina Gmurzynska’s sium 2019 website — www.
have taken a chance on. One of gallery is now one of the most christies.edu/new-york/
the aims of our symposium is to prestigious art dealers in Swit- events/2019/may/women-art-
bring to light the careers of zerland. dealers-1940-1990.
such women.”
The program is divided into Christie’s is at 20 Rockefeller
Over the course of 20 sessions, three sessions: the promotion of Plaza. For information, 212-
the symposium looks at the big 636-2000 or www.christies.com.

New-York Historical Society & CUNY Launch
New Museum Studies Degree

NEW YORK CITY — The place on the ground, enabling services with attention to all
New-York Historical Society them to apply this under- potential visitors to a muse-
and the City University of standing to professional situa- um. The program also features
New York School of Profes- tions they will meet beyond the ability for students to com-
sional Studies (CUNY SPS) the classroom. plete coursework online while
announced a partnership to creating onsite opportunities
offer an online master of arts This degree program is espe- at the New-York Historical
in museum studies, which will cially needed now, the institu- Society to experience an actu-
immerse students in the theo- tions say, when museums sup- al working museum environ-
ry and practice of museums. A port more than 726,000 jobs ment in New York City. For
special focus of the program is in America and are seen as information about the degree
to diversify the museum work- one of the most trusted sourc- program, visit https://sps.cuny.
force and to address the needs es of information in the coun- edu/academics/graduate/mas-
of an increasingly diverse and try, rated higher than news- ter-arts-museum-studies.
engaged museum-going public. papers, government sources
and even academic research.
To accommodate working However, at a time when 38
adults eager to enter the field, percent of Americans identify
almost all class work will be as Asian, black, Hispanic or
online, giving students the multiracial, a 2015 national
flexibility to fit their studies study conducted by the Mel-
in with work and other obliga- lon Foundation, the Associa-
tions. CUNY SPS’s online pro- tion of Art Museum Directors
grams are ranked among the and the American Alliance of
highest in the United States, Museums found that only 16
while the New-York Historical percent of leadership posi-
Society will offer hands-on tions at art museums were
experiences onsite, allowing held by people of color.
students to experience curato-
rial work and exhibition From administration and
design first-hand. Launching finance to curation and educa-
this fall, the MA in museum tion, the program will educate
studies will ground students students about all areas of a
in both the theory and the museum, regardless of the
practice of museum work in all focus, content or audience a
its aspects, from the curatorial specific museum serves. Stu-
to the administrative, showing dents will learn to curate exhi-
students how such work takes bitions, design educational
services and provide museum

12 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Millea Bros Plans Three Days Of
‘Select’ Auction, May 16–18
BOONTON, N.J. — Millea
Bros’ spring “Select” auction Diego Rivera drawing, “Las Banistas de Tehuantepec.” Jim Dine, “9 Little Flesh Jean Tinguely, “Ma Prima,”
arrives May 16, 17 and 18, fea- Paintings,” 1959–60. circa 1961, metamechanic
turing five decades of Modern a rare single-owner collection of ing 2018 sale of the Ileana Son- by Giacomo Balla comes from sculpture.
and contemporary art from the early Mexican Spanish Colonial naband photography collection, the estate of couturier Arnold
estate of gallerist Ileana Sonna- art, featuring mostly Sixteenth more than 80 unique works of Scassi. Design highlights Other art highlights include a
bend; a spotlight on the arts of and Seventeenth Century reli- painting, sculpture and draw- include 18 pieces of custom Luca Giordano Old Masters
Mexico, ranging from Sixteenth gious paintings, retablos, nichos ings anchor the May 17 sale. Tommi Parzinger furniture and painting from the T. Edward and
Century Spanish Colonial and wood carved Santos, many lighting from a private Manhat- Tullah Hanley collection and 11
objects to Mexican Modern mas- deaccessioned from museum col- Top lots include Jim Dine’s “9 tan commission and a single- Russian and Byzantine icon
ters, including five works by lections. Other single-owner col- Little Flesh Paintings,” an early owner collection of American paintings, dating from the Four-
Diego Rivero; and a Pablo Picas- lections include a group of Eigh- nine-panel Pop masterwork not studio art pottery, including teenth-Seventeenth Century
so drawing from 1935; and more teenth and Nineteenth Century seen for more than 50 years, two works by Betty Woodman, Karen from the estate of Elizabeth
than 1,200 lots of antiques and architectural models loaned by Jean Tinguely metamechanic Karnes and Rick Dillingham. A Stafford.
decorative arts. Clara and Eugene Thaw to the sculptures, an early John selection of French Modernist
Cooper Hewitt Museum; an Latham “skoob” assemblage and custom furniture from a A selection of Continental por-
Day one, featuring Asian arts extensive grouping of Eigh- paintings and conceptual works Peter Marino interior includes a celains includes a Catherine the
and British and American art teenth and early Nineteenth by Carlo Alfano, Brassai photo- rare circa 1970 gilt-bronze Fred Great-era Russian imperial tea
and antiques, includes a selec- Century English pearlware Toby graphs of the Parisian under- Brouard coffee table. service and multiple monumen-
tion of jades, porcelain and lac- mugs; and an archive of Revolu- world, and other exceptional tal and decorated Meissen and
querware from the estate of tionary-era correspondence, works of American and Europe- Day three features French and Dresden centerpieces.
Florence and Herbert Irving. Co- including a letter from George an Pop Art, Minimalism, Arte Continental decorative arts,
founder of Sysco Corporation Washington from an old Con- Povera, Neo Geo and art photog- including arts of Russia, and Old Rounding out the sale is a
and renowned philanthropist, necticut family collection. A raphy from the 1960s-2000s Masters to Post Impressionist selection of Louis XV and XVI
Herbert Irving amassed a collec- selection of American and Brit- showcasing a broad survey of fine art. Top art lots include a furniture, Continental academic
tion of Chinese and Japanese ish antique furniture comes Sonnabend’s evolving stable of 1935 Pablo Picasso watercolor paintings and French decorative
decorative objects of such signif- from a Bunny Williams appoint- artists. drawing, “Femme et Tete arts from a Brooklyn, N.Y.
icance that the Metropolitan ed Westchester estate. Antique,” and Massimo Campi- brownstone.
Museum of Art named its entire Day two also features Mexican gli’s “Bella Donna,” an oil on can-
Asian arts wing after the couple Day two, devoted to Modern contemporary art from the Leon vas from 1950. Additional works Preview is set for Tuesday,
in recognition of the singular and contemporary art and Constantiner collection, includ- from the Leon Constantiner col- May 14, 11 am to 7 pm; Wednes-
importance of their donations to design, features artwork from ing two Francisco Toledo paint- lection feature Diego Rivera’s day, May 15, 11 am to 5 pm;
the collection. the Sonnabend collection. Fol- ings and works by Juan Soriano, 1925 pastel “Las Banistas de Thursday and Friday, May
lowing the firm’s record-break- and Jose Luis Cuevas. A circa Tehuantepec” as well as four 16–17, from 9 am to 5 pm; and
Highlights at auction include 1914 Italian Futurist abstract other Rivera sketch drawings. Saturday, May 18, 9 to 10 am.
an early Qing dynasty archaic
jade censer, a group of imperial Millea Bros gallery is at 607
Japanese silver and Seven- Myrtle Avenue. For information,
teenth Century scroll paintings. www.milleabros.com or 973-377-
The Irving collection was partic- 1500.
ularly known for the depth and
quality of its Japanese lacquer-
ware holdings, and there are
multiple lacquer pieces ranging
from a Fifteenth Century
Negoro spouted bowl to contem-
porary works by Suzuki Mut-
sumi.

Additional Asian highlights
include more than 30 Ming-era
porcelain objects. Also at sale is

Cleveland Museum Announces New Acquisitions

CLEVELAND, OHIO — Sig- impressionism; a contempo- events. “Laments: Death came
nificant recent acquisitions by rary sculpture by American and he looked like...” belongs
the Cleveland Museum of Art artist Jenny Holzer from her to one of the artist’s most pow-
(CMA) include 17 drawings iconic series Laments; and 13 erful, poignant and iconic
from the Golden Age of Dutch photographs by modern Ameri- sculpture series, Laments.
art; a fine painting by Louis can masters from generous First displayed at Dia:Chelsea
Hayet, a key proponent of neo- donors Diann G. and Thomas in New York in 1989–90, the
A. Mann. Laments are based on 13 texts
The purchase of 17 drawings written by Holzer that she has
greatly enhances the CMA’s described as “voices of the
collection of Netherlandish dead.” The focus on death was
works on paper and allows the a response to the AIDS epi-
museum more fully to repre- demic, which was rampant at
sent the variety of subject mat- the time. Each text was real-
ter and styles during this pros- ized in two forms: as colored
perous period in Dutch history. light flowing between the ceil-
The group of drawings includes ing and floor on LED signs and
natural history scenes, portrai- as engravings carved into the
ture, genre subjects, figure tops of sarcophagi made of dif-
studies and historical and bib- ferent types of stone. The
lical subjects made in both CMA’s newly acquired work is
urban and courtly contexts. one of those pairs.
Landscape selections strength-
en the current collection and Diann G. and Thomas A.
include onsite sketches and Mann began collecting art in
masterful examples from the the early 1970s, when fine art
height of the landscape school. “Laments: Death came and photography first became pop-
One of the artist’s finest he looked like...,” 1989, ular. Since then, they have
paintings and a superb exam- Jenny Holzer (American, b assembled what is deemed
ple of neo-impressionism, 1950). LED sign, marble sar- today as one of the most sig-
Louis Hayet painted “Banks of cophagus; The Cleveland nificant groupings of American
the Oise at Dawn” (1888) in Museum of Art. pictorialism and modernism —
the radically new style of neo- ing enriches the CMA’s overall and the transition between the
impressionism, also known as representation of Nineteenth two movements — in private
pointillism or divisionism, dur- Century French landscape hands. The Mann collection
ing the early years of the painting, forming both a com- features works by Alfred Stieg-
movement. First developed plement and an instructive litz, Edward Weston, Man Ray,
around 1885–86 by Georges comparison to works by Imogen Cunningham, Edward
Seurat, Camille Pissarro and Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Curtis, Edward Steichen, Karl
others, neo-impressionism Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Struss, Walker Evans, Weegee
aimed to bring more order, Gogh. and Richard Avedon.
clarity and luminosity to
impressionism by painting in a Jenny Holzer is renowned for The Cleveland Museum of
systematic manner using sci- integrating language and Art is at 11150 East Boule-
entific color theory. This paint- sculpture to address current vard. For more information,
www.clevelandart.org or 888-
262-0033.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 13

Pop Art Set To Pop In Swann Contemporary Art Sale

Gerhard Richter Expected To Lead Auction

Richard Pettibone, “Roger DeCoster,” 1973, oil on canvas
($7/10,000).

NEW YORK CITY — Swann Marca-Relli’s “The Open Door,” Andy Warhol, “Letter to the World (The Kick),” Gerhard Richter, “Eis 2,” 2003, color
Galleries’ contemporary art oil on board, 1946, lead a run of 1986, color screenprint ($25/35,000). screenprint ($40/60,000).
sale on Thursday, May 16, is set Abstract Expressionist works
to bring a myriad of Modern ($15/20,000 apiece). Also of tin is present with “Paintings Multiples abound in the sale book created for the Peter Nor-
and contemporary masters to note is a run of color screen- and Drawings: Stedelijk Muse- with Jeff Koons’ metallic porce- ton family Christmas art proj-
market, including Agnes Mar- prints by Adolph Gottlieb, um Portfolio,” 1990, complete lain “Balloon Swan (Yellow),” ect ($2/3,000).
tin, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard including “Pink Ground,” 1972 with text and ten lithographs 2017 ($10/15,000); Banksy’s “10
Richter and Andy Warhol. ($3/5,000). ($4/6,000). Pound Banknote,” published by Exhibition opens on May 11,
Santa’s Ghetto for the 2004 noon to 5 pm; May 13–15, 10
Pop art is well represented by Pioneering appropriation art- The sale is led by Gerhard exhibition of the artist’s work am to 6 pm; and May 16, 10 am
the two icons of the movement: ist Richard Pettibone features Richter’s 2003 screenprint with ($2/3,000); and “Artist’s Hand,” to noon.
Andy Warhol and Roy Lichten- in the sale with “Roger 41 colors, “Eis 2,” based on the 2017, electroplated rhodium on
stein. Warhol color screenprints DeCoster,” a 1973 oil on canvas same-titled oil from 1989. Rich- cast urethane resin, by Ai Wei- Swann Auction Galleries is at
include the 1986 “Letter to the replication of a photograph of a ter subverts the traditional wei and created for the Public 104 East 25th Street. For more
World (The Kick)” ($25/35,000) motocross racer ($7/10,000). practice of separating repre- Art Fund exhibition, “Good information, 212-254-4710 or
and “Electric Chair,” 1971 sentational art from abstrac- Fences Make Good Neighbors” www.swanngalleries.com
($12/18,000). Career-spanning A robust offering of works by tion, producing a detailed ($3/5,000). Also of note is “Two
works by Lichtenstein feature Alex Katz makes an impression under-painting before blurring Pumpkins,” 2013, by Yayoi W
in the sale with “Art Critic,” with the 2015 life-size color and distorting the image Kusama, two miniature cast-
color screenprint, 1996 screenprint “Black Dress 2 ($40/60,000). Additional con- resin multiples of the artist’s
($30/50,000); the artist’s 1966 (Cecily)” ($12/18,000), a 2011 temporary artists include Rob- larger polka-dotted pumpkin
porcelain enamel on steel “Sun- color woodcut of Katz’s wife ert Longo, with “Noel C.,” a sculptures, as well as Kara
rise” ($12/18,000); and his “Ada,” and “Study for Round 1999 charcoal-and-pencil draw- Walker’s “Freedom, a Fable: A
brush-and-ink work on paper Hill,” a 1977 pencil drawing ing ($10/15,000) and two sculp- Curious Interpretation of the
“Storming the Castle,” circa ($5/8,000 each). tures, “Richter 2” and “White Wit of a Negress in Troubled
1950 ($10/15,000). Mud,” both 2010, by Polly Times,” 1997 — a bound pop-up
A selection of Minimalism is Apfelbaum ($1,5/2,500).
An untitled 1944–45 etching distinguished by a 1990 unti-
by Jackson Pollock and Conrad tled color woodcut by Donald
Judd ($10/15,000). Agnes Mar-

Glebe House Museum Receives Bank Foundation Grant For Summer Programs

WOODBURY, CONN. — The The Glebe House educational gatuck Community College, Colonial and Victorian life in
Glebe House Museum announc- programs have provided area studying history & education, Woodbury, where children will
es a grant from ION Bank young people with experiences and is excited to share her pas- experience innovative, exciting,
Foundation in the amount of that have inspired them to sion for learning and enthusi- enriching and fun activities,
$1,000 to help support their remain as youth volunteers and asm for the Glebe programs limited to only 12 in a group.
Summer Experience Programs summer counselors. This year, with local children this summer.
for children. Thanks to the ION our summer counselor is a for- Some programs still have
Bank Foundation’s support, the mer Glebe House Summer Enjoy four unique summer space available. The Glebe
Glebe House has several full Experience attendee. Anna experiences, filled with fun and House Museum and Gertrude
and partial scholarships to offer Bunovsky attended several hands-on learning at our Eigh- Jekyll Garden is at 49 Hollow
to children whose families may summers of Hands on History teenth Century historic site, Road. For information, 203-263-
not be able to afford the enroll- and “loved the time spent here.” The Glebe House Museum and 2855, office@glebehousemuse-
ment fee. She currently attends Nau- Gertrude Jekyll Garden. This um.org or www.glebehousemu-
year, the programs will span seum.org.

African Diaspora Photographs At Brooklyn Museum

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Russian family in a predomi- people associated with the
Brooklyn Museum presents “Liz nantly black community in monthly East London club night
Johnson Artur: Dusha,” the first Brooklyn. It was there that she PDA, which stands for Public
solo museum exhibition devoted first experimented with photog- Display of Affection. Also on
to the work of the Russian Gha- raphy and was inspired to use view are the artist’s sketch-
naian artist whose three-decade her camera as a way to connect books, filled with photographs,
career has focused on photo- with people. She moved to Lon- which she has used to organize
graphing individuals and com- don in 1991 to pursue photogra- and conceptualize her archive
munities across the African phy at the Royal College of Art, since the early 1990s.
diaspora. The exhibition will where she began working for
present an installation of photo- magazines like The Face and i-D The Brooklyn Museum is at
graphic works, sketchbooks, but continued to grow her artis- 200 Eastern Parkway. For addi-
films, and audio drawn from tic practice. tional information, 718-638-5000
Johnson Artur’s vast Black Bal- or www.brooklynmuseum.org.
loon Archive, which she began “Dusha” (which means “soul”
after her first visit to Brooklyn in Russian) will feature more
in 1986. Curated by Drew Saw- than 75 photographic works
yer, the Museum’s Phillip Leo- spanning the artist’s career. The
nian and Edith Rosenbaum Leo- focus of the Brooklyn Museum’s
nian Curator of Photography, presentation is her Black Bal-
the exhibition will be on view to loon Archive, whose name comes
August 18. from a song featured on the
American soul singer Syl John-
“This exhibition continues the son’s 1969 album Is It Because
Brooklyn Museum’s commit- I’m Black, which expresses his
ment to presenting the work of joy at seeing a large black bal-
artists who reflect the communi- loon dancing against a “snow
ties of our borough,” says Drew white” sky. Johnson Artur’s
Sawyer. “With ‘Dusha,’ we’re archive captures the multiplici-
also excited to bring Johnson ty of everyday life in Africa,
Artur back to Brooklyn, where Europe, North America and the
her artistic project started.” Caribbean. The exhibition
includes her early photographs
Liz Johnson Artur was born in in Brooklyn, some of her most
1964 and spent her childhood in iconic pictures from the past
Bulgaria, Russia, and Germany. thirty years, as well as new pho-
In 1986, she traveled to New tographs, such as portraits of
York, where she stayed with a

14 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

The Photography Show

Review by Michael Friedman both exhibitors and attendees. The fair is the longest running photo of The Beatles having a print “Cowboy Kate” of Kate
NEW YORK CITY — The The 39th edition of the show and foremost art fair dedicated pillow fight in a Paris Hotel. Moss by Sam Haskins priced at
Photography Show, presented featured 94 of the world’s lead- to photography. The large print measured 44 by $6,000.
by the Association of Interna- ing fine art photography gal- 46 inches and was priced at
tional Photography Art Deal- leries from 11 countries and The opening preview April 3 $28,000. In 2016 Time maga- For the antique photo collec-
ers (AIPAD), held April 4–7 at included 34 book dealers and attracted more than 2,000 zine named it one of 100 most tors, Hans P. Kraus r, Inc,
Pier 94 in New York City, set publishers, 12 AIPAD talks attendees, up from 1,500 last influential photos of all time. included a salt print from a pho-
new attendance records and and a special exhibition curat- year, with an overall show togenic drawing or calotype neg-
drew enthusiastic reviews from ed by Alec Soth. attendance record of more than Holden Luntz Gallery of Palm ative by William Henry Fox Tal-
16,000, up from last year’s Beach, Fla., had a booth full of bot of an English house, circa
“Heaven Can Wait II, Amboseli, Kenya” by David Yarrow, 15,000. Collectors and curators amazing photos, including a 1840. This unique print has
executed in 2014, printed later. Signed, dated and editioned were drawn to the wide range of 1963 Melvin Sokolsky “Girl in never before been exhibited and
1/12 on recto. Archival pigment photograph, 37 by 64½ inch- museum-quality work, includ- the Bubble” as well as a striking is from the very earliest period.
es. Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach, Fla. ing contemporary, modern and portrait of Naomi Campbell by
“Stable roofline, northeast courtyard, Lacock Nineteenth Century photo- Albert Watson. Another favorite Keith De Lellis Gallery in New
Abbey” by William Henry Fox Talbot (English, graphs, as well as photo-based was David Yarrow’s “Heaven York City featured a 1960 vin-
1800–1877), likely September 1840. Salt print art, video and new media. A new Can Wait” shot in Kenya in tage 20-by-16-inch silver gelatin
from a photogenic drawing or calotype nega- curated section of project spac- 2014. photo of the original seven Mer-
tive, 8.0 by 8.2 cm on 9.3 by 11.6 cm paper. es, which highlighted solo art- cury astronauts by Ralph Morse
Hans P Kraus Jr, Inc, New York City. ists and themed presentations, “We had an excellent opening priced at $9,500; as well as an
drew praise from attendees. and did very well this year,” iconic photo by Flip Schulke of
Michael Hoppen Gallery, Lon- Muhammad Ali underwater
On display was a stunning don, reported. “We sold a lot of from 1961 and priced at $5,000.
array of photographs from the work and met art advisors we
very earliest salt prints right up didn’t know,” commented Stal- Throckmorton Fine Art, New
to the most contemporary art- ey-Wise Gallery, “It’s so worth York City, was impressed by the
ists and techniques. Tucson, being here.” “serious inquiries, serious buy-
Ariz., Etherton Gallery featured ers and younger crowd.” The
the works of Danny Lyon, both Michael Shapiro Gallery in gallery sold more than 20 photo-
framed and in boxed portfolios. Westport, Conn., had among graphs to institutions, first time
other classics, the “Walk to Par- buyers and private collectors,
In the booth of Staley-Wise adise Garden” by W. Eugene noting, “People love this fair!”
was the 1964 Harry Benson Smith, while London-based
Atlas Gallery showed an Arthur It was nearly impossible to
Elgort photo of Christy Turling- take in this entire show in just
ton in New Orleans for British one day. It represents a “don’t
Vogue, priced at $11,500. Also miss” event for anyone who
from the gallery was the ever- loves the art of photography.
popular 1963 silver gelatin
For information, 202-367-1158
or www.aipadshow.com.

“A false, incomplete expression of agreeable “The Beatles: Pillow Fight, Paris” by Harry Benson, 1964.
surprise, or admiration” by Duchenne de Courtesy Staley-Wise Gallery, New York City.
Boulogne and Adrien Tournachon (French,
1806–1875 and 1825–1903), 1862, negative, “Le Dragon, Paris” by Melvin Sokolsky, exe-
circa 1856. Albumen print from a glass neg- cuted in 1963. Signed, titled, dated and edi-
ative, 22.3 by 16.8 cm oval on 22.8 by 17.5 cm tioned 1/25 on label affixed to verso. Infused
paper, mounted on 40.9 by 27.5 cm paper. dyes sublimated on aluminum, 44 by 44 inch-
Hans P Kraus Jr, Inc, New York City. es. Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach, Fla.

Photo by Kristina Nazarevskaia, GalleryIntell ©The Pho-
tography Show

“Ali Underwater” by Flip Schulke, 1961. The original seven Mercury astronauts by Photo by Kristina Nazarevskaia, GalleryIntell ©The Pho-
Keith de Lellis Gallery, New York City. Ralph Morse, 1960. Silver gelatin print, 20 tography Show
by 16 inches. Keith De Lellis Gallery, New
York City.

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57th Edition Endures Amid Transitions & Weather—

Philadelphia Strong

PHILADELPHIA — The Phila- country to come to Philadelphia and Carol Huber, a Philadelphia
delphia Antiques and Art Show for the show.” When asked about hot water urn, some pottery, a
celebrated its 57th year in style the future of the show, she said, pair of Boston card tables and a
at the Navy Yard April 26–28. “It will make a huge difference Canterbury.
Torrential rains on Friday and when the show goes to the muse- Alexandria, Va., dealer Sumpt-
heavy winds both Friday and um. It will be more glamorous, er Priddy III does just two shows
Saturday made it challenging to more upscale. We are not New a year, this one and the similarly
buyers and undoubtedly impact- York, we are not going to evolve Americana-based Delaware
ed attendance, but many dealers into the Winter Show. We are an Antiques Show in the fall. Priddy
observed that those who deter- antiques show, that’s how we had brought a large collection of
minedly braved the weather have made our name.” oil paintings and watercolors by
were in a buying mood. British-born but American-
Woodbury, Conn.,-based deal- raised artist Alfred Jones (1819–
Now benefitting the Philadel- ers David Schorsch and Eileen 1900), who had worked with both
phia Museum of Art and present- Smiles reported more than a Thomas Cole and Asher Durand. Eileen Smiles sold this ram weathervane from the Craw-
ed by the museum’s Women’s dozen items sold, with sales Priddy said he had brought ford & Tyler mills. It was visible in the vintage photo to its
Committee, the show broadened attributed to the quality of the approximately 20 paintings and right. Cory Bowie photo, courtesy David A. Schorsch-Eileen
its scope a year ago to include pieces and competitive pricing in 200 watercolors to the show. The M. Smiles American Antiques, Woodbury, Conn.
more Twentieth and Twenty- what Schorsch characterized as New-York and Maryland Histori- Bette & Melvyn Wolf, Inc, Flint, Mich.
First Century items. The show a “very healthy market.” Among cal Societies each have about a
still retains the emphasis on the items to find new homes third of the artist’s body of work,
American fine and decorative were a Boston Queen Anne inlaid the remaining third had been in
arts that clients have expected of walnut dressing table from the the family of the artist. Priddy
it since its inception, one of collection of Mrs Giles Whiting, a and a partner acquired them
increasingly few to do so. Karen diminutive New Hampshire several years ago, and the collec-
DiSaia summed that sentiment curly maple chest on chest, an tion was making its debut at the
up perfectly when she said, “The early Queen Anne Boston show. Reached at his office after
balance of the show was just veneered desk, a Windsor side the show, Priddy said, “We sold a
right. It was founded on Ameri- chair and a Philadelphia Chip- few of the smaller works, but had
can antiques; it is the heart of pendale dish top tea table with both private and institutional
the show and what brings people acanthus carved knees and claw interest on some of the others. It
in.” Both DiSaia and her co-man- and ball feet. Folk art sold was a nice, strong show. Some of
ager, Diana Bittel, recognize and included a dramatic Crawford & the highlights we sold were a set
are optimistic about the poten- Taylor mill ram weathervane, a of eight Philadelphia chairs, a
tial resources available through Prior portrait, an angel head cellarette and a highly carved
the museum and the Women’s font, a Rhode Island or Massa- child’s sofa. A longtime institu-
Committee. chusetts townscape and a fire- tional client resurfaced, which
man weathervane. was great.”
Speaking after the show, Lynn Priddy’s fellow Alexandria, Va.,
Gadsden, the show’s chairman One of the dealers on the center dealer Taylor Thistlethwaite had
and a member of the Women’s aisle was Bernard & S. Dean two paintings aimed to capture
Committee, said between 2,500 Levy, New York City. Frank Levy the feel and spirit of the Navy
and 2,600 people had attended. said he had a good show, selling a Yard. One was Xanthus Smith’s
“It is not enough. One thing the pair of New York Chippendale circa 1863 “New Ironsides at the
Women’s Committee can work on side chairs, a side chair by John Philadelphia Navy Yard,” and a
for next year is to work harder at Elliott Senior, a Federal chest
getting more groups around the that was in the booth of Stephen

Frank Levy speaking with Bill Stahl. Bernard & S. Dean
Levy, Inc, New York City.

“The Apple Orchard” by Sarah Blakeslee Diana H. Bittel Antiques, Bryn Mawr, Penn., Nathan Liverant & Son, Colchester, Conn.
(1912–2005) looked great hanging over a sold a Bermuda chest, and chest on chest
mid-Nineteenth Century New England and this Baltimore album crib quilt that
painted pine storage chest, upon which sat Bittel used in her catalog ad.
a Shenandoah Valley apple harvesting bas-
ket and the Hobday family record book dec- Review and Photos by
orated by Jonathan B. Oglesbee for the fam- Madelia Hickman Ring & W.A. Demers
ily of William Hobday. Christopher H. Jones
Antiques, Alexandria, Va. Additional Photos by Greg Smith

Philip Suval, Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., Dan Burke photo. The show’s loan exhibition, “The Art of Silver,” from the
Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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This rare Alexander Hamilton memoriam was being offered
by The Old Print Shop, New York City Elliott & Grace Snyder, South Egremont, Mass.

Standing out from the toys and banks in the booth of Gemi- A Queen Anne burl walnut looking glass,
ni Antiques Ltd, Oldwick, N.J., was this Northwest coast circa 1740, was presented in original condi-
Tlingit ceremonial vessel from the 1930s. Steven Weiss said tion, including the original mirror plate, at
they had acquired it less than two weeks before the show. James M. Kilvington, Greenville, Del.
After the show, Leon Weiss said they were hoping to sell it
to a private collector.

An architect’s model of a Gothic church,
probably French, Nineteenth Century, at
Jayne Thompson Antiques, Harrodsburg,
Ky.

James McConnaughy, vice president, J. Shrubsole, New York Spencer Marks, Ltd, Southampton, Mass.,
City, points out the exquisitely elegant chase work on the sold this pair of Philadelphia ewers on
main bowl of a sterling silver epergne by Thomas Pitts, 1787. opening night. Made by Amable Brasier, the
rare, large pitchers are important and
Whitman Antiques, Flourtown, Penn., had stately examples of Philadelphia classical
among its varied copper and brassware, a silver. The large urn-shaped bodies, stepped
collection of Nineteenth Century brass pedestal bases and upper rims incorporate
Dutch tea kettles in various sizes. classical elements to create a bold look. An
inscription on the front of each reads: “St
Andrews Church, Philadelphia, 1823.”

Betty Krulik Fine Art, New York City Avery Galleries, Bryn Mawr, Penn.

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At Ian Simmonds, Carlisle, Penn., one of the A J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, circa 1950, Philip Bradley Antiques, Sumneytown, Penn.
most attractive and exuberant American bracelet, with multicolored sapphires and
cut glass compotes, probably from the diamonds mounted in both platinum and
Union Glass Works, Kensington, 1830–40. 18K gold, was stickered $72,000 at James
Robinson, New York City and Nantucket,
Mass. “We had a good show. Our collection
of Philadelphia maker J.E. Caldwell
received a lot of interest,” said the firm’s
principal James Robinson

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Antiques & Art Show

A mysteriously placed inscription waited to
be discovered inside this important Charles
Dickens brass presentation inkwell shown
by H.L. Chalfont American Fine Art &
Antiques, West Chester, Penn.

large painting of the USS Olym- how the continued involvement Lost City Arts was also making Gleason Fine Art, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, reported early
pia by Lorenzo De Nevers. Both of the Philadelphia Museum of its show debut. Anchoring the sales of works by contemporary artists Peter Sculthorpe
inspired interest though neither Art benefits the show in the back wall of their booth was a and Don Demers.
sold at the show. Sales included future, including it moving to the striking self portrait sculpture of A series of Jac Lahav portraits of George Washington at
two Southern tea tables, a key museum itself,” said Rebecca Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Conn.
basket by R.H. Rickets of Flint Moore, the gallery’s director. titled, “Chinois.” Mixing both Art Janice Paull shows a highlight in her collection, a large pot-
Hill, Va., was sold to an Atlanta, Nouveau and Orientalism, the pourri jar by Hicks and Meighs, circa 1820. The Greenville,
Ga., collector and a trivet from a Philadelphia miniatures dealer 5-foot-tall gilded plaster figure Del., dealer also displayed a collection of Meiji period Japa-
Lancaster, Penn., collection. Elle Shushan said that the most was the prototype for two bronz- nese embroideries.
After the show, Thistlethwaite popular miniature in her booth es and a marble version that
said he continues to do well with was a circa 1710 English enamel were made in 1914, with the
Southern material at shows and of Queen Anne, who is enjoying marble version in the permanent
was optimistic he would have current popularity because of the collection of the Whitney Muse-
good post-show followup. movie The Favorite. Shushan um of American Art. After the
also said that Maxine Helfman’s show, James Elkind said it had
Also making their show debut series “Historical Correction” did seen considerable interest, and
was a group of 30 small paint- very well, being powerful images he was hopeful it would sell.
ings by Twentieth Century that evoke powerful reactions. Among things the New York City
American folk artist Jean Jones Shushan has strong museum dealer sold were carved flying
Jackson (1907–1984). The collec- interest in the installation “Fore- fish from Pitcairn Island.
tion had been in the personal col- fathers”; the edition she sold at
lection of the late Stonington, the Winter Show also went to a Moderne Gallery, which began
Conn., dealer, Marguerite Rior- museum. showing at the Philadelphia
dan. The works were priced rea- Show in 1997 but has been an
sonably, between $1,700 and The show welcomed ten galler- intermittent participant because
$4,000, and by the end of the ies to the show, the largest fresh- of the show’s on-again, off-again
show, Jeffrey Tillou, Jeffrey Til- man class in the history of the commitment to modern and con-
lou Antiques, Litchfield, Conn., show. Of these, only three: Silver temporary design, returned last
said he had sold nine of Jackson’s Art by D&R (Marseille, France), year when the museum became
works. He also sold some of the Ian Simmonds (Carlisle, Penn.) involved. Both Robert and Josh-
weathervanes he had brought and Maria and Peter Warren ua Aibel hope future shows will
and attributed some of his sales (Monroe, Conn.) trade in antique attract a larger and more diverse
to e-blasts he did throughout the decorative arts, with the rest audience by highlighting more
show. specializing in fine art or Twenti- Twentieth and Twenty-First
eth Century decorative arts. Century art and design.
Sommerville Manning Gal-
lery’s booth was particularly On opening night, Silver Art by Another dealer to sell the piece
strong in works by the Wyeths. D&R sold a circa 1873 French they had advertised in the show
All the Wyeths: N.C., Henriette, gilded silver table centerpiece by catalog was Marcy Burns Schil-
Caroline, Andrew and Jamie. George Boin and Emile Taburet lay, who sold a shallow plate by
The Greenville, Del., gallery has that they had advertised in the San Idelfonso potter Tony Da.
scheduled an exhibition of N.C. show catalog. Jasmine Doussiere Now that the show has expanded
Wyeth’s works June 14–August showed off a bronze sculpture of the dateline for works sold, Schil-
24 titled, “NC Wyeth: Painter a nymph and satyr by Clodion lay brought contemporary
and Illustrator,” which will modeled after the original terra- Native American pottery that
include his illustrations, still life cotta version now in the collec- made their show debut. The
paintings and landscapes. One of tion of the Legion of Honor
the important works by N.C. museum in San Francisco. While
Wyeth at the show was “When neither sold at the show, Dous-
He Comes He Will Rule Over the siere said they had also sold an
Whole World.” The gallery sales antique French silver sauce boat
comprised smaller paintings and by Abel Etienne Giroux that she
bronzes, all by contemporary art- said was very much in step with
ists. “We look forward to seeing works in the show’s loan exhibi-
tion.

Kelly Kinzle, New Oxford, Penn. Dealer James Kilvington James L. Price Antiques, Carlisle, Penn.
quipped that he might be
tempted to throw in the Sev-
enteenth Century green vel-
vet foliate scroll and acorn
pattern cushion for the
buyer of this striking chair.

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Pat Bell showing off a Boston bull terrier This circa 1906 Tiffany Studios lamp with Arader Galleries, Philadelphia, brought several historical
carved by Augustus “Gus” Wilson, circa dragonfly shade on twisted vine table base Philadelphia maps and prints. Centered at the top of one
1930–35. Olde Hope, New Hope, Penn & New was with Lillian Nassau LLC, New York City. wall of the booth was a 1770 map of Pennsylvania created
York City. by cartographer William Scull (1739–1784) for Thomas,
The Philadelphia Richard and John Penn and is the first map showing the
Antiques & Art Show southern border based on the Mason Dixon survey. It was
priced at $150,000. Below it was an east prospect of Phila-
delphia taken from the Jersey shore engraved by Thomas
Jefferys for George Heap and Nicholas Scull. One of just 21
copies known to exist, it was priced at $98,000.

The showstopper in the booth of Stephen Moderne Gallery, Philadelphia
and Carol Huber was this silk embroidered
picture worked by 17-year-old Adaline Brad- This tea table was made in New Haven,
ford, who made it in 1813 under the instruc- Conn., circa 1780 but was decorated with
tion of Miss Hannah Spofford while she decoupage around 1840. Christopher T.
attended the Charlestown Academy. Brad- Rebollo, North Wales, Penn.
ford (circa 1796–1846) was the middle child
and only girl of the five children born to
Isaac Bradford and Hannah Bayles Trask.
Isaac Bradford was a direct decent of Gover-
nor Bradford, who sailed on the Mayflower.

Greg K. Kramer & Co. did not know where this life-sized,
full-bodied figure of a recumbent lion had originated but
dated it to the late Nineteenth or early Twentieth Century.
The Robesonia, Penn., dealer had acquired it just a few
weeks before the show, and it was a showstopper if ever
there was one.

Just a few of the works by Jean Jones Jack- The works of Alfred Jones (1819–1900) were
son (1907–1984) in the booth of Jeffrey Til- profuse through Sumpter Priddy’s booth
lou Antiques, Litchfield, Conn. and attracted a lot of attention. Alexan-
dria, Va.

Popular with showgoers were these “Mutiny on the Bounty” carved wooden flying fish Marcy Burns Schillay, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts
from the Pitcairn Islands. Lost City Arts, New York City. LLC, New York City, with some of the contemporary Native
American pottery that were making their show debut,
thanks to an expanded dateline. After the show, Schillay
said the contemporary pottery had been well received, with
lots of interest.

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Several exhibitors brought items with a John Driscoll, principal of Driscoll | Babcock Galleries,
nautical or naval theme in a nod to the New York City, with a Robert S. Duncanson (1821–1872) Vir-
show’s venue, the Navy Yard. New York City ginia landscape, right, and a Jervis McEntee (1828–1891)
dealer Kentshire had this 1880s nautical Lake Placid view, top left, and a John Frederick Kensett
pulley bracelet with boater hat charms. It (1816–1872) oil of Niagara Falls.
had been made by Hart and Rosskell and
had the original fitted box from Dublin, Ire-
land, retailer William Acheson & Co.

Ben Banayan, Peter Pap Oriental Rugs, Inc,
San Francisco and Dublin, N.H., shown here
with a Shirvan long rug that had been con-
signed by Peter Tillou. While it did not sell
at the show, Banavan sold an ethnographi-
cally significant fragment of an old Turk-
men tent band.

Polly Latham, seated, of Polly Latham Asian Art, Boston,
transacts some business at the show.

While Paul DeCoste, West Newbury, Mass., Making their Philadelphia Antiques and
was writing up a sale of five pieces of Whiel- Art Show debut was Maria and Peter War-
don pottery, Linda DeCoste showed off this ren Antiques, Monroe, Conn. Maria Warren
medicine chest that had a label for 8th and pointed out this diminutive teapot that was
Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. attributed to Astbury, circa 1750.

ceramics on offer included works globes, a blanket chest, a paint- for move in and move out and for Jeff Bridgman American Antiques, York, Penn.
by Nancy Youngblood Lugo, ing by Severin Roesen, a hutch parking, etc. Is the Navy Yard too
Tammy Garcia, Maria and Popo- table, a chalkware cat, a minia- far away from the hub? I don’t Barbara Israel Garden Antiques, Katonah, N.Y.
vi Martinez, Lu Ann Tafoya, Har- ture blanket chest and some sil- have a sense. There was real
rison Begay Jr and Nathan ver. He said he had also done energy on the floor opening who also pointed out a large pot- for fine prints, antique maps and
Youngblood. Schillay said she good business with other dealers. night. And the subsequent two pourri jar by Hicks and Meighs, art books was a rare memoriam
had brought in a high percentage mornings, despite interesting circa 1820, as a highlight in her to Alexander Hamilton by an
of collectors who buy from her, Classical American decorative weather, seemed to draw reason- collection. “It’s a very interesting unknown author and engraved
and she commented that it was arts dealer Charles Clark said he able gates.” show. I sold last night [opening by J. Soles, circa 1805. According
critical to continue reaching out had a productive show. During night preview] and today. I think to the dealer there are only two
to a broader attendance to reach the preview party, he sold a set of Cooley, who specializes in working together with the muse- other known impressions of the
new clients. Boston dining chairs attributed American art, ranging from um is good for the trade.” rare memoriam in the US
to Spooner and Trask to a couple American Impressionism or Library of Congress and one in
M. Finkel & Daughter sold a from Dallas. A gentleman bought Tonalism by artists from the Their first time at this show, the Museum of the City of New
sampler worked in 1804 by Jeru- two Parian figures and the Wood- Lyme Art Colony to Hudson Harry and Robert Newman of York.
sha West in Hadley, Mass., to bury, Conn., dealer also sold a River School paintings to pastels The Old Print Shop, New York
Historic Deerfield; Amy Finkel pair of French porcelain reticu- and sculptures by contemporary City, said they had not attempted “As first time exhibitors, we
said it related to one in Deer- lated baskets. Still under consid- artists, said he had one of his to do anything thematic with had a wonderful time at the Phil-
field’s collection. The Philadel- eration by a museum were a pair better shows in a while. “Sold their display but to, as Harry adelphia Antiques and Art
phia dealer also sold samplers of hanging sconces attributed to two things at the opening and said, “just exhibit a range of what Show,” said Robert. “I had a
from Salisbury Township, Penn., Cornelius and Company in Phil- then a couple more and made a we do.” Among the standouts in broad smile when I walked in to
Burlington County, N.J., a linsey- adelphia and an Argand chande- couple good connections that are the booth of the dealers known set up, and thought to myself
woolsey from Massachusetts, a lier for another dealer’s client. likely to produce sales,” he said.
Quaker sampler from New York “All were traditional impression-
and a Scottish sampler. Gallerist Jeff Cooley paid hom- istic works. I was a little disap-
age to the nation’s founding pointed that despite a lot of good
Fellow needlework dealers, Ste- father George Washington with attention that was paid to the
phen and Carol Huber, Old Say- an entire wall of his booth given modern and contemporary work,
brook, Conn., also had a good over to artist Jac Lahav’s series nothing moved on that front.”
show, selling several samplers on the great American. Lahav’s
and needleworks, some to new larger-than-life portraits are just Rare examples of Japanese
clients. Carol remarked after- finishing up a run at the Flor- embroidery from the Meiji period
wards that they thought it was a ence Griswold Museum in an made a striking appearance in
beautiful show. exhibition that explores the the booth of Greenville, Del.,
ideas of who we consider great dealer Janice Paull. She has
Olde Hope’s Pat Bell said he Americans. The artist is often been personally collecting these,
thought interest was strong and cheeky, titling a trio of murky along with her trademark Eng-
they had a good show. Several visages of Washington “Shades of lish ironstone for many years.
things sold at the preview party George” and another depicting “Good examples are increasingly
and on the first day, and several George in working man’s denim difficult to find,” she said, “espe-
people returned to the show Sun- wearing a Ben Franklin tee- cially those that are in good con-
day to buy things they had seen shirt. “I got to know him [Lahav] dition, owing to the fact that col-
earlier in the show. Among Olde when he moved to Old Lyme,” lectors are repatriating them to
Hope’s sales were both Mahan- said Cooley. their country of origin.” A pair of
tongo chests, a Windsor rocker, a lions pad regally through a land-
general store sign, a collection of “I thought the show looked ter- scape in one of the framed
chestnut bottles, an early needle- rific,” he added. “It really is one of embroideries on view, and in
work bag and a few smalls. the truly great shows left. I think another, a tiger — Meiji period
the association with the PMA symbol of strength and courage
“It’s like the old days,” pro- proved valuable, and while I get — is shown among reeds looking
claimed Kelly Kinzle, who ticked the feeling there are kinks to up at the moon breaking through
off a list of things he had sold by work out, it seems to me the the clouds. This was the third
early afternoon on Friday. Among show has renewed vigor and year of doing the show for Paull,
the things the New Oxford, potential. The venue is so great
Penn., dealer sold were a pair of

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Fleisher/Ollman, Philadelphia, brought works by Outsider artist Bill Traylor and untitled
sculptures, from left, Nurse, Lamb and Dove, by William Edmondson.

Susan Teller Gallery, New York City, handles the estate of
Hugh Mesibov (1916–2016), who during World War II was a
ship fitter at a historic Philadelphia shipyard. The gallery
was devoting one of its walls to Mesibov’s surrealistic draw-
ings and paintings of 1942–45.

Dolan/Maxwell, Philadelphia

Professional mosaic artist Doug Powell creates portraits and
murals with cast-off computer keys, arranging the upcycled
computer keys from tens of thousands of computer key-
boards using their individual character and color to com-
plete the artwork. His portrait of George Washington, right,
was a booth magnet at Guarisco Gallery, Washington DC.
Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, White Plains, N.Y., showcased this Ashworth Brothers
ironstone dinner service, circa 1893, comprising 45 pieces in the burnt-orange floral pattern.

Schwarz Gallery, Philadelphia Taylor Thistlethwaite with Lorenzo De Nevers’ 1912 paint-
ing of the USS Olympia. He said it was rare to find a folky
nautical scene on that scale. Thistlethwaite Americana,
Alexandria, Va.

Hyde Park Antiques, New York City Clarke Gallery, Newburyport, Mass.

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Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, was selling Maxine Helfman’s The original terracotta ver-
“Forefathers” as a set. sion of this bronze by Clodi-
on is at the Museum of the
this is a proper antiques show. New England, Eighteenth Cen- Legion of Honor in San
Unfortunately, it is one of the tury; and a tricolor Pennsylvania Francisco. Silver Art by
very few that are left. blanket chest, circa 1830. Early D&R, Marseille, France.
in the show the Snyders sold a
“The public was very receptive scarce early wooden hourglass, The dates for the 2020 Phila- Somerville Manning Gallery, Greenville, Del.
for my material, American circa 1680–1720, and a Scandi- delphia Antiques and Art Show
prints. We had a few good sales navian mangleboard with double have yet to be finalized but
and many great conversations horse handle in original poly- Karen DiSaia said it would likely
that could possibly lead to more chrome paint from the late Eigh- return to the Navy Yard. For
good sales. teenth or early Nineteenth Cen- information, www.philadelphi-
tury. aantiquesandartshow.com.
“The location is interesting but
not conducive to large crowds, “We were very pleased with the A long-awaited necessary addition to nee- Stephen Chait, Ralph M. Chait Galleries,
that being said, even on Friday show,” said Arthur Liverant, dlework scholarship is the recently pub- New York City, showing a large sculptural
when the storm hit there were phoning from the passenger seat lished “Delaware Discoveries: Girlhood Chinese archaic bronze bell from the West-
people on the floor. There is talk in the car coming back to Con- Embroidery 1750–1850” by Gloria Seaman ern Zhou dynasty, 1027–771 BCE. It had a
about moving the show to the necticut from the show after the Allen and Cynthia Shank Steinhoff. Stein- wonderful overall green patination and
Philadelphia Museum grounds, weekend. “We felt the relation- hoff was at the show on Sunday afternoon relates to bells in the collection of the
which I support. I think this ship with the Philadelphia having a book signing. After the show, Amy National Palace museum in Taiwan, the
would be a great move for the Museum of Art and the dealer’s Finkel said they might repeat the book sign- Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities/Ostasi-
show. group was very positive. The ing at the Delaware Antiques show this atiska Museum in Stockholm, the British
show is improving and will con- coming fall. Museum and the Freer Gallery in Washing-
“Overall, Harry and I were tinue to improve. There is a good ton DC.
pleased and are planning to balance of traditional American
come back next year.” antiques and new aesthetics.” The Philadelphia
Attendance seemed good on Antiques & Art Show
Paul Vandekar of Earle D. opening day, he observed, and
Vandekar of Knightsbridge was looked to be steady throughout Making their debut at the Philadelphia Taking center stage was this Benjamin
showing an Ashworth Brothers the weekend. Liverant was one Antiques and Art Show was Red Fox Fine Franklin gas chandelier attributed to Starr,
ironstone dinner service, circa of four dealers participating Art, Middleburg, Va. Taking pride of place Fellows & Co., or Fellows, Hoffman & Co.,
1893, comprising 45 pieces in the along with three collectors in a at the front of the booth was Henri Delat- N.Y., circa 1860. Charles Clark, Woodbury,
burnt-orange floral pattern — a panel discussion about the joys tre’s “The Race Between Mac and Zachary Conn.
central gilt rosette surrounded of collecting — the great finds Taylor at Hunting Park Course, Philadel-
by a wide brocade border of peo- and the ones that got away — phia, July 18, 1949,” which was placed over
nies and gilt scrolls. The White moderated by this year’s ADA a cast iron statue of a seated setter with a
Plains, N.Y., dealer also show- Award of Merit honoree Laura woodcock from the Wood & Perot Foundry,
cased an American classical Beach. The Colchester, Conn., circa 1858.
mahogany footstool with griffin- dealer gave high marks both for
head handles. He believed the this presentation and the ADA
Nineteenth Century piece to be dinner honoring the Antiques
mid-Atlantic, possibly Philadel- and The Arts Weekly’s editor-at-
phia. A fine art example here large. Liverant’s firm, Nathan
was an oil on canvas, circa 1800, Liverant and Son, made an
titled “The Rochester to Margate important sale at the show, a
and London Coach” by John Cor- Federal cellaret with inlay, to the
drey (British, 1765–1825). Philadelphia Museum. Made in
Shown is a coach pulled by four Virginia and in completely origi-
horses, passengers within and nal condition, the piece is a fine
atop the coach. The painting example of Southern decorative
measured 22 by 29 by 1½ inches. arts and now joins others in the
museum’s collection.
Just one week after showing at
the New York Botanical Garden At the show, the firm’s Kevin
show, Barbara Israel transported Tulimieri pointed out some spe-
her striking garden pieces to the cial items in the booth, including
Philadelphia show. On the show’s a ship portrait of the US Navy
first full day, there was a red sold frigate USS President, one of six
dot on a small American lead original warships designed by
fountain, circa 1950, with a Joshua Humphreys in 1794 and
mother duck and ducklings, the built at the Christian Bergh
mother duck standing atop a Shipyard on the East River in
ball, the ducklings at its base, New York City in 1800. The
the ball itself piped for water. “I unsigned watercolor on paper
seem to be doing well with things was done around 1804–17. Two
that appeal to children,” quipped cast bronze sculptures by Harri-
the Katonah, N.Y., dealer. More et W. Frishmuth (1880–1980),
serious fare included a pair of “The Vine” and “Crest of the
terracotta fruit baskets by Gallo- Wave,” were dated 1921 and
way Terra-Cotta Co., Philadel- 1925, respectively.
phia, circa 1917–20, and an
American bronze fountain, 1923, Skip Chalfont had a curious
of a nude young girl titled “Ouch” item in his booth that sat atop a
by sculptor Bonnie MacLeary mid-Eighteenth Century maple
(1890–1971), the girl with a crab tray top tea table that was getting
pinching her finger. a lot of attention. At first glance, a
presentation brass inkwell
Fans of early country furniture seemed notable because the top
and decorative accessories would part was inscribed “Charles Dick-
not want to miss choice items ens Esqre.” Mysteriously, the West
shown by Elliott and Grace Sny- Chester, Penn., owner of H.L.
der, South Egremont, Mass. Chalfant, pointed out a secondary
Highlights included an Eigh- hidden inscription seen only when
teenth Century New England the inkwell’s top bezel was
tavern table with one-board top removed. It read “A token of
and large overhang in old red esteem and admiration” “Jane
over original red; a beautifully Swinburne, Ventnor, Isle of Wight,
designed Nineteenth Century 1840.” Why, mused Chalfant, was
hooked rug with generous such an inscription, usually
dimensions of 33¾ by 85½ inch- meant to be seen in plain sight,
es; a rare child’s Windsor arm- executed so surreptitiously?
chair with stretcher-less base
and cupid’s bow crest in old black
over white over original black,

22 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Laura Beach Honored
At ADA Award Of Merit Dinner
PHILADELPHIA — The intriguing people.
Antiques Dealers’ Association of Laura Beach raised her ADA Award of Merit flame finial as ADA vice president Arthur Liv- “I want to say that I have loved
America (ADA) presented its erant looks on.
annual Award of Merit to writer every single minute of the last 33
and Antiques and The Arts Week- president Arthur Liverant photographed every dealer’s confidence.” years and have often marveled
ly editor-at-large Laura Beach on remarked, “I can’t imagine any- booth in this room right now — Beach held the award high as that I got paid for having so
April 27 before a banquet of her body who deserves it more, who at least 50 times. You have writ- much fun,” she began. “One of
peers. has been such a pillar in our ten about us, you have told sto- she delivered her first-person the fun things about being a
industry. You have kept us alive, ries and you have kept our account of a long career sur- ‘newsie’ is that an essentially
In a piece penned by W.A. rounded by knowledgeable and reserved person like me can call
Demers (Antiques and The Arts up a complete stranger to ask an
Weekly, issue April 26, 2019), impertinent question and not
Beach summed up her three- fear reprisal — that is, until now.
plus-decade career, saying, “I But as luck would have it, the
went everywhere, did everything ADA has given me the last word
and met all.” tonight.”

In her 33 years of writing, Beach recalled some of the les-
Beach has also served as the dep- sons passed down from editors
uty editor of The Magazine she has worked under and along-
Antiques and contributed to side. From R. Scudder Smith,
Antiques & Fine Art, The New publisher of Antiques and The
York Times, Architectural Digest, Arts Weekly, she learned “to have
Art + Auction, Connoisseurs a good time, tread lightly and be
Quarterly, and has authored a an empathetic listener.” From
book on artist Stephen Huneck. Alice Winchester, the second edi-
By her estimation, she has writ- tor of The Magazine Antiques,
ten more than 1.7 million words. she said, “When I once praised a
colleague’s writing ability, [Win-
Quick to illuminate the ener- chester] brought me up short.
getic qualities of an industry She said, ‘Yes, he’s a good writer
focused on the inanimate, the and he’s also a good thinker,’ so
introductory speech given by the idea that journalistic excel-
Elizabeth “Penny” Stillinger lence requires both of those qual-
noted Beach’s prevailing interest ities is something that has never
in people. “Her portraits of cura- left me.”
tors, collectors, dealers and oth-
ers in our world are vivid and Her speech went on to include
insightful,” she said. mention of many figures — cura-
tors, collectors, auctioneers and
As he presented the flame fini- dealers among them —that she
al award to Beach, ADA vice

Review and Photos by
Antiques and The Arts Weekly

Greg Smith, Editor

From left, Laura Beach and husband Joshua Kalkstein, Aleta Kalkstein, Hal Levy, Helaine
Fromm and Julian Kalkstein.

ADA president Steven Powers opened the evening and
offered his thanks to Laura Beach and the general press for
their continued coverage of the industry. “It’s the writers
who travel to these shows, who go to collector’s homes and
spend nights researching obscure and esoteric collecting
interests that we all find exciting,” he said.

The editorial board of Antiques and The Arts Weekly was on hand. From top left, W.A. Demers, Elizabeth “Penny” Stillinger provided the introductory
Madelia Hickman Ring, Laura Beach, Greg Smith. Bottom, R. Scudder and Helen Smith. address.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 23

Joan Johnson, Laura Beach and Susan Hobbs gathered prior to the start of the Laura Beach stands with Antiques and The Arts Weekly contributor
dinner. Kate Eager Johnson and her husband, Greg.

encountered in her travels. A gathering of more than 100 people — collectors, curators, dealers and patrons of the arts — attended the ADA Award of
Among others were John Keith Merit dinner in honor of Laura Beach.
Russell, R. Scudder and Helen
Smith, Gregory Cerio, Mary Allis, that it never did as a younger per- may hear her use the word “doy-
Carol and Stephen Huber, Alice son is the enormous courage that enne,” a term of recognized stat-
Winchester, Russell Carrell, Lil- it takes to commit to a life as a ure that defines a woman at the
lian Cogan, Cora Ginsburg, Eli- dealer. It takes courage to live by top of her field. It is correctly
nor Merrell, Philip H. Bradley, your wits, to be bold and take turned around and applied to
Zeke and Arthur Liverant, Joe chances. It takes courage to be herself, a writer who has told,
and Jenifer Kindig, H. Richard persistent, to believe in what you retold and defined decades of
Dietrich Jr, Joan and Victor do. It takes courage to recognize work in the fine and decorative
Johnson, J. Welles and Hannah beauty and meaning in the physi- arts with a steadfast and reliable
Henderson, Barbara Israel, Max cal world and to seek that beauty voice.
Berry, Dick Jenrette, Stephen out. It takes courage to dedicate
O’Brien, Tim Martin, Luke Beck- your life to that pursuit. So ADA Our hats are off to Laura
erdite, Andrew Schoelkopf and dealers, here’s to looking at you.” Beach, and we at Antiques and
Susan Menconi, Gavin Ash- The Arts Weekly offer our sincere
worth, Burt and Ira Little, Nancy If one were to query Laura gratitude for the three decades of
Druckman, Betsy Garrett, Char- Beach on the right woman, some coverage that she has provided
lie Montgomery and Sumpter of them enumerated above, you for our readers.
Priddy.

“I am glad that I was present in
what David Schorsch recently
described to me as the ‘golden
age of Americana,’” Beach said.
“I’m glad I witnessed auctioneer
Dick Withington’s unsurpassed
showmanship under a tent on a
summer day in New Hampshire.
That I was with Dick Bourne as
he auctioned the Elsholz glass
collection. That I remember peo-
ple spilling out of their seats at
Skinner’s Fulton sales room.
That I recall crowds by the hun-
dreds at Ron Bourgeault’s
August sales. That I was there
when Pook & Pook knocked down
the Maentel triple portrait for
nearly $700,000 in 1999. That I
was there when Harold Sack
won the Nicholas Brown desk
and bookcase for $12.1 million in
1989.”

In her closing remarks, Beach
spoke to the dealers in the room
and expressed her admiration for
them.

“What strikes me now in a way

After three decades of writing about the fine and decorative arts, Beach welcomed her Beach shares a penchant for early American samplers with
ADA Award of Merit flame finial with a warm embrace. dealer and friend Stephen Huber.

24 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019 COMPILED BY
ANTIQUES ANDTHE ARTS WEEKLY
Notable Prices Recently Achieved At Various Auction Houses
STAFF AND CORRESPONDENTS
Across The Block
All prices
include buyer’s premium.

Steinway Piano Takes Top Spot In Leland Little Sells Unusual Chinese Henning Koppel Cod Fish Dish Catches
Litchfield County’s Spring Sale Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Bidder At $87,500 At Heritage Auctions
DALLAS — Multiple bidders drove the price
LITCHFIELD, CONN. — The top selling lot in HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Leland Little posted for Henning Koppel’s silver fish dish and cover
Litchfield County Auctions’ (LCA) spring sale on notable results from its April 13 gallery auction, no. 1026 for Georg Jensen: Cod Fish, Copenha-
April 17 was a Steinway Model S piano, 1941, with particular interest shown in the Asian deco- gen, to $87,500, claiming top-lot honors in Heri-
that sold for $7,800. In excellent condition and rative arts category, broadly represented by the tage Auctions’ silver and vertu auction April 24.
offered with a wooden seat, the serial #305285 major estates that were auctioned. One of these Designed in 1954, the streamlined dish is indic-
piano came to the block with a $5/9,000 estimate notable lots was an Eighteenth Century painted ative of the style that has generated increased
from one of the multiple New York, Maine, Con- punch bowl that was bid to $3,600. With a multi- interest among collectors in works by Koppel.
necticut and New Jersey estates that made up tude of figures, the bowl’s interior center features The dish, with its studied curve, thickening lips
the auction. Now the online bidder who won the women seated in an outdoor pavilion having tea, suggesting quality and weight and precisely fit-
piano just has to figure out how to move it — but the large border around them is filled with ted dome and base was thought to be impossible
LCA will help with that. For information, www. women engaged in leisure pursuits of calligraphy, to create, and required roughly 500 hours for
litchfieldcountyauctions.com or 860-567-4661. playing music, reciting poetry and playing games. master silversmiths to create. Measuring 26¾
The smaller rim border above has many repeated inches long, the dish weighs 176.91 troy ounces,
figures under blooming trees, the exterior of the and comes from a private Dallas collection. For
bowl has a brilliant blue and gold key border and information, www.ha.com or 877-437-4824.
below a continuous narrative painting of a court
household. Measurements were 6¼ inches high
with a 14¼-inch diameter. For information, 919-
644-1243 or www.lelandlittle.com.

Painting By Provincetown Favorite A. Tait Painting Bounds Double-Neck Mandolin/Tenor Guitar
Ray Nolin Rises at Bakker Sale To First Place At Kaminski Swings To $14,690 At Steenburgh Auction
BEVERLY, MASS. — The April 27–28 sale at WOODSVILLE, N.H. — What jazz and swing
PROVINCETOWN, MASS. — James R. Bak- Kaminski Auctions kicked off with more than 300 musician wouldn’t want a versatile instrument
ker Antiques conducted its annual spring fine lots of Chinese porcelains and bronzes, followed like the 1962 Gibson custom electric double
arts auction featuring property from local by a Sunday session featuring the estate of Chris- neck mandolin with four-string tenor guitar
estates and private collections on April 20 at the tine Vining Smith, a longtime North Shore, Mass., that sold for $14,690 at Steeburgh Auctioneers
Harbor Hotel Provincetown. A selection of mas- resident and respected dealer. Kaminski’s Asian on April 24. The rare custom order instrument
terworks from the Provincetown Art Colony specialist, Bob Yang, put together the selection of came with its original case and was a highlight
were offered, and the sale set ten artist records, Chinese porcelains, and the top lot for this catego- in a sale that featured instruments, coins, silver,
including one for a Provincetown favorite, Ray ry was a Nine Peach vase that sold for $21,600. jewelry, furniture and accessories. For informa-
Nolin. His painting, “Henry Hensche and Ada Leading the weekend overall was a signed Arthur tion, 603-303-3072 or www.steeenburgh.com.
Rayner’s Chairs” settled at $2,125. Originally Fitzwilliam Tait American School painting of deer
from New Haven, Conn., Nolin (1959–2015) was leaping away from a hunter and his dog (shown).
a longtime Provincetown resident known for his It measured 25 by 35 inches and sold for $26,250.
paintings of local scenes, especially the dunes, For information, www.kaminskiauctions.com or
as well as charcoal drawings, sculptures and 978-927-2223.
painted cigar boxes. For information, 508-413-
9758 or www.bakkerproject.com.

Lhote Landscape Leads At Schwarcz & Carpenter Enamel Jewelry Rare Thomas Webb Vase Outperforms,
Selkirk’s Modernism Sale Box Sets Artist Record At Bonhams Caucasian Rug Surprises At Jeff Evans
ST LOUIS, MO. — Modernism was on the map MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA. — “Friday’s high
in Selkirk’s weekend auction on April 20, and a LOS ANGELES — Bonhams’ modern design lot, the Webb vase, was expected to do very well,”
Swedish cubism landscape in vibrant hues by and art auction on April 24 yielded several fine said Jeff Evans, of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Andre Lhote (French, 1885–1962) was the choice results, with prices exceeding high estimates. following the firm’s spring antiques, fine and
destination, bringing $19,800 and beating its top One such lot was a rare enameled jewelry box by decorative arts auction on April 26–27. “Satur-
estimate. “Stockhom 3,” an oil on canvas, signed June Schwarcz (1918–2015) and Arthur Espenet day’s high lot, a Caucasian scatter rug, was a
upper left and titled verso, was archived in the Carpenter (1920–2006) that sold for $31,325, surprise.” At Friday’s session, Eighteenth–
artist’s catalogue raisonné being classified in more than six times its $5,000 high estimate. It Twentieth Century American and European
1947 and titled “Les Farmes Vues a Travers les is the most ever paid for a work by Schwarcz glass from the estate collection of Eugene and
pins” (Farms Seen Through the Pines). In 1950, sold at auction. The circa 1975 jewelry box in Charlene Sussel, Rockville, Md., and others
the painting was part of the Stockholm Exhibi- cherry, enamel, copper, is etched on underside crossed the block, and the Thomas Webb Chien
tion at Gallery Moderne and the reference Stock- “June Schwarz 557” and “Espenet 6808” and is Lung carved cameo vase (pictured) went out at
holm No. 3 was listed with the title “Paysage 3¾ by 12¼ by 10¼ inches. For more information, $28,000. The surprise Caucasian scatter rug on
Rythme” (Rhythmic Landscape). It came from 323-850-7500 or www.bonhams.com. Saturday rose to $17,000. For information, 540-
the collection of the late Ann Stringer, World War 434-3939 or www.jeffreysevans.com.
II reporter and wife of celebrated New York Times
photographer Henry Ries. For information, 314-
696-9041 or www.selkirkauctions.com.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 25

Augusta Auctions To Sell Thousands Of
Vintage Museum Collection Items May 14–15

Wool Knit Swimsuit, 1920s. STURBRIDGE, MASS. — gowns by Worth, Dior, Fortuny, uncataloged directly from their Fortuny Gown.
Thousands of vintage fashion YSL and dozens of other boxes. The Discovery Sale will
objects from more than 30 designers; shoes; hats; Eigh- continue well into the evening,
museums, historical societies, teenth and Nineteenth Centu- so be prepared for a day and
estates and individual consign- ry clothing; personal clothing evening of vintage finds. New
ors will cross the block at items from the closets of Kath- museum boxes will be continu-
Augusta Auctions’ annual two- arine Hepburn; and many ously added to the Discovery
day sale at the Sturbridge Host quirky and rarely-found fash- Sale tables until everything is
Hotel on May 14–15. Conduct- ion objects. A museum box lot sold.
ed each year during Brimfield sale will follow in the evening
Antique Week, these specialty with large unpicked box lots A preview of catalog auction
sales draw travelers from sold directly from an important lots with photos can be found
around the world to the most Midwestern fashion museum. at www.augusta-auction.com.
anticipated vintage fashion For both catalog auctions,
buying event of the year. Rare- On the following day, Wednes- absentee and internet bidding
ly can this amount of great vin- day, May 15, the cataloged sale is offered on all lots. Bidders
tage be found in one place. of historical textiles, quilts, must be in attendance to pur-
paisleys, Suzanis, laces, veils, chase lots from the Discovery
On Tuesday, May 14, begin- curtains, tablecloths, vintage Sale.
ning at 2 pm, more than 335 trims and ribbons will start at
catalogued lots of vintage noon following a preview that Sales will take place both
clothing and fashion accesso- begins at 11 am. Wednesday’s days in the ballroom of the
ries will be auctioned, all sold Discovery Sale, which begins Sturbridge Host Hotel.
without minimum bids or around 3 pm when the Brim-
reserves. Many are grouped field market winds down, will The Sturbridge Host Hotel is
into large lots of similar items, offer an additional 3-4,000 vin- at 366 Main Street, approxi-
assembled for costumers, col- tage items from many muse- mately six miles east of the
lectors, seamstresses and the ums, historical societies and Brimfield Antique fields. For
vintage trade. Lots include private collections pulled information, 802-376-7166,
802-376-9988 or www.augusta-
auction.com.

eBay Partners With Bidamount Asian Art’s Authentication Program To Combat Reproductions

SAN JOSE, CALIF., AND creating a totally polluted mar- ognized as having taken a lead- can also ask questions with the experience and to reduce the
GLOUCESTER, MASS. — Inter- ket,” said Combs. “In many ing activist role in combating inquiry. Additionally, the Second numbers of returns for inaccu-
net commerce site eBay is part- instances, the copies are good the sale of copies of Chinese Opinion service will automati- rately described objects. Due to
nering with Bidamount Asian enough for them to slip through antiques on the web. By agree- cally provide corrective informa- the sheer volume of items avail-
Art to provide an authentication some larger auction house ment with Bidamount, eBay tion in situations where the sell- able in eBay’s Asian antiques
second opinion service. The part- inspections and ended being says it now has become the first er may have honestly misspoken category, the Second Opinion
nership aims to combat the pro- offered. It doesn’t happen often and only internet auction and in error about an item’s exact option provides a long overdue
liferation of hundreds of millions but has happened.” selling platform in the world age, design or country of origin. and needed choice for serious
of dollars of Asian antique repro- taking proactive steps to curb According to eBay, its mission and cautious buyers.
ductions sold on the web annual- Longtime dealers of Chinese the category’s well-acknowl- for integrating Second Opinion
ly. The firms claim it is the first antiques estimate that roughly edged problem. Going forward, is to improve the overall buyer For information, 978-283-3524
authentication program of its 95 percent of advertised exam- more than 820,000 Chinese and or www.bidamount.com.
kind in the world and is accessi- ples on auction US-based web- Asian antique listings visible in
ble for buyers directly from sites are modern copies made the United States will carry the
eBay’s Asian antiqued listings. intentionally to deceive buyers. “Second Opinion” logo. The yel-
The biggest area of offending low and green linked logo
Bidamount Asian Art is a glob- items are copies of Ming and appears directly below the Pay-
al art news and information pro- Qing dynasty porcelains, jades, Pal emblem just below the Bid-
vider founded in 2007. The firm paintings and bronzes of all Buy box. From there, the user
specializes in identifying periods. During the last five can click and submit an inquiry
authentic Chinese and Asian years, vast amounts of copies about a particular item of inter-
antiques for dealers, collectors from the Song dynasty with est to learn if it is authentic.
and hobbyists. The company’s faked collection labels and
founder, Peter L. Combs, has receipts have appeared. Recog- For a fee of $10, Bidamount
been an Asian antiques writer, nizing the massive problem of will provide the buyer with
dealer, auctioneer and appraiser fine quality reproductions being either a thumbs-up “Likely
for 40 years. “During the last 30 sold on the internet, eBay con- Authentic” or “Likely Not
years, the spread of top-quality tacted Bidamount regarding its Authentic” before the eBay user
Chinese antique reproductions authentication services. The spends hundreds or tens of thou-
have increased dramatically, Gloucester company is long rec- sands of dollars. The inquirer

Christie’s To Offer Jonas Wood Painting
To Benefit Rainforest Conservation
NEW YORK CITY — On May 15, Christie’s of the hammer price of “Japanese Garden 3” to go
postwar and contemporary evening sale will towards funding the reserve. These organiza-
commence with the auction of Jonas Wood’s “Jap- tions will jointly oversee the conservation proj-
anese Garden 3,” a large-scale painting to benefit ect, which encompasses an area of land twice the
Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC). The pro- size of Los Angeles.
ceeds will fund a 600,000-acre reserve of South
American rainforest that will aid the area’s bio- Christie’s has developed an ongoing partner-
diversity, including protecting several native ship with Art to Acres, which began in Septem-
endangered species and combating climate ber 2018 with the sale of several lots in its Post-
change. The 2019 work, a large-scale landscape war to Present auction that raised more than
painting measuring 88 by 98 inches, was donated $1.8 million for land conservation. The initiative
by the artist in a collaboration that was initiated creates new national reserves and sees the sale
by Art to Acres, a nonprofit foundation dedicated of an artwork measuring a few feet in size lead-
to raising funds for land conservation through ing to the conservation of hundreds of acres of
art sales. Additionally, GWC and Rainforest land. Founded by artist and conservationist
Trust have offered a generous 400 percent match Haley Mellin, Art to Acres raised $10 million in
Jonas Wood, “Japanese Garden 3,” 2019, oil 2018 for wildlands conservation through the
and acrylic on canvas ($500/700,000). combined sale of artwork and support of match-
ing funds.

Wood is the subject of his first major museum
retrospective organized by the Dallas Museum of
Art. “Japanese Garden 3” ($500/700,000) is a
striking example of the artist’s ability to infuse a
seemingly simple subject with visual intrigue
and dynamic presence. The third painting in a
series started in 2017, “Japanese Garden 3”
expands on Wood’s interest exploring nature and
architectural exteriors. True to form, the artist
has chosen only the most orderly and carefully
curated of outdoor locales by taking the immacu-
lately tended traditional gardens of Japan as his
subject. Inundated with masses of green and
blue, “Japanese Garden 3” exists in several over-
lapping layers that bring together a patchwork
of flattened forms and intricate brushwork.

Christie’s is at 20 Rockefeller Plaza. For infor-
mation, 212-636-2000 or www.christies.com.

26 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Milestone Salutes Military History In May 11 Auction
Uniforms, Firearms, Edged Weapons & Memorabilia From Centuries Past

WILLOUGHBY, OHIO — One of 11 consecutive lots containing folios of maps, pho- 1891 Colt Lightning Express .50-.95 rifle with ammunition,
Milestone Auctions will conduct tos, operational orders, diagrams and ephemera pertaining loading tools and factory letter indicating it was originally
a pre-Memorial Day auction on to World War II D-Day Operation Neptune, originally the shipped to Bombay, India ($15/20,000).
May 11, featuring firearms and property of Commander Frederick M. Cook USN, who had
militaria from long-held collec- ultra-top-secret clearance ($8/10,000).
tions, including a special archive
of D-Day items that will be op Perry was a distinguished D-Day Neptune Operation of Uniform, medals and extensive career archive of World War
offered in 11 consecutive lots. figure in his own right and even June 6, 1944, is apportioned into I US Marine Corps pilot Everitt R. Brewer, the first USMC
appeared on the cover of Time 11 consecutive lots. The archive pilot to score an aerial kill in France ($15/20,000).
The 898-lot auction covers magazine, October 15, 1934. An belonged to Commander Freder-
seven main categories, each Episcopal clergyman and prel- ick M. Cook USN of the LCF-7 pistol, a percussion powder tes- Mauser, Ruger, Beretta, SIG,
with its own following: antique ate, Perry was the seventh bish- Landing Craft Flak and was ter and many more guns. The Walther, Glock and Browning,
and collector firearms, Civil War, op of Rhode Island and the 18th consigned to the auction by modern firearms selection to name but a few.
Indian wars/Spanish American presiding bishop of the Ameri- Commander Cook’s family. A encompasses rifles, shotguns,
War, World War I United States can Episcopal Church. The auc- remarkable assemblage, it con- pistols and revolvers by such Milestone’s gallery is at 3860
and Germany, World War II Nazi tion grouping includes Bishop tains original maps, operational makers as Colt, Winchester, Ben Hur Avenue, Unit 8. For
German, World War II United Perry’s military chaplain’s uni- orders, diagrams and descrip- Smith & Wesson, Remington, information, 440-527-8060 or
States and modern firearms. In forms, photographs of him wear- tions of German batteries and www.milestoneauctions.com.
addition to the D-Day Operation ing the uniforms, an original coastal defenses; plus a Neptune
Neptune archive, featured col- copy of the aforementioned Time monograph issued to only a
lections include a cache of items magazine and other ephemera select few officers who had
from World War I US Marine ($7/10,000). “BIGOT” clearance. “BIGOT”
Corps pilot James R. Brewer — was an acronym code word for a
the first Marine to score an aeri- Following the timeline is a security level above “top secret,”
al kill — and a 1st US Artillery career archive of World War I and it is stamped on every page
Civil War grouping. US Marine Corps pilot Everitt and map of the monograph. A
R. Brewer. Brewer was one of connoisseur’s archive of muse-
A top entry in the Nineteenth only 134 active fliers in the um quality, its various lots are
Century weaponry section is a USMC in France. He was the estimated from $500/800 at the
rare Colt Lightning Express .50- very first Marine to score an lower end to $8/10,000 for the
.95 rifle. Manufactured in 1891, aerial kill in combat and was lot containing the actual mono-
it comes with ammunition, load- awarded the Navy Cross and graph.
ing tools and a factory letter Purple Heart for his valiant
that states it was shipped that actions over Belgium against 15 A virtual arsenal of antique
year in a one-gun shipment to enemy fighter planes. The com- and collector firearms includes
Bombay, India. It is the only plete archive contains his uni- several flintlock pistols, Ken-
known example with a barrel form, numerous medals, photos tucky and Pennsylvania rifles; a
that is 19 inches round and even a badly mangled bullet pair of brass barrel and lock
($15/20,000). — presumably the one that silver-mounted percussion duel-
struck him during his military ing pistols, several pepperbox
Predating the Civil War, a pre- service in Europe ($15/20,000). pistols, an M1851 Colt Navy
mier edged weapon is an all- pistol, an M1860 Colt Army pis-
original US Navy officer’s Model A grouping of World War II tol, a Colt M1849 Colt pocket
1841 Eaglehead sword with materials documenting the
scabbard. Made by N.P. Ames/
Cutler, the sword features a
28-inch blade and retains almost
all of its gilt embellishment. Its
decorations also include a Fed-
eral Eagle and floral designs,
and it is etched United States
Navy in a banner surrounded by
stars ($4/6,000).

Milestone Auctions will offer
the Spanish American War and
World War I uniforms and
mementos of Bishop James
DeWolf Perry (1871–1947). A
descendant of a long line of mili-
tary heroes and achievers, Bish-

Dorsky Museum Celebrates
Marcuse Pfeifer Photography Gift

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — The Greenfield-Sanders (1952– ),
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Peter Hujar (1934–1987),
at SUNY New Paltz announc- George Platt Lynes (1907–
es, “In Celebration: A Recent 1955), Weegee [Arthur Fellig]
Gift from the Photography Col- (1899–1968), and many more.
lection of Marcuse Pfeifer,” an
exhibition featuring 52 images Curated by Wayne Lempka,
by important Nineteenth and art collections manager and
Twentieth Century photogra- photo historian at the Dorsky
phers. Museum, “In Celebration” con-
sists entirely of photographs
Continuing through July 14, selected from Marcuse Pfeifer’s
the exhibition spans the histo- gifts to the Dorsky Museum’s
ry of the medium, showcasing Photography Collection and is
works by key artists including a tribute to her generosity as
Berenice Abbott (1898–1991), one of the major supporters of
John Ernest Joseph Bellocq the museum’s permanent col-
(1873-1949), Henri Cartier- lection. It also features a video
Bresson (1908–2001), Timothy recording of an interview
between Pfeifer and Lempka,
and a comprehensive exhibi- Erich Salomon, “Untitled (Audience),” 1928-1933. Vintage
tion catalogue. gelatin silver print, 5 by 7 inches, gift of Marcuse Pfeifer.
2018.006.033.
Pfeifer was born in Little
Rock, Ark., in 1936, and is a both well-known and up-and- 1 Hawk Drive. For information,
current resident of Kingston, coming artists. She helped www.newpaltz.edu/museum or
N.Y. She is an instrumental launch the careers of numer- 845-257-3844.
figure in the promotion of pho- ous contemporary photogra-
tography as an art form in the phers, including Sally Mann, PRINCETON, N.J. — For the
late Twentieth and early Twen- Peter Hujar and Timothy first time, ten of the surviving
ty-First Centuries, a founding Greenfield-Sanders. Keenly portraits carried out by British
member and president of the aware during her career of the master Thomas Gainsborough
Association of International art world’s tendency to over- of his daughters, augmented by
Photography Art Dealers, and look important women photog- about 40 additional family
one of the first gallery dealers raphers, she also played an images by the artist, “Gainsbor-
in New York City to exclusively important role helping restore ough’s Family Album,” will be
show photographs. to prominence artists including on view in a historic gathering
Carlotta Corpron, Nell Dorr at the Princeton University Art
Beginning in 1976, Pfeifer’s and Lois Cramer. Museum, Elm Drive. For more
gallery (located first on Madi- information, 609-258-3788 or
son Avenue, and later in Soho) The Samuel Dorsky Museum www.artmuseum.princeton.edu.
gained a reputation as one of of Art at SUNY New Paltz is at
the few spaces where one could
view and purchase images by

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 27

INternational Compiled By
Antiques and The Arts Weekly

Editorial Staff

Auction Team Breker—

150th Specialty Auction Of Science, Technology & Toys
COLOGNE, GERMANY —
Fine instruments of science and A rare variations musical box with five developments on
communication, industry and Mendelssohn’s “Morning Song” by Nicole Frères, circa 1862,
entertainment are among the could reach $22,800.
highlights at Auction Team Brek-
er on May 18. Scarce Eighteenth Century Islamic astrolabe ($16,950/28,250)
bearing the engraved latitudes of 38 cities, including Bagh-
One of the earliest devices under dad and Isfahan.
the hammer is a scarce Eigh-
teenth Century Islamic astrolabe is, by necessity, a timekeeper of singing bird cigarette box and an Vladimir Putin. Bailly depicts
($16,950/28,250) bearing the precision and finesse. enamel singing bird box attribut- John F. Kennedy deep in official
engraved latitudes of 38 cities, Christian Bailly’s contempo- Not all fusee-spring instru- ed to the Parisian maker Flajou- correspondence (the draft of a
including Baghdad and Isfahan. rary automaton “Kennedy ments, however, served such a lot. telegram to Soviet Premier Nikita
The astrolabe is an ancient Ecrivain” ($22,6/28,250). practical purpose. The intricate Khruschev) but, as the light of his
instrument, a two-dimensional fiberglass and steel wind tunnel singing bird automata of the On a larger scale are the Swiss anachronistic oil lamp dims, the
model of the sky, described by the test model rocket ($23/46,000), Nineteenth Century were built cylinder musical boxes by makers president falls asleep to memories
Fourteenth Century English poet part of a joint project between merely to beguile. From the tiny such as Nicole Frères of Geneva, a of Marilyn Monroe and the bars of
and philosopher Geoffrey Chau- NASA and the Central Institute automated creatures with their master of the métier who perfect- “Happy Birthday” ($22,6/28,250).
cer as “shaped in the manner of a of Aviation Motors (CIAM) in moving heads, fluttering wings ed the so-called “variations” for-
net of a spider’s web...containing Moscow. The second is a survivor and tails, to the whistle and cams mat, which transforms a single Breker’s auction also features
certain numbers of the fixed stars from the realms of underwater which create an illusion of bird- motif into a series of dazzling antique writing machines,
with their longitudes and lati- exploration — a comprehensive song, these were luxurious items arrangements that become more including the Malling-Hansen
tudes.” A modern user, Canadian diving outfit purchased by the in the high tradition of horological and more adventurous with each “Writing Ball” of 1867. Reverend
entrepreneur Tom Wujec, pin- vendor’s grandfather from toys created for sultans and turn of the pinned cylinder. A rare Rasmus Malling-Hansen, princi-
points the astrolabe as the gadget Drägerwerk of Lübeck for diving emperors. A silver-gilt and enam- variations musical box with five pal of the Royal Institute for the
of its day, the world’s first popular expeditions in Chile during the el singing bird box by Charles developments on Mendelssohn’s Deaf and Dumb, Copenhagen,
computer. 1940s ($9/17,000) Bruguier, circa 1840 “Morning Song” by Nicole Frères, designed the unique ergonomic
($22,6/34,200) is a highlight. circa 1862, could reach $22,800. typewriter to help his students to
Other artifacts of timekeeping Long before the advent of satel- The production of mechanical “speak with their fingers”
and navigation include a Nurem- lite navigation, astronomers and objets de vertu continued into the Political satire is the subject of ($79/101,700).
berg diptych sundial mariners used the sidereal times- Twentieth Century and beyond. Christian Bailly’s contemporary
($1,350/1,700), arguably the earli- cale to locate celestial objects. The Noteworthy examples in the auc- automaton “Kennedy Ecrivain,” Auction Team Breker is at Otto-
est form of pocket navigation sys- sidereal chronometer ($6,8/9,000) tion include a Breguet-pattern the final installment in a trilogy Hahn-Strasse 10. For more infor-
tem. The bone plates unfold to of presidential automata that also mation, +49-2236-38434-0 or
reveal a compass and a sundial features Barack Obama and www.breker.com.
decorated with leaves and flowers
with the reassuring regulation of
a medieval book of hours. Another
fine piece is a replica Sixteenth
Century brass nocturnal, a sim-
pler dial than the astrolabe, for
reading local time from the posi-
tion of two or more stars in the
night sky.

Two entries in the auction pro-
vide a unique insider’s view of
exploration. The first is a 123-inch

Secret Tintoretto Fraternity In Venice Longlist For Canada’s 2019
VENICE, ITALY — Together with the Stella Art Sobey Art Award Revealed
Foundation, the Pushkin Museum will present a “The Origins of Love” by Jacopo Robusti
special project of the Pushkin Museum XXI initia- (known as Tintoretto), 1562, oil on canvas, OTTAWA, CANADA — The Sobey Art Foundation and the
tive in Venice: “There is a Beginning in the End,” a 68½ by 91-1/3 inches. Courtesy of Antichita National Gallery of Canada have announced the longlist of
modern art exhibition in commemoration of the Pietro Scarpa. nominees for the 2019 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s preeminent
500th anniversary of the Venetian artist Jacopo nity members. contemporary art award. The 25 most promising young Cana-
Robusti, who is also known as Tintoretto. This event dian visual artists, nominated by leaders in arts communities
will take place through September 11, coinciding Tintoretto portrayed the plot of Sperone Speroni’s from coast to coast to coast, have been selected to contend for
with the 58th Venice Biennale. Love Dialogues, which were popular at the time. the $100,000 CAD grand prize.
Apollo holds in his hand a brazier with a human
The San Fantin Church, where Tintoretto’s paint- soul, in which the sun kindles love. The young god is Established in 2002, the Sobey Art Award represents unprec-
ings used to be displayed, will host works by con- accompanied by figures of Aphrodite Pandemos and edented opportunities for today’s Canadian artists, while rais-
temporary artists Dmitry Krymov (Russia), Irina Aphrodite Urania — earthly and heavenly love. The ing the visibility of Canadian contemporary art here and
Nakhova (Russia) and Gary Hill (United States). work was in oblivion until 1991, when it was discov- abroad. The top prize of $100,000 CAD is awarded to the win-
These pieces will be in dialogue with a painting by ered by the Scarpa family. ner, $25,000 CAD is given to each of the four shortlisted artists
Emilio Vedova, a modernist Italian artist and one of and $2,000 CAD is presented to each of the 20 longlisted art-
Tintoretto’s followers, and the historical context of The Pushkin Museum exhibition will be the first ists.
the venue. An intervention project by the !Medien- event to welcome a wide audience to the San Fantin
gruppe Bitnik team from Switzerland will comple- Church after a decade of restoration work. Its con- In addition to monetary awards, three among the 25 artists
ment the exhibition and stress the atmosphere of struction was finished in the Sixteenth Century, will be selected by the Sobey Art Award jury to participate in
participation and affiliation with a secret Venetian while the first local public worship buildings date the Sobey Art Award Residencies Program (SAARP), an inter-
fraternity. back to the Tenth Century. national residency program ranging from three to six months.
Finally, one shortlisted artist will be selected by Fogo Island
In contrast to a traditional exhibition, this project Another participant of the exhibition is the !Medi- Arts to attend an annual residency.
is arranged as a kind of contemporary liturgy where engruppe Bitnik team, which will hold a secret
each act is a new artwork filling the entire space of intervention project for the viewers to join Tintoret- Rob Sobey, chair of the Sobey Art Foundation, notes, “I am
the church. In addition to media objects, the exhibi- to’s Secret Fraternity. The atmosphere of secrecy, thrilled by the caliber of the artists selected by the jury for this
tion will feature a painting by Emilio Vedova, an affiliation and co-creation will connect their project year’s longlist. The diversity of backgrounds gets more exciting
Italian abstractionist and main follower of Tintoret- with the Venetian fraternities. every year. We are delighted to see several never-before nomi-
to in the Twentieth Century, which is echoed by the nated artists and are excited to learn who from Canada will
works of contemporary artists. The San Fantin Church is on the Teatro La Fenice participate this year in the SAARP in Berlin, London and New
Square. For information, www.pushkinmuseum. York. We are grateful that their work will help Canadians, as
Dmitry Krymov, a theatre director, turns the San art/events. well as people around the world, to become better aware of the
Trovaso Church into a performative installation richness and vibrancy of contemporary Canadian art.”
inspired by the Last Supper. As an interpretation of
this biblical story, he constructs in the altar of the The 2019 jury panel has selected five artists each from the
San Fantin Church an alternative reality based on following regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies and
trompe-l’oeil, an optical illusion, thereby causing North and West Coast and Yukon.
the viewers to doubt the correctness of their percep-
tion. The five shortlisted artists will be announced June 12 and
the international residencies recipients will be revealed on
Tintoretto’s painting “The Origin of Love” (1562), September 18. The Sobey Art Award finalists’ exhibition will
from the collection of Venetian antiquarian Pietro be on view from October 5 to January 5 at the Art Gallery of
Scarpa, will become the conceptual center of the Alberta in Edmonton. The grand prize winner of the 2019
exhibition. The painting was commissioned by Fed- Sobey Art Award will be announced at a gala hosted by the Art
erico Contarini to become its symbol and to deco- Gallery of Alberta on November 15. The Fogo Island Arts resi-
rate one of the halls of the Marciana Library, which dency winner will be announced in the weeks following the
was an important cultural center of Sixteenth Cen- gala.
tury Venice and the place for the meetings of frater-
For additional information and a complete list of nominees,
www.sobeyartfoundation.com.

28 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Summer Exhibitions At Christie’s May 21 Design Sale
London’s Arts Club Offers Giacometti’s Last Work
MAYFAIR, LONDON Baxter& has dedicat- PARIS — On May 21, Christie’s
— The Arts Club London ed his craft to the Design sale will present nearly 110
announce two exhibi- exploration of identity lots of works from some of the
tions, Astrid Klein and and environment and greatest creators and designers of
Iain Baxter&, both pre- created the term the Twentieth and Twenty-First
senting photographic “Infoscape” to describe Centuries, with lots ranging in
works throughout the his perspective of see- estimated value between $1,100
club’s Drawing Room ing the landscape as a and $500,000.
and Ante-Room. Both signifier for humanity, Diego Giacometti’s collectors will
exhibitions will continue through our built have the opportunity to acquire
through September 30. environments and his very last work, a bronze bat
German photographer methods of communi- with its original patina, that the
and collage artist, Astrid cation. artist carved for a 13-year-old boy
Klein’s large-scale black The artist took nota- just before his death
and white images, or ble inspiration from ($67,546/90,061). Also by Giacom-
“photoworks,” explore Marshall McLuhan, a etti is a bronze and glass “Table
identity, politics and renowned Canadian Carcasse,” ($394,016/506,592). A
human tragedy. Taking media philosopher cabinet model by Jean Prouvé,
existing photographs through the 1960s– whose doors are made of diamond Diego Giacometti (1902–1985), Chauve-
from newspapers and 70s, whose teachings points, is one of less than thirty souris, pièce unique, 1985, patinated bronze,
magazines, Klein subjects on the influence of examples made, is estimated at 4½ by 6-7/8 by 5½ inches, signed Diego,
these images to various media and informa- $56,288/78,803. ©Christie’s images limited ($67,546/90,061).
forms of manipulation, tion, namely his belief A section of the sale will be dedi-
including enlargement, of “the medium is the cated to lighting. Included is an asymmetrical floor lamp, executed by Asselbur in
photo-montaging of posi- message” were inte- 1955, mounted on a glazed ceramic base ($33,773/56,288) and 1050/2 floor lamp, cre-
tive and negative images, gral to Baxter&’s prac- ated in 1951, by Gino Sarfatti, ($33,773/56,288)
etching and stenciling tice. The department will also offer a mask created in 1920 by Jean Lambert-Rucki
over negatives. She then These philosophies (1888–1967) in collaboration with Jean Dunand. Formerly in the Karl Lagerfeld’s col-
overlays and cuts in text are evident in the art- lection and comparable to the mask from the Hélène Rochas collection sold at Chris-
which she has drawn ist’s Reflected San tie’s in Paris in 2012, this all carved, lacquered and painted mahogany mask seen last
from philosophical, aes- Francisco Beauty year in an exhibition at the Centre Georges Pompidou ($135,091/202,637).
thetic and scientific theo- “Reflected San Francisco Spots, a collection of Coming from a private French collection is a unique piece by Jean Goulden (1878–
ries and incorporates Beauty Spot – Golden Gate photographs depicting 1946), acquired directly from the artist around 1927. Exhibited in 1927 and 1928 at
with her own words, Bridge” by Iain Baxter&, famous landmarks in the Georges Petit Gallery, then in 1973 at the Luxembourg Gallery, it is a rare oppor-
bringing the original 1979, photo etching with San Francisco reflect- tunity to acquire this enameled silver plant-holder, which remained in the same fam-
image to a point close to aquatint. ed in a mirrored dish, ily until today ($56,288/78,803).
abstraction. which layers the Leading the sale as well is a pair of “Monkeys and Water Lilies” pedestal tables made
Canadian artist Iain Baxter& is widely image and confuses the viewer’s point of in 2004 by Claude Lalanne (1925–2019) with a monkey supporting an openwork tray
regarded as a pioneering figure in con- perspective. Shown alongside this series of water lily leaves, estimated at $ 450,304/675,455.
ceptual art. Through his multi-disciplin- will be Baxter&’s renowned Road Trip Finally, the sale will feature a Jaguar in patinated bronze, by Rembrandt Bugatti
ary work, Baxter& questions the ways in photographs, images of the North Ameri- (1884–1916), estimated at $450,304/675,455. Until now, only three copies of this
which we accept and process informa- can landscape through the window of a model, which were made around 1907, are known to exist.
tion. This exhibition will show works moving car, which are illuminated on a Christie’s is at 9 avenue Matignon. For information, www.christies.com.
from the artist’s Reflected San Francisco medical light-box. These photographs
Beauty Spots alongside his celebrated present a bluntly honest view of a land-
Road Trip works. scape which, until this point, had been Annual Clock & Watch
Through a career spanning over half a romanticized by the media ideals of the Collector’s Symposium
century, Baxter&’s works represent the “great outdoors.” September 12–15 In Nuremburg
stresses of an information-driven society, The Arts Club is at 40 Dover Street. For
which he portrays through skewed and more information, www.theartsclub.
distorted images of his surroundings. co.uk.

Human Rights Foundation To Exhibit NUREMBERG, GERMANY — The 2019 cal Clocks of the Late Middle Ages;” “The
National Association of Watch and Clock Burgundy Clock, The Earliest Spring-
Dissident Art At 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum Collectors (NAWCC) annual educational Driven Clock;” “The First Use of Clocks
symposium will take place September for Astronomical Observations;” “The Ori-
NEW YORK CITY AND OSLO, NOR- that had barred them from receiving 12–15 in Nuremberg, one of Germany’s gins of Clockmaking in the Black Forest;”
WAY— The Human Rights Foundation external passports. Since 2003, with oldest and most prominent cities. The “Luxury Pocketwatches from Glashutte in
(HRF) has announced that Chinese dis- numerous international exhibitions, the NAWCC will partner with its German Sachsen;” “Clock-making in Germany
sident artists, the Gao Brothers, will be Gao Brothers have traveled around the colleagues in the Deutsche Gesellschaft During the Twentieth Century”; and
joining the 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum world, gaining critical accolades for their Fur Chronometrie to present a historic more.
May 27–29 as part of HRF’s Art in Pro- socially progressive, conceptually comprehensive examination of seven cen- Registration is $245, with an additional
test program. anchored and aesthetically diverse art. turies of clock and watch making in Ger- $95 for the closing banquet and $65 for
They have shown in private and been many. the hardcover book of proceedings. Details
The Gao Brothers are bringing their featured in museum collections, includ- The title of the symposium is “Time are at www.timemadeingermany.com and
highly provocative sculpture, “Miss Mao ing the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Made in Germany – 700 by phoning NAWCC Time
Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of China National Museum, the San Fran- Years of German Horolo- Symposium Chairman, Bob
Lenin’s Head,” which they will dramati- cisco Museum of Modern Art, Montreal gy.” Hosted at one of the Frishman, at 978-475-5001.
cally smash into pieces at 6:30 pm on Museum of Fine Arts, Princeton Univer- country’s foremost muse- The NAWCC is the
May 28 in Skippersuppa park in the sity Art Museum, Kemper Museum Of ums, the Germanisches world’s largest association
center of Oslo, as a demonstration Contemporary Art, as well as by noted Nationalmuseum Nurn- dedicated to clocks and
against totalitarianism. The 21-foot-tall collectors such as Charles Saatchi and berg located within the watches. With more than
sculpture is part of a series that features Steven Cohen and many more. city’s ancient walls, 13 11,000 international mem-
Mao Zedong, titled “Miss Mao.” The pol- speakers will address bers, it celebrated its 75th
ished stainless steel Miss Mao is por- The Art in Protest program is HRF’s topics from the earliest anniversary in 2018. Each
trayed as a child with a Pinocchio-nose answer to the repression of creativity mechanical clocks to year’s Time Symposium,
and female anatomy, delicately balanc- that authoritarian regimes impose. Dic- modern atomic time- open to the public, focuses
ing on the head of Vladimir Lenin, the tatorships are built on misinformation keepers. on important issues of
Russian revolutionary whose monu- meant to confuse and pacify their popu- While the talks will be horology (the science of
mental ideas of socialism profoundly lations. Art can provide a vehicle for pro- in German, English-lan- timekeeping) and convenes
influenced Chinese political history. This test that targets this deception at its guage simultaneous at major cultural institu-
sculpture attracted attention while core, through an emotional immediacy translations will be avail- tions. Recent conferences
being exhibited at the Vancouver Bien- that penetrates deeper than official able via United Nations- have been at the Winter-
nale and in front of ACE Museum in Los statements or demonstrations. Recogniz- style headsets. A hard- thur Museum in Delaware,
Angeles. ing the transformative potential of art, cover book containing the Museum of Fine Arts,
HRF has established the first program to English versions of all Boston, and the Henry
The Gao Brothers are based in Beijing support dissident artists around the lectures is available for Ford Museum in Dearborn,
and New York. Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang world. By giving these individuals a pre-purchase when regis- Mich. The 2020 symposium
have been on the vanguard of contempo- broader platform for their work, we can tering in advance and can will be at the Museum of
rary art in China, collaborating on paint- help them make a lasting impact in the be picked up or purchased the American Revolution in
ings, installations, performances, sculp- global struggle against authoritarian- at the event. Philadelphia.
tures, photography and pieces of writing ism. Lecture topics include “Duke of Burgundy” clock, For additional informa-
since 1985. It was not until 2003 that “Monumental Astronomi- circa 1430. tion, www.nawcc.org.
they were allowed to leave China, follow- For additional information, www.oslo-
ing years of being on an official blacklist freedomforum.com.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 29

Cy Twombly’s Art Brussels 2019: By The Numbers

Natural History On Exhibit BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Art Art Brussels’s dynamic new
LONDON — Bastian presents, “Cy Twom- Brussels once again attracted “Invited” section, which included
bly: Natural History,” the second exhibition experienced and considered Bel- nomadic, collaborative and pop-
at the gallery’s London space, on view until gian and international collectors up models, was a subject for
June 15. Two portfolios, “Natural History I” who flocked to the fair this year, much discussion and excitement,
and “Natural History II,” are exhibited as a as well as numerous institutions giving the opportunity to young-
complete set in the first Twombly solo exhi- and high-profile art world per- er emerging galleries to partici-
bition to take place in London since 2015. sonalities creating an electric pate at a considerably reduced
Considered among the most significant and atmosphere with strong sales rate.
influential series’ in the artist’s trajectory, across the board. The 37th edi-
the works explore the relationship between tion welcomed 25,473 visitors This year the fair welcomed 50
natural and human history, and our relent- April 25–28. institution and collector groups
less desire to classify, label and categorize such as Bozar, Centre Pompidou,
the unknown. With a retention rate of return- Fondation Boghossian — Villa
ing galleries at 70 percent (com- Empain, Hamburger Kunsthalle,
Twombly’s portfolios directly reference pared to the 50 percent at other Jeu de Paume, Le Louvre,
Roman author and commander Pliny the major art fairs according to the Muhka, Musées du Luxembourg,
Elder’s Natural History (Naturalis Historia), 2019 UBS Art Market Report), Outset Contemporary Art Fund,
a theoretical text on the natural world pub- galleries came out in force with Parasol Unit, Sotheby’s Art Insti-
lished in 77–79 CE. Positioning nature as a expertly curated booths and a tute, Stedelijk Museum Amster-
divine entity that has an interdisciplinary mixture of established and dam, The Cultivist and many
link to art, the encyclopedic book was one of emerging artists across several others.
the most impressive works to survive the sections.
Roman Empire. Belfius Wealth Management
Harlan Levey (Brussels), who was the main supporting partner
Split into two series, “Natural History Part sold 20 pieces on his booth said of the fair.
I: Mushrooms” (1974) is formed of ten prints, “we were thrilled by the new con-
while “Natural History Part II: Some Trees tacts we made and the number of The 38th edition will take place
of Italy” (1975–76) is formed of eight. Using institutional curators who visited April 23-26, 2020.
mushrooms and trees as motifs respectively our booth. Art Brussels once
throughout, both series’ feature contrasting again showed how classy, cool Art Brussels is at Tour & Taxis,
collaged material with the artist’s signature, and qualitative a fair can be.” Avenue du Port 86c. Visit www.
expressive hand. Employing a mixed media artbrussels.com for more infor-
technique, each print varies in its use of lith- mation.
ographs and granolithographs, collotype on
Fabriano paper, semitransparent tracing Cy Twombly, Natural History Part I: No. Reward Offered For
paper, photochrome with collage and Twom- VII, 1974, lithograph and mixed media on Eight Stolen Artworks
bly’s own drawing. Often combining botani- paper. ©Cy Twombly Foundation. Courte-
cal illustrations and scientific text with his sy Bastian, London. LEICESTERSHIRE, U.K. — Subject to specific conditions, a reward
own artistic and instinctive gestures, Twom- includes Twentieth Century artists such as has been offered for information leading to the recovery of eight art-
bly merges logical thought with creative Pablo Picasso and Jean Dubuffet, as well as works stolen from a private residence in Leicestershire on March 26
endeavors. Sequential in nature, the exhibi- German and American postwar artists and April 18. The theft is comprised of two works by Sir Peter Blake
tion presents the complete two series as the including Joseph Beuys, Anselm Kiefer, Cy (“What’s wrong, Winney? Popeye” [1960] and “La Vern Baker” [1961–
artist intended, therefore ensuring the nar- Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy 62]), two works by Howard Hodgkin (“Garden” [1960–62] and “Small
rative of each is not disrupted. Warhol. Staff Room” [1965–69]), a work by Peter Pillips (“Custom Painting No.
6” [1965]), a work by Gilbert & George (“Untitled” photograph) and
Founded in 1989 by Céline and Heiner Bas- As well as publishing exhibition catalogs, two large bronze sculptures by William Turnbull.
tian, the gallery is dedicated to representing artist monographs and catalogues raisonnés,
and exhibiting modern and contemporary Bastian participates at international art The theft from these premises has been reported to the Leicester-
art. Under the direction of Aeneas Bastian fairs, including TEFAF Maastricht, TEFAF shire Police under crime reference number 190 000 196 521. If you
since 2016, the core exhibition program New York, Art Berlin, Art Düsseldorf and have seen, been offered or have any information as to their where-
Masterpiece London. abouts, contact Christopher A. Marinello, Esq, [email protected],
UK office: +44 (0) 203 763 3540 or UK mobile: +44 (0) 7702 206 913.
Bastian is at 8 Davies Street. For addition- All communications will be kept strictly confidential.
al information, www.galeriebastian.com/en.

Korean Artist Yun Hyong-keun
Retrospective At Venice Biennale

VENICE, ITALY — A major with the influential Dan- work and will present 55 of
retrospective of Korean artist saekhwa movement: a mono- Yun’s works that span his
Yun Hyong-keun (1928–2007) chromatic style of painting entire career. One of the
will be presented during the that appeared in Korea in the highlights of the exhibition
58th Venice Art Biennale at 1960s–70s. will be a meticulous repro-
Palazzo Fortuny by the duction of Yun’s atelier which
MMCA (National Museum of The exhibition will be the will include outstanding
Modern and Contemporary first international retrospec- works by other artists (Kim
Art, Korea) and MUVE (Civic tive show of the artist since Whanki, Jeon Roe-jin and
Museums of Venice). One of his death in 2007 and follows Choi Jongtae), which Yun had
the most significant Korean a critically acclaimed exhibi- in his studio. While recogniz-
artists of the Twentieth Cen- tion of his work at MMCA ing his role in the develop-
tury, Yun became associated Seoul. The show will focus on ment of Dansaekhwa, this
Yun’s extraordinary life and retrospective aims to exam-
ine Yun’s work in its own
“Umber-Blue” by Yun Kyong-keun, 1978, oil on cotton, right and from a new per-
31¾ by 39¼ inches, courtesy: The Estate of Yun Hyong- spective.
keun, ©Yun Seong-ryeol.
Twelve years after his
death, this exhibition
explores Yun’s life and art
with unprecedented range
and depth — through diverse
materials and displays —
bringing to life many details
and perspectives that have
not yet received adequate
attention. Yun Hyong-keun,
who has thus far been known
primarily within the context
of the Dansaekhwa move-
ment in Korea, will be reex-
plored within the wider con-
text of an international art
history.

The Palazzo Fortuny is at
Campo San Beneto.

For additional information,
www.fortuny.visitmuve.it or
www.labiennale.org.

30 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Chaotic & Creative ~ Mexican Modernists

Kahlo & Rivera Opens At The Frist May 24

Nickolas Muray (American, 1892– NASHVILLE, TENN. — The Frist Art Museum presents Diego Rivera, “Sunflowers,” 1943, oil on canvas, 35-3/8
1965), “Frida on a White Bench,” “Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism from by 51-1/8 inches. ©2019 Banco de México Diego Rivera
1939, carbon print, 15¾ by 10¾ inch- the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection” — an exhibi- Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico City/Artists
es. ©Nickolas Muray Photo Archives. tion that captures the vitality and expressiveness of Twenti- Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Frida Kahlo, “Self-Portrait with eth Century Mexican art with iconic works by Frida Kahlo,
Monkeys,” 1943, oil on canvas, 32-1/8 her husband Diego Rivera, and their contemporaries, includ- All artworks shown and in the exhibition are from
by 24¾ inches. ©2019 Banco de ing Manuel Álvarez Bravo, María Izquierdo, José Clemente the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection of
México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Organized by the Vergel Twentieth Century Mexican Art and
Museums Trust, Mexico City/Artists Foundation and MondoMostre in collaboration with the the Vergel Foundation.
Rights Society (ARS), New York. Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), the
Frida Kahlo, “Diego on My Mind exhibition will be on display in the Frist’s Ingram Gallery Diego Rivera, “Portrait of Natasha Gelman,” 1943, oil
(Self-Portrait as Tehuana),” 1943, oil from May 24 through September 2. on canvas, 45¼ by 60¼ inches. ©2019 Banco de México
on Masonite, 29-7/8 by 24 inches. Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico
©2019 Banco de México Diego Rive- Among the more than 150 works on view will be seven City/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
ra Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, painted self-portraits by Kahlo, Rivera’s “Calla Lily Vendor,”
Mexico City/Artists Rights Society and numerous portraits of the Gelmans, plus more than 50 Diego Rivera, “Landscape with Cacti,” 1931, oil on can-
(ARS), New York. photographs that provide insight into Kahlo and Rivera’s vas, 49-3/8 by 59 inches. ©2019 Banco de México Diego
passionate love affair and how the couple lived, worked and Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico City/Art-
dressed. ists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Husband-and-wife collectors Jacques and Natasha Gelman Maria Izquierdo (Mexican, 1902–1955), “Naturaleza
were glamorous and wealthy Eastern European refugees viva,” 1946, oil on canvas, 23¼ by 27-7/8 inches.
who married in Mexico in 1941, took part in Mexico City’s
vibrant art scene, and acquired art mostly from their artist
friends. In 1943, Jacques commissioned a full-length portrait
of Natasha from Rivera, Mexico’s most celebrated painter.
“The Gelmans formed close friendships with many artists in
this exhibition, often acting as patrons and promoters of
their careers and assembling one of the finest collections of
modern Mexican art in the world along the way,” says Frist
Art Museum curator Trinita Kennedy.

Born in 1907 in Coyoacán, a suburb south of Mexico City,
Kahlo had a difficult childhood, facing a bout with polio at
age six and a bus accident at the age of 18 that left her dis-
abled and often bedridden. “It was during her recovery from
the accident that Kahlo began to paint, in part because she
was bored in bed. She spent hours alone with an easel and a
mirror, painting her own face,” says Kennedy. “She never
attended art school, but as she considered a career as an art-
ist, she sought out several of Mexico’s leading painters,
including Rivera, whom she had met several years earlier.”
Their friendship became a courtship, with the two marrying
in 1929. Unfaithful to each other, the pair divorced in 1939,
only to remarry in 1940.

In the early Twentieth Century, Mexico’s artistic avant-
garde was closely tied to political and social revolution. Fol-
lowing Mexico’s civil war from 1910 to 1920, the government
enlisted male painters to produce monumental murals in
public buildings. Rivera was a revered figure in this mural-
ism movement and an avowed Communist. “Using art, which
could be understood by the masses, Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros
and others helped Mexico fashion a new identity rooted in its
own unique history,” says Kennedy.

Rivera’s artistic works, as well as his vocal opinions on the
role of art, would shape the development of Mexican culture
throughout the first half of the Twentieth Century. “His
depictions of Mexican traditions and everyday life soon came
to epitomize Mexican culture at home and abroad, including
the United States where he created murals in San Francisco,
Detroit and New York,” says Kennedy.

Like Rivera, Kahlo infused her work with mexicanidad, an
identification with Mexico’s distinct national history, tradi-
tions, culture and natural environment, but in a much more
personal way. About a third of her paintings are self-por-
traits, the works for which she is now most celebrated. They
accentuate her distinctive appearance, characterized by a
v-shaped unibrow, deep brown eyes, mustache, carefully
coiffed hair with braids and indigenous Mexican clothing.

Known primarily in artistic circles during her lifetime,
Kahlo’s paintings began to attract widespread international
attention in the decades following her death. Her work and
life story continued to resonate in pop culture with the suc-
cess of Frida, a 1983 biography by Hayden Herrera, and the
2002 biopic Frida, starring Salma Hayek.

The exhibition includes more than 50 photographs of Kahlo,
most of which were taken by noted photographers, such as
Lola Álvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray and Edward Weston.
There is also a special gallery focused on Kahlo’s unique per-
sonal style, which offers insight into her wardrobe, hairstyles
and jewelry.

The exhibition concludes with haunting black and white
photographs of Kahlo’s crutches, corset and bed, taken
recently at the Casa Azul, her former home in Coyoacán,
by contemporary artists, including Patti Smith. “Directly
associated with her pain, these objects are venerated as
relics,” said Kennedy. “As the photos attest, Kahlo’s ability
to create magical paintings despite the suffering caused
by her broken body captivates and inspires many of us
today.”

The works collected by the Gelmans offer an unrivaled
opportunity to encounter the chaotic and creative Mexican
art world of the first half of the Twentieth Century in all its
complexity. Modern Mexican art exerted a key influence on
modern art in the United States, and its impact continues to
be felt throughout the world today.

A long list of related programs will be offered throughout the
exhibition, from films and lectures to embroidery lessons and
curator tours. The Frist is at 919 Broadway. For additional
information, 615-244-3340 or www.fristartmuseum.org.
Diego Rivera, “Calla Lilly Vendor,” 1943, oil on
Masonite, 59 by 47¼ inches. ©2019 Banco de México
Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico City/
Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 31

Single-Owner NYC Estate Collection—

GI Joes And Pop Culture Action
Figures To Be Sold By Bodnar’s

EDISON, N.J. — On Saturday, Tomahawk Helicopter (MIB), tling, comic books and comic Man, Thundercats, Kasumi, The sale will begin at 11 am at
May 18, pop culture is return- 1983 Japanese Flying Dragon action figures. The list includes Dead or Alive, McFarlane sol- the New Jersey Convention and
ing to Bodnar’s Auction Sales. A (Dragonfly) helicopter (MISB), but is not limited to Stargate diers, Tron, Charmed, the Walk- Expo Center, at 97 Sunfield
large, single-owner collection of 1985 high-grade mint in sealed Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, collec- ing Dead, Heroes, the Hateful Avenue. Doors will open at 9 am
pop culture figures is coming up box Moray Hydroplane, 1986 tion of Lord of the Rings, Resi- Eight, Bravo Team, Breaking for preview. For more informa-
for auction following the suc- Cobra Terror Drome (MIB), dent Evil, Spawn, Serenity, Bad, Underworld, Harry Potter, tion, www.bodnarsauction.com
cess of the firm’s March sale of USS Flagg aircraft carrier in Ghostbusters, Twilight, Tomb Narnia, the Dark Knight Rises, or 732-951-2100.
Japanese pop culture. This col- box with original mailer box, Raider, Metal Gear, Ninja, Special Emergency, Ladder 49,
lection, however, is much larger 1984 Hovercraft Killer Whale Aliens, Lone Ranger, Hitman, Uncharted 4, Iron Man, Dun-
and more extensive than the (MIB), 1983 Skystriker jet Xena, Rambo, Marvel Comics, geons & Dragons, KA 2, Sin
previous. There are more than (MIB), 1985 cobra Night Raven Marvel Legends, Battlestar City, Matrix, the Hunger
1,000 lots that will be offered, (MIB), 1988 GI Joe Phantom Galactica, large selection of Games, Assassins Creed, Friday
and they will include a much X-19 Stealth Fighter, (MIB), Special Forces, Call of Duty, the 13th, Austin Powers, Import
broader spectrum. 1988 GI Joe Rolling Thunder Angel, Stranger Things, Conan, Transformers, Terminator,
(MIB). Many other lots include Final Fantasy, The Devils Buffy, Pocket Soldiers, Gears of
Assembling a collection of this hundreds of loose figures, Rejects, Castlevania, the Spirt, War and Home Alone.
scope takes passion and time, including all the original 1982 Star Wars, Hellboy, World War-
especially when it takes almost Straight-arm versions, 1983 craft, DC Universe Comic action
20 years to amass a collection of Silver Grand Slam, 1985 Listen figures, the Expendables, WWE,
this size. The owner was not n Fun Trip Wire, 1987 mail- WWF, Madelman action figures,
only an avid collector, but a away Star Duster (100 percent) Dragons, Star Trek, Street
maker of custom GI Joe figures and many more, such as Snake Fighter, selection of imports,
as well, and is well-known for Eyes, Storm Shadow and Fire Japanese imports, Teenage
his quality and attention to Fly, along with many carded Mutant Ninja Turtles, Elite
detail. He sold regularly at New domestic and international Force, Arrow, Rocky, G-Taste,
York Comic-Con and online carded figures. selection of Batman, Mego
venues. Western figures, Mythic
The remainder of the collec- Legions, ET, Tekken 3, Mortal
Starting off the collection is tion focuses on a myriad of pop Kombat, Game of Thrones, He
one of the largest groupings of culture movies, TV shows, wres-
GI Joe Bodnar’s has ever seen
— at least the largest single-
owner collection Joseph Bodnar
has come across in his career. A
large portion of this collection is
from the 1980s and still in the
original packaging. Included in
this section is a large grouping
of Hall of Hero’s figures, some
boxed and some mint on the
card. This collection features
the owner’s custom creations
with the original figures. There
are also GI Joe Micro Figures,
The Rise of Cobra figures,
action packs and tons of loose
figures, including many rare
ones.

This collection includes hun-
dreds of loose and carded
3¾-inch ARAH G.I. Joe figures
and vehicles. Included are 1986

‘Conserving The Painted Past’ Symposium Call For Papers

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE these vital pieces of our cultural ment; stabilization of buildings
— The Center for Painted Wall history. with painted walls; plaster
Preservation (CPWP) invites repair; changing materials; con-
proposals for its “Conserving the The symposium is timed to servation vs preservation; paint
Painted Past” Symposium slated coincide with “Rufus Porter’s analysis; conservation treat-
for April 3–5. Curious World: Art and Inven- ments; ownership of paint deco-
tion in America, 1815–1860,” an rated plaster walls; and grant-
The purpose of the symposium exhibition planned to be on view writing for painted wall
is to address the preservation at the Bowdoin College Museum preservation.
and conservation of extant walls of Art December 5 to June 1. The
with paint-decorated plaster symposium will also introduce For information, www.pwpcen-
walls, including murals, free- participants to recently discov- ter.org/symposium. The deadline
hand brushwork and stencils ered examples of painted walls. for submissions is June 1. Send
from 1800 to 1860. These trea- a brief synopsis (250 words or
sures of folk art demonstrate Proposals are now being less) of your proposal along with
beautiful craftsmanship and accepted for compelling visual your resume. Email proposals
convey a deep sense of place. By presentations of treatments sent as attachments are encour-
bringing together presentations and/or case studies. Presenters aged. Proposals should be sent
on recent and current case stud- should be directly involved in to [email protected] or to The
ies, the CPWP hopes to encour- projects they present. Power- Center for Painted Wall Preser-
age and inform responsible prac- Point presentations cannot be vation, PO Box 187, Hallowell,
tices for ensuring the survival of longer than 30 minutes. Topics ME 04347.
may include building assess-

Lauder Research Center For Modern Art
Launches Digital Archives Initiative

NEW YORK CITY — The Met- rich Thannhauser’s Moderne was founded on a commitment to
ropolitan Museum of Art’s Leon- Galerie in Munich in 1913. intellectual collaboration and
ard A. Lauder Research Center advancing scholarship, and one
for Modern Art has launched the The DAI is an initiative of the of the most impactful ways to do
Digital Archives Initiative (DAI), Research Center, created in col- that is by broadening access to
a new project developed through laboration with The Met’s Digital important materials on modern
partnerships with institutions Department, which seeks to art,” said Stephanie
and artists’ estates worldwide. advance scholarship through dig- D’Alessandro, Leonard A. Lauder
Through the initiative, rare docu- ital access to research and pri- Curator of Modern Art and Cura-
ments and materials related to mary source materials. The web- tor in Charge of the Research
modern art that are largely site’s virtual environment was Center. “The Digital Archives Ini-
unknown or inaccessible are modeled on the experience of vis- tiative not only brings archival
made available online. The first iting and using an actual archive. holdings to a global audience, but
DAI collection, made possible The result is an innovative digi- it also fosters partnerships with
through a partnership with the tal platform that prioritizes institutions around the world,
Institute of Art History, Czech material intimacy and flexibility, thereby expanding the field and
Academy of Sciences in Prague, allowing scholars and the gener- focus of art history.”
features Vincenc Kramár’s al public to tailor their experi-
unpublished notes on one of ence to individual research needs The Metropolitan Museum of
Pablo Picasso’s first solo exhibi- and interests. Art is at 1000 Fifth Avenue. For
tions outside France — at Hein- information, 212-535-7710 or
“The Leonard A. Lauder www.metmuseum.org.
Research Center for Modern Art

32 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Auction Action In Bristol, Conn.

Tim Chapulis’ 40th Anniversary Sale
Hammers Through The Night

BRISTOL, CONN. — Tim’s Inc said. “It lasted 14½ hours — was. It sold at the top of our esti- five of the top 11 lots. Leading Items from the estate of movie
Auctions celebrated its 40th that’s what I call an extravagan- mate, we were thrilled with it.” the category was a 9-foot-tall star and model Hellen Mueller
anniversary April 28 with its za.” mahogany case grandfather of Montclair, N.J., and her hus-
27th Annual Cabin Fever auc- The buyers were private collec- clock attributed to R.J. Horner, band William H. “Bill” Geyer
tion. The sale began at noon and Although he had not tallied the tors who had inquired about it which sold for $10,750. Chapulis elicited strong bidding. Bill
ended at 2:30 am after 537 lots sales, Chapulis expects the sale “the minute it hit the air” accord- noted the example’s fine inlay Geyer played football for the
had crossed the block. to gross more than $200,000. ing to Chapulis. “A lot of people and profuse carving throughout. Chicago Bears in the 1940s and
were interested, but it’s going to The works were attributed to was with the team for its 1946
“It was a very successful day, As expected, the sale’s top lot go to that level buyer who is the Elliott Clock Company. A NFL championship year.
one of the largest grossing sales came in the form of a George going to pay for it. It’s a record console table also attributed to
in years,” said Tim Chapulis, Washington inauguration but- for us, I can’t recall selling Horner, with a heavily carved Geyer’s collection of taxidermy,
owner and auctioneer. ton which sold for $30,000 to a another button for $30,000.” mirror frame, crest and claw and which he claimed on big-game
phone bidder. ball feet went out at $5,000. An hunts in Africa, did exceedingly
The online-only sale attracted Other buttons were sold by the all original 9½-foot-tall Renais- well over estimate. At the top
more than 8,000 checked-in bid- “It was affixed to a card, but lot. A group of 200-plus political sance Revival hall mirror went were two leopard skin rugs at
ders across multiple bidding once we were able to get a pic- buttons brought $625 while below estimate at $3,750. At $9,750 and $3,250. A male Afri-
platforms. “There was a tremen- ture of the back of it, the bidding another group of decorative but- $2,300 was a Victorian marble can lion rug would bring $2,500
dous outpouring of interest online shot right up,” Chapulis tons brought $593. top credenza with carved col- and an ocelot rug would sell for
throughout the day,” Chapulis said. “That convinced the bid- umns and panels. The piece was $1,125.
ders that it was what we said it Victorian furniture captured attributed to Pabst or Allen
Brothers. “Geyer had a wonderful show-
ing in his home,” Chapulis said.
Auctioneer Tim Chapulis stands with the top lot “Exactly like a safari room with
from the sale, a George Washington inaugural drums and spears, mounts and
button. See the inset photo for a detail. The but- stools. It was very impressive.”
ton brought $30,000 to a private collector.
Sports memorabilia collectors
Review by Greg Smith, Editor showed interest in Geyer’s foot-
Photos Courtesy Tim’s Inc Auctions balls. Selling for $2,656 was
The second highest lot in the sale went to a 9-foot- Geyer’s personal 1946 champi-
tall mahogany case grandfather clock attributed onship game ball with signa-
to R.J. Horner, which caught $10,750. The piece tures from the Bears team.
had all-over inlay and was profusely carved. Behind at $1,275 was the game
ball from the July 4, 1945 Army-
Navy Manila Bowl. Geyer was in
the armed forces during World
War II in 1945. Geyer’s 1943 ball
from the Chicago Bears, cele-
brating the team’s 20-0 unde-
feated regular season, sold for
$1,062.

Chapulis’ auctions are as close
to an online discovery sale as
you can get. When Antiques and
The Arts Weekly spoke with the
auctioneer a week before his
sale, he had about 200 lots for
review online. By the time the
sale opened, that number had
ballooned to more than 500.

“We always add to the catalog
throughout the preview. It’s
When Tim Chapulis walked
into the consignor’s home,
this lamp was sitting on the
rug and was slated for dona-
tion. Chapulis said, “It’s
hard sometimes to explain
to people what’s valuable
and what’s not.” This lamp
proved a winner as it sold
for $1,875 above a $200 high
estimate.

An E. Howard & Co railroad station clock went out at
$2,812. Chapulis said the piece is likely headed to Colorado.

The consignor had used this Victorian oak console as a bar A collection of penny arcade and coin-op Selling at the high estimate was this Stella
at family gatherings for over a generation. It brought games came out of a Newtown, Conn., estate. music box in quartersawn oak, which
$2,300. It was from a lifetime collection and Chapu- brought $3,750. The catalog noted “Original-
lis has more examples from the estate in his ly from Washington, CT, Tim had his eye on
June sale. This example, a 1940s Mills nickel this piece for 30 years. When the owner
slot machine, led the collection as it brought passed, he missed its sale and had to track
$1,500. it down. He was fortunate enough to do so
and be able to purchase it for this sale.”

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 33

An Asian antique chess and checkers set drew spirited bid-
ding as it brought $2,375. When closed, the piece resembles
a book.

Attributed to R.J. Horner, this profusely
carved console caught attention and sold for
$5,000. “It was a detailed and unusual piece
if you collect that furniture,” Chapulis said.

A Renaissance Revival hall mirror took A leopard skin taxidermy rug from the estate of 1940s NFL
$3,750. It featured gold embellishment and player Bill Geyer went out way over the $300/600 estimate
was believed to be out of a train station. to bring $9,750.

A taxidermy lion rug from the Geyer estate The consignor of the George Washington Bill Geyer’s 1946 NFL championship ball with the Chicago
brought $2,500. inaugural button stands with her cabinet Bears team signatures across it was attractive to sports col-
featuring cards bearing thousands of exam- lectors as it sold for $2,656.
ples she had collected over her lifetime.

never uploaded all at once. which sold for $1,500. Other shared it or participated or even A 14K lady’s gold box with enamel and a painted scene sold
When we’re doing multiple notables included an Athletic clicked the button to look at an for $6,250. It was circa the 1860s.
estates, we’re in attics and many Scale Strength Tester by Mercu- item. It’s our 40th year and it
different houses, and as we cata- ry Steel Corp, $1,375; a black felt like an outpouring of sup-
log it, that’s how it gets put up and yellow painted slot machine port and we couldn’t ask for any-
online,” Chapulis said. by Mills Novelty Co., $1,250; a thing more. I sleep it and
1902 “Little Perfection” penny breathe it and do it every day, so
One of the late additions was a cigar trade stimulator also by sometimes you can be a little
lifetime coin-op collection out of the Mills Novelty Co., $1,125; a impartial, but everybody went
Newtown, Conn. circa 1931 “Play Basket Ball” over my head and I was really
game by the Filmascope Manu- happy about it.”
At the top of the collection was facturing Corp., $1,125; and a
a 1940s Mills nickel slot machine circa 1938 King Six Dice Jr All prices include the buyer’s
A signed Moreau bronze arcade game by B.A. Withey, premium. The firm’s next auc-
sculpture, dating to the $1,125. tion is scheduled for June 16.
Nineteenth Century, sold at For more information, www.tim-
$3,593. Even though his sale rolled sauctions.com or 860-459-0964.
late into the morning, Chapulis
said he had strong interest all The consignor’s father had collected Connecticut Native American arrowheads and arti-
the way through. facts since the late 1800s. This display box led the bunch as it brought $1,000.

“The interesting thing about
selling online is it’s a different
time zone to someone else, so
you’re getting different viewers
throughout the day,” he said.
“Most of our customers work,
and even on Sunday some peo-
ple go in or are doing their
errands or attending church,
and at about noon you get them
coming back. And that’s what I
bank on, the customer doing a
little running around early am
and we get them noon on. It’s a
huge success for us.”

On spending the last four
decades in this industry, Chapu-
lis related only gratitude.

“I thank everybody,” he said.
“No matter who they are, who

34 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Fenimore Art Museum’s New Book Based On
Collection Of Hamilton/Burr Letters
Transitions COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Fenimore vides a close look at one of America’s
Art Museum has released a new, fully Book cover from Your Obedient most elusive founding fathers and a
Phillips has appointed Elizabeth Gold- illustrated book based on the muse- Servant: The Letters of Alexander better understanding of how the
berg senior international specialist um’s collection of documents pertain- Hamilton & Aaron Burr. nation’s democracy functioned in its
of American art and deputy chairman, ing to the life and death of founding infancy–enhancing awareness of how
Americas. Her new role begins in July. father, Alexander Hamilton. Your Obe- The book, authored by Douglas it works today.
Goldberg joins Phillips from Sotheby’s, dient Servant: The Letters of Alexan- Ambrose, PhD, the Carolyn C. and
where she was most der Hamilton & Aaron Burr focuses David M. Ellis ‘38 distinguished “The documents related to the Burr-
recently chairman of predominantly on a collection of 35 teaching professor of history at Ham- Hamilton duel housed at Fenimore Art
American art. During letters exchanged between the two ilton College in Clinton, N.Y., pro- Museum’s Research Library are a
her tenure at Sothe- men leading up to their fatal duel on national treasure,” said Ambrose. “The
by’s, she also served July 11, 1804. Philanthropist Stephen story will not only deepen the readers’
as a senior vice presi- Clark acquired the letters for the understanding of the personal rivalry
dent of Impression- museum in the 1950s. These docu- that resulted in the most famous duel
ist and Modern art. ments, although familiar to historians, in American history, but also help those
While at Sotheby’s, had remained largely unknown to the readers appreciate how contentious,
she was responsible public until recently when they were divisive and volatile American public
for the sale of Georgia brought to light in the song “Your Obe- life has been. Such an appreciation will
O’Keeffe’s “Jimson Weed/White Flower dient Servant” from the hit Broadway help today’s readers put into perspec-
No. 1,” which sold for $44 million, setting musical Hamilton. tive our fractious political world.”
a world record for a work by a woman
artist at auction, as well as Norman Rock- The book presents the correspon- Your Obedient Servant: The Letters of
well’s “Saying Grace,” which set a world dence in pictorial form for the first Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr is
record for the artist at $46 million. Before time — including ten of the most sig- available online for $29.95 at www.fen-
joining Sotheby’s, she was vice president nificant letters that have never been imoreartmuseum.org/shop, as well as
and head of American paintings, drawings illustrated. The content of the letters in the Fenimore Art Museum Gift Shop
and sculpture at Christie’s in Los Angeles. has not appeared collectively in a sin- and the Farmers’ Museum Store.
gle volume since Interview in Wee-
At Christie’s, Adrien Meyer has been hawken (1960). The Fenimore Art Museum is at 5798
named to a newly created role of Route 80. For information, www.feni-
chairman, global private sales. Meyer will moreart.org or 607-547-1472.
take on leadership of this sales channel
in addition to his current role as co-chair- Glenstone Museum Opens Environmental Center

man of Impressionist POTOMAC, MD — Glenstone Muse- The Environmental Center. Courtesy of Glenstone Museum.
and Modern art, and um recently opened its Environmental
alongside his duties Center, including a 7,200-square-foot acres of landscape with 100 percent front of environmental stewardship.
as auctioneer. In 2018, building that embodies the latest organic practices, planting more than At the event, Glenstone announced
Christie’s private thinking in sustainability. The center 8,000 trees since 2013, restoring more
sales increased seven advances the environmental steward- than 9,200 feet of stream bed around that the museum will continue to
percent to $653.3 mil- ship that is central to the mission of the property and recycling more than offer guaranteed entry to visitors who
lion, supported by Glenstone, where the landscape has 80 percent of office waste and food arrive by the Montgomery County
the successful sale been designed to complement and scraps. Ride On bus. The initiative launched
of significant objects frame the architecture and artworks, as a test in January to encourage visi-
to museums and in- and the architecture has been Glenstone was founded to achieve a tors to use public transportation and
stitutions around the world, as well as a designed in response to the natural seamless integration of art, architec- to reduce the museum’s carbon foot-
robust calendar of private selling exhibi- landscape. ture and landscape. The Environmen- print.
tions at various Christie’s locations. Mey- tal Center brings the public behind the
er will expand on these successes and The ceremony featured remarks by scenes of creating that ideal experience Glenstone is at 12100 Glen Road. For
explore new opportunities in key regions Emily Rales, director and co-founder, and helps keep Glenstone at the fore- more information, www.glenstone.org
by developing a cross-functional team of Glenstone Museum; Ben Grumbles, or 240-672-0575.
specialists and salespeople to work on secretary, Maryland Department of
both auction and private sales. Environmental Protection; Marc
Elrich, Montgomery County executive;
Aguttes Auction house welcomes and Paul Tukey, chief sustainability
Ivan Birr as head of its new Russian officer, Glenstone Museum.
art department. A graduate in history and
art history, Birr is fluent in Russian, Eng- The center facilitates the sustain-
lish and Spanish. He able practices of Glenstone’s grounds
specialized early on maintenance operations and provides
in the field of Russian an opportunity for visitors to learn
culture and collabo- how they can adapt sustainable prac-
rated with the Collège tices in their own homes and busi-
de France in the trans- nesses through hands-on presenta-
lation of old Slavic tions and exhibits focusing on some of
texts. Since 2015, he Glenstone’s efforts, including organic
has organized with landscaping, composting, recycling,
Alisa-Anastasia Birr reforestation, management of inva-
two annual sales in sive species, stream restoration and
Drouot. He joined Aguttes in February water management. A few examples
and will organize two sales this year. He is of Glenstone’s sustainability efforts
currently consigning the latest works for include maintaining its nearly 300
sale on May 17 in Drouot.
Academy Museum To Offer
The Barnes’s new deputy director for Free Admission To Young Visitors
audience engagement and chief expe- LOS ANGELES — Kerry Brougher, time to bring Amy Homma, our new
rience officer is Valerie V. Gay. With nearly director of the Academy Museum of Cinerama camera with maga- director of education and public
20 years’ leadership experience in nonprof- Motion Pictures, recently announced zines, movements and tripod. Gift engagement, into the fold. She brings
it administration, and in the arts, culture that the George Lucas Family Founda- of Michael Forman and Cinerama, with her a wealth of experience engag-
and financial sectors, Gay has served as tion has provided a transformative Inc. Photo by Joshua White, ing visitors of all ages.”
grant in support of the Academy Muse- JWPictures/©Academy Museum
executive director of um’s educational mission. The Acade- Foundation. Homma will oversee the museum’s
Art Sanctuary in Phila- my Museum will use the funds to cre- K-12 programming, including the Shir-
delphia. She began her ate an endowment underwriting free ley Temple Education Studio initia-
post at the Barnes in admission to the museum in perpetu- tives, as well as public programs rang-
April. Gay will play a ity for visitors ages 17 and younger. ing from lectures, symposia and panels
leading role in grow- The George Lucas Family Foundation to in-gallery talks and online program-
ing and sustaining the established the grant in honor of Sid ming. She previously served as the act-
foundation’s relation- Ganis, former president and current ing deputy director of the Arts &
ship with audiences vice president of the academy’s board Industries Building at the Smithson-
in the Philadelphia of governors and chair of its museum ian Institution, Washington, DC, where
region and embedding committee. Brougher also announced she created innovative pan-institu-
visitor-centered thinking into every aspect the appointment of the museum’s tional and multi-disciplinary public
of the Barnes. She will oversee public and inaugural director of education and programs, including a 12-hour conver-
community programs and lead the visitor public engagement, Amy Homma, who sation series that brought together
experience team. She will develop both on- was most recently at the Smithsonian noted writers, musicians, scientists,
site and online points of engagement aimed Institution in Washington DC. technologists and other experts in
at deepening and enhancing the visitor ex- numerous arenas. She also piloted new
perience to the Barnes. “Although not every child who visits technologies and online experiences
the Academy Museum will embark on for visitors across multiple Smithson-
a career in filmmaking, each young ian museums.
person deserves to be inspired by the
new perspectives and ideas that come Additional details about museum
through their exposure to the arts,” admission, hours and ticketing will be
said Brougher. “As we prepare for announced at a later date. For informa-
these early initiatives, it is a perfect tion, www.academymuseum.org or 310-
247-3090.

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Henry “Hank” Hornblower, Antiques Dealer And Appraiser
On January 31, the antiques world inspiring. While Hank kept his cards deep in their conversation. In discuss-
lost one of our true characters, Henry close to his vest in business, he was ing the amount to bill an appraisal cli-
“Hank” Hornblower III. Hank was the never at a loss for words and always ent, Hank’s input was always based on
scion of an accomplished New England brought his sense of humor to every sit- how hospitable the client was. A conver-
family with American roots dating back uation. His unannounced visits to my sational client who offered good coffee
to the Mayflower. Raised with a silver gallery and house over the years were and food fared well. By Hank’s reckon-
spoon, Hank nonetheless joined the filled with the best shop talk, gossip, ing, clients who offered neither had to
Marines and saw two tours of duty in jokes and laughter that anyone could pay for their lack of manners.
Vietnam. Gifted with a photographic ask for.
memory and aided by a voracious appe- Hank was a devoted friend who never
tite for reading American military his- Palling around with Hank was joyous. missed an opportunity to ask about my
tory, Hank set out after his service to On the house calls or appraisals we family. He would find fun, offbeat gifts
our county to earn a living picking would perform together, Hank would that he gathered from house calls or flea
shops, going on house calls, attending immediately find common ground with markets and send amusing postcards
auctions and visiting collectors. A hard the client, and the conversation would from afar as he traveled. Dining with
scrapple picker behind the wheel of his be off and running. One time, on an Hank was the best! In the relaxed set-
Volvo station wagon, Hank had an old afternoon appraisal in Marblehead, I ting of a restaurant, Hank’s life lessons
school approach which served him well. was done with my section of the apprais- and hysterical stories would fill a meal
al, though Hank was still deep in con- and leave me richer for the experience.
I met Hank in 1988, and his influence versation with the client. In need of a
in my life thereafter was very special. pick-me-up coffee or a nap, I returned to Hank leaves his lovely wife, Marion,
Professionally, his tenacity at looking an upstairs bedroom and took a 20 min- and two fantastic sons, Richard and
closely across all disciplines to find a ute power nap, only to stroll back down- Henry. Godspeed and Semper Fi to one
way to make a deal every day was stairs to hear Hank and the client still of the good guys!

—Submitted by Michael Grogan

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May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 37

‘The Magazine Antiques’ Turns The Page

By Laura Beach Gregory Cerio and Don Sparacin, editor and publisher
NEW YORK CITY ­— Gregory respectively of The Magazine Antiques, acquired the title
Cerio and Don Sparacin, editor from ArtNews Media LLC, in a deal made public on May 1.
and publisher respectively of
The Magazine Antiques, have Magazine Antiques in Septem- digitally, in print, and through
acquired the nearly century- ber 2011 and was named pub- live programming.”
old title from ArtNews Media lisher in 2015. “We believe in For the time being, staff will
LLC, it was announced May 1. the market, in the magazine continue working out of offices
Cerio and Sparacin will serve and in scholarship,” he says, on West 36th Street in New
as the company’s principals. adding that, from a commercial York City. Sparacin, who is 43,
The company’s full corporate perspective, print advertising says, “We joke that we are a
structure is yet to be delineat- is still an essential investment 100-year-old start-up company.
ed. The transaction follows in brand building. We have a young staff but a
Penske Media Corporation Cerio and Sparacin see a loyal following that has been
(PMC)’s fall 2018 purchase of cross-generational purpose to with us for many years. We are
Peter Brant’s Art Media Hold- what they do. In addition to its not going to alienate print
ings LLC, parent company of bi-monthly print publication readers, but on the digital side,
ARTnews, Art in America, The and website, The Magazine we want to go to where the
Magazine Antiques and Mod- Antiques, founded in 1922, pro- young people are. If they are
ern. The other three publica- duces regular newsletters and not reading the magazine on
tions will stay under the PMC maintains a multi-platform the train, we want them look-
umbrella. social media presence. Accord- ing at our Instagram feed and
Sparacin said he was grateful ing to its website, it has a print our newsletters.”
to the ArtNews Media team, circulation of 30,000 and 7,500 For more information, visit
particularly Mike Ye and Abi- unique web visits monthly. Its www.themagazineantiques.com.
gail Kagle, for “recognizing our e-newsletter has 13,000 sub-
passionate commitment to scribers.
Antiques and for working with The magazine’s daily Insta-
us to put the title in our hands.” gram feed is overseen by the INDEX - 92 Pages - INDEX

Only the sixth editor of the magazine’s editor-at-large, dec-
magazine, Cerio began his orative arts historian Glenn
career in journalism at News- Adamson, who also contributes
week. His work has appeared the finely reasoned “Critical
in the Wall Street Journal, GQ Thinking/Difficult Issues” col- antiques Show REVIEWS

and The New Yorker, among umn, published in each print (New York City) AIPAD The Photography Show.............................................................................................. 14
other publications. He was issue. (Philadelphia) 57th Edition Of Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show................................................................... 15
founding editor of Modern in (Brussels, Belgium) Art Brussels 2019: By The Numbers............................................................................... 29
2009 and served as the senior Under Cerio’s watch, the
magazine launched the month-
features editor of House & Gar- ly podcast “Curious Objects,”
den from 1998 to 2007. available on iTunes, Sound- Auction reviews
Cerio says, “Stewardship is a Cloud and other podcast plat-
better word than ownership to forms. Industry consultant (New York City) Phillips’ Editions Sale Realizes $6.1 Million, Led By Lichtenstein............................................ 6
describe the way we feel about Michael Diaz-Griffith, former (Kirkwood, N.Y.) Bidders Cough Up Good For Patent Medicines & Apothecary At McMurray Auction............. 8
our new responsibilities. We associate executive director of (Bristol, Conn.) Tim Chapulis’ 40th Anniversary Sale Hammers Through The Night....................................... 32
treasure Antiques’ legacy as a the Winter Show, has recently
place where scholars, collectors joined Benjamin Miller, direc- (Dallas) “Brave Old Zach” Banner Waves To $200,000 At Heritage................................................................. 38
and all those who are enthusi- tor of research at S.J. Shrubso- (Dania Beach, Fla.) Diamond Sparkler Shines At Kodner Auction................................................................... 38
astic about the arts feel equally le, as co-host of the series. (Boston) Grogan Scores $165,000 With Platinum, Kashmir Sapphire And Diamond Ring............................. 38
at home — and we are honored (Lambertville, N.J.) Milton Avery Gloucester Scene Commands Rago’s Fine Art Sale..................................... 38
to be its custodians.” Cerio takes an expansive (Dallas) N.C. Wyeth Tops $7 Million-Plus Sale At Heritage............................................................................. 38
view of antiques. “We see them (Rock Island, Ill.) Rock Island Posts $1.66 Million For Colt Millikin Dragoon Revolver.................................. 38
After 15 years as an Ameri- as the arts of the past that tell (Downingtown, Penn.) Tall, Important Stiehly Covered Bowl Achieves $128,100 At Pook & Pook................. 38
can art dealer and gallery stories. We plan to tell those (Dallas) International Vs Texas Bidders At J. Garrett Auctioneers — Both Win............................................... 40
director, Sparacin joined The stories in ever-richer ways — (St Charles, Ill.) Mackey Family Decoys Take Flight At Guyette & Deeter........................................................ 44
(Oak Park, Ill.) Somerson’s Kalo Shop Necklace Hangs High For Toomey & Co............................................. 46
Nelson Mandela Work (Mount Crawford, Va.) Strong Prices & A Few Surprises At Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates........................... 46
Achieves $112,575 At (Milford, Conn.) Steep Price For Le Pho’s “Le The” At Shannon’s.................................................................. 47
(Ephrata, Penn.) Rare Lancaster Country Folk Art & Fracturs Inspire Bidders At Horst Auction..................... 48
(Santa Fe) Santa Fe Art Auction Posts Record Online Sales Of American Indian Art....................................... 49
Bonhams Debut NYC (Denver, Penn.) Morphy’s Fires Shot Heard ‘Round The Auction World.......................................................... 50

African Art Sale ExHibitions

NEW YORK CITY (Norwalk, Conn.) Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Launches Suffrage Exhibit...................................... 7
— On May 2, a power- (Brooklyn, N.Y.) African Diaspora Photographs At Brooklyn Museum............................................................ 13
ful sketch by Nelson (New Paltz, N.Y.) Dorsky Museum Celebrates Marcuse Pfeifer Photography Gift........................................... 26
Mandela, “The Cell (Mayfair, London) Summer Exhibitions At London’s Arts Club....................................................................... 28
Door, Robben Island,” (New York City & Oslo, Norway) Dissident Art At Oslo Freedom Forum......................................................... 28
sold for $112,575 at (London) Cy Twombly’s Natural History On Exhibit At Bastian........................................................................ 29
Bonhams Modern (Venice, Italy) Korean Artist Yun Hyong-Keum Retrospective At Venice Biennale........................................... 29
and contemporary (Nashville, Tenn.) Chaotic & Creative — Mexican Modernists To Open At Frist.............................................. 30
African art sale. The (Hartford, Conn.) Wadsworth Atheneum Welcomes Renaissance Masterpiece.............................................. 39
wax pastel crayon (Odessa, Del.) Loper School Artists At Historic Odessa Foundation Gallery................................................... 46
work, which Mandela (Greenwich, Conn.) Bruce Museum Opens “Summer With The Averys”......................................................... 49
created in 2002, was
the only work that And Also...
the statesman kept
for his personal col- Across The Block............................................................................................................................................ 24
lection. It had an esti- Estate Sales..............................................................................................................................................46-47
mate of $60/90,000. Services......................................................................................................................................................... 43
After his official Transitions...................................................................................................................................................... 34
retirement in 1999, International..............................................................................................................................................27-29
the former president Q&A Rebecca Yamin......................................................................................................................................... 1
of South Africa Historic Homes Getty & Eames Foundation Announces Eames House Conservation Plan............................. 42
turned to art as a (San Francisco) SFMOMA’s Annual Art Bash Fundraiser................................................................................... 4
therapeutic activity (Boston) Public Library Explores Westward Expansion In Year-Long Exhibition............................................... 5
that helped him (New York City) Christie’s Education Presents Women Art Dealers Symposium............................................. 11
express and reflect on (New York City) New-York Historical Society & CUNY Launch Museum Studies Degree................................ 11
his tumultuous life. (Philadelphia) Laura Beach Honored At ADA Award Of Merit Dinner.............................................................. 22
In 2002, he created 22 Nelson Mandela Work Achieves (San Jose, Calif. & Gloucester, Mass.) eBay Partners With Bidamount........................................................... 25
sketches about his 27 $112,575 At Bonhams Debut African (Ottawa, Canada) Longlist For Canada’s Sobey Art Award Revealed............................................................... 27
year-long incarcera- Art Sale. (Venice, Italy) Secret Tintoretto Fraternity In Venice....................................................................................... 27
tion, focusing on (Nuremberg, Germany) Annual Clock & Watch Collector’s Symposium......................................................... 28
images he found symbolically and emotionally powerful. Ten of (Leicestershire, U.K.) Reward Offered For Eight Stolen Artworks................................................................... 29
these original drawings were then reproduced as editions of litho- (South Portland, Maine) “Conserving The Painted Past” Symposium Call For Papers.................................... 31
graphs for the series “My Robben Island” (2002) and “Reflections of (Los Angeles) Academy Museum To Offer Free Admission To Young Visitors................................................ 34
Robben Island” (2003). However, these sets did not include “The (Cooperstown, N.Y.) Fenimore Art Museum’s New Book Based On Hamilton/Burr Letters............................. 34
Cell Door,” which was regarded as a deeply personal image and one (Potomac, Md.) Glenstone Museum Opens Environmental Center................................................................. 34
that he wanted to keep for himself. (St Augustine, Fla.) Lightner Museum Selected For Collections Assessment For Preservative Program........ 43
(Massachusetts) Trustees Of Reservations “Home Sweet Home” Annual Open House................................... 43
Bonhams director of Modern and contemporary African art, (Wilmington, Del.) Delaware Art Museum Purchases Work By Hank Willis Thomas & Chakaia Booker.......... 45
Giles Peppiatt, said, “This is the first time that a piece by Nelson
Mandela has ever come to the auction market, and it resonated
strongly with buyers. It was featured in a very strong auction
that set six new world records as a New York debut for African
contemporary art.”

38 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

N.C. Wyeth Tops Diamond Sparkler Shines
$7 Million-Plus At Kodner Auction
Sale At Heritage
DANIA BEACH, FLA. —
DALLAS — In a $7,294,250 auction at Heri- Amid the estate jewelry, pre-
tage Auctions on May 3, multiple bidders drove cious metals and coins being
the price for Newell Convers Wyeth’s 1917 offered in Kodner Galleries
illustration, “I am Sir Launcelot du Lake, King May 1 auction, an important
Ban’s son of Benwick, and knight of the Round GIA-certified 9.02-carat dia-
Table” from The Boy’s King Arthur: Sir Thomas mond, platinum and 18K yellow
Malory’s History of King Arthur and His gold engagement ring was the
Knights of the Round Table, to $615,000. From clear standout. Estimated
the artist who is the patriarch of what many $150/200,000, the ring left the
consider “America’s first family of art,” the gallery at $193,600, including
image depicts the pivotal moment at which, buyer’s premium. An expanded
after hours of battle, Sir Launcelot reveals his recap of the sale will follow in a
identity to Sir Turquine, thereby necessitating future issue.
a fight to the death. Wyeth, who studied in the
early 1900s with Howard Pyle, sought histori- Milton Avery Gloucester
cal authenticity and collected props and cos- Scene Commands Rago’s
tumes like the medieval armor seen in this
illustration to add reality to his art. A full May 4 Fine Art Sales
review of this auction will be in a future edition. LAMBERTVILLE, N.J.
— Rago Auction’s May 4
Rock Island Posts $1.66 Million American + European
For Colt Millikin Dragoon Revolver Art sale was led by an oil
painting from American
ROCK ISLAND, ILL. — The Millikin Dragoon, a circa 1857 Colt percussion revolver offered in Rock artist Milton Avery,
Island Auction Company’s May 3–5 sale, sold for $1.66 million. It ranks as the second highest result the which achieved $564,500
auction house has ever achieved for a Colt percussion revolver, following the 2018 $1.84 million result for and sold to a phone bid-
the “Danish Sea Captain” Walker. The Millikin Dragoon was worked by Colt’s master engraver Gustave der. “Girl by Harbour,” an
Young and was from a series of presentation-grade dragoons. Others from the run were gifted to Czar oil on canvas, was exe-
Alexander II and his two brothers, Samuel Colt’s chief engineer E.K. Root and US Secretary of War John cuted in 1944 and mea-
B. Floyd. John Minor Millikin Jr (1834–1862) was a Colonel of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and was sures 42 by 46 inches.
According to the Milton
killed in action leading a saber charge Avery Foundation, the
against Confederate forces at Stones painting depicts a scene
River near Murfreesboro, Tenn. The of Gloucester, Mass., and
revolver came with a partitioned case was included in the exhi-
with a Blunt & Syms trade card on bition “The Gloucester
the interior of the lid, lead rounds, a Years: Milton Avery, Stu-
“COLTS/PATENT” marked high gloss art Davis, Marsden Hart-
blued steel double cavity bullet mold, ley, Edward Hopper, John
double face Colt Dragoon powder Sloan” at Grace Bor-
flask and Eley Brothers cap tin. The genicht Gallery, New
Dragoon had been included in the York, February 6–March
1961 exhibition at the Wadsworth 4, 1982, and was illus-
Atheneum titled “Samuel Colt Pres- trated in the exhibition’s
ents” and came with clear provenance catalog. The painting
down from John Millikin. Colt histo- was purchased by the
rian R.L. Wilson called it “one of the consignor through the Grace Borgenicht Gallery.
classics of Colt collecting.” Watch for a Over the years, differing catalogs have titled the painting in three
full review in a future issue. variations. Meredith Hilferty, director of Rago’s fine art auctions,
said, “The Avery Foundation has indicated that we should use the
Grogan Scores $165,000 With Platinum, title ‘Girl by Harbour.’ The painting has also been recorded as ‘Girl
Kashmir Sapphire And Diamond Ring by Lake’ and ‘Girl by Bay.’ ‘Girl by Lake’ is inscribed on the verso. It
was called ‘Girl by Harbour’ in the Borgenicht catalog. It is listed as
BOSTON — It was a strong day at Grogan and Co, with a ring ‘Girl by Bay’ in the Milton Avery inventory records.”
finishing at $165,000. The Kashmir sapphire weighed 6.49 car- A full report will appear in a future issue.
ats and was set with full-cut diamonds weighing 4.99 dwts. It
was accompanied by an AGL report stating that the sapphire ‘Brave Old Zach’ Banner
was Kashmir with no gemological evidence of heat. Three other Waves To $200,000
jewelry lots finished in five figures, and paintings were led by a At Heritage
George Inness (1825–1894) landscape that had been painted
during the artist’s last year in Italy, 1874. It realized more than DALLAS — A half dozen collectors made bids for the only known
$52,000. More than a dozen other paintings brought five-figure example of a banner for Zachary Taylor’s 1848 campaign as Whig
prices, as did four carpets. A full report will follow. candidate and 12th president, driving it to $200,000, four times its
estimate, at Heritage Auctions’ May 4–5 Americana and political
Tall & Important Stiehly Covered Bowl auction. The flag is in the style of campaign banners that attained
Achieves $128,100 At Pook & Pook extreme popularity in the 1840 and 1844 political seasons but
seemed to disappear during the next two presidential elections.
DOWNINGTOWN, PENN. — Pook & Pook is known for the unique and rare Such flags enjoyed a resurgence in 1856 and thrived through the
American folk art lots it often brings to auction, and its May 4 auction was no remainder of the Nineteenth Century. This is the only example
exception. An important Mahantongo Valley, Penn., turned and painted sugar Heritage Auctions ever has seen. The flag is emblazoned with
“Brave Old Zach” on the front, and “He protected the children” on
bowl or spice cup and cover, dated 1861, inscribed Jared Stiely (Stiehly) came to the back — almost certainly a reference to the first event that
the block with an $80/120,000 estimate — it sold at $128,100, with premium, to brought Taylor national attention: as an officer in his first battle in
dealer Ed Hild and Patrick Bell of Olde Hope Antiques, New Hope, Penn., on the War of 1812, he commanded Fort Harrison, which came under
attack by Indians who were siding with the British. Taylor rallied
behalf of a private client. At 9¼ inches, it stands as the tallest and most the troops, fending off the attack while allowing no harm to the
ambitious of the known group of lidded canisters that, by tradition, are women and children. A full review will appear in a future issue.
believed to have been turned by Jared Stiehly and decorated by his wife,
Elizabeth. Most were made for the Stiehly family, but the size, shape
and extraordinary painted decorations of red and yellow flowers, fruit
tree and large strawberry bunch indicate this example was made
for the people who created it.
Speaking with Antiques and The Arts Weekly following the sale,
Hild estimated that he and Bell have handled seven or eight
Stiehly cups in the course of their career. On this particular
example, Hild said, “To me, it was a very personal piece done by
the makers, both the husband and wife.”
Olde Hope Antiques was fresh off the sale of two Mahantongo
chests of drawers at the April 26–28 Philadelphia Antiques and Art
Show, both of which came from a private collection and had never
been offered publicly on the market.
When asked to describe the Mahantongo market, Hild said, “We’ve
always found good interest in those pieces. People understand the
rarity, especially if they’re collecting Pennsylvania.”
Watch for a full review in a future issue.

May 17, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 39

Klimt, Armenian Art Highlight Shapiro’s May 18 Sale

NEW YORK CITY — Shapiro Auctions Angel Botello, “Ma Femme Haitienne,” oil Nineteenth Century American folk artist, “The Boxing
announces its May 18 Spring International Fine on canvas, 24 by 21 inches ($5/7,000). Match,” oil on canvas, 44 by 50 inches, ($2/3,000).
and Decorative Art Auction. The auction will his painting “Le Lot en dessous des falaises de Johann Berthelsen, “Nocturne: The Manhattan Skyline
feature more than 400 exceptional artworks and Saint Cirq Lapopie” ($50/70,000). The authentic- Seen from Brooklyn,” oil on canvas, 20 by 26 inches
antiques, representing a range of works from ity of this work has been confirmed by Cyrille ($3/5,000).
the Sixteenth Century to postwar and contem- Martin.
porary. From classic European modernism to
Asian antiques to American folk art, Old Mas- American art will be represented in the sale in
ters paintings, Impressionist works and more, part though the work of Johann Berthelsen. The
the broad range of offerings in this auction shall present lot, “Nocturne: The Manhattan Skyline
intrigue collectors across many fields. The entire Seen from Brooklyn,” estimated at $3/5,000, is a
auction catalog can be viewed online and all wonderfully nostalgic view of the city and a clas-
items in the auction are on view from May 9 sic representation of Berthelsen’s work. Other
through May 18, from 10 am to 6 pm daily. American works include a painting from the
School of Benjamin West ($4/6,000), two works
A highlight of this auction is a work by Gustav from Arshile Gorky and a collection of early folk
Klimt, “Liegender Halbakt Nach Rechts,” esti- artists.
mated at $100/150,000. A rare yet classic exam-
ple of Klimt’s mastery of the sensual and erotic, Continuing the success of their previous sales
this pencil on paper drawing was previously in of Vietnamese-French artists, Shapiro Auctions
the collection of Serge Sabarsky. It has been fea- will be offering works from the three most
tured in multiple publications on the artist, important Vietnamese-French artists of the
including Alice Strobl’s “Gustav Klimt, Die Twentieth Century: Le Pho, Mai Trung Thu and
Zeichnungen, 1912–1918, vol. III.” The work is Vu Cao Dam. “Les Amarylis” by Le Pho
iconic in its representation of Klimt’s female ($40/50,000) depicts, in his signature Post-
muses, who are frequently the subjects of his Impressionist approach, a vibrantly colored bou-
wildly popular sketches. quet among the backdrop of lush and luminous
foliage. Mai Thu’s “Coupe de fruits” showcases
Of note is the large selection of works by Arme- the artist’s exemplary use of color on silk
nian artists, in particular a collection of a promi- ($65/75,000,), while “Le Cavalier” by Vu Cao
nent Armenian American family. Two works Dam displays his affinity for poetic figures on
from this collection, by Armenian artist Mar- delicate backgrounds ($45/55,000).
tiros Saryan, warrant particular attention.
“Small, Large Ararat and Yerevan” ($20/30,000), Shapiro Auctions is at 506 East 74th Street.
as well as “The Arch of Tcharentz,” a simple yet For information, www.shapiroauctions.com or
dramatic desert perspective ($14/18,000), reflect 212-717-7500.
the artist’s aptitude for portraying his country’s
breathtaking landscapes. From another Arme-
nian artist, Georgy Zakharovich Bashinzhag-
yan, comes “Boating on the Lake” ($9/12,000).

Shapiro Auctions has amassed a collection of
Russian icons remarkable in its size, condition
and origins. Feodor Ruckert’s silver and shaded
cloisonné enamel icon of Saint Nino for Fabergé
($40/50,000) and Pavel Ovchinnikov’s miniature
icon of the Mandylion with gilt-silver and cloi-
sonne enamel oklad, ($18/22,000) are among the
highlights. More than 200 works of Russian fine
and decorative art also complement the sale, in
addition to the icons mentioned above.

The sale also includes a selection of European
artworks. “Bouquet de Fleurs” by Kees Van Don-
gen ($50/70,000), depicts an impressionist ren-
dering of fiercely colored flowers in a spherical
vase. The painting is accompanied by a signed
letter from Jacques Chalom des Cordes of the
Wildenstein Institute, dated March 12, 2009,
confirming the inclusion of the painting in the
forthcoming Kees van Dongen catalog raisonné.
Henri Martin also makes an appearance with

Wadsworth Atheneum Welcomes
Renaissance Masterpiece
HARTFORD, CONN. — Giorgione’s startling of the Foundation for Italian Art and Culture
allegory, “La Vecchia” (known as “The Old (FIAC), which has facilitated its loan from the
Woman”), will be on view at the Wadsworth Ath- Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice, Italy.
eneum Museum of Art to August 4. Despite the
mystery of his biography and the few paintings “‘La Vecchia’ is Giorgione’s poetic response to
that can be attributed to him, Giorgione (1474/6– the natural phenomenon of aging,” says Oliver
1510) is considered one of the greatest artists of Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles Curator of Euro-
the Venetian Renaissance. With this empathetic pean Art of the Wadsworth. “It is a milestone in
painting of an old woman, Giorgione created a European portraiture in which Giorgione shows
portrayal of aging and a reminder of human van- old age with implacable explicitness. It prompts
ity and the fleeting nature of life. The Wadsworth us to confront our own mortality and the inevi-
presents this singular work in conjunction with table truth of growing old.”
the Cincinnati Art Museum, due to the initiative
Giorgione (c circa 1477/78—circa 1510), “La The hyperrealistic portrayal of a haggard
Vecchia,” 1502–08. Oil on canvas, 26¾ by 23¼ woman looking directly at us both attracts and
inches, Gallerie dell’Accademia, cat. 272, repels at the same time. With her lips open as if
©G.A. VE Photo Archive, Courtesy of the about to speak, she gestures to herself. In her
Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activi- hand is a slip of paper inscribed with the words
ties-Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice. col tempo, “with time.” Painted more than 500
years ago, the unsparing naturalism and repre-
sentation of the effects of aging are unexpected, a
striking departure from the more familiar, ideal-
ized portraits of the time. A recent conservation
treatment, funded by FIAC, has removed discol-
oration and breathed new life into “La Vecchia.”

Little is known about Giorgione’s life. Born in
Castelfranco, he came to fame during the early
Sixteenth Century and died in his early 30s.
After experiencing Giorgione’s “La Vecchia,” visi-
tors will be invited to view the Wadsworth’s col-
lection of Italian works of art, including impor-
tant Venetian Renaissance paintings by artists
such as Sebastiano del Piombo, Tintoretto and
Jacopo Bassano. A group of deluxe books
designed for and published by the famed Aldus
Manutius — Venice’s leading purveyor of ancient
and modern texts, known for their elegant design
— are on view adjacent the Giorgione, as is the
museum’s work by Andrea Previtali, “Madonna
and Child with a Donor in a landscape” (circa
1504–05).

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is at
600 Main Street. For more information, 860-278-
2670 or www.thewadsworth.org.

40 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 17, 2019

Auction Action In Dallas

Carrara marble sculpture of Surrounded by the marbles and decorative art items from the Sandra Clements collection, Art Deco sculpture by Ger-
Pharaoh’s daughter holding auctioneer Justin Garrett is offering what eventually becomes the top lot (on the screen). man-American artist Albert
the infant Moses in a blan- Weinert (1863–1947) includ-
keted basket by Nineteenth ed a young woman playing a
Century Italian sculptor lyre with two children at
Biggi Fausto sold at more her side; dated 1924, the
than double its high esti- 78-by-40-inch signed sculp-
mate, realizing $35,840. ture realized $22,400.

International Vs. Texas Bidders
At J. Garrett Auctioneers~Both Win
This museum-quality antique French black DALLAS — J. Garrett Auc- Carrara marble sculpture by
marble topped boulle credenza with tor- tioneers presented an auction Nineteenth Century Italian
toiseshell and cut-brass inlays with bronze on April 27–29 featuring the sculptor Biggi Fausto sold at
trim sold at the top of its estimate, going to corporate and personal collec- almost double its high esti-
$10,240. tions of Sandra Clements, a mate, realizing $35,840. The
renowned figure who domi- 49-inch-high sculpture shows,
Review by nated the Southern antiques with amazing detail, Pha-
Anne Kugielsky, Assistant Editor and auction world for decades raoh’s daughter holding the
Photographs Courtesy J. Garrett Auctioneers and who, at one time, was infant Moses in a blanketed
responsible for decorating basket. The circa 1885–90
A pair of antique French Sevres vases, with numerous estates all along statue from the Clements col-
hand-painted cherubs shown painting in the gold coast of Florida with lection is signed verso Fausto,
the center of the blue celeste field adorned antiques and decorative arts. Biggi.
with foliate motif gold overlay, sold within It was followed, price-wise,
estimate for $13,440. Sandra Clements has been a by the top lot on the first day
well-known fixture in the of the auction, a Romanelli
antique, auction and interior Italian figural marble group
design trades for more than of Rebecca and Isaac, which
40 years. Daughter of the late, sold at $28,800. Signed Raffa-
renowned antique dealer ello Romanelli (1856–1928),
Charles W. Clements Sr, San- the Nineteenth Century
dra was instrumental in car- grouping was the subject of
rying on the Clements tradi- intense bidding and set the
tion of excellence since the stage for all the subsequent
mid-1980s. marble lots.
“We had four strong inhouse
Clements was also one of the bidders, which made for lively
first female auctioneers in the bidding and good participa-
country — and she was “one of tion,” Jeff Garrett, owner and
the best!” Julie Garrett Van- auctioneer, said. “A Texas
Dolen said. “She came to the buyer was bidding inhouse
block with a great sense of against a London dealer on
humor — she was funny and the phone for several of the
would run an auction fast. The marble sculptures, and other
crowd loved her, and she real- lots too — it was exciting to
ly knew her business.” VanDo- see,” Garrett said. “The Texas
len is one of the four Garrett bidder won the Romanelli, the
family members who own and London bidder took the Art
operate J. Garrett Auction- Deco marble [lot 679], for a
eers. good price.”
The Art Deco sculpture Gar-
VanDolen said before the rett was talking about was by
auction that she was going to German-American artist
A silver-plated Christofle Malmaison flat- watch “the marbles,” referring Albert Weinert (1863–1947).
ware set, including 148 pieces, sold at $9,600. to the many marble sculptures The museum quality carved
of gods, goddesses and historic marble grouping included a
figures set to cross the block.
It turns out that she was right
when, on day two of the sale, a

An antique, circa 1900, French bronze console table, with a malachite top, sold at $11,500. A circa 1860 French boulle writing desk, signed in the inte-
rior drawer, “Phillips Of Bristol,” went above its $4/7,000
estimate to sell at $10,880.