The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has stepped up its efforts to expand and diversify its renowned collection of American art. The strategic plan, approved by PAFA’s Board of Trustees, calls for the growth of the collection through gift and purchase to fill gaps, including improving its holdings of Hudson River School artists, … Continue reading PAFA Strengthens Its Renowned Collection of American Art
Tag: Childe Hassam
Hidden Masters Revealed, Sales Records Set at Skinner
One of only approximately eight pastels created by Childe Hassam between 1887 and 1889 while in Paris, At the Grand Prix had been in the same private collection for several decades. Estimated at $150,000 to $200,000, it sold for $699,000 at Skinner May 21st. This price marks the second highest price for a pastel paid … Continue reading Hidden Masters Revealed, Sales Records Set at Skinner
An Art Fair to Remember
The opening reception for The American Art Fair at the National Academy really topped off a day of looking at paintings. The caliber of paintings I’d say could probably rival what’s in the NA’s permanent collection. The event was first-class. We were greeted with a quartet and handed wine before we ascended the stairs to … Continue reading An Art Fair to Remember
Another Round of Museum Deaccession at Christie’s
1. Harold McGuffey, by Eastman Johnson, from Corcoran Gallery, to be sold at Christie's on Dec 2, 2009 Harold McGuffrey, by Eastman Johnson 2. Early Autumn, Adirondacks, by Alexander Helwig Wyant, from Corcoran Gallery, to be sold at Christie's on Dec 2, 2009 Early Autumn, Adirondacks, by Alexander Wyant 3. Mountainous Landscape by Moonlight, by Albert Bierstadt, … Continue reading Another Round of Museum Deaccession at Christie’s
The Museum Talk: Masters of American Drawings and Watercolors: Foundations of the Collection, 1904–1922 at Carnegie Museum of Art
The current special exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Art provides a rare opportunity to view 75 American drawing and watercolors collected by the first director of Carnegie Institute of Art (John Beatty) during the first two decades of the 20th century. Based on a museum conservator’s comment, ideally paper works should not be exposed under … Continue reading The Museum Talk: Masters of American Drawings and Watercolors: Foundations of the Collection, 1904–1922 at Carnegie Museum of Art
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