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Well-Dressed
In Victorian Albany

19th Century Fashion From The Albany Institute Collection

Raspberry dress with white beads, Marie and Josephine Virfolet, New York
City, 1867. Ribbed silk, silk satin, glass seed beads. Gift of the estate of Maurice
Moore, in memory of his wife, Mary DeCamp Banks Moore.

Gray-blue visiting dress,
labeled “Worth / 7. Rue de la
Paix. Paris,” circa 1873. Silk
faille and silk taffeta
trimmed with steel beads.
Gift of the estate of Maurice
Moore, in memory of his wife,
Mary DeCamp Banks Moore.

By Diane Shewchuk

ALBANY, N.Y. — Forty-six mannequins dressed in garments made
between 1842 and 1901 are featured in the exhibition “Well-Dressed in
Victorian Albany,” on view at the Albany Institute of History and Art
through May 20. Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute, one of the old-
est museums in the United States, is dedicated to collecting and inter-
preting the art, history and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley from
the late Seventeenth Century to the present. The museum is espe-
cially known for its Hudson River School paintings and a pair of
Egyptian mummies acquired in 1909.

In this special exhibition, the museum gives center stage to its
little-known but spectacular collection of Nineteenth Century
clothing. The show gives visitors the rare opportunity to see a
small selection of what has been hiding in the museum’s closets.

In five large galleries, “Well-Dressed in Victorian Albany”
showcases an extraordinary selection of dresses made of luxu-
rious, vibrantly colored fabrics and sewn by home seamstress-
es, professional dressmakers and couturiers. Worn by mid-
dle- and upper-class women and children in the Capital
Region, Hudson Valley and beyond, the costumes tell stories
of notable New Yorkers and illuminate their world of fash-
ionable affluence. From wedding gowns to walking suits,
these garments reflect the evolution of fashion as well as
the social and technological changes that took place dur-
ing the reign of the British monarch Queen Victoria
between 1837 and 1901. A diversity of shapes and silhou-
ettes, among them the bustle and leg-of-mutton sleeve,
reflect the dramatic evolution in the style of each
decade.

Suggesting scenes of Nineteenth Century domestic
life, the garments are displayed with objects from the
institute’s collections of paintings, furniture and deco-
rative arts. The addition of such works creates an
atmospheric context to the display. Rarely exhibited
artifacts include an 1890s wicker baby carriage and a
Thonet bentwood settee.

Paintings by George Henry Boughton, Charles Lor-

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Jim Bakker

Auctioneer, art dealer, appraiser, consultant and in-
dependent curator Jim Bakker is celebrating 50 years
at the helm of his business specializing in American
paintings and prints. A member of the Antiques Deal-
ers’ Association of America, his interest in the trade
was forged early and broadened to fine art when he
graduated from Phillips Academy at Andover and at-
tended Harvard University. The best of Provincetown’s
art scene past and present reliably can be found at his
auctions and eponymous gallery.

It says on your website that you tured 60 works of art, sculpture, paint decorated Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson fea-
were just 15 when you opened your furniture, textiles, pottery and objects by both tured on HBO. Trying to unravel the mysteries
first antiques shop in Ayer, Mass., deceased and living artists associated with surrounding Edith’s life, her great-niece retraces
on June 15, 1968. What have the Provincetown from my personal collection and Wilkinson’s footsteps from Wheeling, W.Va., to
past 50 years revealed about the pieces I had previously gifted to PAAM over the Provincetown and back to Huntington, W.Va.,
years. The show opened on my 60th birthday. where she was committed to an asylum in 1925.

wisdom of that move? Your firm focuses on fresh-to-the- So many artists have found solace
market pieces documenting the and inspiration at the Cape. What
How fortunate I was to be able to spend my entire Cape Cod School of Art and Prov- attributes of the place call to you?
life doing something that I loved, and having been incetown’s status as America’s old-
able to make a decent living at it. In the old days, est continuous art colony. How’s The light. The dunes. Community. Being sur-
my mother would leave me at an auction with prospecting for such pieces these rounded on both sides by water at the tip of
the money I had made mowing the lawn and I days? Cape Cod creates a pretty unique escape from
could buy a box lot of stuff for $5. By the time the outside world. Also, the Provincetown Art
she would return to pick me up, I had already I think we’ve only hit the tip of the iceberg. So Association and Museum, where I have been the
sold some pieces in the lot to other people at the many artists came here to study or paint. I have volunteer auctioneer for the past 30 years and
auction that just wanted one piece. I learned early always been a champion of women artists. This a trustee for the last 25 years. Since artists first
on the importance of being a good listener and started in 1974 with my first publication of a started coming to town in the Nineteenth Cen-
educating myself. After graduating from high catalog on Lee Lufkin Kaula to my retrospective tury, Provincetown has always welcomed artistic
school in 1971, I took a year off before going to on Margaret J. Patterson in 1988 to Florence souls with open arms and provided inspiration
Harvard University and showed at flea markets, Brillinger last year. Every year we seem to dis- and never a lack of great subject matter. For me
including Russell Carrell’s at his cow pasture in cover someone new that we either never heard what started as a place to get away from the hustle
Salisbury, Conn. When I returned to Harvard, I of or had ever seen any works by. Most recently and bustle of Boston on weekends is now the
spent most of my time during orientation week in place I call home.
antiques shops.

We stalked you on your I appeared in the documentary film Packed in a
personal Facebook page and
noted lots of posts featur- Best galleries to visit on
ing flowers. What’s up with a Cape crawl? And, of
that? course, best food and wine?

Beyond the Bakker Gallery, other
galleries not to be missed would be

I guess I’m a flower child! The garden is the Berta Walker Gallery and Julie

definitely a big reflection of Provincetown. Heller Gallery. Friday evening is the

Living and gardening by the sea is a little designated art gallery opening night

different than gardening in the city. For crawl. Boasting more than 50 galleries

my friends that are only here during the in this little seaside village, there’s

summer, it’s a way to share the beauty of always something of interest going on

the place so they can see what they are throughout the year. Likewise, there

missing. is an even greater selection of restau-

rants from which to choose. Among

You have curated many my favorite haunts are Napi’s, where
museum exhibitions center- you can also get a glimpse of some
ing around Provincetown of the best artwork created over the
and its art colony. Do you last century on the walls, Canteen,
have a favorite among those Fanizzi’s, Front Street, Liz’s Cafe, the

Lobster Pot, the Mews, Ross’ Grill,

shows? “Wharf House” by Angele Myrer (1896–1970), 1954, Block XVI #1, Spindler’s and Strangers and Saints,
white-line color woodblock print, 8 by 9½ inches. Myrer was one of the to name just a very few. Check out my
“Art and Craft: Made in Provincetown” Provincetown Printers and a student of Blanche Lazzell. This print sold food page!, www.facebook.com/eatin-
at the Provincetown Art Association & ganddrinkingwithjim.
Museum in 2013. The exhibition fea- for $2,563 in Bakker’s December 2017 sale.
—W.A. Demers

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‘Costume Designs Of Miles White’
At John And Mable Ringling Museum

SARASOTA, FLA. — On view as his beautiful, gestural ren-
at the Ringling to August 5 is derings of the proposed cos-
the creative brilliance of talent- tumes. To explore White’s artis-
ed costume designer Miles tic accomplishments, the
White, featuring a selection of exhibition is organized around
his original designs, swatch two central themes: transfor-
books and production docu- mations and productions.
ments displayed alongside his-
toric photographs and actual The whimsical quality of
wardrobe pieces. White’s spec- White’s circus designs is most
tacular renderings evoke the evident in his clever ideas to
adventurous era of design that mask the body, human or ani-
emerged in midcentury Ameri- mal, for viewers to perceive the
can circus performance. familiar as something totally
different. The exhibition
In 1941 Miles White joined a includes drawings that exem-
team tasked with reconceptual- plify White’s understanding of
izing the Ringling Bros and the needs of the performer’s
Barnum & Bailey circus and body; form, function and move-
updating it for the modern age. ment come together in designs
Under the leadership of indus- for various circus acts. From
trial designer Norman Bel Ged- that basic understanding,
des, the vision was to unify the White could leap into fanciful
entire circus day experience, creations that undermined
including the presentation expectations. Bodies of perform-
under the big top by thought- ers, clowns and animals were
fully coordinating the design transformed into butterflies,
elements of color, light and birthday cakes and other unex-
visual rhythm. The 27-year-old pected and enchanting sights.
White brought to the team a
modern sensibility for costume White’s talent for orchestrat-
design, characterized by vivid ing color, texture and movement
colors, airy fabrics and a bal- to create unforgettable produc-
anced concern for both function tions for the circus are be
and style. explored through designs pre-
pared for the 1952 circus spec-
“It is exciting to share the tal- tacular titled The Good Old
ent of Miles White, which has Days. In White’s imagination, a
been long known in the circus circus clown transformed into
community, with a broader Queen Elizabeth I and Hanni-
audience. I hope our visitors bal’s elephants become the Alps.
will appreciate the quality of
White’s sketches and his The exhibition is drawn from
extraordinary eye for color,” more than 600 original sketches
said Jennifer Lemmer Posey, by White that are part of the
associate curator of the Circus Tibbals Circus collection housed
Museum. in the museum’s archives.

White’s sketches are captivat- The John and Mable Ringling
ing not only for their unique Museum of Art is at 5401 Bay
content, but also for the artist’s Shore Road. For information,
exuberant use of color as well www.ringling.org or 941-359-
5700.

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A large and fine Elizabeth I/ A documented Charles II joined Taking second place at $50,072 was The top lot in the sale was this rare
James I carved oak finial, oak and inlaid double panel back this rare Elizabeth I oak armchair, a Henry VIII joined oak panel back arm-
circa 1600, fetched $26,666. open armchair, southwest York- so-called Glastonbury chair, possibly chair, circa 1530, that realized $57,225.
shire, circa 1670, closed at $30,401. Somerset and the surrounding area,
circa 1570–1600.

Auction Action In London

Early Oak Chairs Lead Sale At Bonhams

LONDON — Bonhams, the last large chair. With a closing price of $57,225, it related examples are in institutions in A large Elizabeth I / James I carved
international auction house to conduct more than doubled its $ 21,500/28,600 the United States: the Metropolitan lion finial, which was a particularly
sales devoted to early oak furniture, estimate. According to the catalog, the Museum of Art and the Ipswich (Mass.) large example, more than doubling high
featured “The Oak Interior” on March chair is one of the earliest examples of a Museum. A third related example is in estimate, bringing $26,666.
28. Crossing the block were approxi- British joined open-framed armchair the Victoria and Albert Museum.
mately 500 lots, of which 326 found buy- and is like examples in both the Nation- Reached for comment after the sale,
ers and achieved nearly 77 percent by al Museum of Wales Collection, St Rounding out the top three lots was a Bonhams’ oak furniture specialist
value, a total of approximately $1.2 mil- Fagan, and in the Burrell Collection, Charles II inlaid double panel back David Houlston said collectors are
lion. Glasgow. open armchair from southwest York- increasingly interested in works that
shire, circa 1670. With provenance to have been exhibited in publications.
Chairs were the top sellers in the sale An Elizabeth I armchair, a so-called the Gene and Sally Foster collection
and strong results were seen for exam- Glastonbury chair, realized $50,072. and illustrated in Victor Chinnery’s Prices quoted include the buyer’s pre-
ples spanning more than 150 years. Dated to circa 1570–1600 and possibly Oak Furniture: The British Tradition, it mium, as reported by the auction house.
Leading the sale was a circa 1530 from the Somerset area, it easily sur- nearly tripled its low estimate
Henry VIII joined oak panel back arm- passed its $28,600/43,000 estimate. Two ($11,400/17,000) to bring $30,401. Bonhams is at 101 New Bond Street.
For information, 44 20 7447 7447 or
www.bonhams.com.

‘Master Class: Northern European Art 1500–1700’ At Lehman Loeb Art Center

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — center’s collection. The works biblical scenes, came from the
“Master Class: Northern Euro- displayed — which include an collection of the Reverend Elias
pean Art 1500–1700 from the etching of a lively self-portrait Magoon, a college trustee and
Permanent Collection,” will be by Rembrandt, an engraving of founding member of the Com-
on view April 27–September 2 a dancing couple by Albrecht mittee on the Art Gallery. In
at the Frances Lehman Loeb Dürer and a new acquired orig- the United States more gener-
Art Center, Vassar College. inal drawing by Jacob Jordaens ally, the period 1865–1914 was
The exhibition opens with a — are organized roughly by a heyday for the collecting of
panel discussion on Friday, their date of acquisition. This northern European art, partic-
April 27, at 4:30 pm in Taylor arrangement illuminates the ularly from the Seventeenth
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TheanedxhcicbitBioanr,b curated by Northern European art in the ums, most of which were still
Elizabeth Nogrady, was orga- United States from the 1860s relatively new. At Vassar, alum-
nized to celebrate the career of to today. nae and donors began giving
Susan Donahue Kuretsky, Vas- This gallery contains Six- works to the Vassar College Art
sar College class of 1963 and teenth and Seventeenth Centu- Gallery and in 1941 a transfor-
professor of art. ry northern European works mative gift, comprising of
The exhibition is composed given to Vassar between the prints by preeminent masters
primarily of drawings and founding of the college and such as Dürer, Lucas van Ley-
prints by Dutch, Flemish and 1945. The earliest such gifts, den and Rembrandt, arrived
German artists from the art mostly Old Master prints of from the family of German- Gallery. in Dutch art (examples of which
born financier Felix M. War- Further bolstering the pres- are on view) fueled the innova-
burg. Throughout this period, tive 2005 exhibition organized
students learned the history of ence of German, Dutch and by Susan Donahue Kuretsky,
art from these objects. Flemish art on campus were “Time and Transformation in
purchases made by the art gal- Seventeenth Century Art.”
The mid-Twentieth Century lery, some of which are on dis-
was an exciting period for the play in the exhibition, to aug- Meanwhile, as the physical
use of original objects in art ment the gifts that had form of the museum changed at
historical education at Vassar. characterized the previous gen- Vassar, so too did the academic
The college experienced an eration. As the collection and field of northern European art
influx of new faculty members, exhibition program grew, it as efforts were made to widen
many of them German émigrés became clear that more space and diversify the field. A com-
who had fled Europe to escape was needed. In 1986 and 1988 mitment to the interaction of
the rise of Nazism and World the college conducted symposia, art history with other disci-
War II. This wave of art histori- both called Museums in Aca- plines, for instance, is evident
ans transformed the field in the deme, to create a public forum in the current Vassar seminar
United States, particularly in on the function, funding and Art and Science in the Age of
the area of northern European design of college and university Vermeer. Questions raised in
art. During the academic year museums in advance of Vassar the classroom on scientific and
1969–70, Wolfgang Stechow of embarking on the construction artistic observation can be
Oberlin College served as visit- of a new museum building. brought to bear on the muse-
ing professor, organizing with um’s collection, including the
students at the Vassar College In 1993, the Frances Lehman precise anatomy of “Large Cat”
Art Gallery the major loan Loeb Art Center opened, and by Cornelis Visscher or the
exhibition Dutch Mannerism, with it came new opportunities optical effects captured in Saint
Apogee and Epilogue and in for the collection, display and Mark by Lucas van Leyden
1976 Curtis O. Baer curated study of northern European
“Seventeenth Century Dutch art. On a grander scale, proj- Frances Lehman Loeb Art
Landscape Drawings and ects at the art center continued Center is at 124 Raymond Ave-
Selected Prints from American to relate to material taught in nue. For information, 845-437-
Collections,” also at the Art the classroom: a course on ruins 5632 or www.fllac.vassar.edu.

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Nautical Antiques Show Kicks Off
Scrimshaw Weekend, May 4–6

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — tion of scrimshaw; recent dis- “William Tell of New York homeward bound in the latitude
Scholars, artists, historians coveries about significant of 5.13 s[south] long[itude] 80 w[est]. got shipwrecked.”
and scrimshaw collectors will makers and genres; newly Panbone plaque by Edward Burdett, circa 1831.
converge on the New Bedford discovered whaleman and
Whaling Museum May 4–6 for Double-cage swift mounted navy scrimshaw-artists; auc- Constitution and Guerrière naval engagement by the
the 30th annual Scrimshaw on a spool stand, with whale tioneering and how to buy Banknote Engraver. After “The Constitution in Close Action
Weekend. With more than ivory and skeletal bone and sell; the modern manu- with the Guerrière,” engraved by Abel Bowne for his book
5,000 scrimshaw objects in components inlaid with tor- facture of legitimate scrim- The Naval Monument (Boston, 1816).
the Whaling Museum’s collec- toiseshell. An early example shaw replicas and scrimshaw-
tion, it is the ideal venue for made by William Howland, theme merchandise. The $315 for Whaling Museum tivities will include an off-site
Scrimshaw Weekend, a forum circa 1815–22, and donated weekend also features a members and $370 for non- field trip. There is an addi-
devoted to the indigenous to the museum by his grand- report on the scrimshaw mar- members. Registration tional fee (TBD) for the Sun-
shipboard art of whalers dur- daughter, Harriet H. Ander- ket, the Antique Scrimshaw includes regular admission to day field trip to cover the cost
ing the “Age of Sail.” Founded son, in 1945. Collectors Association (ASCA) the Nautical Antiques Show, of transportation and lunch.
in 1989, this event attracts pm. Two full-days of discov- report and a cocktail recep- all sessions Friday through
enthusiasts from across the ery, learning and stimulating tion, banquet and keynote Saturday, and dinner on Sat- The museum is at 18 Johnny
globe who gather to study, cel- talks follow. Weekend high- address on Saturday evening. urday evening. The Saturday Cake Hill in the heart of the
ebrate and discover this dis- lights include presentations dinner and evening program city’s historic downtown. For
tinctive and beautiful art on the history and identifica- “This is one of my all-time can be purchased separately additional information or to
form. favorite events at the muse- for accompanying guests at register for the event, call
um,” said Stuart M. Frank, $75 per person. Sunday’s fes- 508-997-0046 ext 100 or visit
The 9th Annual Nautical senior curator emeritus for www.whalingmuseum.org.
Antiques Show on Friday, the New Bedford Whaling
May 4, kicks off this year’s Museum and Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw Weekend. The Weekend host. “It’s the one
show features antiques from time each year that people
some of New England’s most from all over the country and
respected dealers. The abroad who are interested in
antiques show runs from noon scrimshaw — whether or not
to 5 pm with early admission they are actually collectors —
from 11 am to noon. The show can get together, compare
and its early-bird session are notes, socialize and maybe
free for Scrimshaw Weekend swap some pieces. The folks
attendees. Admission to the who attend are so interested,
show is free for museum so companionable and so wel-
members and with regular coming of newcomers — and
admission to the museum for with lots of merriment and a
nonmembers. Early bird gala banquet in the middle,
admission is available to it’s like what an ideal family
museum members and non- Thanksgiving is supposed to
members for an additional $5. be. It’s great fun and I always
learn a lot.”
Scrimshaw Weekend official-
ly begins Friday, May 4, with Registration for the three-
an opening presentation at 8 day Scrimshaw Weekend is

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Hermann Historica’s 76th Auction May 1–11:
Masterpieces Of Antiquity & European Royalty

MUNICH — Hermann His- Antique firearms include a pair of deluxe flintlock pistols
torica GmbH will conduct an from the armory of the Princes von Lobkowitz, circa 1730.
auction from May 1 to 11 with
the usual wide range of high the Ninth century, the vial is in the well-known military muse- A Chinese ferrule in bronze Ornate and flexible German
quality precious objects from the shape of a squatting cervid ums of Stockholm and Paris. with gold and silver inlays full armor in Augsburg
all eras and the world. Approxi- — half man, half stag. The blackened iron knuckle- from the Warring States style, from the second half
mately 6,500 lots from all spe- bow hilt is particularly arrest- period in the Fourth and of the Sixteenth Century.
cialist areas represented by the The works produced by the ing with its fine décor of flower Third Centuries BCE. with ultimate attention to
auction house are to come medieval and early modern tendrils and cherubim, inlaid heavy cavalry sword made in detail — underlines the signifi-
under the hammer — antiqui- armorers and blacksmiths in silver. The sophisticated Solingen by P.W. Knecht, dated cance of this gem.
ties, arms and armor, works of invariably exhibit the highest inlay technique — the marque- 1844, which was presented to
art, hunting antiques, orders standards of functional reli- try of the artisan metalworker Prince Georg of Hesse-Darm- Antique firearms include a
and collectibles of history and ability and aesthetics. Every has all but vanished today — it stadt (1780–1856) by Tsar pair of deluxe flintlock pistols
military history. detail in the composition of the was only used for first-class Nicholas I of Russia (1796– from the armory of the Princes
highly ornate German full artifacts; the eight ribs of the 1856). There is a wide range of of Lobkowitz. Produced circa
The antiquities section armor in Augsburg style, from pommel are adorned with the consignments from the person- 1730 at the Prague workshop of
includes a variety of unique the second half of the Sixteenth precious metal silver. al possessions of European sov- Paul Ignazius Poser, the weap-
objects that were crafted by the Century, has been meticulously ereigns, like the telescope ons were finished with the chis-
skilled smiths. A Seljuk incense devised. The roped flanges at The quality and diversity of belonging to King Ludwig II eling work by Franz Matzen-
burner in bronze, its body com- the gussets and neck opening the lots from Africa, the Otto- (1845–1886), engraved with his dorf. Decorative tendrils trail
posed of three identical faces, deflected onslaughts away from man Empire, India, Japan and monogram, the royal crown over the hammers and a pro-
bears testimony to the out- the body, while the shoulders, China remain are irresistible. and a laurel wreath. With a cession of antique, mythologi-
standing craftsmanship of the greaves and gauntlets granted A Chinese ferrule in bronze quintuple brass barrel and still cal figures marches across the
Orient. With pointed chins and the wearer the greatest possi- with gold and silver inlays from in excellent condition, the tele- trigger guards and butt caps.
slightly puffed cheeks, the pro- ble freedom of movement by all the Warring States period in scope can be extended to a
file of the mouths, noses and sliding on several lames. Boast- the Fourth and Third centuries maximum length of 55 centi- Previews are available at
eyes clearly delineated, the ing a screw-mounted, hinged BCE sets the scene for the rare meters. Hermann Historica GmbH Lin-
faces contemplate the beholder lance rest on the side and a lots in this section. Originating prunstraße 16 D-80335, April
from every side. particularly sturdy, ridged from a private collection with A selection of orders and 26, 27 and 30 through May 7, 2
breast plate, and topped with ownership documented over insignia includes a set of the to 6 pm. For more information,
Originating on a different an elegant helmet, the armor many years, the object is deco- Order of St Anna, 1st class with www.hermann-historica.com or
continent, but no less desirable, was clearly intended to afford rated with stylized bird’s heads. diamonds. The luminosity of +49 (0)89 547 26 490, +49 (0)89
is a gold statue from pre- the competitor optimal protec- the translucent red enamel 547 26 49-99.
Columbian South America. tion. The military history and his- cross on the intricately
Dating from the early Quimba- torical objects section is a trea- engraved gold background com-
ya civilization in the Fifth to Next in line is a German sure trove of interesting collec- mands the gaze, while the fine
A gold statue from pre- sword from the first decades of tors’ items. Rare edged weapons enamel painting — executed
Columbian South America the Seventeenth Century; simi- may be the highlights of the
dates from the early Quim- lar weapons may be found in Russian section, including a
baya civilization in the Fifth
to the Ninth Century.

Montclair Art Museum Final Venue For Kay WalkingStick Retrospective

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — The bition is the first significant ret- am from the tri-state area and I
American Federation of Arts, in rospective of Kay WalkingStick love New Jersey’s landscape. I
partnership with the Smithson- (b 1935), a citizen of the Chero- see this area as our place.”
ian’s National Museum of the kee Nation and one of the world’s
American Indian (NMAI), pres- most celebrated artists of Native WalkingStick held her first solo
ent at the Montclair Art Museum American ancestry. The exhibi- exhibition in New York City in
(MAM), “Kay WalkingStick: An tion is co-curated by NMAI cura- 1969. She has since exhibited her
American Artist,” in the final tor Kathleen Ash-Milby (Navajo) work in more than 30 ground-
stop of a national tour. The exhi- and associate director David W. breaking solo exhibitions and
Penney, in close collaboration numerous group exhibitions
with the artist. The exhibition’s “New Mexico Desert” by Kay WalkingStick, 2011, oil on nationally and internationally,
presentation at the Montclair Art wood panel, purchased through a special gift from the Lou- culminating in the major travel-
Museum is coordinated by Gail ise Ann Williams Endowment, 2013. National Museum of the ing retrospective “Kay Walking-
Stavitsky, MAM’s chief curator, American Indian 26/9250, photo courtesy American Federa- Stick: An American Artist.” She
and continues through June 17. tion of Arts was also the first Native Ameri-
can artist to appear in H.W. Jan-
Featuring more than 60 of decades and culminates with her The presentation at the Mont- son’s “History of Art” (Fifth Edi-
WalkingStick’s most notable recent paintings of monumental clair Art Museum spans several tion, 1995). Her work is
paintings, drawings, notebooks landscapes and Native places. galleries, located on either side of represented in the collections of
and the diptychs for which she is Her distinctive approach to the museum’s permanent instal- several museums, including the
best known, the exhibition traces painting emerged from the caul- lation of works by George Inness. Smithsonian’s National Museum
her career over more than four dron of the New York art world, WalkingStick reflected, “I am a of the American Indian, the
poised between late Modernism great admirer of George Inness National Gallery of Canada, the
and Postmodernism of the 1960s and his work will serve as an Metropolitan Museum of Art,
and 1970s. Organized chronologi- introduction to my late paintings. and the Montclair Art Museum.
cally around themes that mark In fact, I see myself as part of the She has received many awards,
her artistic journey, “Kay Walk- long tradition of American land- including grants from the Pol-
ingStick: An American Artist” scape painters including Asher B. lock-Krasner Foundation, the
traces a path of constant inven- Durand, Albert Bierstadt, Thom- Joan Mitchell Foundation, the
tion, innovation, and evolving as Moran and George Inness. In National Endowment for the
artistic and personal growth their work, especially Inness’ Arts and the Eiteljorg Fellowship
through visually brilliant and paintings of Montclair, there is a for Native American Fine Art
evocative works of art. sense of his closeness to home. I (2003).

The Montclair Art Museum is
at 3 South Mountain Avenue. For
additional information, 973-746-
5555 or www.montclairartmuse-
um.org.

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May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 7

Illustrations & Drawings To Headline Woodshed Auction
Works Attributed To Warhol, Nagel, Basquiat, Picasso, Klimt & Others To Be Featured

FRANKLIN, MASS. — Two of Acrylic on canvas painting
Andy Warhol’s most iconic and attributed to Patrick Nagel A strong candidate for top
instantly recognizable artworks (American, 1945–1984), lot of the auction is Andy
— “Chairman Mao” and “Volk- titled “Mirage,” 29½ by 25½ Warhol’s iconic “Chairman
swagen Beetle” — and an acrylic inches, framed and signed Mao,” an unframed crayon China marker and graphite on paper drawing attributed to
on canvas painting attributed to lower right ($25/30,000). sketch on thin tan paper Jean Michel Basquiat (American, 1960–1988), untitled
Patrick Nagel titled “Mirage” are signed and dated “75” (Copyrights), with Basquiat’s name written in the grid
expected to be top performers in Jean Michel Basquiat (Ameri- ($50/80,000). ($60/80,000).
Woodshed Art Auctions’ interna- can, 1960–1988), untitled (Copy- Kostantinovitch Aivazovsky
tional art collections and estate rights), features Basquiat’s (Russian, 1817–1900), titled right, 26 inches square, framed. highlight. Also, a watercolor on
sale on Thursday, May 3. Live name written in the grid “Ship Sailing in the Moonlight,” An unframed blue crayon on paper board attributed to Henry
bidding will start at 5:30 pm. ($60/80,000); and an acrylic and circa 1870s, faintly signed and Miller (American, 1891–1980),
ink on repurposed book paper 14¾ by 24 inches framed, should paper drawing attributed to titled Female Nude, signed and
“Several of our consignors attributed to Margaret Kilgallen rise to $30/50,000; while an oil Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, inscribed to the Hollywood actor
approached us with extensive (American, 1967–2001), on wood “Portrait of the Artist” 1884–1920), titled “Cariatide”, Nicky Blair, “For Nicky Blair,
collections of illustrations and unsigned and unframed, mea- from the School of Paul Delar- signed lower right and measur- Xmas, 1964, Henry Miller,” 21 by
drawings,” said Bruce Wood of sures 8¼ by 6 inches oche (French, 1797–1856), ing 14¾ by 10 inches 13½ inches unframed, should
Woodshed Art Auctions. “It’s ($15/20,000). signed and framed, should hit ($30/40,000), will cross the block, garner $5/8,000.
exciting to see what they have Picasso, anyone? A pencil on $3/5,000. as will a triplex offset documen-
decided to sell, and to see new paper attributed to the Spanish tary photo print on Ikonorex A pen and ink on paper attrib-
collectors adding these pieces to Surrealist (1881–1973), titled Two attributions have board by Bernd (1931–2007) and uted to the Belgian cartoonist
their portfolios.” All the works in “Nude Woman and Man” $20/30,000 estimates. One is a Hilla Becher (1934–2015), titled Herge (1907–1983), titled “Tin-
the sale are attributions, Wood ($20/30,000) is signed and dated colored ink on paper by Alberto “Cooling Tower” (Germany, tin and Milou (Snowy) on Horse-
pointed out. (“23.7.60”); and a pencil on paper Giacometti (1901–1966), titled 2002), #49 in an edition of 60, back,” is signed lower right and
drawing attributed to Gustav “Portrait of a Man,” 19 by 14½ signed and numbered under the measures 8 by 9¼ inches
Warhol’s “Chairman Mao,” an Klimt (Austrian, 1862–1918), inches, framed. The other is a image ($6/8,000). unframed ($3/5,000).
unframed crayon sketch on thin titled “Standing Woman,” signed, gouache on paper from the
tan paper signed and dated “75” measures 15¾ by 11¼ inches renowned conceptual Artist Sol A pen and ink on paper attrib- Live previews can be arranged,
under the image of the Chinese unframed ($20/30,000). LeWitt (American, 1928–2007), uted to Man Ray (American, by appointment only, at Wood-
leader, measuring 11¼ by 9½ An oil on canvas marine ren- titled “Curvy Brushstrokes,” 1890–1976), titled “Surrealist shed’s Franklin gallery at 1243
inches, is a candidate for top lot dering attributed to Ivan signed and dated (“95”) lower Face of a Woman,” signed and Pond Street. For information,
of the auction ($50/80,000). dated “1936,” 15¼ by 10½ inch- www.woodshedartauctions.com
“Volkswagen Beetle,” an acrylic es, unframed ($8/10,000) is a or 508-533-6277.
on paper, signed lower margin
and verso, 7¼ by 8¾ inches,
should bring $30/50,000.

Patrick Nagel (American,
1945–1984) created popular
illustrations on board, paper and
canvas, most of which emphasize
the female form in a distinctive
style descended from Art Deco.
Works by the artist have seen a
meteoric rise in value in recent
years. Nagel’s attribution titled
“Mirage,” 29½ by 25½ inches, is
framed and signed lower right
($25/30,000).

A china marker and graphite
on paper drawing attributed to

8 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

William Jenack Plans Diverse
Estates Auction For May 6

CHESTER, N.Y. — William
Jenack’s sale on May 6 will
include Nineteenth and Twenti-
eth Century furniture, midcen-
tury material, Chinese art and
porcelain, Russian icons, coins,
books, ephemera, autograph
cuts, Oriental rugs and carpets
and limited edition large Lladro
groups.
For anyone wanting to estab-
lish an instant collection of auto-
graphs, this is the sale to do it.
Signatures in the offing include
Steve Mc Queen, Apollo XI astro-
nauts Neil Armstrong, Michael
Collins and Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin,
Muammar Gaddafi, Graham
Hill, Sevi Ballesteros, James
Clark, Bram Stoker, Isabard
Brunel, Charles Darwin, Boris
Karloff, Alfred Hitchcock, Robert C. Fosta, “Constantinople.” Sydney Laurence, “Mt McKinley.”
Louis Stevenson, Diana Princess
of Wales, Glenn Miller, Judy Autograph Hounds Will Need To Check This One Out
Garland, Charlie Chaplin,
Queen Victoria, James Dean, Highlighting the book section after Nicholaas Visscher and the mix of antique and midcentury celadon bowls of the Song dynas-
Keith Richards, Martin Luther of the sale will be a circa 1665 Holy Land); German World War furnishings. They include a Dan- ty, pair of sang de boeuf glazed
King Jr, Adolf Hitler, Jimi Hen- edition of a Martin Luther Bible II Nazi propaganda books; Vol- ish Modern modular wall unit, porcelain vases, Chinese “Kraak”
drix, Harry Houdini, Saddam (Basel), which has five double- ume II Picturesque Europe; The Napoleon III burl inlaid secre- porcelain plate of the Seven-
Hussein, Bert Lahr and many faced folding engraved maps Horse and Modern Veterinary taire du abbatant, continental teenth Century, Ming dynasty
others. (double-hemispheric world map Practice; Volume 1 Picturesque fruitwood bombe chest, pair Chi- shallow celadon bowl, blanc de
America; Pictorial Representa- nese black lacquered armchairs chine figure of a seated Kwan
tion of Heredity and the Science with gilt floral decoration, Dan- Yin, Chinese pseudo Tobacco
of Race (German anti-Semitic ish midcentury inlaid teak and Leaf platter, Sino-Tibetan brass
race and heredity teaching aid); walnut round low table, Renais- seated Buddha, Thai gilt stand-
bound Harper’s Weekly May– sance Revival carved oak side- ing Buddha, Chinese carved ala-
December 1901; The New and board, French provincial farm baster figure of a lohan, with
Complete Life of Our Blessed table, Eighteenth/Nineteenth many more options to be offered.
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Century, set of six Nakashima- Of special note is an oil on can-
circa 1782; Manuale del Liquo- style slab wood side chairs, Dan- vas of Mount McKinley (Alaska)
rista, Dictionary of Anecdotes of ish midcentury fruitwood sec- with full provenance by Sydney
Singular Traits and Character- tional sofa, Peter Handler Studio Mortimer Laurence (1865–
istics of Historietttes, Good stainless steel and plate glass 1940). The painting was bought
Words, circa 1767, Lacombe table and a pair of Calia Salotti by the consignor’s family in July
Paris; Demons first edition by cream leather club chairs. 1923 at the artist’s studio and
Fydor Dostoyevsky; La Folle Lladro Collector Society limit- remained in the family until
Journee or The Marriage of Figa- ed edition figural groups include consignment. The artwork is in
ro M. De Beaumarchais, circa #1346 “Under the Willow,” #5037 original untouched condition
1785; Le Brutus De Monsieur De “Sleigh Ride,” #1513 “Flower for with a copy of the cruise album
Voltaire; first edition Francois my Lady,” #1742 “Onward,” and exhibition catalog.
Voltaire, circa 1731; with many #1465 “Classic Spring” and William Jenack Auctioneers is
more, including folio volumes. #1523 “A Happy Encounter.” at 62 Kings Highway Bypass.
Plenty of options for those Oriental flair is represented by For information, 845-469-9095
Shlomi Haziza, acrylic wall sculpture. wanting to redecorate with a a pair of Chinese Long Quan or www.jenack.com.

Hand Papermaking Revolution At IPCNY

NEW YORK CITY — The an outgrowth of the printmaking their artistic vision and technical
International Print Center New renaissance of the 1960s. Curat- innovations to printmaking, they
York (IPCNY) presents “Paper/ ed by Susan Gosin, co-founder of demanded new paper, eventually
Print: American Hand Paper- the papermaking studio Dieu turning to the papermaking pro-
making, 1960s to Today,” an exhi- Donné, and Mina Takahashi, edi- cess itself for fresh ideas. Span-
bition of work by more than 65 tor of the journal Hand Paper- ning nearly six decades, the exhi-
artists that is one of the first making, the exhibition continues bition brings together iconic
shows to trace the American through June 14. paper works arising from collabo-
hand papermaking revolution as rations between the two fields
As artists and printers brought and shines a light on this unique-
ly American story of reinventing
a craft and commercial process “Gregory in the Pool (Paper Pool 4)” by David Hockney,
into an art form. 1978, colored and pressed paper pulp, 32 by 50 inches, pub-
lished by Tyler Graphics Ltd, Bedford, N.Y. Variation Q of
With support from more than a 20 variants. Collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Family
dozen contemporary publishers, Foundation. ©David Hockney / Tyler Graphics Ltd
printers and papermakers, the
works on view range from pivotal
early paper works to the newest
experiments in the medium,
along with some of the rarest and
lesser known examples of two-

dimensional works and cast- artists developed a complex
paper multiples. vocabulary in papermaking
through their collaborations with
The exhibition includes works several paper studios and differ-
by such notable artists of the ent master papermakers and
Twentieth and Twenty-First printers.
Centuries as Mel Bochner, Lou-
ise Bourgeois, Chakaia Booker, A small catalog including a
Leonardo Drew, Helen Franken- curatorial essay with historical
thaler, Ellen Gallagher, Jane overview, an annotated checklist
Hammond, David Hockney, Wil- and a glossary of terms situate
liam Kentridge, Louise Nevelson, the works within the larger his-
Robert Rauschenberg, Kiki tory of papermaking and print-
Smith, Frank Stella and Richard making from before the Common
Tuttle, to name a few. Many Era to today.
bring to life paper’s transforma-
tion from its traditional role as a The International Print Center
substrate for prints to that of an New York is at 508 West 26th
active partner—and a stand- Street.
alone medium. Several of these
For additional information,
www.ipcny.org or 212-989-5090.

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 9

Collectible Star Wars, Comics Headline Bruneau April 28

CRANSTON, R.I. — Nearly 350 lots of
toys, comic books and comic art will be sold
to the highest bidder in an auction planned
for April 28, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers,
in partnership with Altered Reality Enter-
tainment and Travis Landry. The sale will
be held online and in the Bruneau & Co.
gallery, beginning at 11 am.

The auction will open with 87 lots of vin-
tage Star Wars items, featuring a selection
from the collection of David Montauck, of
Brooklyn, N.Y. The group is highlighted by
a 1985 Power of The Force AT-AT Driver,
graded AFA 85 and packaged with a War-
lock coin— a hard cardback to find, as it
only saw limited release in Australia
($5,5/7,500).

“The 1985 Power of the Force AT-AT Driv-
er is sure to be the strongest with the force,
but that’s only one of several gems from the
Montauck collection certain to get atten-
tion,” said Kevin Bruneau, the president
and auctioneer of Bruneau & Co. Auction-
eers.
The second portion of the catalog will
offer an eclectic mix of vintage American Copy of Timely Comics Sub-Mari- Star Wars 1985 Power of The Force Original artwork for page 16 of
toys, led by a CAS high-grade set of ten ner, issue #24 (Winter, 1947), graded AT-AT Driver, graded AFA 85 and Avengers #69, the first appearance
1988 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The CBCS 8.0, featuring the third packaged with a Warlock coin — of the Grand Master, executed
set will be sold in single lots and all are appearance of Namora, and a bond- rare, as it only saw limited release around 1969 by artists Sal Buscema
early production variants. Also sold will be age cover ($2,5/4,000). in Australia ($5,5/7,500). and Sam Grainger ($8/12,000).
a 1964 GI Joe Action Pilot Dress Uniform later portrayed in an ironically hysterical
set and a Knickerbocker Humpty Dumpty The Golden Age comics section will be led
dart gun set, circa 1950s. way by Jeff Goldblum in the movie Thor: by a copy of Timely Comics Sub-Mariner,
The GI Joe Action Pilot Dress Uniform set and Modern Age comics and original art- Ragnarok. The page is one of four from a issue #24 (Winter, 1947), graded CBCS 8.0
is from the collection of a previous Hasbro work. “This auction is certain to draw col- collection out of Rumford, R.I. ($2,500/4,000). The comic book features
employee in Central Falls, R.I. The individ- lectors out of the woodwork with a great Another piece of highly collectible cover just the third appearance of Namora, and a
ually carded set includes the 7804 dress selection of comics and comic art,” said Tra- art is volume 2, issue 2, pages 20 and 21 of bondage cover. Only one known copy is
jacket, 7805 dress pants and 7806 dress vis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. specialist and DC Comics Justice League, drawn by the graded higher, at 8.5. This example, with
shirt. Each piece of equipment is factory auctioneer who is also a partner in the sale. illustrators Jim Lee and Scott Williams white pages and an 8.0 grade, is sure to
sealed in its original cellophane, with a GI The Avengers #69 page 16 artwork was and signed by both. The action-packed dou- FatoBturrrautcnhteiAanuvtPP1eea:rxn\&gAeu1is&netaiA..nCtdeFAoddo.d.rsbA\y4inu-d2fcoo0tnri-om1n8ae\wteiroosrnld,ias4u0c1at-ito5n3633-
Joe helmet form sticker ($6/900). executed around 1969 and carries an esti- ble splash features Batman, Flash, Green 9980 or wpwicwk.ebdruunpefaroumandco.com.
mate of $8/12,000. It introduced the Grand Lantern and Superman, facing an
The third portion of the catalog will offer Master character to the Marvel universe, onslaught of parademons (8/12,000).
more than 220 lots of Golden, Silver, Bronze

Black Heritage Trail NH Symposium, May ‘Mapping The email proof to:
5, Underground Railroad’[email protected]
and cc jill

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — On “Bridging the Past to the Pres- After a catered lunch, Maria department of American Stud- lunch); and $20, tour only. To
Saturday, May 5, the Black Heri- ent: Stories of the Underground Madison will give a living his- ies at the University of Mary- register or for more informa-
tage Trail of NH (BHTNH) will Railroad in Our Region.” The tory performance based on the land, College Park. Her lec- tion, https://blackheritaget-
hold its annual spring sympo- presenters are Maria Madison, life of Ellen Garrison Jackson, tures and research have taken rainh.wufoo.com/forms/
sium—a day long learning expe- president of the BOD Robins an early social justice activist her all over the country, work- kw848z20d4kwbf/ or email,
rience focused on the Mapping House Museum in Concord born in Concord, Mass. Almost ing with many important annearnold@blackheritaget-
the Underground Railroad in Mass., Lynn Clark, former 90 years before Rosa Parks, organizations, most recently railnh.org.
New England. The event will director of the Indian Museum Ellen had a Maryland railroad as project historian for the
take place at St. John’s Church’s in Warner, N.H., L’Merchie Fra- stationmaster arrested. Smithsonian’s newest muse-
Thaxter Hall, 101 Chapel Street, zier, director of education and um, the National Museum of
and runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm. interpretation, Museum of Afri- At 1:30 pm, keynote speaker African American History and
can American History in Boston and workshop leader, Cheryl Culture.
The program starts with a and Jane Williamson, director LaRoche will lead a hands-on
guided walking tour of sites emerita for Rokeby Museum in exploration of mapping the Costs are: $35 for tour and
that may have been part of the Ferrisburgh, Vt. Underground Railroad in your symposium (includes lunch);
Underground Railroad; the tour town. LaRoche teaches in the $25, symposium only (includes
will be led by Angela Matthews, The focus of the panel will be
a BHTNH board member, not just on the sites of the
Sankofa Scholar and Guide. Underground Railroad, but the
people and the communities
At 10:30 am a panel of pre- behind it.
senters will discuss the theme

American Society Of Appraisers Presents
‘Beyond JSTOR’ Webinar May 18

ONLINE — The American tional resources that can assist
Society of Appraisers will pres- researchers in their quest to
ent its “Beyond JSTOR: Explor- uncover relevant materials.
ing Full-Text and Citation Through a combination of pre-
Resources” webinar on Friday, sentation and live demonstra-
May 18. tion, participants explore full-
text and citation databases as
JSTOR is arguably the go-to well as open source, digital
database for most scholarly repositories. Advanced search-
research in art history, offering ing techniques will also be cov-
full-text access to more than ten ered, enabling users to formu-
million academic journal arti- late a search to allow for specific
cles. However, like so many results.
resources, it is not comprehen-
sive and should not be regarded To register or for more infor-
as such. mation, www.appraisers.org or
800-272-8258.
This workshop examines addi-

Pickers’ Delight: Annmarie Antique &
Flea Faire Returns May 5 & 6

DOWELL, MD. — Annmarie highlighting the hottest trends
Antique & Flea Faire, the pick- in upcycling and repurposing.
ers’ weekend with more than
100 indoor and outdoor booths, The public is invited to bring
will return May 5 and 6 to the up to three small items for the
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & appraisal fair, which will take
Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, place from 10 am to 2 pm both
rain or shine. days

Featuring antiques and collect- There will be a variety of food
ibles, vintage and upcycled fur- and drink options, including
niture, clothing, jewelry, flea wine and beer. Hours are Satur-
finds, vintage home and garden, day, 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday,
and more, the faire will include 10 am to 3 pm. For information,
demos and talks and appraisals, www.annmariegarden.org or
410-326-4640.

10 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Oversized Flag, Alan Bean Painting & Apollo 13
Gold Medallion At Heritage’s Space Exploration Auction

DALLAS — An irregularly large flag which translates to “from A mission-flown Apollo 13 Apollo 11-flown large size American
flown on Apollo 11 and a painting by the moon, knowledge.” gold Robbins Medallion flag on a crew-signed presentation
one of the 12 astronauts to walk on the This is the first gold originally from the certificate, framed is among the lim-
moon are expected to compete for top-lot Apollo Robbins medal personal collection of ited material that has been to the
honors in Heritage Auctions’ space that Heritage ever Mission Command moon. Measuring 8-by-12 inches,
exploration auction May 11. has offered at auc- Module Pilot Jack mounted to a 9½ by 11½ -inch color
tion. Its rarity, desir- Swigert, with LOA certificate printed with the words:
The Apollo 11-flown large size Ameri- ability, importance ($40/60,000) “This Flag Traveled to the Moon
can flag on a crew-signed presentation and beauty cannot be with Apollo 11, the First Manned
certificate, framed is extraordinary, and overstated, Rile said Alan Bean’s 1983 painting “Mother Lunar Landing, July 20, 1969 /
not just because it is among the limited ($40/60,000). Earth,” acrylic on Masonite, 24 by 30 APOLLO 11 / July 16–24, 1969 / Arm-
material that has been to the moon. It inches, signed in the lower right: strong — Collins – Aldrin”
also is of unusual size, measuring 8 by An Apollo 11-flown sil- “Alan Bean ©1983” ($50/75,000). ($50/75,000).
12 inches, mounted to a 9½-by-11½-inch ver Robbins Medallion, (many in single digits) stickers and are beams, manufactured by Weber Aircraft
color certificate printed with the words: serial number 405, original- in gorgeous mint state condition in 1968 ($8/12,000); and an Apollo 12
“This Flag Traveled to the Moon with ly from the personal collection of ($24/36,000). lunar module-flown largest size Ameri-
Apollo 11, the First Manned Lunar Mission Lunar Module Pilot Buzz can flag on a presentation mat signed
Landing, July 20, 1969 / APOLLO 11 / Aldrin, with signed LOA was one of 450 Other top lots include Gemini 3–Gemi- by Richard Gordon, directly from the
July 16-24, 1969 / Armstrong — Collins flown aboard Apollo 11, the first manned ni 12-flown Fliteline Medallions family collection of Mission Command
– Aldrin.” Because of its large size, the moon landing, July 16–24, 1969, with ($24/36,000); Apollo Lunar Module Module Pilot Richard Gordon
flag has been folded into fourths for crewmembers Neil Armstrong, Michael Reaction Control System Marquardt ($7/10,000).
mounting on the certificate (not exam- Collins and Buzz Aldrin. The obverse of R-4D rocket engine with extended noz-
ined out of frame) ($50/75,000). this 28mm sterling silver medal depicts zle, manufactured in early 1971 Preview the auction on Thursday, May
Collins’ early and original concept for ($25/35,000); NASA Apollo 3 seat crew 10, at Heritage Auction Galleries at
“This really is a rare piece of space his- the mission insignia with the eagle car- couch complete with head beam assem- 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th floor, where
tory,” Heritage Auctions space explora- rying an olive branch in its mouth. bly and left and right hand stabilizer the auction will be on Friday. For fur-
tion director Michael Riley said. “Flags NASA thought the sharp, open talons of ther information, www.ha.com or 877-
that flew on the missions were smaller the eagle looked too “warlike” and the 437-4824.
than this, almost exclusively. To see one olive branch, representing peace, was
this size is a real rarity, as it would sig- moved to the claws. This is one of, if not
nificant strength to any space collec- the only, major official item that renders
tion.” the insignia as it was meant to be by the
astronaut designer ($30/50,000).
Carrying the same estimate is an Alan
Bean’s 1983 painting, “Mother Earth.” One extraordinary lot is the I.S.S.
Acrylic on Masonite and museum Expeditions 1 through 45: complete col-
framed, the 24-by-30-inch painting — lection of unflown silver Robbins med-
signed the lower right: “Alan Bean als directly from the personal collection
©1983”— is of the planet Earth as seen of astronaut Walt Cunningham, with
above the lunar horizon. signed LOA. An amazing collection of
rare, beautiful medals representing the
A mission-flown Apollo 13-flown gold first 13-plus years of occupation, by
Robbins Medallion originally from the astronauts and cosmonauts from sever-
personal collection of Mission Command al countries, of the International Space
Module Pilot Jack Swigert, with LOA is Station, these medals from long-dura-
an extremely rare prize for collectors. tion medals were issued in extremely
Only six were produced — two for each limited numbers — often fewer than
member of the three-man crew. The dra- 100 each. All 45 medals are still in their
matic design features three of Apollo’s original cases with serial-numbered
chariot horses flying toward the moon
with the slogan Ex Luna, Scientia,

At Swann Galleries On May 3—

Man Ray Panel To Lead Auction Celebrating Graphic Design
NEW YORK CITY — Swann Galleries Swann Galleries for $159,900. In this cial interest is Alfred Röller’s tricolor $15/20,000). Also by Loupot is a pair of
will offer an auction of graphic design on auction, it carries an estimate of graphic masterpiece for XIV Ausstellung pochoir prints depicting high Art Deco
Thursday, May 3, celebrating innovation $80/120,000. / Secession / Klinger Beethoven, 1902, fashion on models against a complemen-
in the field, with an array of vintage which also served as the frontispiece for tary misty background. Together they
posters, along with a coterie of graphi- Another masterwork of urban trans- the exhibition catalog ($30/40,000). carry an estimate of $2,5/3,500.
cally oriented objets d’art, including portation design is Massimo Vignelli’s
original maquettes, an Hermès scarf and iconic map of the New York City subway Another example is Oskar Kokoschka’s The auction will feature a selection of
playing cards. system, the descendant of which is still Kunstschau, 1908, done in a whimsical advertisements for automobiles, per-
in use today. The neat, organized lines fairytale style ($20/30,000). The cover lot haps as a consequence of the manufac-
Leading the selection is a rare panel of what in reality was a veritable laby- for the sale is Frommes Kalendar, 1899, turers’ wish to seem forward-thinking.
from Man Ray’s iconic campaign for the rinth of overlapping train systems sig- by Koloman Moser, depicting a woman Among several early highlights are Lud-
London Underground, Keeps London naled a new age in graphic design, in holding an hourglass and an ouroboros, wig Hohlwein’s rose-tinted poster for
Going, evoking the artist’s signature which geographic accuracy was subor- symbolizing the waning of the century Mercedes in 1914 and the azure version
Rayographic style. The indelible image dinate to visual appeal. Offered in the and the circle of life ($20/30,000). of Roger Pèrot’s masterpiece, Delahaye,
equates the solar system with the func- auction is the revised edition of the 1932 ($20/30,000 and $8/12,000, respec-
tionality of the London subway system; original 1972 version, printed in 1978 Charles Loupot is well represented in tively).
it was the world’s most expensive travel ($1/1,500). the sale with a selection of works span-
poster from June of 2007, when it sold ning his career. Leading the pack is a Adolphe Mouron Cassandre was com-
for $100,906 at Christie’s, until 2012, A wealth of early Secessionist works dramatic tour-de-force of printing: the missioned by Hermès to design fashion-
when a poster by A.M. Cassandre sold at will be available, many of them in the 1949 advertisement for Lion Noir / able accessories in his signature style.
Man Ray, [London Transport] – Keeps strikingly tall vertical format common Cirage – Crème, a shoe-polish company, The resulting collaboration is represent-
London Going, 1938 ($80/120,000). in Viennese posters at the time. Of spe- depicting a lion in glossy black against a ed in the auction by a silk scarf reminis-
Koloman Moser, Frommes Kalendar, matte background ($30/40,000). cent of the architectural mazes of M.C.
1899 ($20/30,000). Escher, 1951, and a set of playing cards
Another highlight is Cailler / Chocolat with two decks in vivid color (each $700
au Lait, 1921, and the minimalistic ad to $1,000).
for Voisin Automobiles, 1923 (each
Massimo Vignelli, Subway System Based on the recently released map of
Map, 1978 ($1/1,500). the London Underground by Henry
Beck, Laszló Moholy-Nagy’s poster for
Imperial Airways / Map of Empire &
European Air Routes, 1936, reimagines
the world as an interconnected, emi-
nently navigable network for travel
($3/4,000).

Influential works from the second half
of the Twentieth Century include signed
exhibition posters by Keith Haring and
Roy Lichtenstein, as well as Günther
Kieser’s concert poster for The Doors
and The Canned Heat, 1968 ($3/4,000).
Also of note is an original oil painting by
Stanley Mouse, designer of the Grateful
Dead’s iconic skull and roses motif, of,
naturally, a skull crowned with roses
($3/4,000).

Exhibition dates are April 28, noon to 5
pm; April 30 to May 2, 10 am to 6 pm;
and May 3, 10 am to noon.

Swann Galleries is at 104 East 25th
Street. For information, 212-254-4710
or www.swanngalleries.com.

‘Not An Ostrich: And Other Images From May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 11
America’s Library’ On View In L.A.
“Not an Ostrich: ‘Floradora goose’ at 41st
LOS ANGELES — The ing a selection of photographs annual Poultry Show, Madison Square Gar-
Annenberg Space for Photogra- from the Library of Congress, den,” 1930. From the Library of Congress,
phy, a cultural destination dedi- has been displayed on the West Prints & Photographs Division.
cated to exhibiting both digital Coast, and represents a fraction “Brünnhilde,” photographer unknown,
and print photography, is pre- of the library’s full collection as 1936. From the Library of Congress, Prints
senting “Not an Ostrich: And a way for visitors to rediscover & Photographs Division.
Other Images from America’s one of America’s most impor-
Library.” tant cultural institutions.
The exhibition, running
through September 9, is a col- The full exhibition will include
lection of nearly 500 images — more than 440 photographs
discovered within a collection of from 1839 to the present, by 148
more than 14 million pictures photographers — displayed
— permanently housed in the both physically and digitally —
world’s largest library at the including the works of Sharon
Library of Congress in Wash- Farmer, Donna Ferrato, Carol
ington, DC. Put together by the M. Highsmith, Danny Lyon,
distinguished photography Camilo José Vergara and Will
curator Anne Wilkes Tucker, Wilson, who will also be fea-
the exhibition features the tured in the exhibit’s original
image titled “Not an Ostrich” documentary produced by the
and a large selection of rare and Annenberg Foundation in part-
handpicked works from the nership with Arclight Produc-
vaults of the library, many tions.
never widely available to the
public. Each picture documents The Annenberg Space for Pho-
a special moment in America’s tography is at 2000 Avenue of
culture and history. Tucker, the Stars. For more information
named “America’s Best Cura- www.annenbergphotospace.org
or 213-403-3000.

tor” by Time, was granted spe-
cial access to the photographic
archives at the Library of Con-
gress.
The images selected for the
exhibition span three centuries
of photography (1800s, 1900s,
2000s), simultaneously telling
America’s story through evoca-
tive imagery, while revealing
the evolution of photography
itself — from daguerreotypes,
the first publicly available pho-
tographic process, to contempo-
rary digital images. The exhibi-
tion’s name, “Not an Ostrich,”
refers to an image included in
the collection — a photo of
actress Isla Bevan holding a
“Floradora Goose” at the 41st
Annual Poultry Show at Madi-
son Square Garden — and hints
at the unexpected and unusual
artifacts collected at the Library
of Congress over its 218-year
history, some of which will be on
display inside the Annenberg
Space for Photography.
Other pictures among the
hundreds on display: The
Wright brothers’ first flight, the
earliest known portrait of Har-
riet Tubman, Harry Houdini
bound in chains for a magic
trick, action scenes from Viet-
nam War protests, Ku Klux
Klan demonstrations and an
image of John Lennon and Yoko
Ono.
The exhibition marks the first
time a show of this scale, featur-

May 5 Tea Party
& Silver Exhibit

At Andrews
Homestead

MERIDEN, CONN. — The
Andrews Homestead will be
open every Sunday in May from
11 am to 3 pm with an exhibit
that features tea sets and coffee
sets by International Silver and
its predecessor companies. The
silver display cases have been
restocked and feature new items
from its International Silver Co.
Collection.

The exhibit will open with a
tea party special fundraising
event on Saturday, May 5. Table
settings will feature tea sets and
coffee sets from the Meriden
Historical Society’s Internation-
al Silver Co. collection. Admis-
sion is $22. Space is limited;
RSVP 203-440-3686.

The Andrews Homestead is at
424 West Main Street. For
information, 203-639-1913 or
www.meridenhistoricalsociety.org.

12 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

English Table Cover, Farny Painting Top Cowan’s Sale

Auction Action In Cincinnati, Ohio

CINCINNATI, OHIO — On opportunity to acquire one. “Portrait of a Southern Cheyenne Indian, The top lot of the sale was this 1831 English
March 10, Cowan’s first fine Eight phone bidders sent the Oklahoma Territory” by Henry Farny intarsia patchwork pictorial table cover,
and decorative art auction of lot well above its $5,000 esti- (American, 1847–1916), 1894, watercolor on which brought $25,200.
the year saw high demand for mate. paper, signed and dated 94 l.r. framed and
unique pieces and several cat- housed in a shadow box, achieved $24,000.
egories saw prices exceed esti- Cowan’s saw strong prices in
mates. the Asian art category, head- Rare Timothy Tansel engraved horn beaker, Pair of Chinese square vases, likely Nine-
lined by a set of Chinese square made $16,200. teenth Century, finished at $11,685.
The top lot of the day was a vases that sold for $11,685.
rare 1831 English intarsia Likely from the Nineteenth
patchwork pictorial table cover Century, the pair of porcelain
that sold for $25,200. The vases with flared necks and
broadcloth cover features a square, tapering bodies were
central round medallion deco- decorated with a blue, organic
rated with 12 birds surrounded motif ground with reserves
by 14 pictorial panels, most depicting figure and birds in
notably one depicting a giraffe landscapes.
accompanied by three men in
Middle Eastern dress. “Most The furniture market contin-
intarsia pieces that still exist ues to show signs of a rebound
today are in the hands of insti- as several pieces exceeded
tutional collections and textile their estimates. An exceptional
collectors couldn’t wait to try to Massachusetts Queen Anne
add this incredible piece to highboy was the top lot of the
their collection,” said Leah category selling for $10,200.
Vogelpohl, Cowan’s decorative Other furniture highlights
art specialist. “Most intarsia included a Philadelphia Chip-
pieces favor a consistent theme pendale highboy, which sold for
of birds, animals or flowers. It’s $3,998; an American William
extremely rare to find one with and Mary carved side chair
the variety of figural details in illustrated in Wallace Nutting’s
this cover, especially ones that Furniture Treasury, Vol. II for
feature so many humans.” The $3,998; a Kentucky cherry
cover was eventually won by sugar chest for $3,900; and a
an international bidder on the New England Sheraton sewing
phone. stand, possibly the work of
Thomas Seymour for $2,880.
The leading lot in the folk art
category was an exquisite Tim- Three lots with a special sig-
othy Tansel (American, 1809– nificance to Cowan’s hometown
1852) engraved horn beaker of Cincinnati sold for more
that sold for $16,200. The Tan- than $10,000. An Art Deco
sel family was well known for chandelier imported from Aus-
their engraved powder horns tria that in the home of
that featured patriotic motifs Rudolph Henry Wurlitzer
such as the spread-winged (1873–1948) sold for $11,070.
American eagle. While several Well-known Cincinnati-born
dozen Tansel powder horns painter Henry Farny (Ameri-
exist, beakers are far rarer, and can, 1847–1916) produced the
collectors were excited at the top fine art lot of the day, with
a portrait of a Native American
selling for $24,000. Finally, a nati’s first fire chief overseeing ry, sold for $10,455. tions is at 6270 Este Avenue.
coin silver pitcher by Northern the first professional fire All prices quoted include the For information, 513-871-1670
Kentucky silversmith Edward department in American histo- or www.cowanauctions.com.
Kinsey presented to Miles buyer’s premium. Cowan’s Auc-
Greenwood, who was Cincin-

‘David Bowie Is’ At The Brooklyn Museum

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Museum, London. The exhibi- rare performance material.
Brooklyn Museum is the final tion is the first retrospective The Brooklyn presentation
stop on the world tour of the of the extraordinary five-
critically acclaimed exhibition decade career of David Bowie is organized by Matthew
“David Bowie is,” organized — one of the most pioneering Yokobosky, director of exhibi-
by the Victoria and Albert and influential performers of tion design, Brooklyn Muse-
modern times. Curated by um.
Victoria Broackes and Geof- Photograph from the album
frey Marsh from the depart- The exhibition explores the cover shoot for Aladdin
ment of theater and perfor- broad range of Bowie’s collab- Sane, 1973. —Duffy photo
mance at the V&A, the orations with artists and ©Duffy Archive & The David
exhibition explores the cre- designers in the fields of fash- Bowie Archive
ative process of an artist ion, sound, graphics, theater, and diary entries, revealing
whose sustained reinventions, art and film. On display are the evolution of his creative
innovative collaborations and more than 60 stage costumes, ideas.
bold characterizations revolu- including Ziggy Stardust
tionized the way music is bodysuits, 1972 designed by The Brooklyn Museum is at
seen, inspired people to shape Freddie Burretti, Kansai 200 Eastern Parkway. For
their own identities while Yamamoto’s flamboyant cre- more information, 718-638-
also challenging social tradi- ations for the 1973 Aladdin 5000 or www.brooklynmuse-
tions. Sane tour and the Union Jack um.org.
coat designed by Bowie and
On view until July 15, Alexander McQueen for the BALTIMORE — “Sacred
“David Bowie is” includes Earthling album cover, 1997. Spring: Vienna Secession Posters
never-before-seen objects and Also on show is photography from the Collection of LeRoy E.
work exclusive to the Brook- by Brian Duffy, Terry O’Neill Hoffberger and Paula Gately
lyn Museum presentation. and Masayoshi Sukita; album Tillman Hoffberger” brings
sleeve artwork by Guy Peel- together an array of styles by art-
As the official audio partner laert and Edward Bell; cover ists such as Gustav Klimt, Kolo-
of the exhibition, Sennheiser proofs by Barnbrook for the mon Moser and Egon Schiele to
will deliver an audio experi- album The Next Day, 2013; advertise everything from food
ence. Also, as in prior “David visual excerpts from films and and furniture to exhibitions and
Bowie is” exhibitions around live performances, including entertainment. The exhibit is at
the world, the company’s tech- The Man Who Fell to Earth, the Baltimore Museum of Art
nologies will be used for all 1976, and Saturday Night through July 29 at 10 Art Muse-
audio elements throughout Live, 1979; music videos such um Drive. For information, 443-
the exhibition — including its as Boys Keep Swinging, 1979 573-1700 or www.artbma.org.
wireless systems, headphones and Let’s Dance, 1983; and set
and Neumann loudspeakers. designs created for the Dia-
mond Dogs tour, 1974.
The exhibition features more
than 300 objects collected from Alongside these are more
Bowie’s teenage years through personal items such as never-
his death in 2016 — including before-shown storyboards,
handwritten lyrics, original handwritten set lists and lyr-
costumes, photography, set ics, as well as some of Bowie’s
designs, album artwork and own sketches, musical scores

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 13

Bonhams To Offer ‘Her Best Friend’
By Emile Munier, First Time At Auction

NEW YORK CITY — Bon- artistic training under the more than 30 different
hams May 2 sale of Nine- tutelage of Abel Lucas. Emile engravings after his paint-
teenth Century European distinguished himself as a ings. The present work is
paintings will bring to the particularly gifted artist, another, slightly smaller ver-
market for the first time exhibiting at the Salon from sion of a painting exhibited at
Emile Munier’s “Her Best 1869 onwards. Munier’s two the Royal Academy in 1910
Friend” from 1885 children, Henri and Marie- and presently in the collec-
($80/120,000). The painting is Louise, were the artist’s pri- tion of the Bristol Museum &
one of his most popular com- mary source of inspiration Art Gallery.
positions, which he repeated beginning in the early 1880s
in several variations. This and were featured frequently Also featured is “Richmond
work, which will be included in his work. Munier estab- Hill” by George Vicat Cole, RA
in the forthcoming catalogue lished himself as the most (British, 1833–1893), consid-
raisonné of the artist, has popular painter of children ered one of the most popular
been in a private collection and their pets among French landscape painters of the time
since the 1930s and thence by and American collectors. ($80/120,000). The eldest son
descent to the present own- of the artist George Cole,
ers. Another highlight in the R.B.A., Vicat Cole received his
Born into a modest working- sale is “When the West with training from his father and Emile Munier (French, 1840–1895), “Her best friend”
class family from Paris in evening glows” by renowned by studying the works of ($80/120,000).
1840, Emile Munier and his Scottish artist Joseph Farqu- Turner and Constable. “Rich-
two brothers followed into harson RA (1846–1935) mond Hill” bridges the two view of the Thames from alike.
their father’s footsteps as ($100/150,000). Prints of win- worlds that Cole inhabited — Richmond Hill outside of Lon- Bonhams is at 580 Madison
upholsterers at the Manufac- ter scenes by Farquharson the cosmopolitan society of don remains one of the most
ture Nationale des Gobelins, were highly popular and were London and the magnificent beloved and popular areas for Avenue. For more informa-
where they started their sold by the thousands by rolling hills along the Thames artists, poets and sightseers tion, www.bonhams.com or
Frost & Reed, who printed that he so often depicted. The 212-644-9001.

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National Gallery Of Art Launches
Search For Next Director

WASHINGTON, DC — The ly in the size and scope of its col-
National Gallery of Art has lection, public educational offer-
engaged the services of Phillips ings and landmark capital
Oppenheim to lead the search improvements, including expan-
for the next director of the muse- sion of both the West and East
um. The executive search firm Buildings and addition of the
will work closely with the gal- Sculpture Garden.
lery’s board of trustees in 2018
to identify the best candidate to The position of director reports
lead the preeminent US institu- to the gallery’s board of trustees.
tion. The National Gallery of Art
houses the nation’s collection of Sarah James and Becky Klein
fine art and receives more than from Phillips Oppenheim, which
5.2 million annual visitors from specializes in international exec-
around the world. utive searches for the not-for-
profit sector with a special
Earl A. Powell III, who expertise and record of accom-
announced his retirement in fall plishment in the museum field,
2017, has been the director of will manage the search. All
the National Gallery of Art since inquiries should be directed to
1992. Powell is the museum’s James or Klein at NGA@phillip-
longest-serving director and sopenheim.com
only the fourth to hold this posi-
tion since the institution was PORTLAND, MAINE — “The
founded in 1936 and opened to Robbers: German Art in a Time
the public in 1941. Over the of Crisis,” at Portland Museum
course of Powell’s tenure, the of Art until July 15 at 7 Con-
museum has grown exponential- gress Square. For information,
www.portlandmuseum.org.

14 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Auction Action In Scottsdale, Ariz.

Stampede Continues At Annual Scottsdale Art Auction

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — The “Spotted Buffalo,” a 24-by- “Solitude. The Coconino Forest, for $204,750; the Victor Higgins phone bids, and the Scottsdale
market for historic and contem- 40-inch oil on canvas by John Arizona” led among historic prop- oil “Fall Landscape,” $93,600; the Art Auction’s internet bidding
porary Western and wildlife art Ford Clymer, the illustrator-art- erty. It sold for $438,750. Maynard Dixon landscape “Sum- platform attracted buyers
continued its charge on April 7, ist who studied at the Howard mer Cottonwoods,” brought throughout the United States
when Scottsdale Art Auction Pyle School in Delaware and Also notable in the Western $117,000 and E. Martin Hen- and Europe.
drove in roughly $10.9 million in completed roughly 90 covers for masters group was a small nings portraits of Frank Samora,
gross sales on just under 400 lots The Saturday Evening Post. Charles M. Russell oil, “Indian on both 14 by 14 inches, crossed the Prices, as reported by the auc-
at its 14th annual edition of this Completed in 1977, the painting, Horseback.” It made $321,750. block at $70,200 each. tion house, include buyer’s pre-
popular event. That brings the which made $468,000, including mium with no internet surcharge
firm’s year-to-date results to premium, depicts a Sioux raid on A student of Dean Cornwell, G. Harvey led the contemporary applicable.
more than $18 million, including the Beef Issue of 1873. A second Harvey Dunn and N.C. Wyeth, Western masters division with a
the tally from its sale of the Clymer, a 30-by-40-inch oil called Gerard Curtis Delano was selection of seven paintings total- Scottsdale Art Auction is oper-
Leanin’ Tree Museum collection “Return from the Hunt,” fetched remembered this round for “The ing $972,855. A highlight of the ated in partnership by Michael
in January. $234,000. Victors,” $444,600. group was “Old London,” Frost of J.N. Bartfield Galleries of
$163,800. New York City; Jack A. Morris Jr
Top honors this time went to The 1907 Thomas Moran oil In Santa Fe and Taos school cat- of Morris & Whiteside Galleries
egory, Joseph Henry Sharp’s “The In the wildlife division, Bob of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and
Artist in the Studio Mirror” went Kuhn topped all with “Red Fox Brad Richardson of Legacy Gal-
Contemplating a Snack,” lery of Bozeman, Mont., Jackson
$163,800, and “Seal Hunter,” Hole, Wyo., and Scottsdale, Ariz.
$152,100.
Next year’s Scottsdale Art Auc-
The two-session Saturday sale tion is planned for April 6. For
kept more than 400 collectors information or to consign art,
actively bidding in the salesroom visit call 480-945-0225 or visit
while ten operators handled tele- www.scottsdaleartauction.com.

“Spotted Buffalo” by John Clymer (1907–1989), 1977, oil on canvas, 24 by 40 inches, $468,000
($200/300,000).

“Fall Landscape” by Victor Higgins (1884–1949), oil on can-
vas, 12 by 14 inches, $93,600 ($40/60,000).

“The Victors” by Gerard Curtis Delano (1890–1972), oil on canvas, 20½ by 39 inches, $444,600
($350/450,000).

“Summer Cottonwoods” by Maynard Dixon (1875–1946),
1933, oil on canvas, 25 by 30 inches, $117,000 ($50/75,000).

“Four Bears” by John Coleman (b “Kaleidoscope” by Clark Hulings (1922–2011), oil “The Pottery Connoisseur” by E.I. Couse (1866–1936), circa
1949), oil on canvas, 47½ by 29 inches, on canvas, 29 by 46 inches, $204,750 ($175/250,000). 1930, oil on canvas, 20 by 24 inches, $117,000 ($90/140,000).
$157,950 ($60/70,000).

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 15

“After the Trade” by Robert Griffing (b 1940), 2008, oil on canvas, 30 by
50 inches, $152,100 ($100/150,000).
“Solitude. The Coconino Forest, Arizona” by Thomas Moran (1837–
1926), 1907, oil on canvas, 20 by 30 inches, $438,750 ($400/600,000).

“Kaleidoscope” by Clark Hulings (1922–2011), oil on canvas, 29 by 46
inches, $204,750 ($175/250,000).

“A Bronc Twister” by “The Artist in the Studio Mirror” by Joseph
Charles Russell (1864– H. Sharp (1859–1953), oil on canvas, 24 by 20
1926), bronze, height inches, $204,750 ($70/100,000).
17¾ inches, $234,000
($200/300,000).
“Going In, The Bear Hunters” by William Dunton (1878–
1936), oil on canvas, 39 by 26 inches, $210,600 ($200/300,000).

“Red Fox Contemplating a Snack” by Bob Kuhn (1920–2007), “The Council” by Kenneth Riley (1919–2015),
acrylic, 22 by 28 inches, $163,800 ($75/125,000). oil on canvas, 48 by 42 inches, $134,550
($90/120,000).
“The Heirloom” by Tom Lovell (1909–1997), 1976, oil on can- “He Saw the Enemy Coming” by Howard
vas, 20 by 30 inches, $134,550 ($100/150,000). Terpning (b 1927), 1976, oil on canvas, 34 by
“Indian On Horseback” by Charles Russell (1864–1926), 30 inches, $117,000 ($120/180,000).
1898, oil on canvas, 13¾ by 10½ inches, $321,750
($300/500,000).

16 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Auction Action In Great Falls, Mont.

Coveted Kansas View Leads March in Montana Sales

“Autumn” by Birger Sandzen (1871–1954), oil on board, 36 by 48 inches, $60,500 GREAT FALLS, MONT. —
($60/80,000). Inscribed “Smoky River Hill, Birger Sandzen, Lindsborg, Kans. Those looking for a respite from
1952”. winter found it at the 31st annu-
“Duck Hunters” by Philip R. Goodwin (1881–1935), oil on canvas, laid on board al March in Montana show and
28 by 14¾ inches, $54,450 ($40/60,000). sale over the weekend of March
15–17. Organized by Manitou
Teec Nos Pos Navajo rug, Mary Clark, 1969, $11,495 Auctions of Cheyenne, Wyo., and
($12/16,000). Coeur d’Alene Art Auction of
“Blackfeet Phantoms” by Andy Thomas (b 1957), oil on can- Idaho, the popular gathering got
vas, 24 by 36 inches, $39,325 ($30/40,000). underway at Elks Lodge No.
2014 in Great Falls in conjunc-
“Brooks Falls” by Daniel Parker (b. 1959), 1997, bronze, 32 tion with local events honoring
by 59 by 36 inches, $15,730 ($8/12,000). the birthday of cowboy artist
Charles M. Russell. March in
Montana caters to the breadth
of Western taste, featuring his-
toric art and sculpture, contem-
porary narrative art and cowboy
and Indian antiques and collect-
ibles. Works by members of the
Cowboy Artists of America —
founded in 1965 by artists Joe
Beeler, Charlie Dye, John
Hampton and George Phippen
— were a highlight.

“We were very happy with the
sale. The good things brought
good money, indicating confi-
dence in the market. We did
about $1.8 million and were 89
percent sold by lot,” Manitou
principal Charla Nelson told us.
Close to 800 bidders registered
for the sale, conducted live and
by phone, internet and absentee
bid.

“We see a good cross-section of
seasoned and novice collectors,
many of them from the West.
Dealers show up hoping things
will fall through the cracks. A
few things always do,” Nelson
said.

Session I on Friday, March 16,
was the warm-up act. Highlights
included the bronze “Hightailin’
It,” $7,260, by Sam Terakedis.
The figure was the first cast in
an edition of 20. A second bronze,
“In the Wake of the Mountain
Men,” from an edition of 30 by
Grant Speed, achieved $7,260.

The auction partners saved
higher-value items for the sec-
ond session on Saturday, March
17. Topping all was a 1952 paint-
ing of the Smoky Hill River,
which flows east from Colorado
to Kansas, by Birger Sandzen, a
Swedish-born Impressionist
known for views of Kansas, Col-
orado and New Mexico. Auc-
tioned for $60,500, the work,
called “Autumn,” was from the
collection of Dr and Mrs Bokel-
man of Doylestown, Penn., to
whom the March in Montana
sale was this year dedicated.
Originally from Kansas, Delwin
(1934–2017) and Karen (1936–
2012) Bokelman began collect-

“Bugling Elk” by John Fery (1859-1934), oil on board, 27¾ Review by
by 48 inches, $22,990 ($30/40,000). Antiques and The Arts Weekly

Laura Beach, Editor

Miniature silver-mounted saddle set by William Heisman (b Dick Dickson Jr., parade saddle by Edward “In the Wake of the Mountain Men” by Grant
1951), $13,310 ($12/15,000). H. Bohlin (1895–1980), circa 1940, $18,150 Speed (1930–2011), bronze, inscribed, 14/30,
($25/35,000). $7,260 ($3/5,000).

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 17

“Squaw Woman” by W.H.D. Koerner (1878–1938), signed and “Laying Back on the Trail” by Frederic Remington (1861–
dated 1930, oil on canvas, 28 by 40 inches, $42,350 1909), watercolor, 10 by 14 inches, $27,225 ($20/30,000).
($20/30,000).

“Hightailin’ It In” by Sam
Terakedis, bronze, height 30
inches, $7,260 ($4/6,000).

ing in the early 1980s after Late Nineteenth Century Cheyenne war shirt, $20,570 Paginated by Lisa
meeting Bob and Charla Nelson. ($20/30,000). P:\A&A Ads\4-27-18\
Rhinebeck Antique
The Bokelmans’ fine taste also Emporium 1 x 2 indd.
revealed itself in the small
watercolor “Laying Back on the email proof to:
Trail,” $27,225, by Frederic [email protected]
Remington and “Indian Maid- Ganado Navajo rug, circa 1920, $10,890 ($10/15,000).
en,” $20,570, by Gilbert Gaul.
The Bokelman holdings are “Andy Thomas sells very well. Native American Art Navajo rugs and blankets, applicable buyer’s premium.
recorded in the book Precious He paints a special painting for In the Native American art more than one hundred in all, Contact March in Montana at
Dreams: A Photo Essay of the Art us each year,” said Nelson, category, a Cheyenne war shirt were distributed through the
Collection of Delwin and Karen directing us to “Blackfeet Phan- took top honors at $20,570. The two sessions. Highlights includ- www.marchinmontana.com or
Bokelman (2006), with photos by toms,” a dramatic depiction of late Nineteenth Century exam- ed a Teec Nos Pos example 208-664-2091 for information.
Jeff Sacks. formidable warriors on a raid, ple on hide is decorated with woven in 1969 by Mary Clark,
$39,325. beaded panels and painted $11,495, and a circa 1920 Gana-
From other consignors came detail. do weaving, $10,890.
the sporting canvas “Duck Another popular contemporary A Chippewa child’s bando-
Hunters,” $54,450, by Philip R. artist is David Nordahl (b 1941), lier bag of red trade cloth Western Antiques
Goodwin, a painter of hunting, whose oil “Hornet’s Nest” embellished with a colorful A Bohlin saddle did slightly
fishing and cowboy scenes who crossed the block at $14,520. pattern of loom-woven beaded less than expected; the parade
studied with Howard Pyle and panels was a nice buy at specimen made for Dick Dick-
illustrated for Collier’s. Colt Idol (b 1992) was here rep- $2,420. son Jr claimed $18,150 against
resented by the vivid sunset The sophisticated March in its $25/35,000 estimate. How-
Signed and dated 1930, views “Golden Romance,” Montana audience also appre- ever, a miniature saddle set by
“Squaw Woman” by William $4,236, and “Out of the Forest,” ciated a Plateau beaded bag, William Heisman came in mid-
Henry Dethlef Koerner sur- $6,050. “These were smaller $3,025, made of breechcloth estimate, selling for $13,310.
passed high estimate to bring paintings, so it shows how desir- with later beaded decoration. Prices are supplied by the
$42,350. Koerner, who also stud- able Idol is,” Nelson said of the auction house and include the
ied with Pyle and illustrated young Montana native.
volumes by Zane Grey and Hal
Evarts, was born in Germany in
1878 and divided his time
between a summer home in
Montana and his main studio in
New Jersey.

MAD Presents Jewelry Inspired By
US-Mexico Border
NEW YORK CITY — In an States relies on Mexican labor
exhibition of contemporary “United States (necklace/ in a variety of industries. Yet
jewelry that explores the com- collar)” by Kevin Hughes, Mexican immigration to the
plex human interactions at 2013, plastic water jug, duct United States is on the
the United States-Mexico bor- tape, silver, courtesy Mike decline, and the prospect of an
der, the Museum of Arts and Holmes/Velvet da Vinci impenetrable border wall
Design (MAD) presents, “La dence between these two threatens to impact millions
Frontera: Encounters Along countries. Border citizens of people: transborder citizens
the Border,” through Septem- share a history, traditions and on both sides, Mexican fami-
ber 23. The exhibition fea- livelihoods, and the United lies already in the United
tures 48 artists from the Unit- States, and those seeking to
ed States, Latin America and cross in pursuit of a better
Europe, whose works expose life.
the underlying currents of the
border environment within In this critical moment in
geographic, ecological, politi- history, “La Frontera” seeks to
cal, economic, social, cultural tell the stories of the people
and ideological contexts. whose lives the border has
touched and to build empathy
Spanning 1,989 miles, from for those who aspire to cross
the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf it. The 62 pieces on display
of Mexico, the United States– incorporate a diversity of
Mexico “frontera” is the most materials, from metal, fiber,
frequently crossed border in and wood to medical equip-
the world, and the border ment, pieces of green cards
zones are among the fastest- and the caps of water bottles,
growing regions in both coun- to embody personal interpre-
tries. The “frontera,” porous in tations of the border journey.
nature, allows for the
exchange of ideas, wealth and MAD is at 2 Columbus Cir-
culture; as such, it embodies cle. For more information,
the deeply rooted interdepen- www.madmuseum.org or 212-
299-7777.

18 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Opens New Season At Lyndhurst Mansion—

Antiques On The Hudson — ‘A Gem Of A Little Show’

Presiding over the weekend was the wonderful Gothic Hawthorne Fine Art Gallery, New York City
Revival Lyndhurst Mansion with its captivating views
above the Hudson River. Serving as the perfect backdrop
for the show, it was designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson
Davis, sits in a park-like landscape and houses a compre-
hensive collection of original decorative arts.

Barn Star staff Kathy Gaglio, executive assistant manager TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Thanks mer home to such Gilded Age Withington and Company,
Lynn Webb and Patrick Martin. to the ingenuity — some might boldface names as New York City Portsmouth, N.H., sold this
add the tenacity — of today’s mayor William Paulding, mer- Fiske cast iron deer garden
antiques show promoters, these chant George Merritt and rail- ornament.
events can come in many shapes, road tycoon Jay Gould. By all
sizes and flavors, always seeking accounts, Gaglio and his team hit —Ann Dunnington photo
to find that magical equilibrium a homer on the weekend of April the show was paired with other
of personality, quality, ease of 7–8, producing what participat- events at Lyndhurst that week-
accessibility and more that will ing dealer Bruce Emond of the end, including the parklike
successfully unite dealers, shop- Village Braider characterized as estate’s annual season opener,
pers and the objects of their “a gem of a little show.” Spring Blossoms flower show
desires. There are the big stadi- [see accompanying article], a
um and armory shows, the school Within a tented structure well-subscribed High Tea event
gymnasium affairs, the church attached to the Welcome Center in the cottage and jewelry
basement gatherings and fair- complex, a refurbished carriage appraisals by specialists from
grounds extravaganzas. Frank house just down the hill from the Rago’s. Gaglio, added even more
Gaglio and Barn Star Produc- mansion, Antiques on the Hud- critical mass, however, by having
tions, decided to take a chance son was set up as a boutique- Antiques Roadshow celebrity
and revive a show that had a few style show — just 27 exhibitors Leigh Keno lead a guided walk
previous iterations at the famous — but the compact emporium through the show on opening day
Lyndhurst Mansion but had provided antiques collectors the in mock competition with Ameri-
somehow failed to gain traction. opportunity to shop an array of can tastemaker Martha Stewart
garden antiques, period furnish- to find the best “finds.” (Keno con-
Overlooking the Hudson River, ings, fine art, estate jewelry, vin- ceded Stewart the winner, post-
Lyndhurst is one of America’s fin- tage and midcentury design.
est Gothic Revival mansions, for-
It did not hurt, certainly, that

Review and Photos by
W.A. Demers, Senior Editor
Additional Photos Courtesy of Barn Star Productions

Such is the price of celebrity. Leigh Keno This abstract oil on canvas by listed Phila-
wound up doing impromptu appraisals at delphia artist Harold Mesibov, noted for his
the end of the show because some people geometric abstract paintings, is titled
believed the event was being filmed for the “Three Kings,” circa 1950s, and is likely one
PBS television series Antiques Roadshow of his earlier works. It was shown by Bob
and came with their treasures. Smith Fine Art & Antiques, Montrose, Penn.

The Village Braider, Plymouth, Mass.

With setup pretty much accomplished, from left, Bruce Imaginative repurposing of the horse stalls A bevy of sold items in the booth of Knoll-
Emond, Bob Withington, Frank Gaglio (aka “The Photo- inside the carriage house has created fun wood Antiques.
bomber”) and Laura Carrigan relax in Village Braider’s dining areas.
booth.

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 19

Barbara Israel Garden Antiques, Katonah, N.Y.

Withington and Company, Portsmouth, N.H. The show also presented Midcentury Mod-
ern material in the booth of Westport, Conn.,
dealer Glen Leroux.

Knollwood Antiques, Village of Thorndike, Mass.

Stone Block Antiques, Vergennes, Vt.

ing on Antiques and The Arts a clipboard captured three pages One of Hanes & Ruskin’s Two executive shuttle buses serviced the show from the
Weekly LinkedIn page, “This was of email addresses of show sales over the weekend was mansion flower show to the antiques show both days.
a terrific event at Lyndhurst! attendees, which he will certainly this Rhode Island low-back
Martha Stewart and I vied for use for upcoming shows. Windsor chair made entire-
sleepers and she won — finding ly of maple around 1795. The
several — adding to my already “We thought Frank did a great Old Lyme, Conn., dealers
huge admiration for her talents job putting the show together, pointed out the traces of red
as a Treasure Hunter!”) and have not seen such an paint beneath the later
impressive and steady stream of black and guaranteed that
Gaglio told Antiques and The customers in years,” reported Joy it was structurally original.
Arts Weekly that the impetus for Hanes and Lee Ruskin of Old
the show came when Lyndhurst’s Lyme, Conn. “We only sold two —Ann Dunnington photo
executive director Howard Zar items, but both were furniture added a wonderful dimension for
came to Gaglio’s Antiques at and were good sales — one was a visitors, especially as it had the
Rhinebeck last fall to see how it distinctive one-drawer paint-dec- flower show underway. I had the
was managed. Impressed by orated pine blanket chest or pleasure of having High Tea in
what he saw, Zar realized that a ‘mule chest’ and the other a the cottage, at $150 per person
similar event scheduled to coin- Windsor comb-back armchair. We with $100 going as a donation to
cide with the mansion’s opening see great potential for this show Lyndhurst.
weekend had a great deal of and believe it will only get better
potential with a lot of synergies each year. It was an interesting Israel added that she was fur-
among a well-choreographed mix of merchandise, and it ther impressed by the carriage
lineup of happenings in and worked!” house adjoining the antiques
around Lyndhurst, which itself is show tent with its old horse stalls
a showcase of original antique “I thought the show went really that “had been brilliantly con-
furnishings and fine art. well,” concurred garden antiques verted into cafe booths. I was sur-
specialist Barbara Israel, Kato- prised to discover a cast iron
The formula apparently nah, N.Y. “An excellent choice of
worked, as among the approxi- dealers with lots of variety. Mar-
mately 2,000 visitors to Lynd- tha Stewart came and enjoyed it
hurst over the two days, at least a lot and bought from Bob With-
75 showed up for the antiques ington. Lyndhurst’s director
show opening on Saturday, with Howard Zar gave her a tour of
Gaglio noting that a staffer with the mansion...whose proximity

J. Gallagher, North Norwich, N.Y.

European Hotel Silver Withington and Company, Portsmouth, N.H. Jeffrey Henkell, Pennington, N.J.

20 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Catherine Van Dell, jewelry expert from Rago, gave a talk At Saratoga Fine Art, Saratoga, N.Y., was
on Victorian flower-inspired jewelry followed by compli- Frederick Waugh’s (1861–1940) “Surf at
mentary appraisals with Jennifer Pitman, also of Rago. High Noon,” an oil on board measuring 25
by 30 inches. The painting demonstrates his
skill at rendering images of churning surf From Here to Antiquity, Cheshire, Conn.
against white froth on seascape rocks.

Martha Stewart, Barbara Israel and Leigh Keno opening horse trough in the cafe that was invited for a private tour of Lynd- ed venue filled with quality deal-
day at Antiques on the Hudson, at Lyndhurst marked ‘J.W. Fiske’! hurst on Sunday morning and it ers who brought a stylish mix of
Looking for that perfect piece for the hard-to-fill space over was a highlight of the show. The objects from the Eighteenth
the mantel? Painted more than a century ago, this painting “Dealers did well, brisk sales... combination of flower show and through the late Twentieth Cen-
was not signed by the artist, but his or her passion for flow- very impressive gate for a first- antiques show and a springy turies, this show promises to
ers is clearly manifest. Set in a frame and measuring 12¼ by time show...we got some good fol- weekend resulted in a great gate. become a yearly event,” he said.
32½ inches, the piece was shown by Hanes and Ruskin, Old low up and are expecting more. Even the food was delicious. Among the items of note leaving
Lyme, Conn. Frank and Lynn worked very from his booth were a large and
“My best move was vacuuming hard to make Antiques on the rare “shovel-handled” wooden
my booth just before the opening Hudson a great success.” bowl from the late Eighteenth or
at 10 am Saturday, and the early Nineteenth Century and a
moment I turned it on, the lights Fine art was abundant. Peter mid-Twentieth Century Gabriel-
in the whole show blew. Mad Bazar of Saratoga Fine Art, Sara- la Crespi pencil-rattan console
scrambling ensued and soon we toga Springs, N.Y., sold a Con- table.
were back in business. I expect to stantine Kluge painting and one
be teased about this for quite unsigned Hudson River School “I sold quite a lot,” said the Vil-
some time!” painting as well as receiving lage Braider’s Emond, “a big ter-
interest on other paintings after racotta jar, French, Nineteenth
Everyone knows Vergennes, Vt., the show. “I thought attendance Century, a sculpture stand and a
dealer Greg Hamilton as a quint- was very good for a first-year pair of train station lanterns. I
essentially laconic Green Moun- show,” he said, “And many posi- sold four things to New York City
taineer. Rarely, he said, does he tive comments on the layout of designer Stephen Gambrel. I was
ever call a promoter after a show the show from the buyers and pleasantly surprised by this show
to congratulate him on a great onlookers.” — a continual gate all weekend, a
effort. “I did in this case,” he told great setting with an amazing
Antiques and The Arts Weekly. Bob Smith has spent the last mansion. I would say it was a
“Customers had nothing but posi- decade and a half as a dealer, perfect gem of a little show.”
tive things to say about the mer- most recently in the field of
chandise, the dealer selection, the Twentieth Century Modernism. Barn Star’s next event is the
look of the show, etc. We sold art, The Montrose, Penn., dealer said spring Antiques at Rhinebeck at
furniture, jewelry and decorative he would put Antiques on the the Dutchess County Fair-
items. It was our best show in Hudson at Lyndhurst as a “must” grounds, May 26 and 27. For
quite a while. The setup and on one’s yearly calendar of events. information, 845-876-0616 or
take-down was easy and the loca- “A small, yet visually sophisticat- www.barnstar.com.
tion spectacular. Dealers were

Leigh Keno during the walking tour led a Tweedledum and Tweedledee at Knollwood
large group of attendees through the show Antiques.
on opening day, stopping in just about every
booth to talk about pieces that relate to Antiques On The Hudson
New York and the Hudson Valley.
A pair of 1950s cast stone planters with medieval motif dec-
oration, a Nineteenth Century carved and painted Italian
frame and a circa 1900 painted and gilded iron locksmith’s
trade sign were all part of the eclectic mix at Period to Mod,
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.

Michelle Fox Antiques and Design, Weston, Conn. Leigh Keno talks with Dana Kraus of DK Dealer Joy Hanes of Hanes and Ruskin with
Farnum Fine Jewelry, Lakeville, Conn., Leigh Keno. She and partner Lee Ruskin
pointing out the merits of designer pieces. sold the decorated blanket chest after Keno
pointed it out during the walking tour.

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 21

Floral designer Joseph Richard of Armonk, N.Y., made the idea of breakfast
or brunch in this eastward facing room in the mansion very appealing with The place card at the head of this dining room vignette by Diana Gould
this arrangement. —Ann Dunnington photo reads “Jay Gould.” —Ann Dunnington photo

Inside The Mansion—

Spring Blossoms Accent Opening

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Com- perennials in the Lyndhurst ine, is a weddings magnet dur-
plementing the antiques show Rose Garden, kicked off the ing the spring, summer and
occurring just down the hill in event. Said Lyndhurst’s execu- fall months. So it was a natu-
the carriage house, Lynd- tive director Howard Zar, “We ral for area florists — includ-
hurst’s Spring Blossoms flow- created a lot of audience syn- ing Ned Kelly & Co. and Ger-
er show presented a rare ergy by holding a high-quality ald Palumbo and Miko
opportunity for visitors to see antiques show at a major his- Akasaka of Seasons on the
the mansion’s storied rooms toric site, as the core audience Hudson — to help assemble
dressed up in sumptuous flow- is the same for both. Because more than a dozen area flo-
er arrangements. On both Sat- Lyndhurst is such a majestic rists to showcase their talents.
urday and Sunday, April 7 and 67-acre estate, coming to an
8, visitors could — sans guide event here is always a positive Lyndhurst, also known as the
— walk through the mansion and lovely experience. As a Jay Gould estate, is at 635 South
and imagine they were seeing result, we estimate that we Broadway. For more informa-
it as it was in its heyday — had 2,000 visitors for our first tion, www.lyndhurst.org or 914-
decorated with fresh flowers combined antiques/flower 631-4481.
from the estate gardens and
greenhouse. show.” Co-creators of the Spring Blossoms event, from left, Louis
New this year was an elegant Munoz, Gerald Palumbo and Kiko Akasaka of Seasons on
A special preview party on High Tea hosted by Saint the Hudson with one of their exuberant arrangements. Not
Friday evening, April 6, hosted George Bistro and Seasons on shown, Kiko’s husband Yusuku, provided musical enter-
by the Garden Club of Irving- the Hudson in the unique and tainment on the grand piano in this room.
ton to benefit the restoration charming estate cottage.
of historic fountains and Lyndhurst, as one can imag-

Review and Photos by
Antiques and The Arts Weekly
W. A. Demers, Senior Editor

Flowers make an entrance. Cynthia Matrullo and Carolyn McDonough spoke with visi-
—Ann Dunnington photo tors under the watchful portrait gaze of Victorian-era rail
tycoon Jay Gould in his study. The pair are twin daughters
of Diane James, whose eponymous faux floral design firm
in Norwalk, Conn., designs and crafts stunning arrange-
ments for the home guaranteed “not to wilt.”

It’s probably an apocryphal story, but lore has it that Jay
Gould had his Wooten desk moved daily from his study to
his boat on the Hudson so that work was never interrupted.

One of the originators of the Spring Blossoms opening Flowers and fine art were Sebastian Clarke, a specialist at Rago Arts and Auction
weekend event is Ned Kelly, here greeting visitors at the paired liberally throughout Center, Lambertville, N.J., and Katherine Van Dell, Rago’s
mansion’s entrance with his floral creations at the special the mansion for the Spring director of jewelry, had as their backdrop a stunning art
preview. Blossoms gala. gallery upstairs in the mansion. During the weekend, Van
Dell gave a talk on the hidden meanings in Victorian jew-
—Ann Dunnington photo elry.

22 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

“General William Tecumseh Sherman” by Saint-Gaudens working at cameo table. Photo-
“Diana” by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, photo- Augustus Saint-Gaudens, photograph cour- graph courtesy Saint-Gaudens National Historic
graph courtesy Currier Museum of Art tesy Currier Museum of Art Site, Cornish, N.H.

Saint-Gaudens’ Sculpture
At Currier Museum

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Currier Boston Common that honors the Civil War Saint-Gaudens may be a familiar name
Museum presents a monumental exhibit Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and his Afri- to many in New Hampshire because he
to showcase the work of one of the United can American troops. Saint-Gaudens’ $20- founded the Cornish Colony that attracted
States’ most renowned sculptors, and New and $10-dollar gold coins were designed at many notable painters, sculptors, writers
Hampshire resident, Augustus Saint- the request of President Theodore Roos- and architects. Even though he was con-
Gaudens (1848–1907). “The Sculpture of evelt for the US Mint and are still consid- stantly in demand for the most important
Augustus Saint-Gaudens” primarily con- ered among the most beautiful American public commissions of his day and received
sists of 40 sculptures and continues coins ever issued. He is also revered for his international acclaim for his work, New
through May 20. iconic sculpture of Diana, the goddess of Hampshire was his summer residence
the hunt that once graced the tower of and later his year-round home and studio,
The Nineteenth Century artist was Madison Square Garden. where he conceived and refined some of
widely hailed as the finest American his most important works.
sculptor of his day. One of his most famous “The Currier is partnering with the
works is the Shaw Memorial located in Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in “We are honored to be able to present
Cornish, N.H. to bring many of the most this collection of Saint-Gaudens’s works,”
“Abraham Lincoln, Bust, Heroic” by important works of this prolific New said Spahr. “His revolutionary sculptural
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, photograph Hampshire artist to a wider audience,” style combined the classical styles of
courtesy Currier Museum of Art stated Currier Museum curator Andrew Greek, Roman and Renaissance art with a
“Adams Memorial, model for the head” Spahr. “Saint-Gaudens had a profound vibrant American naturalism, and while
by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, photo- impact on many artists in the Nineteenth some of his monumental pieces are per-
graph courtesy Saint-Gaudens Nation- and early Twentieth Century, and he was manently installed in public places like
al Historic Site, Cornish, N.H. widely regarded in America and Europe the Boston Common and New York’s Cen-
as one of the finest sculptors of his time.” tral Park, our exhibit will allow for an up-
close and personal exploration of his tal-
ents.”

The Currier Museum of Art is at 150 Ash
Street. For information, 603-669-6144 or
www.currier.org.
“Robert Louis Stevenson” by Augus-
tus Saint-Gaudens, photograph
courtesy Currier Museum of Art.

“Standing Lincoln” by Augustus Saint- “Shaw Memorial” by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, photograph cour- “Victory (reduction from Sherman Monu-
Gaudens, photograph courtesy Saint- tesy Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Cornish, N.H. ment)” by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, pho-
Gaudens National Historic Site, Cor- tograph courtesy Saint-Gaudens National
nish, N.H. Historic Site, Cornish, N.H.

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 23

A Private Collection Of Manuscripts
At Leslie Hindman Auctioneers May 1

CHICAGO — The highlight
of Leslie Hindman Auction-
eers’ May 1 sale of fine printed
books and manuscripts, to be
held in the firm’s saleroom at
1338 West Lake Street, is the
selection of nearly 400 manu-
scripts from the private collec-
tion of Robert L. McKay.
The collection will be offered
as a session within the sale,
lots 172–451, and contains
signed letters and manu-
scripts from notable authors
and writers, artists, musi-
cians, politicians, entertainers
and scientists, among many
others.
Highlights include a Claude
Monet 1902 autograph letter
signed to art critic Gustave
Geoffroy ($4/6,000); an auto- John James Audubon’s “Purple Heron,” Plate CCLVI
graph musical manuscript ($10/15,000) Williamson, Thomas and Samuel Howitt, Oriental Field
titled “Themes from an Ameri- Sports, London, 1807, first edition ($10/15,000).
can in Paris” presented by ($8/12,000); an autograph let- of Conradus de Halberstadt’s
George Gershwin to friend ter signed by Thomas Jeffer- Concordantiae bilbliorum, Paginated by
and early supporter Hyman son as president ($6/8,000); an printed by Mentelin in Strass- P:\A&A Ads\5-4-18\Team Antiques\2 x 2 indd.
Sandow ($6/8,000); and an autograph letter signed from burg before 1474 ($10/15,000). lAOpeiminccoktanoetildebop-euprrohpa,oig1fsfre7oto7mga:3rui1en(t-$afo58ot-g-/1@n1r8a2e,t,pp02ehh-0a20e-lm)w1e8tat,neJ2rot-9insq-ai1ugt8neh, esa4d-n.6c-fo1Wr8moi,ml4li-aB1m3e-n1s8ja,Jm4r-,i2n0L-oF1n8r,adnokn-,
autograph letter signed from the Marquis de Lafayette to Also included are a copy of
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky to James Monroe ($4/6,000); and John James Audubon’s “Pur- PO Bo x 2 90 ; Wh i te P l a in s , N . Y. 1 0 6 0 5
Eduardo Frantsevich a Robert E. Lee autograph let- ple Heron” ($10/15,000); Karl
Nápravnîk ($8/12,000). ter signed ($5/7,000). Bodmer’s “Herd of Bison”
Also included in the collec- ($1/2,000); Isaac and Lea’s “A
tion are numerous letters and The May sale also includes Complete Historical, Chrono-
manuscripts from historic sessions of livres d’artiste and logical, and Geographical
American figures. An auto- artists’ books, sporting books, American Atlas,” 1822
graph letter signed from maps and atlases, fine printed ($3/5,000); and a copy of Sir
George Washington written at books and printed and manu- Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe in orig-
Mount Vernon will be offered script Americana. inal rose silk-covered boards
($8/12,000). Other examples ($2/3,000).
include a one-page autograph Highlights from these ses-
letter signed from Benjamin sions include a first edition of Previews open Friday, April
Franklin to his great-nephew Thomas Williamson and Sam- 27. For additional information,
Jonathan Williams Jr in 1773 uel Howitt’s Oriental Field www.lesliehindman.com or
Sports published in 1807 312-280-1212.
($10/15,000); and a rare copy

Take A Walk Through Outsider Art Exhibit
At The National Gallery Of Art May 12

WASHINGTON, DC — Rago schooled and unschooled artists and market value of the Out-
Auctioneers and the Appraisers organized in three sections sider field, key Outsider artists
Association of America invite chronologically from the 1920s in the exhibition, the medium
the public to take a walk with until 2013. in which they commonly work
Outsider Art expert Marion and the characteristics of value.
Harris through the landmark The perspective of attendees There will also be a question
and groundbreaking exhibition will be informed by a discussion and answer session over coffee.
“Outliers and American Van- of entrenched categorizations
guard Art” at the National Gal- and judgments of relative artis- The National Gallery of Art is
lery on Saturday, May 12. The tic merit in the context of the at Sixth and Constitution Ave-
exhibit is closing May 13. exhibition’s pairings of the aca- nue NW
demic and the eccentric.
The exhibit, curated by Lynne Admission is $30. For more
Cooke, features 250 works by Harris will provide commen- information or to register, visit
tary on the increasing appeal www.appraisersassociation.org.

Brimfield Winery Opens
At Brimfield Auction Acres May 8
BRIMFIELD, MASS. — Acquir- named “Brimfield Winery,” locat- Red,” “Antique White,” a petite
ing the field, show and its prop- ed at the Brimfield Auction Acres Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc, as
erty only one year ago, Kate and Wine & Beer Garden. well as a “Vintage Blush,” “Col-
Rusty Corriveau planned from lecting Time,” and their trade-
the start to refresh and renovate The winery aims to target a mark “Brimfield Rush.”
Brimfield Auction Acres, former- growing audience of shoppers
ly J&J Promotions, the original who come not only for the unique The wine garden will be open
birthplace of the Brimfield merchandise, but also for the May 8 to 13 behind the barn at
Antiques Show. Starting this experience of “Brimfield.” They Brimfield Auction Acres, 11 am
May, the field will release its new have labeled the wines around to 5 pm. For more information,
wine, bottled under the aptly the theme of the show and its www.brimfieldwinery.com or
ancestry, including an “Antique 413-245-3436.

The label for “Brimfield Rush,” one of the new wines on offer from the Brimfield Winery on
the grounds of Brimfield Auction Acres.

24 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Martha Stewart Winnows Studio Props
Collection For Charity

Cookware that appeared daily on the Martha Stewart’s set.

Studio prop house.

Paginated by don Kaminski Auction On May 5-6 Includes
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[email protected] tal, which serves to promote on cooking, decorating and ed what she collected, driving barware, planters, chairs,
furniture from the Martha and facilitate access to health entertaining. the prices and demand for stools and tables used on her
Stewart Show. A portion of the care resources for older adults these items. television shows with the
proceeds will benefit the Mar- and to enhance the public per- Her love and passion for parade of celebrity guests and
tha Stewart Center For Living ception of aging. antiques are well known and Stewart showcased her col- experts she hosted each day.
(MSCL) at Mount Sinai Hospi- her early days of collecting lections and passion for col-
This auction is a unique influenced the trends and lecting these items through The auction gallery will be
opportunity for her fan base to tastes in the antiques mar- her television shows, her mag- decorated in Stewart’s signa-
own a piece of the history of kets. A frequent visitor over azine Martha Stewart Living ture style with dining tables
Martha Stewart. The auction the years to the Pier Shows in and the many books she and vignettes set up with the
will take place Saturday, May New York City, and the Brim- authored. She appeared daily many objects on offer in the
5 and 6. field Antiques Market in west- on the set, baking cakes, creat- auction. These items will make
ern Massachusetts, Stewart’s ing floral arrangements and fantastic gifts for Martha fans
As one of the most influential trained eye found milk glass, shaking new cocktails with and comes just in time for
and successful business creamware, fiestaware, glass the props on offer in this auc- Mother’s Day gift giving,
women and authors in the jadeite, Depression glass, vin- tion. according to the auction house.
world, Stewart has shaped the tage Christmas ornaments
tastes and decor of households and much more. They became Included are many of Stew- Kaminski Auction gallery is
around the globe. Her career infinitely more desirable with art’s favorite pieces that she at 117 Elliott Street (Route
spans the worlds of publishing Stewart’s stamp of approval, sold under the Martha Stew- 62). For more information,
and broadcasting, and she has and her legions of fans collect- art Collection brand as well as www.kaminskiauctions.com or
authored more than 90 books dinnerware, cooking utensils, 978-927-2223.

Crystal Bridges Museum Unveils Newly Designed
Early American Art Galleries
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Crys- from around the United States.
tal Bridges Museum of American Information is presented in both
Art’s redesigned Early American Spanish and English, as well as
Art Galleries have recently through new digital experiences.
opened, marking the first rein-
stallation for the galleries since Upon entering the gallery, visi-
the museum opened in 2011. tors are welcomed by Nari Ward’s
“We the People” (2015), a 28-foot
The galleries will feature 185 installation with the first three
objects, primarily from the muse- words of the preamble to the US
um’s permanent collection, Constitution constructed in shoe-
including many works that are laces. This work, along with por-
on view for the first-time — as traits from all time periods, and
well as familiar favorites, inter- representing varied artist’s back-
spersed with more than 25 loans grounds, sets the tone for the gal-
leries and highlights the diversi-
ty that has always been present People on the Move reflects on be on view. This salon-hang dis-
in American culture, while illu- the mid-Nineteenth Century and play addresses notions of beauty
minating the ongoing struggle for the extraordinary social transfor- and artistic style toward the end
inclusion. The portraits include mation taking place as Ameri- of the Nineteenth and the begin-
Charles Willson Peale’s George cans moved from farms to cities ning of the Twentieth Centuries.
Washington, in conversation with and new transportation systems,
a Mississippian figure from circa such as steamships, trains and A focused exhibition space with-
1450–1650, made in Arkansas. bicycles, changed the pace of daily in the first Early American Art
The figure, on loan from the Uni- life. Object descriptions will point Gallery will feature rotating art-
versity of Arkansas Museum Col- out the ways paintings from this works twice a year, opening with
lections, expands the traditional time period contained hidden How Do You Figure?, currently on
story line of American history, meanings for their contemporary view through August 20. The
encouraging visitors to reflect on audiences. works in this exhibition are from
a time before Europeans settled the permanent collection and
the continent. The last section, Painters of span the 1700s to today, offering
Modern Life, focuses on art relat- a variety of approaches, styles
Following this introduction, the ed to emerging modern life, and media for depicting the
reinstallation unfolds chronologi- including themes of labor and lei- human body. The examples are
cally through three different time sure. Contemporary sculpture rich and varied, from fully fin-
periods and thematic groupings. and painting playfully inserted in ished paintings to preliminary
The first, Networks and Power, the installation draws attention sketches and feature many art-
explores the formation of the to the fast-paced changes in art works on view for the first time.
visual identity during early and life continued throughout the Comprising 35 works, the exhibi-
nation building. The addition of Twentieth Century. At the con- tion offers visitors a chance to
Spanish Colonial painting clusion of the Early American Art explore the complexities of pro-
(including a rare portrait from galleries, a dramatic installation cess and anatomy.
colonial Cuba on loan from the of more than 40 works are hung
Denver Art Museum) and Ameri- in the Paris Salon style, where Crystal Bridges Museum of
can folk art provide a more artworks were installed tightly American Art is at 600 Museum
nuanced look at the way art together, allowing for more art to Way. For information, 479-418-
reflects and shapes nations and 5700 or www.crystalbridges.org.
communities.

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Auction Action In Portsmouth, N.H.

At Northeast Auctions’ $1.19 Million Sale—

American Furniture, Paintings &
Imperial Russian Items Rule

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Ron to 1725, and ending with items Going out at $48,000, Robert Salmon’s 1808 portrait of the Glass items used by mem-
Bourgeault is known for selling dating to the reign of Nicholas Liverpool privateer Ceres was the highest priced item in the bers of the Russian imperial
good American furniture, folk II, who abdicated in 1917. The sale. It had been shown in at least two museum exhibitions. family were the subject of
art, China Trade items, paint- sale was well-promoted, adver- intense, competitive bid-
ings and more. He’s not known tised both in the United States estimate. It was believed to Wedgwood and a Sevres ser- ding. This covered glass gob-
for selling imperial Russian and Europe. The collection have been made by the Imperi- vice. let was engraved on one side
porcelain, but that’s what he grossed $420,000, far in excess al Glass Factory, St Petersburg, with a portrait of Catherine
did at his April 7–8 auction — of the high estimate of between 1780 and 1800. Cathe- This sale included a 9¾-inch II, also known as Catherine
and did it successfully. The sale $301,000. Many pieces went to rine commissioned several din- Chinese export plate with the the Great, and the other side
included a 40-year collection of phone bidders — some of whom ner services during her reign, arms of Russia, ordered by was engraved with a crown
Russian porcelain, glass and found communicating in Eng- including two of Chinese export Catherine, circa 1785. It real- and her cypher. It far exceed-
other items, 170 lots in all, lish challenging — and internet porcelain, two made by Josiah ized $3,300. A 13-inch oval tray ed the estimate, finishing at
much of it having been used by bidders, with several pieces made by the Imperial Porcelain $12,000.
various members of the Rus- sold to bidders in the room.
sian royal family going back to Bourgeault later said that A circa 1800 George Wash- The provenance of a large pair of China trade landscapes
the time of Peter the Great. many items sold to American ington mourning ring, with included Martyn Gregory, London. One depicted families
buyers. a miniature engraved por- making offerings at a shrine, and the other depicted a visit
China Trade items included trait by Charles B.J. Fevret to a family tomb. The pair reached $27,600. Another pair,
several landscapes and minia- Topping the collection was an de Saint-Memin, sold to a with the same provenance, depicting porcelain production
ture paintings, export porce- elaborately bound, oversized phone bidder, with strong alongside a river, attained $15,600. Both pair were circa 1820.
lains and furniture; there were album of 23 chromolithographs competition in the room, for
numerous pieces of American describing and depicting events $10,200.
furniture, folk art, mechanical that took place in and around
banks, historical blue Stafford- Moscow at the time of the coro-
shire, spatterware, items relat- nation of Alexander II in 1883.
ing to George Washington and The album, with Cyrillic text,
more. There were some bar- had 65 pages and sold for
gains to be had, while bidding $36,000 against a high esti-
was intense for other items. mate of $6,000. It went to an
The salesroom was full on the American buyer and will
first day, six phone lines were remain in the United States.
in use and internet bidders
were active. A 10-inch plate from the per-
sonal service of Elizabeth I,
The highlight of the two-day who reigned from 1741 to 1762,
sale was the collection of glass brought $6,600. She was a
and porcelains used over a 235- daughter of Peter the Great
year period in various palaces and led Russia through two
by members of the imperial wars, the War of the Austrian
Russian family, much of it Succession and the Seven Years
made in state-owned Russian War. By her order, she created
factories, related prints and the first Russian porcelain
drawings and other select Rus- manufactory in 1744, and it is
sian items. The cataloging of believed that this plate was
the items by longtime North- from the first service created by
east staff members Rebecca the factory.
Davis and Monica Reuss was
outstanding. In addition to Items relating to Catherine
fully describing each item and the Great, who reigned from
putting each in context, the cat- 1762 to 1796, were among the
alog presented a concise history most sought-after. A tall, color-
of the royal family. less covered glass goblet,
engraved with a portrait of
Items were sold in chronologi- Catherine on one side and with
cal order, starting with items the imperial crown below her
from the time of Peter the cypher on the other, sold for
Great, who reigned from 1682 $12,000, nearly four times the

Review and Onsite Photos by
Rick Russack, Contributing Editor
Additional Photos Courtesy of Northeast Auctions

Ron Bourgeault preparing to get the sale underway and
explaining the terms of the sale.

Selling for $13,200 was this Queen Anne Distributed only to members of the royal Buyers in the full salesroom competed with several phone
maple and walnut highboy, circa 1765, that family and foreign dignitaries, a copy of the lines and internet bidders.
had descended in the Orne family of Mar- coronation album prepared for Alexander
blehead, Mass. It sold to Steve Orne, and III, 1883, included 65 pages and 23 oversized
will go back to Marblehead and remain in chromolithographs in an elaborate binding.
the family. It realized $36,000.

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From the coronation service for Nicholas I, From the reign of Alexander I, a two-han- From the Jean and Howard A particularly nice Riviere
1826, this dinner plate brought the highest dled cup and cover with his portrait on one Lipman collection, the pro- binding propelled this copy
price of any of the individual plates, selling side and his wife on the other went to a file portrait of Mary Cham- of Izaak Walton’s The Com-
for $16,800. phone bidder for $6,000. As he was selling it, berlain by Ruth Henshaw pleat Angler to $5,280, more
Depicting Don Quixote wearing the Ron Bourgeault said it was his favorite Bascom sold to a phone bid- than four times the esti-
“enchanted helmet,” this circa 1750 Chinese piece in the collection. der for $14,400. It was well- mate. It was bought by a
export porcelain barber’s bowl fetched From her own service, this colorful porce- documented, having been Maine dealer.
$4,800. There were several other lots of Chi- lain dinner plate was used by Empress Eliz- published in Folk Art’s Many
nese export porcelain, including orange abeth I of Russia. It was made at the Impe- Faces. It was accompanied Bourgeault provided some
Fitzhugh pieces from the service used on rial Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1759, and by the profile portrait of her information on the collection
the clipper ship Red Rover, circa 1832 earned $6,600. It may have been the first husband (?), Eliezur, which and how he came to sell it. The
With exuberante feather graining, this service made at the factory. sold for $6,600 and was simi- story actually goes back more
painted New Hampshire four-drawer chest As luck would have it, the sale of the Rus- larly documented. than 100 years ago, to his
seemed like a bargain, bringing $2,400, well sian collection coincided with the Orthodox Manufactory for Catherine, grandfather’s time. The collec-
below the estimate. Easter holiday. There were some presenta- circa 1790, with her cypher in tion had been assembled by
tion Easter eggs. This one for Grand Duke underglaze blue, reached Andrew Paneyko, who died last
Paul Alexandorvich, son of Alexander II, $3,120. A pair of square tur- year at the age of 80. Paneyko’s
sold for $4,080. quoise dessert dishes, decorat- father, Mirko, had been born in
ed with birds and flowers, from Russia, where his father, Basil,
her Sevres service, circa 1768, had served as foreign minister
earned $12,000 in spite of one of the short-lived Ukrainian
plate being cracked. An oil Republic following the Bolshe-
painting depicting Emperor vik Revolution. So, Andrew
Peter III and his consort, Cath- Paneyko’s interest in Russian
erine, at a court reception imperial belongings was a
bought $10,200. The unpopular result of the family background.
Peter reigned for only six He worked for Alistair Stair in
months until he was deposed London and Ginsberg and Levy
by Catherine. in New York.
As fate would have it, Pan-
Items belonging to the ill-fat- eyko’s first wife was a member
ed Czar Nicholas II were also of the Lanes, a prominent
sought-after by bidders. He was Hampton, N.H., family, which
the last Russian czar, forced to is where Ron Bourgeault grew
abdicate in 1917 at the time of up. Bourgeault’s grandfather
the Bolshevik Revolution. He was a doctor in the town and a
and his entire family were mur- close friend of the Lane family.
dered in 1918, although there When Andrew Paneyko visited
were rumors that two of his with his wife’s family, he
daughters survived. A painted became friendly with
dinner plate with the cypher of Bourgeault, who at the time
Nicholas II, made by the Impe- was too young to drive, so the
rial Porcelain Manufactory and two visited antiques shops
dated 1902, sold for $1,200. A together. Bourgeault has often
plate used on the imperial commented that success in his
yacht The Standart with Nicho- business depends on relation-
las’ cypher and the 1902 date ships developed over the years,
sold for $1,440. Two advanced and this story certainly shows
collectors of Russian imperial that to be true.
items from New Jersey bought The Russian items comprised
several items at the sale. only 170 of the 773 lots in the
sale. The highest priced item in
A few days after the sale, with
the family’s permission,

the sale was a portrait of the
privateer Ceres of Liverpool,

The cast and molded zinc elk was 9 feet tall. Eleven-year-old Katherine Thorner, with Manchester, N.H., dealer There were more than 60
It may have been one of a pair that once her dad, Rich Thorner, is actively involved Rich Thorner bought this lots of historical Anglo-
stood at the entrance to the Boston Garden. in her parents’ antiques business, Resser- Georgian mahogany secre- American china, including
It was offered but passed in one of last Thorner Antiques. She did some of the bid- tary/bookcase, with gothic this rare creamware jug
year’s sales, but found a buyer this time at ding at this sale and her name is on the glass panels, for his 11-year- depicting John Adams
$6,600. business card. old daughter Katherine. beneath the Great Seal on
Thorner said, “She’s been one side, with the “Washing-
needing a desk, so why not ton” map and “Success To
this one?” It sold for $2,400. America.” The black trans-
fer jug, circa 1798–1810, sold
for $8,700.

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 27

Rebecca Davis, left, and Monica Reuss, in front of the case
with some of the Russian porcelain collection. They did an
outstanding job of researching the collection and prepar-
ing the catalog, which places each of the items in its his-
torical context.

Three pen-and-ink architectural designs, highlighted with
watercolor, by Giacomo Quarenghi (1744–1817) for the rid-
ing school of the Imperial Horse Guards in St Petersburg,
circa 1804, finished at $23,400, far above the estimate. Two
additional drawings by the same artist of a triumphal arch
finished at $18,000, also far above the estimate. Bidding was
active for both lots.

signed with initials by Robert Pennsylvania painted and dec- A walnut Philadelphia tall Empress Catherine ordered several dinner services, includ-
Salmon (1775–circa 1848), orated dower chest. case clock with works ing one from Sevres. Two dessert plates from that service,
dated 1802, which brought inscribed by Joseph Wills with botanical and ornithological decoration, reached
$48,000. It’s a well-known One of the surprises of the more than doubled its esti- $12,000 in spite of the fact that one was cracked.
painting, having been exhibited first day was a copy of Izaak mate, finishing at $8,880. From the Gothic service commissioned by Nicholas I in
at Boston’s Museum of Fine Walton’s The Compleat Angler American collectors. I’d thought 1832 for the Winter Palace, a pair of wine coolers, just under
Arts, and it is illustrated in a in an exceptional Riviere and more would go overseas but the 8 inches tall, went for $9,000.
catalog of the museum’s Ameri- Sons binding with three paint- Americans outbid the others.
can paintings. ed oval panels on the front and Brown furniture remains
back covers, each depicting fish affordable, but there’s certainly
American furniture offerings in landscapes. With overall gilt strength returning. We also did
included a Queen Anne maple tooled floral and lily pad deco- well with historical American
and walnut highboy, circa 1765, ration, the book sold for $5,280. items, like maps, and American
that had descended in the Orne silver. All in all — a good sale.”
family of Marblehead, Mass. It A large selection of historical
was bought by Steve Orne, vice blue Staffordshire included an Prices quoted include buyer’s
president of rum distillery Enoch Wood shell border vege- premium. Internet surcharge,
Rumson’s. It finished at table dish depicting the Yar- where applicable, not included.
$13,200, well over the estimate, mouth, Isle of Wight, which For information, 603-433-8400
and will remain in the family. sold for $2,160. The first day or www.northeastauctions.com.
Another Orne family piece that also included a group of
did well was a Queen Anne oval mechanical banks from the col-
drop leaf dining table that sold lection of Patricia Sax. There
for $4,320. were no extremely rare banks,
but it was a nice selection and
A Massachusetts Chippen- overall condition was good. The
dale mahogany block front Chief Big Moon bank, made by
desk, circa 1770–90, which had the Stevens Company brought
remained in the Bliss and Bin- $1,320, and an Uncle Sam bank
ney families until 2001, by the Shepard Hardware Com-
achieved $10,200. Bringing pany finished at $1,140.
more than twice the estimate
was a Philadelphia Chippen- Bourgeault said he was
dale tall case clock with works pleased with sale. “We had a
inscribed by Joseph Wills, good crowd in the room and it
which ended up at $8,880. As was nice to see that some fami-
happens these days, there were lies are bringing children with
bargains to be had. Selling for a them. That’s the way to get
very affordable $780 was a them started. A lot of the Rus-
sian material was bought by

Northeast Auctions

The finely detailed and painted model of the US Capitol
building was dated 1946 in pencil. It was more than 32 inch-
es long and earned $2,640.

Four of the five miniature portraits on ivory A 13-inch tray decorated with the cypher of Catherine the
of the Hall family were attributed to Mrs Great realized $3,120. The cobalt blue ground was bordered
Moses B. Russell (1819–1854). The fifth was by hand painted summer flowers.
unattributed. The group of five had been
sold by Skinner in 2007 and brought $13,200
from a phone bidder.
Steve Orne paid $13,200 for this Queen Anne
highboy that had descended in his family. It
will go back to Marblehead, where it had
been for most of its life.

28 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018

Club News

Cape Cod Glass Club with the taste and wealth of their hosts. Antique Furniture Today,” a lecture by membership is essential for any associa-
SANDWICH, MASS. — The Cape Cod This lecture will tell the story behind Philip Zimmerman, museum and deco- tion.
Glass Club will meet on May 1. The rative arts consultant, author and Amer-
meeting will take place at the Sandwich the Gardiner dessert table. You will dis- ican antique furniture broker and It was decided that the board would
Public library beginning at 1 pm. cover how James Woodforde’s “very ele- appraiser. The lecture will take place at review and update its Code of Conduct
The speaker will be Art Green, who has gant dinner” with the Bishop of Norwich the Bruce Museum, at 1:15 pm on May 7. and once finalized would send it out to
been an early American glass collector in September 1783, and an engraving of the membership for their files. A new,
for more than 40 years. For many years, a dessert table from the cookbook of Vin- Accurate identification is integral to enlarged brochure of the membership of
he was a well-know dealer appearing in cenzo Corrado, provided period referenc- owning, acquiring, and selling early VADA is being planned and it will
many shows throughout the northeast- es for the table. A selection from a Derby American (and other) furniture. The include out-of-state members. The Ver-
ern United States. Now retired, he is botanical dessert service in the Gardiner internet and other resources provide mont Antique Dealers’ show during Ver-
currently writing a book to be called Let collection inspired the table decoration, abundant information, but what is truly mont Week will now be called Antiques
There Be Light. His talk will include including floral bouquets made of waxed useful and accurate for today’s research- at Stratton Mountain/The Vermont
reflections of a longtime glass collector paper using a secret formula dating back ers? Using illustrated anecdotes, this Antique Dealers’ Association Show. The
and include a new approach to identify- to the eighteenth century. The quest for presentation evaluates new and conven- show days and hours are September 29,
ing places of manufacture. He will bring a tablecloth, and a visit to the Cumbrian tional evidence and strategies that help 8 am to 5 pm and September 30, 11 am
numerous examples from his own collec- home of food historian Ivan Day, who — or hinder — more accurate identifica- to 3 pm. The cost of admission is $10.
tion and identify pieces that the glass created the sugar work and the artificial tions and evaluations. Contact Lori Scotnicki at 802-318-1619
club members bring to the meeting. food, completes the account. or [email protected] if you would
Founded in 2000, the Cape Cod Glass Philip Zimmerman is a museum and like more information or have questions
Club is a not-for-profit chapter of the Meredith Chilton is an art historian decorative arts consultant, author and about the show.
National American Glass Club. It is ded- who specializes in European ceramics of American antique furniture broker and
icated to the study and appreciation of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centu- appraiser based in Lancaster, Penn. Vesta Urband, [email protected]
glass with an emphasis on American ries. She has served two terms at the Zimmerman holds a doctorate in Ameri- New Hampshire Antique Dealer
glass. The club meets from October to Gardiner Museum, Toronto, the first can and New England Studies from Bos- Association (NHADA) News
December and from March to June. from 1983 to 2004 as curator, and then ton University, a master’s degree from
The club is always open to new mem- from 2015 to 2018 as chief curator. the Winterthur Program in Early Ameri- What a difference a month makes! For
bers, and membership is not limited to Between these appointments she worked can Culture and is a nationally recog- most of New Hampshire, the snow is essen-
Cape Cod residents. For further infor- for the Sullivan Foundation and also as nized authority on early American furni- tially gone, with only shaded northern
mation contact the membership chair- an independent curator. Over the course ture. His many publications include exposures holding on to their pockets of
man at 508-385-4893 or email me at of her career, she has curated numerous books, museum catalogs, and articles in hard-packed snow. And, the robins are
[email protected] exhibitions, has lectured and published journals and magazines. He is a trustee back, hints of pale green grass and soft red
The 31st Annual Cape Cod Glass Club extensively. of Preservation Pennsylvania and a com- hues of budding trees have seemed to
show and sale will be held on September missioner of the Pennsylvania Historical appear overnight.Any precipitation is more
15–16 at the Cape Cod Community Col- Her books include: Harlequin & Museum Commission. rain than snow...spring is definitely here!
lege in West Barnstable, Mass. The fea- Unmasked: The Commedia dell’Arte and
tured speaker will be Lee Anne of Glass Porcelain Sculpture (Yale: 2001); and Admission for nonmembers of the The NHADA has added four new mem-
Accents Etc. Her topic will be “The Work- Fired by Passion: Baroque Porcelain of Greenwich Decorative Arts Society is bers this month. They include the follow-
ers Stories from the Flint Glass Workers Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier, three $25. Space is limited, and reservations ing:
Union Archives.” Put the glass show on volumes in English and German editions are required for both members and
your calendar as this is an event not to (Arnoldsche: 2009). She was also the guests. For reservations, 203-322-2967 Peggy McClard and Randy Segotta of
be missed! principal contributor to Daily Pleasures, or [email protected]. McClard Antiques and Folk Art. They spe-
French Ceramics from the MaryLou For information, www.greenwichdecora- cialize in Eighteenth and Nineteenth Cen-
—Barbara Adams Boone Collection (Los Angeles County tivearts.org. tury folk art and Americana, with empha-
Connecticut Ceramics Museum of Art: 2012). sis on silhouettes, folk portraits and
The Bruce Museum is at 1 Museum scholarship. Originally from Houston,
Study Circle In 2015, she was greatly honored by Drive. Texas, they will be relocating to Weare,
being made a Member of the Order of N.H., this year. They will continue to exhib-
Dessert table at the Gardiner Muse- Canada, with a citation reading, “Mere- Cynthia Herbert it at shows after their move to New Hamp-
um, Toronto. —Tara Fillion photo dith Chilton, Lac-Brome and Toronto. Publicity, Greenwich Decorative Arts shire and will be exhibiting at the Collec-
For her leadership as an art historian Society tor’s Fair in August.
GREENWICH, CONN. — The Con- and curator who helped to make the
necticut Ceramics Study Circle presents, Gardiner Museum a leading institution Vermont Antique Dealers Jeffrey Roelof, Kalamazoo, Mich., who
“A Delectable Dessert: A Late Eigh- in the study of historical ceramics.” Mer- Association (VADA) specializes in Americana and folk are
teenth Century Dessert Table at the edith lives in Quebec and continues to exhibits at the Midwest Art & Antique
Gardiner Museum,” a lecture by Mere- work as an independent curator on a April VADA News Show in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and also
dith Chilton, independent consultant forthcoming exhibition and publications. The arrival of spring brings April exhibits at Nashville, Tenn. Jeff Pudlinski
and researcher, and the former chief showers and May flowers, but it also of County Seat Antiques
curator, the Gardener Museum, Toronto, The Bruce Museum is at 1 Museum brings a number of antique shows
Canada. The lecture will take place on Drive. For information www.ctcsc.org. throughout New England and New York. , Litchfield, Conn., specializes in Ameri-
May 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, at the If you haven’t done so already, be sure can folk art, primitives, trade signs and
Bruce Museum. Admission for nonmem- Cynthia Herbert to mark your calendars for the Maple architectural elements. He had exhibited at
bers of the Connecticut Ceramics Study Publicity, Connecticut Ceramics Study Festival Antiques Show on April 28–29 the Nan Gurley Americana show from
Circle is $25. Circle in St Albans, Vt. Show hours are Satur- 2008 to 2015 and the Rhinebeck show in
day, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 2016 and 2017.
In 2015, the Gardiner Museum’s Euro- Greenwich Decorative 4 pm. Admission is free. The show is at
pean porcelain galleries underwent a Arts Society the St Albans Town Educational Center, And, Bill Quinn of Alma, Maine, who has
radical transformation. At the heart of 169 South Main Street. a focus on folk art and country Americana.
the gallery is a new area devoted to din- GREENWICH, CONN. — The Green- While you are marking your calendars A warm welcome to all of these new mem-
ing and drinking, which includes an wich Decorative Arts Society presents, for upcoming events, put May 26 down bers!
interpretation of a late Eighteenth Cen- “From Antiques Roadshow to the Rhode for the 2nd Biannual Sunny Meadow
tury dessert table. During this period, Island Furniture Archive: Identifying Farm Barn Sale in Woodstock, Vt. The Please note that the 61st Annual NHADA
dessert was a visual feast as well as the sale is hosted by The Red Horse show will take place August 9–11 at The
gastronomic climax to a meal. Delecta- Desk and bookcase attributed to Antiques, Lavin Stickney Antiques, Manchester Downtown Hotel, formerly
ble ices, molded jellied flummeries, Daniel Spencer, Providence, R.I., Spencer-Julian Antiques and Heidi A. known as The Radisson, 700 Elm Street,
rolled wagers and sugar novelties accom- 1772–1790. Yale University. Photo Lang Antiques and Fine Art. Manchester, N.H....same location, new
panied dishes of fruits and nuts that courtesy Philip Zimmerman Items offered include Nineteenth and name for the hotel.
were placed on the table in a symmetri- Twentieth Century antiques and acces-
cal pattern around a mirrored stand or sories for the home and garden, textiles, Here are a few things happening in the
surtout, ornamented with sugar and jewelry and horse-related items. The New Hampshire antiques business in the
porcelain sculptures. It was all conceived sale runs from 9 am to 6 pm. They ask coming weeks. Jack Donnigan’s Milford
to delight the guests and impress them that there be no early birds. The barn is Show will have a special pre-Brimfield
located at 2876 Hartland Hill Road, show, with 65 exhibitors, on May 6, 8:30 am
Woodstock, and there is ample parking to noon. As the regular Milford shows, this
available. For questions, call 808-457- special show has a $5 admission from 8:30
2274. to 9:30 am, free admission 9:30 am to noon,
The Norwich Antiques Show has and early buying during dealer set-up, 6:30
changed its date for this year. The show to 8:30 am, $40.
will be held Saturday, September 15,
from 10 am to 3 pm at the Lewis House, The Flying Pig in Westmoreland, N.H.,
Main Street, Norwich, Vt. There is deal- will host their second “short & sweet” Tail-
er space available — any interested gate North on May 16. A reminder that the
dealers should contact Gail Torkelson at field opens at 9 am, with dealer set-up and
[email protected] or call 802- buyers entering the field at the same time.
649-1787. Free admission to buyers; dealer set up is
The Vermont Antiques Dealers’ Associ- $45 per show. The Flying Pig will be open at
ation (VADA) executive board and show 8 am with coffee and donuts available. Call
committee met on March 28 at Greg Marlo at 603-305-7540 for more informa-
Hamilton’s new art gallery in Vergennes, tion.
Vt. The next Annual Spring Meeting of
the members will be May 29 at the Mid- As well, many seasonal shops will be
dlebury Inn. The executive board will opening throughout the month of May. A
meet at 10:15 am; the show committee wonderful time of year to be traveling
at 11 am; and the membership at 11:30 about in search of antiques!
am. The cost of the lunch is $20. More
information to follow in next month’s Happy hunting,
news. I encourage everyone to attend the Liz Kingsley
annual meeting as participation of its North Road Antiques
Alexandria, N.H.

Art Deco Society of New York
(ADSNY)

NEW YORK CITY — Join ADSNY and
the Consulate General of Argentina for a

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 29

Club News

special illustrated lecture by architect, effervescence of the interwar years that Victorian Society New York ry and design but also the social and
author and historian, Fabio Grement- influenced the architecture of entertain- NEW YORK CITY & NEWARK, N.J. often intertwined history of the privi-
ieri. In “Art Deco Buenos Aires: The ment. — The Victorian Society New York has leged families who once resided in the
Architecture of Entertainment,” Gre- announced upcoming events. vicinity, including the Astors, Delanos,
mentieri will explore how Buenos Aires The Consulate General of Argentina is On May 10, a lecture titled “Mark Gardiners, Langdons, Livingstons and
was transformed by urban renewal and at 12 West 56th Street. For information, Twain and Charles Darwin: The Evo- Wards — to name a few. The tour will
massive new construction projects dur- 212-679-3326 or www.artdeco.org. lution of Literature,” by James Joseph illustrate how the radical changes that
ing the Interwar period. The lecture will Golden, director of education at the took place after the Civil War led to the
take place at the Consulate General of Northeast Regional Button Mark Twain House and Museum, will demise of this once quiet and genteel
Argentina on May 14, 6:30 to 8 pm. Association And National Button take place at the Church of the Holy neighborhood. Access will be allowed
Trinity, at 316 East 88th Street at 6 to into living quarters of a building on
Grementieri’s exciting presentation Society 8 pm. Colonnade Row, completed in 1833.
illustrates how various international DANBURY, CONN. — The Northeast Mark Twain (1835–1910) and Charles
influences affected Art Deco design and Regional Button Association (NERBA) Darwin (1809–1882) met only once, but An all-day excursion to Newark, N.J.
architecture in Buenos Aires, with a will host its 34th annual convention on Darwin influenced Twain’s work and will take place June 2, from 9:15 am to
special focus on the design of spectacu- June 8–10, at the Crown Plaza Hotel. view on society, while Twain was one of 4:15 pm.
lar entertainment venues, such as movie Button dealers from across the country Darwin’s favorite novelists. Golden has
theaters, music halls and more. These will showcase thousands of antique, vin- explored the unexpected connections Newark, the third oldest city in the
multicultural influences include a wide tage and modern designers sewing but- between two Victorian intellectual United States, offers many exciting
range of European design principles: the tons from the Eighteenth to the Twenty- titans, examining the full range of things to see, and we will be fortunate
elegant architectural aesthetic referred First Century for all collectors. Twain’s writing, from fiction, travel- enough to explore three private Victori-
to as Yacht Style or Rationalism, which NERBA was organized in 1985 as a ogues, philosophical works, social com- an homes there. After a traditional Por-
can be seen in the city’s luxury residen- venue for button collectors but now mentary and personal correspondence. tuguese lunch in the city’s historic Iron-
tial buildings; and Streamline design, attracts quilters, jewelry makers, cloth- It shows the enduring relevance of Dar- bound section, we will visit the
which created a monumental, futuristic ing and textile designers and artisans win’s thought and the surprising depth Ballantine House at the Newark Muse-
atmosphere to areas throughout the seeking that special accent to highlight of what, on the surface, seems like sim- um. The 27-room, late Victorian-style
city. Grementieri will also discuss the their work. ple humor. mansion was built in 1885 for Jean-
surprising cultural and architectural This year’s Button Convention theme Michael Rayhill will lead a walking nette and John Holme Ballantine of the
connections between Buenos Aires and is “Hats off to Buttons”. tour of Lafayette Place on May 19, from celebrated Newark beer-brewing family.
New York during the Interwar period. The National Button Society was 2 to 3:30 pm. The original house had eight bedrooms
founded in 1938 to bring passionate but- Lafayette Place was the premier and three bathrooms. A part of the
Buenos Aires is the host city of the ton collectors together, emphasizing address for the leading families of ante- museum since 1937, today two of its
upcoming 2019 International Coalition preservation and the study of these bellum New York, when “Society” tran- floors are interpreted as a suite called
of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) World pieces of art in miniature. There are sitioned from staid brownstone houses “House & Home,” with eight period
Congress. This talk will give a sneak now thousands of club members world- on Washington Square to the Gilded rooms, two hallways and six thematic
peek into the architecture and design wide making button collecting one of the Age mansions along Fifth Avenue. galleries — all filled with things that
that makes this city a perfect destina- most popular and enduring hobbies. Nearby Bond and Great Jones Streets might have been found in people’s
tion for Art Deco enthusiasts from The Crown Plaza Hotel is at 18 Old were also favored addresses. Rayhill, homes from the 1650s to the present.
around the world. Ridgebury Road. For information, who focused on the area during his
Northeast Regional Button Association graduate studies, will share informa- This tour is limited to 50 participants,
Register today for this unique talk at www.nerba.org. The National Button tion not only about architectural histo- $125 for Victorian Society New York
that explains the transformation of the Society is at www.nationalbuttonsoci- members, $150 for nonmembers.
cityscape in the context of tango eupho- ety.org.
ria, show business and the cultural For more information or to register,
www.vicsocny.org or 212-886-3742.

‘Gabriele Münter’ Opens May 3 At
Louisiana Museum Of Modern Art
HUMLEBAEK, DENMARK — Three years
ago, the German art magazine Das Kunstmag- “Dame im Sessel schreibend” by Gabriele
azin established the prize Kuratorenpreis – Münter, 1929.
Die Ausstellung des Jahres, which is awarded an overview of and insight into the artist’s
each year to selected curators in recognition of work, which is presented in thematic sections
their work. Among the nominees of the prize — from the classic genres, such as portraits
for 2017 are the curators Isabelle Jansen and and landscapes, through interiors and abstrac-
Matthias Mühling from Städtische Galerie im tions to her interest in foreign cultures, folk
Lenbachhaus — known as the Louisiana art and children’s drawings.
Museum of Modern Art — for bringing a long,
richly faceted artist’s life to the light with the The approximately 130 works in the exhibi-
exhibition “Gabriele Münter.” tion cover the whole of the artist’s active peri-
od. Many of the works have not been presented
From May 3 to August 19, Louisiana will be before; others were last shown many decades
showing 130 works from the artist’s extensive ago. Most of the exhibited works are loans
oeuvre, several of which have not been exhib- from the painter’s estate, which is managed by
ited before. the Gabriele Münter- und Johannes Eichner-
Stiftung, supplemented by rare loans from pri-
Hitherto the German painter Gabriele Münt- vate collections and museums in Europe and
er (1877–1962) has not occupied much space the United States.
in the history of art. Her work has usually
been seen and interpreted in the context of The exhibition has been organized in collabo-
German Expressionism and with the focus on ration with Städtische Galerie im Lenbach-
her relationship and collaboration with Was- haus und Kunstbau and Gabriele Münter- und
sily Kandinsky (1866–1944) in the milieu Johannes Eichner-Stiftung, München, and
around the artist group Der Blaue Reiter after Louisiana it will be shown at Museum
(1911–14). Ludwig in Cologne.

Louisiana’s exhibition is the first compre- Louisiana is at Gl. Strandvej 13. For infor-
hensive retrospective presentation of the mation, +45 49190719 or www.louisiana.dk.
painter for several decades, and the museum
wishes to help widen the narrow view of Münt-
er’s work by opening up new aspects of her
multifaceted work and bringing out its stylis-
tic diversity and artistic independence.

Münter was a photographer before she was a
painter. She took her first pictures around
1900, during a stay in the United States. Cam-
era in hand, she started by capturing and
recording “the world,” but soon after she began
painting and never stopped; she worked on her
art almost every day for the rest of her life.

Münter was an open-minded, experimental
artist with an international network and
wide-ranging exhibition activities. During
World War I she lived in Stockholm and in
Copenhagen, where she had her artistic break-
through in 1918 with her first large solo exhi-
bition at Den Frie of 100 paintings, 20 glass
paintings, etchings and wall paintings. During
the 60 years of her artistic career she created
more than 2,000 paintings, several thousand
drawings, watercolors, glass paintings, prints
and around 1,200 photographs, and today she
is considered to have made a strong contribu-
tion to the art of the Twentieth Century.

The exhibition presents a modern view on
Münter’s whole painted oeuvre and offers both

30 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — May 4, 2018 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.

Bemelmans Spanish Street Scene Sterling Silver Kelly Bags $63,500 Kurdish Rug Sweeps Floor
Leads Bruneau & Co. Sale In Hong Kong Sale At Blackwell For $23,400

CRANSTON, R.I. — Artworks that included a HONG KONG — On April 18, Spink together CLEARWATER, FLA. — A 7-foot-8-inch-by-6-
Spanish street scene by Ludwig Bemelmans with Brand Connection broke into the lifestyle foot-5-inch rug, cataloged as a Kurdish tribal
(French American, 1898–1962) headlined Bru- market with their first handbags and accesso- hand-tied rug and valued at $4/600, reached
neau & Co. Auctioneers’ 356-lot antiques and fine ries auction. All eyes were on the masterpiece of $23,400 and demonstrated the advantage of the
art estate auction on April 14, online and in the the auction — a full sterling silver Kelly collec- global reach of the internet during Blackwell
firm’s gallery. Fetching $13,750, Bemelmans’ tor’s piece that sold for $63,500. The sale com- Auctions’ April 14 sale. According to Edwin Bai-
landscape painting titled “Palma de Mallorca prised more than 100 handbags and accessories, ley, owner of Blackwell Auctions, “As we watched
Street Scene” depicts a quaint strip of homes in each one different in shape and form. Another of the advance online bidding soar past the esti-
Palma, the capital of the Balaeric Islands in the highlights attracting the watchful eye of mate in the first week, I started asking around
Spain. A recumbent dog is seen in the foreground fashionistas and bloggers was from the Hermès — talking with dealers far more educated on
as a mother and child fill a pail of water in the so black collection, released in 2010, a collection rugs than I am — about what made this rug
background. The work is a great example of of bags in black and only black materials. This special. A month later, I still haven’t gotten a
Bemelmans’ illustration style as seen in his Mad- piece finished at $38,000. For information, +852 satisfactory answer. Without the web platforms
eline series works. The painting was executed the 3952 3020 or www.spink.com. and their ability to reach people around the
same year Bemelmans completed “Madeline and world, we would have been at the mercy of only
the Bad Hat,” a story revolving around the son of local buyers. To my recollection, the floor was
the Spanish ambassador. The painting was origi- out before the bidding began.” For information,
nally purchased from Hammer Galleries then 727-546-0200 or www.blackwellauctions.com.
passed from mother to daughter. For information,
www.bruneauandco.com or 401-533-9980.

Cherry Blossoms Bloom At World Records Tumble At Bonhams William Glackens’ ‘Head Of A Woman’
Quinn’s Japanese Art Auction Egypt’s Awakening Sale Caps Kodner Auction
FALLS CHURCH, VA. — At Quinn’s Auction
Galleries on April 12, Sakura no Uta — The LONDON — “Fille à l’imprimé” by Mahmoud DANIA BEACH, FLA. — On April 18, Kodner
Song of Cherry Blossom — auction opened Said (1897–1964), the father of Egyptian Mod- brought an auction of fine art, antiques and
Thursday evening with a selection of the art of ernism, set a new world record at auction for a estate jewelry to its 45 South Federal Highway
Japan: woodblock prints, kimonos, decorative portrait by the artist at Bonhams Egypt’s Awak- galleries and online. Despite many pieces of dia-
arts and books. From a collection of more than ening sale on April 18. It realized $728,500 after mond and platinum jewelry, it was a piece of
75 woodblock prints, a framed work by Hasui a four-way bidding battle. The painting, which fine art that topped the sale when an oil on can-
Kawase (1883–1957), “Honjo in Izumo Province was executed in 1938, had never been offered at vas by American artist William Glackens (1870–
(Izumo Honjo),” 1932, sold at $2,160. The O-tanza- auction before. It is considered Said’s most icon- 1938) sold for $19,360. “Head of a Woman,” 30 by
ku [large hosoban, a fairly rare narrow print] ic portrait, and a defining work in the history of 25 inches, signed and titled to verso, had a paper
approximately 9 by 19 inches, opened at the inter- Egyptian Twentieth Century art. For informa- label on the stretcher as a hang tag that read:
net/absentee bid auction at its low estimate of tion, +44 20 7447 7447 or www.bonhams.com. “Mr & Mrs Ira Glackens” (artist’s son), which
$1,000 and quickly surpassed its high $1,500 esti- was previously attached to verso. In good, con-
mate. For information, www.quinnsauction.com or Sixteenth Century Weavings served condition, the painting was undated and
703-532-5632. Spark Interest At Sworders surpassed its $10/15,000 estimate. For informa-
STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UNITED tion, 954-925-2550 or www.kodner.com.
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1951 Fender KINGDOM — Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
Fetches $250,000 At Auction concluded a two-day sale April 17–18 of the Loetz Octopus Vase
DALLAS (AP) — The electric principal contents of North Mymms Park, Latches Onto $2,360 At Jenack
guitar that bluesman Stevie Ray achieving a record total for the auction house of CHESTER, N.Y. — William Jenack’s April 15
Vaughan used in his first studio $3,117,224. It was 19 monumental tapestries, auction featured a collection of Eighteenth and
recording and early performances created in workshops across northern Europe Nineteenth Century Santos figures, renaissance
from the mid-Sixteenth to the mid-Eighteenth and gothic revival furniture, American stone-
fetched $250,000 at auction in his Centuries, which had been displayed in the ware crocks, porcelain and more. A surprise lot
hometown of Dallas. Heritage Auc- house for more than a century, that sparked the was a Loetz “Octopus” gilt-decorated art glass
tion spokesman Eric Bradley said greatest interest among buyers. After extended vase, 4½ inches high and 8¾ inches in diameter
the winning bidder for the 1951 bidding, the collection achieved a combined total that scooted past its $200/300 estimate to bring
Fender at the April 15 auction of $1,286,711. Shown here is a Brussels mytho- $2,360, For information, www.jenack.com or
doesn’t wish to be identified imme- logical tapestry, “The Labors of Hercules,” prob- 845-469-9095.
diately. Vaughan biographer Craig ably mid-Sixteenth Century, possibly the work
Hopkins said last week that of Bernard van Orley, 12 feet high by 17 feet
Vaughan’s first professional-grade wide, which sold at $169,000. For information,
guitar has “considerable historical +44 1279 817778 or www.sworder.co.uk.
significance,” noting the bluesman
“pretty much learned his craft on”
it. It was a gift from his brother

Jimmie Vaughan in the
late 1960s. “Jimbo” is
carved on the back. Hop-
kins says Stevie Ray
Vaughan, who traded the
guitar away in 1971, men-
tioned in a 1989 interview
how much he’d like to

have it back. Vaughan
died in a 1990 helicopter
crash. He was 35. For
information, 214-528-
3500 or www.ha.com.

May 4, 2018 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 31

Kennedy White House Mementos
Highlight Weschler’s May 11 Sale

A platinum, diamond and A copper blueside carved John F. Kennedy (American, 1917–1963) and
blue sapphire ring features flat bowl by New Zealand Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (American,
a four-prong mount set with studio glass artist Ann Rob- 1929–1994), autographed photograph in a
one round brilliant-cut dia- inson (b 1944) ($15/25,000). sterling frame with the White House seal
mond weighing 6.14 carats, and dedication to “Tish” ($4/6,000).
flanked by two round full-
cut diamonds and four
baguette-cut blue sapphires
($30/40,000).

ROCKVILLE, MD. — trunk, circa 1914, mono- Krishen Khanna (Pakistani, b 1925), “Nude
Weschler’s will offer several grammed M.McC., fitted with a in a Landscape,” oil on canvas, 61 by 41
lots of Kennedy White House clothing rack and drawers inches, signed K. Khanna ($40/60,000).
presentation memorabilia from ($4/6,000). Although uncon-
the estates of Letitia “Tish” firmed, the family suspects that ures prominently in the sale wood & Underwood stereoview ring (the center diamond
Baldrige and her husband, Rob- the trunks were obtained by with a work by seminal DC art- stereoscopes, photographs and weighing 6.14 carats)
ert Hollensteiner as part of Baldrige during her stint in ist Sam Gilliam. His “Riverlet,” accessories from two estates. ($30/40,000). Another 2.80-
Weschler’s Capital Collections Chicago, at Merchandise Mart, raked acrylic on Polypropylene, Cards include foreign and carat platinum solitaire dia-
auction on May 11. just after leaving the White painted in 1995 ($6/8,000), and domestic travel, culture, war- mond ring ($10/15,000) and a
House. The Louis Vuitton Heri- several watercolors on paper by time and related subject mat- tested 14K yellow-gold solitaire
Baldrige served as the social tage department has confirmed Lois Mailou Jones (American, ters from the early Twentieth diamond ring, 2.22 carats
secretary to First Lady Jacque- that these trunks are in fact 1905–1998), including “Hillside Century. ($8/10,000).
line Kennedy from 1961 to those purchased by the Deering Houses,” “Haiti” and “Minyaki
1963. When Baldrige resigned and McCormick families of Masque, Congo, Kinshassa” High carat diamonds and sap- Previews are May 5, 9 am to
in June of 1963, she was pre- International Harvester fame. ($6/8,000 each). phires sparkle in the jewelry noon; May 6, 11 am to 2 pm;
sented with gifts from the Ken- section, including two GIA cer- and May 7–9, 10 am to 5 pm;
nedys and the White House With the permission of the Additional fine art offerings tified rings: the first, a plati- May 10, 10 am to 2 pm.
staff, including a signed photo- family, and as a tribute to the include the Emilio Sanchez- num, 18K yellow-gold solitaire
graph of Jackie and John Ken- late Hollensteiner and Bald- Perrier (Spanish, 1855–1907) diamond ring, the center dia- Weschler’s Auctioneers &
nedy in a sterling frame with rige, Weschler’s will offer copies oil on canvas titled, “Figure mond weighing 4.7 carats Appraisers, LLC is at 40 West
the White House seal and dedi- of Baldridge’s books in with Boat in a Landscape” ($30/40,000), and a platinum, Gude Drive, Suite 100. For
cation to “Tish” ($4/6,000) and a exchange for a charitable dona- ($10/15,000), along with sever- diamond and blue sapphire information, 202-628-1281 or
White House autographed pre- tion, with proceeds to benefit al works by Michel Delacroix, www.weschlers.com.
sentation table, signed by Jack- Sibley Hospital’s Cancer Fund including “Trois Péniches sur la
ie and John Kennedy, Caroline, Program. Seine” ($7/9,000) and “Rue de
John Jr and many prominent l’Éperon ($5/7,000), each acrylic
members of the Kennedy Contemporary art abounds on board.
administration and staff with selections from artists
($7/9,000). such as Jacob Kainen (Ameri- Decorative art objects are rep-
can, 1909–2001), “Fatima,” oil resented with examples such as
Also offered is a collection of on canvas ($3/5,000); an early the copper blueside carved flat
three handwritten letters to work by Victor Vasarely (Hun- bowl by New Zealand studio
Baldrige from Jackie Kennedy garian 1906–1997), “Fugue” glass artist Ann Robinson (b
($800–$1,200), a selection of ($8/12,000); and Untitled 1944) ($15/25,000) and the
assorted White House photo- (Undulating Ribbon), a crayon, Zsolnay green iridescent “Tulip”
graphs ($500/700), and a three- ink and correction fluid on vase, circa 1900 ($4/6,000).
page letter with illustrations paper by the evocative Louise
from American artist Ludwig Bourgeois (French, 1911–2010) Silver highlights among the
Bemelmans to Letitia Baldrige ($20/30,000). Rounding out the European decorations include a
($1/1,500). contemporary offerings is a Fabergé blue and green enamel
work by Pakistani artist Krish- bratina with a three-piece Rus-
Other items of note include en Khanna (b 1925), “Nude in a sian partial gilt floral chased
three remarkable Louis Vuitton Landscape” ($40/60,000) and silver serving set, Moscow, circa
packing trunks: the first, a two movement-filled works by 1898–1908 ($5/10,000).
steamer trunk, circa 1911, Shinichi Maruyama (Japanese
monogrammed J.D. ($2/4,000), b 1968), “Kusho #2” and “Kusho Collectors will appreciate a
the second, a circa 1912 ward- #3,” archival pigment prints diverse assortment of Under-
robe steamer trunk fitted with ($15/25,000 each).
a clothing rack ($2/4,000), and
the third, a wardrobe steamer African American art also fig-

Fine Folk At Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
BILOXI, MISS. — “Fine/Folk: Modes of Repre-
sentation in African American Art,” a collection “The Builders” by Jacob Lawrence.
from the Mississippi Museum of Art, is on exhibi-
tion at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art through
May 19.

“Fine/Folk” addresses the aesthetic influences of
both folk art and modern art on African American
artists in the Twentieth Century. These objects,
chosen from the Mississippi Museum of Art’s per-
manent collection, include a variety of media yet
are centralized around the notion of identity and
self-representation. With pieces covering almost
80 years of American history, “Fine/Folk” examines
the way African American artists took control of
their artistic voice and representation of their
communities. The 16 artists represented include
Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, Sulton Rogers,
Earlie Hudnall Jr and Kathleen Varnell.

This exhibition is part of the Mississippi Muse-
um of Art’s “Art Across Mississippi: Twelve Exhibi-
tions, Twelve Communities,” a celebration of Mis-
sissippi’s bicentennial year that offers
Mississippians the opportunity to reflect on the
rich heritage of Mississippi’s visual arts while con-
templating the meaning of the bicentennial
moment.

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is at 386 Beach
Boulevard. For additional information, 228-374-
5547 or www.georgeohr.org.

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Historic Open Houses — Save The Dates!

Spring has sprung and historic houses throughout New England are
throwing open their doors and welcoming visitors. Following is a list of
Open House events where admission is free or reduced. Properties may be
open in advance of these Open House days, with additional events planned
throughout the spring and summer.

May 19 – Trustees of Reserva- Eustis Estate
tions Host “Home Sweet Home” 1424 Canton Avenue
Ten Massachusetts historic proper- Milton, Mass.
ties under the auspices of the Trust- Gedney House
ees of Reservation will host free 21 High Street, Salem, Mass.
“Home Sweet Home” open houses, 11 am to 3 pm
from 10 am to 4 pm. For information, Gropius House
www.thetrustees.org. 68 Baker Bridge Road
Ashley House, K. McMahon photo, cour- The Ashley House Lincoln, Mass.
tesy Trust of Reservations 117 Cooper Hill Road, Otis House
Sheffield, Mass. 141 Cambridge Street, Boston
The Folly at Field Farm Merwin House
554 Sloan Road 14 Main Street Hamilton House, courtesy Historic New
Williamstown, Mass. Stockbridge, Mass. England
The Mission House Phillips House
19 Main Street 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, Mass.
Stockbridge, Mass. Quincy House
Naumkeag 20 Muirhead Street,
5 Prospect Hill Road Quincy, Mass.
Stockbridge, Mass. Rocky Hill Meeting House
The William Cullen Bryant 4 Old Portsmouth Road
Homestead Amesbury, Mass.
207 Bryant Road 11 am to 3 pm
Cummington, Mass. Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate 5 Little’s Lane, Newbury, Mass.
2468 Washington Street Swett-Ilsley House
Canton, Mass. 4 High Road, Newbury, Mass.
The Old Manse 11 am to 3 pm
The Folly at Field Farm, courtesy The 269 Monument Street Winslow Crocker House
Trustees of Reservations Concord, Mass. 250 MA-6A,Yarmouth Port,
Great House at Castle Hill, Mass.
The Crane Estate Barrett House
290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, Mass. 79 Main Street Otis House, courtesy Historic New Eng-
Paine House at Greenwood New Ipswich, N.H. land
Farm Gilman Garrison House
47 Jeffrey’s Neck Road 12 Water Street, Exeter, N.H.
Ipswich, Mass. Governor John Langdon
The Stevens-Coolidge Place House
137 Andover Street 143 Pleasant Street
North Andover, Mass. Portsmouth, N.H.
11 am to 5 pm
June 2 – Historic New England Jackson House
Thirty-three Historic New England 76 Northwest Street
properties are open for free during Portsmouth, N.H.
the Open House on June 2. From Rundlet-May House
Maine to Rhode Island, learn about 364 Middle Street
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Roseland Cottage, courtesy Historic New noted, houses open at 11 am, with Saunderstown, R.I.
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tours are first-come, first-served. For Clemence-Irons House England
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newengland.org. Johnston, R.I.
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Hamilton House June 9 – Connecticut Land-
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Standing-Room-Only Crowd Clamors
For Zsa Zsa Gabor Mementos

Auction Action In Beverly Hills

A diamond and 14K gold necklace, immortalizing Gabor’s
iconic “Dah-ling” catchphrase, sold for $20,000.

BEVERLY HILLS — The star waifs,” which became the sub- “Portrait of Zsa Zsa Gabor” A five-piece Louis Vuitton classic monogram canvas hard
quality of Zsa Zsa Gabor con- ject the 2014 film Big Eyes. by Margaret Keane (Ameri- travel case luggage group realized $27,500.
tinues as a standing-room-only can, b 1927), was the top lot
crowd and fans online around Noted for her luxurious, opu- of the auction when the dresses from various television ning the 1960s to the 1990s
the world bid more than lent lifestyle, Gabor’s five-piece 21¼-by-17-1/8-inch (sight appearances, offered early in from programs such as Bat-
$900,000 in the Estate of Zsa group of vintage Louis Vuitton size) oil on canvas brought the auction, sold for a com- man, Bonanza and The Donna
Zsa Gabor auction, vying for luggage brought $27,500. $45,000, setting a world auc- bined $11,100. One of Gabor’s Reed Show, among others,
thousands of items from the Strong bidding spurred a 1927 tion record for the artist. favorite pieces of furniture, a ended at $6,000; the star’s circa
Hollywood star’s private per- Steinway Model M grand brought $9,375. Louis XV-style creme piente 1961 American passport, sold
sonal collection offered April 14 piano, from her marriage with day bed, featured in a 1967 for $4,250; and Gabor’s circa
by Heritage Auctions. The sale actor George Sanders and used Gabor’s keepsakes also television interview with F. Lee 1989 California driver’s license,
results more than tripled auc- in the 2013 film Behind the included tabloid fodder such as Bailey, brought $8,750; another sold for $3,875.
tion expectations and followed Candelabra, to sell for $23,750. a set of 13 drawings Gabor per- portrait featuring her only
a fan-packed, two-day preview sonally sketched during her daughter, Francesca, sold for Prices, with buyer’s premium,
at Gabor’s Bel Air mansion to Among the lots that best rep- 1989 trial for slapping a Bev- $7,500; 30 years’ worth of tele- as reported by the auction
which crowds flocked. resented the star’s celebrity erly Hills police officer. Dubbed vision and film scripts span- house. For further information,
persona was a diamond and by tabloids as the “slap heard www.ha.com or 310-492-8600.
Spanning the star’s 60-year 14K gold necklace, immortaliz- ‘round the world,” the sketch-
career and red-carpet appear- ing her iconic “Dah-ling” catch- book sold for $2,125.
ances, the estate included phrase, which sold for $20,000.
keepsakes, designer couture, Gabor’s assortment of paparaz- More Hollywood memorabilia
screen-used costumes and Hol- zi-blinding costume jewelry included a set of two address
lywood memorabilia. Frédéric included a 1960s rhinestone books, with contact informa-
Prinz von Anhalt, Gabor’s last and faux emerald necklace tion of Johnny Carson, Sean
husband and widower, said his (seen on the cover of her book, Connery, Ronald and Nancy
wife had requested an auction How to Catch a Man; How to Reagan, Joan Rivers and more,
to offer her private property to Keep a Man; How to Get Rid of which sold for $1,062, and a
fans around the world. a Man), which sold for $15,625. luxury leather saddle, given to
Gabor by fellow riding enthusi-
Top lots ranged from the sen- Available to the public for the ast President Ronald Reagan,
timental to the luxurious: A first time, personal mementos that realized $4,250.
portrait of the star — an impor- included an archive of 13
tant memento by friend Mar- albums filled with never- Additional highlights includ-
garet Keane — took top-lot before-seen candid and profes- ed a circa 1960 oil on canvas
honors at $45,000 and set a sional photographs of Gabor portrait by Peter Sheil, which
world auction record for the with stars Ann Miller, Nancy sold for $12,500, and several
artist. Keane gained notoriety Reagan, Cloris Leachman, lots of costumes, gowns and
for her paintings of “big-eyed Lana Turner, Bob Hope, Milton
Berle and Tony Curtis, which

Cranbrook Chair Show Returns To Detroit

DETROIT — The Cranbrook in downtown Detroit. Cranbrook Academy of Art stu-
Academy of Art announces the Cranbrook Academy of Art has a dents Joe Parr (3D Design ‘19),
reintroduction of the Cranbrook Joseph Shedd (3D Design ‘19) and
Chair Show. This exhibition will long history of producing artists, Gerald Flynt (2D Design ‘19). A
feature original chairs, designed designers and architects that panel discussion will be held in
and built by current MFA and influence contemporary culture. conjunction with the exhibition on
MArch candidates at Cranbrook To highlight their contributions, May 2.
Academy of Art, and will also there will also be a digital display
highlight the history of the exhibi- featuring past and present chair The chairs will be on view at
tion at the academy. The chairs designs by academy alumni. 1301 Broadway. For additional
will be on display in a storefront information, 248-645-3300 or
The exhibition is organized, www.cranbrookart.edu.
designed and built by current

Works On Paper From Frick Collection
Go On View At Puerto Rico Museum

Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), “Melencolia I,” 1514, engrav-
ing, printed in black ink on cream-colored antique laid
paper, 9½ by 7-7/16 inches. The Frick Collection, New York

PONCE, PUERTO RICO — This spring, the Frick Collec-
tion is collaborating with Puerto Rico’s Museo de Arte de
Ponce on an exhibition. Museo de Arte de Ponce is presenting
“Pequeños tesoros de la Frick Collection (Small Treasures
from The Frick Collection),” through August 6.

The intimate show of ten works, mostly on paper, includes
an engraving, a watercolor, four drawings and four oil sketch-
es. They cover four centuries of artistic production, from
Albrecht Dürer’s 1514 engraving, “Melencolia I,” to Jean-
Baptiste-Camille Corot’s 1843 oil sketch, “The Arch of Con-
stantine and the Forum, Rome.” Additional artists represent-
ed in the show include Claude Lorrain, John Constable,
Francisco Goya and Eugène Delacroix.

Commented director Ian Wardropper, “It was a pleasure to
collaborate in 2015 with the distinguished Museo de Art de
Ponce and to highlight at the Frick one of the great works in its collection, Frederic’s Leighton’s
‘Flaming June.’ We are thrilled at the opportunity to work with them again throughout this
wonderful project.”

Museo de Arte de Ponce is at 2325 Boulevard Luis A. Ferré Aguayo. For information, 787-848-
0505, 787-840-1510 or www.museoarteponce.org.

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Toledo Museum Of Art Announces
Transitions Three Executive Team Appointments
TOLEDO, OHIO — The
The board of trustees of the New Toledo Museum of Art (TMA)
Bedford Whaling Museum has an- has promoted two staff
nounced the appointment of Amanda members and has named a
D. McMullen to the position of presi- new member to its senior
dent and chief executive officer (CEO). management team. Kristina
Crystal has been hired to fill
McMullen will take a new position at the muse-
the helm of the or- um — chief revenue officer;
ganization on May Adam Levine has been
7. As president and tapped to be TMA’s deputy
CEO, she will de- director; and Lynn Miller
velop and articulate has been named associate
a vision for the mu- director of the museum.
seum’s next chap- Crystal joins TMA from Kristina Crystal Adam Levine Lynn Miller
ter and will assume Deluxe Entertainment Ser- consulting in products indus- education and engagement, tor of the museum in 2016
responsibility for vices, a $1 billion media tries. She previously worked collections and systems with operational responsi-
communicating the entertainment business as part of the firm’s consult- departments. He also over- bilities over human resourc-
Whaling Museum’s based in Burbank, Calif., ing arm in corporate growth sees the implementation of es, protective services, facili-
mission, vision and values to all constit- where she served as chief and strategy and supply TMA’s master plan and has ties, finance, strategic
uencies. She will be leaving her current administrative officer of chain practice. Crystal grad- managed the museum’s planning, governance and
position as chief operating officer for Deluxe and chief operating uated cum laude from Michi- visual literacy outreach, risk management. Prior to
the nonprofit organization on Meeting officer of the creative servic- gan State University with a which includes training and joining TMA, Miller was a
Street in Providence, R.I. es division since 2015. From bachelor of science in corporate applications ini- senior consultant for the
1993 to 2015 Crystal worked mechanical engineering. tiatives. An expert in Roman Hanover Insurance Group in
Joan B Mirviss welcomes the arrival in various roles with Accen- art, Levine will continue in Worcester, Mass.
of three additions to its gallery team. ture, a global management Levine most recently his curatorial role.
Tracy Causey-Jeffery (pictured) joins consulting, technology ser- served jointly as associate The museum is at 2445
as gallery director. Prior to running vices and outsourcing com- director of the museum and Miller joined TMA in 2013 Monroe Street at Scottwood
her own contemporary art gallery for pany, including most recent- curator of ancient art and is as director of human Avenue. For information,
20 years, Causey- ly as director of global responsible for the manage- resources and subsequently 419-255-8000, 800-644-6862
Jeffery previously operations of management ment of the communications, was named assistant direc- or www.toledomuseum.org.
worked with major
Asian art galler- Institute Of Contemporary Art
ies in London and Receives $4.5 Million To Endow Curatorial Slots
interned with the PHILADELPHIA — The Institute of With these gifts, ICA now has four of at ICA after a long history of service to
Chinese works of Contemporary Art at the University of its key leadership positions endowed, the University of Pennsylvania and to
art department at Pennsylvania (ICA) announced two gifts including the museum’s director and all the Walters Art Museum in her home-
Sotheby’s in New to endow key curatorial positions: Dan- three of its senior curatorial positions. town of Baltimore. She has served as a
York City. She has iel and Brett Sundheim have donated board member for Penn Nursing since
curated numerous $3 million, of which $2.5 million will Daniel Sundheim has been on ICA’s 2001, assuming the role of board chair in
exhibitions, taught endow the chief curator position and board since 2012 and Brett has recently 2016 and has served the University of
art history and authored many arti- $500,000 will go to a new fund dedicated taken her husband’s place for a board Pennsylvania as a trustee since 2010,
cles. Also joining the staff is Nicholas to exhibition outreach and community seat. They have an abiding interest and gaining emerita status in 2017. She
Merkelson, registrar, and Khai Tran, engagement; and Andrea B. Laporte has passion for art as collectors of estab- joined ICA’s board in 2010 and immedi-
gallery administrator. donated $1.5 million to endow ICA’s lished and emerging contemporary art- ately took on the role of board chair
associate curator position. Totaling $4.5 ists. Their donation of $3 million will where she remained in place for six
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers an- million, these two gifts mark a major endow the chief curator position held by years. Laporte’s recent gift of $1.5 million
nounced that Francis Wahlgren milestone for ICA and support the Anthony Elms, who joined ICA in 2011 endows ICA’s associate curator position,
has joined the firm as an exclusive con- museum’s ongoing commitment to gen- from Performa, where he was part of the currently held by Kate Kraczon, who has
sultant for its books and manuscripts erating new scholarship and organizing organizational team behind the 2011 been at ICA for more than ten years.
department. He will be based in New thought-provoking exhibitions that visual art performance biennial in New
York, but will assist the auction house’s spotlight underrepresented artists and York, along with other independent The Institute of Contemporary Art is
engage diverse audiences. curatorial projects. at 118 South 36th Street. For informa-
eight locations nationwide, including its tion, 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.
Chicago headquarters. He joins Gretch- Laporte became a committed volunteer
en Hause, director of books and manu-
scripts, who joined the firm in May last Institute Of American Indian Arts Acquires
year. Wahlgren and Hause previously Papers Of Artist Seymour Tubis
worked together for seven years in the
books and manuscripts department at SANTA FE, N.M. — The archives at adelphia Museum School of Art before Seymour Tubis in the IAIA Print-
Christie’s in New York. Over the past 24 Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) serving in the Army during World War II. making Studio, circa 1968. Tubis
years, Wahlgren has appeared regularly recently acquired the papers of artist and Upon returning to the states after the Papers, IAIA Archives, Santa Fe, N.M.
as an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow. educator Seymour Tubis (1919–1993). war, Tubis studied at the Art Students records on IAIA, including early syllabi,
The collection was donated by Tubis’s League of New York from 1946 to 1949, Tubis’s gradebooks, writings on print-
Thomas Bompard, one of Sotheby’s daughter, Nina T. Wooderson, who is then lived in Europe through 1950 and making theory, student sales record and
leading specialists in Impressionist executor of the artist’s estate. Tubis was conducted his first solo exhibition of publications.
and Modern art, will relocate from Lon- faculty at IAIA from 1963 to 1981 and is paintings, drawings and tapestries at the
credited with establishing the institute’s Galerie St Placide in Paris in that year. The collection provides art historians
don to Los Angeles printmaking department. Over the next three decades, Tubis exhib- with further insight on the unique cur-
where he will begin ited his artwork coast to coast in the riculum and diverse faculty at IAIA in
a new role as chair- Tubis was born in Philadelphia on Sep- United States until his death in 1993. the 1960s and 1970s.
man of Sotheby’s tember 20, 1919. He first received fine
West Coast, and art training in 1941 and 1942 at the Phil- His artwork, including paintings, The Tubis papers are processed and
senior specialist “Old Musician” by Seymour Tubis, sculptures and prints, have been col- ready for research; the general guide to
in the fine art di- 1948, etching, aquatint and dry- lected by the Library of Congress, Met- the collection can be found on the Rocky
vision. Bompard point. Image from The Print Col- ropolitan Museum of Art, the US Mountain Online Archives-Guide to the
joins a team in Los lector’s Quarterly, February 1949. Department of State and the Museum Seymour Tubis Papers.
Angeles and San Tubis Papers, IAIA Archives, of New Mexico, to name a few.
Francisco and ex- Santa Fe, N.M. For information, contact Ryan S. Fla-
pands the range of Tubis was also an art educator. He hive at [email protected].
expertise and services available to So- began teaching private classes in New
theby’s clients in the region. Assuming York and Rockport, Mass., in 1948 and
his new role immediately, he will relo- continued to teach classes in painting
cate to Los Angeles later this year. and printmaking in New York until his
move to Santa Fe in 1960. Tubis joined
IAIA in September 1963 and was a
valuable member of the fine arts faculty
until 1981.

The Tubis papers (7 cubic feet) contain
correspondence, catalogs, event flyers,
photographs and slides that document
his art career between 1946 and 1992.
Also included in the papers is a series of
documents stemming from “Contempo-
rary American Indian Printmaking” an
unpublished book project Tubis worked
on until 1992. The manuscript lays out
the history of printmaking at IAIA,
including philosophy, lists of printmak-
ing students, exhibition records, photo-
graphs, slides, course outlines and other
source materials used to create the pub-
lication. Also included are a series of

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‘Art And The New England Farm’
At The Florence Griswold Museum

OLD LYME, CONN. — The Florence Griswold the locations of the orchard and his
Museum is uniquely positioned to tell the story of studio, but also reminds us of how the
“Art and the New England Farm,” on view May 11– artists embraced the rustic charms of
September 16. This exhibition delves into the agri- her property.
cultural heritage of Florence Griswold’s family estate, The exhibition explores depictions
the Lyme region and beyond, to examine the complex of the New England farmstead by in-
history and character of New England’s farms. Paint- fluential artists, such as George Henry
ings, drawings and photographs by artists from the Durrie, whose images became iconic
1830s to the present day will trace the unique chal- emblems of mid-Nineteenth Century
lenges of farming in New England. rural American life. These artists
The museum’s property is itself a case study of fam- captured the distinct landscape of the
ily farms in New England. Purchased by the Griswold region with its rocks and hills and
family in 1841, these grounds became a country the farms crafted from this difficult
estate with barns, an orchard, gardens and riverfront terrain. Durrie’s depictions of rural
pastures, where the family practiced small-scale life became ubiquitous through their
farming during Griswold’s childhood. While farm- replication as Currier & Ives prints
ing on the property had declined by the 1880s, much and came to represent the essence of
of what was grown still supplemented the table for New England — and American —
the artists who stayed at Griswold’s famous board- rural life.
inghouse. Childe Hassam’s painting, “Apple Trees Works by Thomas Nason, Martin
in Bloom, Old Lyme,” 1904, not only documents Lewis, Walker Evans and others, map
the evolution and
eventual decline of the
New England farm
under the influence “Apple Trees in Bloom, Old Lyme” by Childe Hassam, 1904, oil on
of out-migration, panel, 25 by 30 inches, Florence Griswold Museum, gift of the Vincent
industrialization and Dowling Family Foundation in honor of director Jeffrey Andersen.
urbanization. Thomas
Nason’s engraving, “A struggles of the modern-day farmer, the exhibition
Deserted Farm,” 1931, depicts the showcases contemporary artist Judy Friday’s photo-
depleted state of many New England graphic and literary portrait of Lyme’s historic Tiffany
farmlands following this period of Farms, which has been a beloved local landmark for
decline. This image has persisted, as generations. Friday’s series (completed in 2003) has
apparent in photographs like Walker become a kind of epitaph for the farm, which an-
Evans’s “Early Dawn Farm,” circa nounced the end of its dairy operation in 2017. Her
1955, which finds beauty in vernacular depictions of timeworn Tiffany Farms remind visitors
buildings that are no longer in use yet of the challenges faced by farmers in an era when
remain fixtures of the landscape. New interest in organic local food is high, but the costs can
England’s farms faced the pressures of be unsustainable. Her photos are supplemented by
suburbanization, with former farmland paintings and a sculpture that she made as part of the
sprouting tracts of new houses like project, along with artifacts from the farm.
those in Martin Lewis’s “Dawn, Sandy The Florence Griswold Museum is at 96 Lyme
G“BeraimscwkaoClidloupMnrutorsyeo”ufmbty,ogT:ihftowomfeaJsas tnNeeartsnEoanlt,rint1rg9oe3.d1e, [email protected], Flocrecn:cBe arb Hook, Connecticut,” circa 1933. Street. For additional information, 860-434-5542 or
To make relevant connections to the www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org.
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Western Art Rodeo Association
Creates World’s First Art Sport

Steve Johnson, “Sheer Cowboy,” dry medium. SPANISH FORK, UTAH — The The top 20 artists in each category are the principles of fine art; allowing quality
Western Art Rodeo Association (WARA) awarded world standing points. And artwork to rise to the top on its own merit;
is the world’s fastest growing western art with each round of competition, artists increasing promotion at reduced market-
association. Comprising western artists of continue to accumulate points. ing costs for artists; introducing sponsor-
all skill levels, the WARA is for any western ship and endorsement opportunities for
artist that wants more exposure for his or The top 20 artists in the world standings artists; and increasing western art sales for
her artwork and all western art fans that will be invited to compete at the World WARA members.
wish to experience and enjoy western art Finals Online Western Art Rodeo for the
in ways never seen before. This is not your title of World Champion, a championship For artists, the association provides maxi-
traditional art show. This is the world’s first buckle and prizes. mum exposure for one’s artwork at lower
art sport. costs than traditional marketing methods,
Every entry is also eligible for inclusion a fun, exciting community of western
Here’s how it works. The WARA in Ace — the association’s annual print artists and sponsorship and endorsement
conducts online western art competitions publication of the finest western art in the opportunities.
called “Art Rodeos.” world.
For western art fans, they can enjoy
Categories include wet medium, dry Sound familiar? It’s basically the same a new gallery of fine western art each
medium, sculpture, photography, carving format as professional rodeo, only with month, vote for their favorites daily, follow
and traditional art. western art. the careers of artists in their quest for a
world title and purchase fine western art
All western artists are invited to compete. The bar has been raised as the compe- with the confirmation of quality.
There is no jury process. tition demands artists bring their Best
Western Art. Sponsors get to support western artists
Artists upload pictures of their finished and be part of the world’s first art sport,
works into the competition. As the association continues to grow its reach a target market and take advantage
online competitions, it will also partner of online and print advertising opportuni-
Each entry is visible in the gallery for the with other western art organizations to ties.
public to view, share, enjoy and vote for present live western art rodeos in the near
daily. future. This is an entirely new way to ex- WARA is reversing the trend of a
perience art with a rodeo announcer, a live shrinking western art market by lassoing
All entries are also highly promoted audience and three judges scoring live. a younger generation of creators and col-
across social media channels for maximum lectors.
exposure of the artwork. WARA’s goals include bringing fun,
entertainment and excitement to western For more information, 801-210-0479 or
At the end of each round of competition, art; reaching a new, younger generation https://westernartrodeoassociation.com.
the WARA judging staff selects the top of art collectors; educating the public on
entries based on fine art principles.

Artists And Groups Open Their Studios
thrust into an environment of a different place and time. There
By Gerald Simcoe are statues carved of wood and stone adorning the sanguine
NORTHAMPTON, PENN. — Today, you will find that many
artists and groups will open their studios for the public to work columns. Small white lights are strung between these columns
spanning the middle section, giving the festive feel of a Turkish
from a live model. Camaraderie and affordability are two good rea- bazaar. As one approaches the altar, there is an awkward island
sons this is so popular. There is now a list on the internet, arranged
by state, of times and places. Both a means of education and of a marble pulpit, reminiscent of the colors of children’s Easter
candy, near where there should have been pews. Off to the left is
sustainability for the place, the concept has been common practice a mural by Robert Henri painted directly onto the wall.
of larger institutions in major cities.
When I was studying at the Art Students League of New York in The lighting on the models was an incandescent spotlight, but
surrounding clerestory light from the above windows bathed
the 1980s, Peter Falk would be sitting on the front steps, smiling the warm spotlight in a celestial coolness, fading into the dark
and chatting with the passersby before he would go in to draw
from the live model. Ever curious for “just one more thing,” he cavernous vaults. All of this is under a large, jewel-tone rose
window casting many colors of light into the mix, as attempted
found relaxation from shooting episodes of Columbo in by Broadway stage lighting.
Los Angeles.
Many of these sessions take place in the evenings when working Whether placing the eye on a model’s face or stroking the petals
of a daffodil to life, the key is to keep the eye keen on judging
people have free time, or, as in my case being a painter of natural proportions so that one is ready at any time for the next master-
light, I reserve my daylight to pending projects, especially in the
dwindling daylight hours of winter. I view visiting a new space as piece.
I will have taught “The Floral Portrait” at Longwood Gardens
an opportunity to partake of a variety of models and work in a dif- on April 21, and will be exhibiting floral paintings at Rosecliff
ferent environment that inspires me to do interpretations I might
not have conceived in my own safe studio space. at the Newport Flower Show, June 22–24. This summer is my
weeklong class “Flowers in the Landscape” at School for the Arts
Recently attending a drawing marathon at the Fleisher Art Gerald Simcoe, “Brittany at Fleisher,” at Castle Hill, Cape Cod on outdoor flower painting, July 16–20.
Memorial in Philadelphia afforded the situation to work in a
cathedral-like environment. Constructed as a monolith represent- pastel on sandcard. For information, https://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-per-
formances/events/floral-portrait-class; http://www.newportman-
ing many types of architecture, mixing Romanesque and Gothic, sions.org/events/newport-flower-show/vendor-information; or
the space sparks interest while demanding reverence.
Entering on the side through a large, medieval wooden door with strap hinges, one is https://www.castlehill.org/2018workshopscalendar/2018/7/16/flower-painting.

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Jackson Hole Art Auction: From
American Illustrators To The American West

JACKSON, WYO. — The 12th “Captain John’s Tomatoes” by Richard Schmid (b 1934), oil
annual Jackson Hole Art Auction on canvas board, 9 by 13¼ inches, ($20/30,000).
is scheduled for September 14–15.
Specializing in western, wildlife and interest among collectors. $175/275,000. “Branding a Maverick” by Frank Tenney Johnson
sporting art, the Jackson Hole Art Other illustrators included in the Works by William Gollings, Her- (1874–1939), 1913, oil on canvas, 34 by 24 inches,
Auction is a highlight of the Jackson ($175/275,000).
Hole Fall Art’s Festival each year, September auction include Ray man Hansen and Edgar Payne will
drawing hundreds of collectors from Strang, Harry Anderson, Stanley also be offered in the September
around the world. While still seek- Meltzoff and the iconic Norman sale. Wildlife art, the crowning jewel
ing consignments for the September Rockwell. of the Jackson Hole Art Auction,
sale, auction coordinator Madison is also well represented in early
Webb says, “Our 2018 auction is The Jackson Hole Art Auction consignments with works by Bob
off to a strong start. In addition to also maintains the world auction Kuhn, Friedrich Wilhelm Kuhnert,
the wildlife and western art that we record for American impressionist Ken Carlson, Robert Bateman and
are best known for, we also have a Richard Schmid, and early con- Carl Rungius already on site in the
number of important consignments signments indicate another strong showroom in Jackson.
by American illustrators like Dean showing for the artist in this year’s
Cornwell, Norman Rockwell and sale. Among the works commit- From Americana to the American
others.” ted is Schmid’s lovely still life titled West, this year’s sale has something
“Captain John’s Tomatoes” from for everyone.
While the Jackson Hole Art 2007.
Auction specializes in wildlife and Jackson Hole Art Auction is at
western art, they continue to high- Noteworthy western highlights 130 East Broadway. For highlights
light all elements of American art, include Frank Tenney Johnson’s or information on consigning,
often setting auction records along “Branding a Maverick” from www.jacksonholeartauction.com or
the way. 1913, which will be offered at 866-549-9278.

The market for American illustra-
tors has been steadily growing over
the last few years, and the Jackson
Hole Art Auction holds the world
auction record for artist Dean Corn-
well, with his “Portrait” bringing
an impressive $245,700 in 2016.
The 2018 sale will include another
portrait of similar caliber and qual-
ity to that sold in 2016. Done as
an illustration for “The Enchanted
Hill,” this 36-by-30-inch oil on
canvas will be offered at $50/75,000
and is expected to rouse significant

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A Roundup Of Must-See Exhibitions
By madelia hicKman rinG, aSSiStant editor

Traveling during the summer? Casting about for fun things to do with vacationing kids? From ancient civilizations to Twentieth Century design, children’s illustra-
tions, Native American artifacts and photography to the newest presidential portraits, there’s something for everyone, old, young and in-between. Here is a very brief,
very personal glimpse at just a few of the exhibitions that will be on view this spring and summer at museums around the United States. I’d go to all of them if I could.

The Denver Art Museum The High
Museum of Art
Drawn to Glamour:
Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard Winnie-the-Pooh:
Exploring a Classic
Closing August 5 June 3–September 2

DENVER, COLO. — “Drawn to Glamour” ATLANTA, GA. — The High
presents the award-winning editorial work by art- will be the premiere United States
ist Jim Howard, a well-respected member of Den- venue for this playful exhibition
ver’s fashion community. More than 100 works celebrating the magical world of
on paper showcase Howard’s four-decade fashion one of the most adored literary
illustration career, starting with his early advertis- characters of all time. Featuring
ing campaigns for Neiman Marcus in the late more than 200 works spanning
1950s, and through the 1970s and 1980s when over 90 years of Pooh history, the
the fashion illustration industry was at its height. exhibition will explore the origins,
The exhibition offers a nostalgic look at fashion creation and enduring legacy of
trends set by top ready-to-wear designers, high- the classic stories by A.A. Milne
end fashion retailers and cosmetic companies. (1882–1956) and illustrations by
E.H. Shepard (1879–1976) that
The Denver Art Museum is at 100 West 14th “Pooh and Piglet go hunting,” Winnie-the- have captured the hearts of genera-
Avenue Parkway. For more information, 720- Pooh chapter 3, pen and ink sketch by E.H. tions of readers. Objects on view
865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org. Shepard, 1926. From the collection of Clive will include original illustrations,
Jim Howard (American, b 1930) “Drawing,” circa 1980, charcoal pencil on paper, from the and Alison Beecham ©The Shepard Trust manuscripts and proofs, along
collection of Jim Howard. with early editions, letters, photo-
graphs, cartoons, ceramics and fashion.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The High Museum is at 1280 Peachtree Street NE. For information, 404-733-4400
(LACMA) or www.high.org.

City & Cosmos: The Arts of the Teotihuacan The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Closing July 15
Face to Face: Portraits of Artists
LOS ANGELES — The ancient city of Teotihuacan flourished in cen- June 26–October 14
tral Mexico in the first millennium CE. This multi-ethnic, cosmopolitan
city was the largest urban center in the Americas in its day. “City and PHILADELPHIA — Billie Holiday
Cosmos: The Arts of Teotihuacan” presents recent findings from Mexican with her pit bull. Jacob Lawrence in his
national and international archaeological projects excavating at Teotihua- Coast Guard uniform. Georgia O’Keeffe
can’s three main pyramids — the Sun, Moon, and the Feathered Serpent with her Model A Ford. See how pho-
— and major residential compounds. These discoveries have fundamen- tographers helped craft the public perso-
tally changed our understanding of the city’s history. nas of their creative subjects in this col-
lection of rare photographs from the
LACMA is at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. For information, 323-857- museum’s collection. The exhibition fea-
6010 or www.lacma.org. tures work by Dorothy Norman, Man
Ray, Richard Avedon, Alice O’Malley
Standing figurine, “Feathered Serpent Pyramid” (Offering 2), Teoti- and many others who captured some of
huacan, Mexico, 200–250, Greenstone, 2 by 7/8 by 1/4 inches, Museo the most fascinating artists and perform-
Nacional de Antropología/INAH (10-485), Archivo Digital de las Col- ers of the past 150 years.
ecciones del Museo Nacional de Antropología. INAH- CANON
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is at
The Getty Museum 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For
information, www.philamuseum.org or
Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical World 215-763-8100.
Closing September 9 “Jacob Lawrence” by Arnold Newman,
(American, 1918–2006), 1944, gelatin
LOS ANGELES — Egypt, the most ancient of the Mediterranean civilizations, silver print, image and sheet: 9½ by 4
held a great fascination for the Greeks and Romans. This major international inches, Philadelphia Museum of Art, gift
of R. Sturgis and Marion B.F. Ingersoll,
loan exhibition explores the artistic interplay between these cultures from the 1945.1997-38-7
Bronze Age to Roman times, with works many of which will be making their
debut in the United States. The installation includes royal Egyptian stone ves- The National Portrait Gallery
sels sent to Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece, Archaic Greek pottery and
sculpture inspired by Egyptian models, portraits in Egyptian and Greek style America’s Presidents
created during Greek rule in Egypt, and religious images and luxury goods Ongoing exhibition
made for Roman patrons in Italy.
WASHINGTON, DC — The
The Getty Museum is at 1200 Getty Center Drive. For information, 310- nation’s only complete collection of
440-7300 or www.getty.edu. presidential portraits outside the
Bronze statuette of Isis with Greek dedication and hieroglyphs, about White House, this exhibition lies at
the heart of the Portrait Gallery’s mis-
400 BCE, Egyptian, bronze, 10-7/8 by 2-5/8 by 6-1/8 inches, acces- sion to tell the American story through
sion no. EX.2018.4.68, photo credit: bpk Bildagentur / Ägyptisch- the individuals who have shaped it.
es Museum und Papyrussammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Ber- Having designed a fresh exhibition
lin – Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Art Resource, NY layout for “America’s Presidents,” the
Portrait Gallery has grouped the por-
The Art Institute of Chicago traits into six historical chapters.
Georg Jensen: Scandinavian Design for Living Updated content provides visitors
June 22–September 9 with improved ways to understand
CHICAGO — In 1904, Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866–1935) founded one of the historical events — both national and
world’s most celebrated design companies: the eponymous Georg Jensen. After emerging during a international — that coincided with
fruitful period in Danish art and culture, Jensen’s practice in the respective president’s time in office.
Copenhagen continued to evolve, contributing to the meteoric Georg Jensen, “Blossom”
coffee and tea service, The National Portrait Gallery is at
rise of Scandinavian design in the United States and around the model 2, designed 8th Street NW & F Street. For infor-
world. This exhibition — the first major American pre- mation, www.npg.si.edu or 202-633-
sentation of Jensen silver tableware and prod- 1905, produced 8300.
1925–32. “Barack Obama” by Kehinde Wiley, 2018, oil on canvas, National Portrait
ucts for the home — tells a sweeping story of Private Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. The National Portrait Gallery is grateful
the creation of a global identity for Danish to the following lead donors for their support of the Obama portraits: Kate
design and the changing ideals for modern collec- Capshaw and Steven Spielberg; Judith Kern and Kent Whealy; Tommie L.
tion Pegues and Donald A. Capoccia. ©2018 Kehinde Wiley
living across the Twentieth Century.
The Art Institute of Chicago is
at 111 South Michigan Avenue.
For information, 312-443-3600
or www.artic.edu.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Public Parks, Private Gardens: Paris to Provence
Closing July 29
NEW YORK CITY — Following in the footsteps of Nineteenth Century artists who
celebrated the out-of-doors as a place of leisure, renewal and inspiration, this exhibition
explores horticultural developments that reshaped the landscape of France and gave
rise to Naturalism, Impressionism
and Art Nouveau. The opening
up of formerly royal properties
and the transformation of Paris
during the Second Empire into a
city of tree-lined boulevards and
parks introduced public green
spaces to be enjoyed as open-air
salons, while suburbanites and
country-house dwellers were
prompted to cultivate their own
“The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argen- flower gardens.
teuil” by Edouard Manet (French, 1832–1883), The Metropolitan Museum of
1874, oil on canvas, 24 by 39¼ inches, the Met- Art is at 1000 Fifth Avenue. For
ropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Bequest of information, 212-535-7710 or
Joan Whitney Payson, 1975, 1976.201.14 www.metmuseum.org.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Collecting Stories: Native American Art
Closing March 10, 2019

BOSTON — “Collecting Stories: Native
American Art” explores the range of per-
spectives, motivations and voices involved
in building the early holdings of Native
American art at the Museum of Fine Arts
(MFA), Boston. The exhibition focuses on
objects collected in the formative years
after 1876 — the year the museum opened
its doors to the public. “Collecting Stories”
also examines how Euro-Americans
encountered and represented Native
Americans in the late Nineteenth Century,
illuminating some of the historical and
political contexts within which the MFA’s Roach, about 1880, Native American
collection developed. (Plains), deer hair, porcupine hair, dye,
The MFA Boston is at 465 Huntington vegetal cord. Gift of Reverend Herbert
Avenue. For information, 617-267-9300 Probert. Photograph ©Museum of Fine
or www.mfa.org. Arts, Boston

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Figurative Painting At Godel & Co.

NEW YORK CITY — “Go Fig- Co. through May 25, examines the Centuries used the human figure to framed in the style of that period, and
ure! American Figurative Painting myriad ways that American artists of portray the joys of family life, the patterned wallpaper.
1830–1960,” on view at Godel & the Nineteenth and early Twentieth beauty of nature and the thrill and
excitement of sporting and musical The Impressionist Frederick Frieseke
“Homage to Rocky Marciano” by Fletcher Martin (1904–1979), 1969, oil on can- events. is represented by a sumptuous inte-
vas, 30 by 40 inches, signed upper right “Fletcher Martin.” rior scene depicting the artist’s wife,
The show opens with four outstand- Sarah, lounging in a room decorated
ing works by the portrait artists Ammi with elegant French rococo furniture
Phillips and Joseph Whiting Stock. and an Oriental carpet. “Young Lady
A pair of cabinet portraits by Samuel in a Rowboat” by Karl Albert Buehr, a
F.B. Morse depict Dr and Mrs Thom- member of Frieseke’s circle in Giverny,
as Fuller of Cooperstown, N.Y. The is painted in the decorative Impres-
earliest figural landscape is George sionist style Buehr learned while
Caleb Bingham’s “Landscape: Rural painting alongside Frieseke and Rich-
Scenery” of 1845, in which Bingham ard E. Miller in Giverny. The show
conveys the unadulterated character also includes Impressionist works by
of the early American landscape and Robert Henri, George Hitchcock and
the simple conditions in which settlers Theodore Earl Butler.
lived.
Two of the most powerful images in
Another section of the show features the show are by the underappreciated
images of family life by various artists, Twentieth Century realists Robert
including the Swiss-born Hans Hein- Riggs and Fletcher Martin. “Jazz on
rich Bebie, who settled in Baltimore, a High Note,” by the Philadelphia
Md., and Christian Schussele, an in- painter, printmaker and illustrator
fluential instructor at the Pennsylvania Riggs, was commissioned in 1951 by
Academy of the Fine Arts. Schussele’s Esquire to illustrate an article written
“The Rocking Horse” is a light- by Louis Armstrong. With fluid draw-
hearted scene of children’s play, which ing and rich, muted colors, Riggs uses
takes place in an 1850s interior, with the body language of the musicians
a rococo revival armchair, a landscape and dancers to express the excitement
of the music. Riggs’ easel paintings
“Jazz on a High Note” by Robert Riggs (1896–1970), 1951, oil and tempera on Masonite, 19 by 35½ inches, signed lower are exceptionally rare because many of
right “Riggs.” them did not survive the ephemeral
nature of works commissioned for il-
lustration.

Fletcher Martin became well known
for his paintings of boxing subjects.
His “Homage to Rocky Marciano” was
created in 1969, following the popular
boxer’s death in August of that year.
Although he portrays the boxer at the
highpoint of his career after winning his
historic match with Jersey Joe Walcott
in Philadelphia in 1952, Martin has
placed the figures of the fighter and
referee in silhouette with their arms
raised and their backs to the viewer.
They face a long row of newsmen who
clamor for photographs and comments.
This deliberate arrangement, along with
the balanced and symmetrical composi-
tion, emphasizes the artist’s intention to
honor Marciano’s life and achievements
rather than to describe a specific event.

Godel & Co., Inc, is at 506 East 74th
Street. For information, 212-288-7272
or www.godelfineart.com.