Rembrandt Peale’s, “George Washington” from the collection of Dallas entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, Sam Wyly brought $293,000 earlier this month at Dallas Auction Galleries (DAG). The high estimate was $175,000. The portrait of our first president is making its way around Dallas, having sold at Heritage Auctions, where it brought $662,500.00 including buyer's premium, in May … Continue reading Peale’s George Washington Tops Auction of Sam Wyly Collection in Dallas
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Amon Carter Adds Important Still Life to Its Collection
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art has added an important painting to its collection. Peaches and Grapes in a Chinese Export Basket (1813) by Raphaelle Peale (1774–1825) was recently purchased in memory of the museum’s founder Ruth Carter Stevenson (1913–2013). The painting will be on view beginning July 29 in the main gallery. Considered the first American still-life … Continue reading Amon Carter Adds Important Still Life to Its Collection
Rembrandt Peale Portrait Of George Washington Sets Record for a Porthole Portrait
Rembrandt Peale's iconic portrait of George Washington realized a new world record for a porthole portrait by the artist when it sold for $662,500- a record for a porthole portrait by the artist-to lead Heritage Auctions' recent American art events in Dallas. Peale's portrait of Washington was presented with his equally iconic portrait of Martha … Continue reading Rembrandt Peale Portrait Of George Washington Sets Record for a Porthole Portrait
Faces On the Walls — Visiting San Antonio Museum of Art
Situated north of downtown San Antonio along the famous River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is housed in the historic Lone Star Brewery building complex. From the outside, the complex lacks the grandeur of Beaux-Arts facades. Multi-floored, with a subdued sun-fade yellow, the brick buildings give the feeling of genteel southern living in … Continue reading Faces On the Walls — Visiting San Antonio Museum of Art
Brewing Up Art in San Antonio
I didn’t quite know what to expect from the San Antonio Museum of Art, but if the charm of the city was any indication I may be again surprised. The museum sits in an industrial area removed from the downtown tourist district. It is connected via the River Walk, however and a leisurely stroll could … Continue reading Brewing Up Art in San Antonio
The Painter’s Chair – Book Review
In present day when the way a public figure looks is everything, it’s hard to imagine a time when almost no one in the country knew what the president looked like. However, even before the advent of the photograph, everyone knew what George Washington looked like. Washington knew that symbols mattered and that he was … Continue reading The Painter’s Chair – Book Review
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