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Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865), “Standing Courtesan” by Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786- 1865), 1828, ink on paper, 14-7/8 by 10-1/8 inches, Gift, Mr and Mrs Jenckes through Mrs Wendell Jay, 1956.70.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. “Courtesan Hanaogi in Ogiya with Attendant” by Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806), Eigh- GREENWICH, CONN. — On view through No- fostered resentment toward the ruling class. To prevent a teenth Century, ink on paper, 14¾ by 10-1/8 inches. vember 1 in the Bruce Museum’s recently renovated art revolt, the regime authorized the creation of Edo’s plea- Museum Purchase, 1928.30.1. Reading Public Mu- gallery, “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e” sure district, known as the Yoshiwara, in 1617. seum, Reading, Pennsylvania. examines historical perspectives on women and their This new urban culture came to be known as “the depiction in art in Edo Period Japan (1615-1858). floating world,” a term which described the hedonistic Featuring more than 40 woodblock prints on loan from lifestyle of frequenting the Yoshiwara, attending kabuki to the celebration of new art forms. Ukiyo-e artists the permanent collection of the Reading Public Mu- plays and patronizing brothels. most commonly produced their work in the form of seum in Pennsylvania, this exhibition highlights female The ukiyo-e art form emerged within this floating woodblock prints, which were inexpensive to create, characters in literature, kabuki theatre and poetry; the world. Artists depicted a range of subjects, including cheap to purchase, and lent themselves to producing courtesans and geisha of the Yoshiwara district; and wives samurai warriors, kabuki actors, folklore, literary scenes, large quantities of each image. and mothers from different social classes performing the landscapes and travel series and historical events. But no “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of the Ukiyo-e” duties of their station, in order to gain some insight into genre was as popular or well represented as the bijinga, is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, the lives of women in pre-modern Japan. “pictures of beautiful women.” The image of the bijin Pennsylvania. The Bruce Museum is grateful for exhibi- Ukiyo-e, literally translated as “pictures of the floating (beautiful woman) was the feminine ideal, and these tion support from Sue Moretti Bodson and Michael world,” is a Japanese art form that flourished during a beauties were passive, attentive and demure. Looking Bodson, Maryann Keller Chai and Jay Chai, Tracy and period marked by drastic social, political and economic beyond the bijinga, the “Floating Beauty” exhibition Mark Holton, Deanna and Steve Mulligan, Candace change as the country was brought under military con- shows that women in Edo society took an active role in and Chris Procaccini, The Charles M. and Deborah G. trol of the Tokugawa shogunate. their own lives. Royce Exhibition Fund and the Connecticut Office of The shogun’s societal restrictions created tension and The dynamic urban culture of the floating world led the Arts. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 3 20-09 THE BEE SPECIAL_THE BEE 8/24/2020 1:22 PM Page 1

A NEW BOOK FROM LINDA HORN “INSPIRATION” MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MAJOLICA

Linda’s first fine arts book reveals a world-renowned majolica collection never seen before... and theorizes how Old Masters influenced the designs of these brilliant 19th century majolica potters

AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT OUR STORE LINDA HORN 1327 Madison Ave at 93rd Street NYC 10128 212-772-1122 www.lindahorn.com 4 — THE GALLERY October 9, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly

Majolica... Majolica... Majolica! “Old” or “New”... but always the most exotic treasures. My Adventure With Majolica

BY LINDA HORN on and on... will my adventure never end? Majolica first caught my eye many years ago… I Eventually I had created for myself a special collection of thought... “What a wonderfully whimsical treasure”... many types of Nineteenth Century European majolica... so in love with color and forms of nature was I that it particularly monumental pieces by Minton and rare finds not only appealed to my fantasy but also to the detective by George Jones, Lonitz, Massier and Choisy Le Roi to in me. Something to hunt for, something most people name a few. I became fascinated by the majolica artists... wouldn’t want or even understand. What fun… what a what inspired them? How did these colorful dimensional challenge… each time I read about a flea market or an an- pieces of clay, that are sitting in my living room today, tique show... I would trot off, urging my family out of bed, become the works of art that they are? I’ve always been cu- to be the first one at the door of the show, not wanting to rious about the “unsung heroes”... these men and women miss some wonderful treasure. I didn’t know the differ- who produced incredible works of art and just disappeared ence between Etruscan, Minton, Wedgwood or George into the past. Who were they... what were they like... were Jones… I only selected with my heart and my eyes… I they young or old... poor and struggling... never to know chose what excited me, with no regard for anything else. what a masterpiece they had created... but most of all what As my collection grew, naturally I became more selec- inspired them... what made them want to create a physical tive… trying to find pieces without chips or bad gashes, thing out of what they saw? To create something that was trying to find brighter color, stronger designs. The thing dimensional and that you could touch and look at from that kept me fascinated though, was the never-ending all angles... something that you could afford... have in your vastness of new things. When would I see it all… when home and admire... pass it on from generation to genera- would those wonderful unknown artists repeat themselves tion... that’s how this all began. enough to bore me… and I’m easily bored! But majolica In studying the paintings through the centuries... the France, Belgium, Morocco... a shopping adventure. gave me the continued adventure, excitement and pleasure Seventeenth... Eighteenth... and Nineteenth Century... sud- that I sought… it kept me interested enough to try and track denly you see the source... the inspiration... that was used down as many pieces as I could... just so I could see all that watch... you listen... you are curious. Your curiosity compels by the “unsung heroes” who studied... copied... changed... these wonderful artists had to say. If you’re a collector... you’re you to never give up the hunt... and that personality trait is imagined... who by trial and error, and sometimes by ac- a certain type of personality... you like to find the lost or what spirited my eternal quest for finding unknown examples cident, created a beautiful work of art... a colorful decorated hidden article that has not been found by anyone else... you of this quirky pottery. Thirty years later, my excitement goes terracotta creation inspired by the fine arts. Of course, I have no way of knowing whether any particular painting was the source of their inspiration... but I definitely saw a visual connection between great art and great ... and great majolica design. So you see... that’s why I decided to do a book on my majolica collection and that the title for my book should be Inspiration... as that is exactly what this whole love affair is about. The inspiration from the geniuses that painted these masterpieces of art that surely inspired the majolica artists. You will see examples of majolica that you didn’t even know existed... a “collector’s collection” never seen before... all put together in an entertaining coffee table book. The paintings have mythological creatures... robust putti... gay Bacchus figures and romantic garlands of flowers... wild hunting scenes... Bacchanal celebrations and water in all its many personalities... all of these themes are found in ma- jolica... all with a simple piece of clay that they used to cap- ture the drama... the structure... the link from one art form to another. Imagine the Nineteenth Century Victorians living in what was basically their very black and white and brown world... suddenly, this pottery with color and drama became something Queen Victoria bestowed her blessing on... well... they thought... “we must follow her example” so the passion to collect this brightly colored majolica pottery was launched. My book represents the history of majolica through a dif- ferent lens... not just a factual history... but it is a collection of small vignettes... a diary... written by me over a period of years as I studied my majolica collection... one that allows the viewer to fantasize what is seen through a collector’s eye. It certainly has been a labor of love... one that has taken many, many years to joyfully collect and study... a never- ending treasure hunt... and the end is still not in sight... I want you to be intrigued by this book... I want you to be A visual delight on Madison Avenue. fascinated by it... I want it to be an... “INSPIRATION”... Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 5 6 — THE GALLERY October 9, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly Florida Highwaymen Take Spotlight On Ruby Lane

BY CHARLES SNIDER For collectors passionate about the works of self- taught artists, Ruby Lane offers works by artists with a wide range of diverse backgrounds, such as the group of self-taught painters known as the “Florida Highwaymen.” The “Florida Highwaymen” were a group of self-taught artists who painted Impres- sionist-style landscapes of the Florida coast, beaches and waterways from the 1950s through the 1970s. Self-taught art refers to works by artists who create art without formal training or education. Self-taught artists create despite the lack or availability of formal training, and often without access to traditional art instruments and resources. Self-taught artists are tra- ditionally resourceful and inspired by an inner voice, their surroundings, or their times and environment, to create. For the “Florida Highwaymen,” this group of self- taught artists were mostly employed in Florida’s man- ual labor industries, and painting their Florida beach, groves and ocean surroundings became an additional source of revenue for the group of painters. Many of the oil paintings are done on Upson board, which is a housing construction material used for interior and exterior wall paneling. Unable to display their artwork in galleries during segregation and Jim Crow laws, the artists would sell their landscape oil paint- ings from the trunks of their car, from the roadside of famous US Highway 1 and for barter and trade. In the book The Highwaymen: Florida’s African-American Landscape Painters (University Press of Florida, 2001), R.A. McLendon’s “Perfect Day at the Beach” is reminiscent of the beach landscapes of the French Impressionists. photographer and author Gary Boyle wrote that to this group “Florida Highwaymen” during of artists, “anonymity was Art Basel. This year a major perfectly alright,” as “time was exhibition of the “Florida High- money, and money meant more waymen” recently concluded than sustenance. It was a way at the Orlando Museum of to keep score in their invented Art. Eighteen paintings by the game of artistic entrepreneur- “Florida Highwaymen” hang to- ship.” day in Washington, DC in the The paintings capture a Smithsonian National Museum landscape and moment that of African American History & evoke the natural beauty and Culture, and they are the sub- the non-commercial beaches ject of a new feature film called and landscape of Florida’s coast The Highwaymen. Delayed by — at sunrise, sunset, under a the closure of the film industry full moon or even leading up to due to COVID-19, the film is a storm’s arrival. They remind slated for production later this one of vintage postcards of year into 2021. The trailer is the Florida coastline. Helaine already released, and the feature Fendelman, certified member film will likely inspire renewed of the Appraisers Association of attention, appreciation and America and author of several interest in the works of these books on valuing art and an- self-taught Twentieth Century tiques, shared with me that the artists and the landscape oil works of the “Florida Highway- paintings they were inspired to men” possess a “subtle exuber- create. ance, an innocence of Florida in the 1950s and 1960s.” “An Egret in Water near Palm In September 2019 an art gal- Hammock” by Harold Newton lery in Miami spotlighted the (1934-1994).

Willie Daniels’ “Fire Sky over the Marsh” captures the ever-changing beauty of the Al Black’s oil on canvas captures the Florida wetlands at sunrise or sunset. Florida landscape. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 7 Graham Shay 1857 Opens New Space On Upper East Side

NEW YORK CITY — Gra- in the midst of the Upper ham Shay 1857 is celebrating East Side museum and gallery the opening of its new gallery district. location on the Upper East Director Cameron M. Shay Side of Manhattan at 17 East has been in the American 67th Street, between Madison art business for 40 years and emplary works in a fresh space. include Guy Pène du Bois, The firm is a member of the and Fifth Avenue. Graham has placed works in leading Among the genres shown at Everett Shinn, John White Art Dealers Association of Shay 1857 is a private art gal- institutions and distinguished the gallery are historic Ameri- Alexander, Helen Torr, Os- America. We are open to the lery, specializing in fine Ameri- private collections. He is can art, important American car Bluemner, Thomas Hart public with regular hours or by can paintings and American recognized for his expertise sculpture, the Hudson River Benton, Frederic Remington, appointment. We are commit- and European sculpture, span- in American and European School, the Ashcan and New Harriet Frishmuth, Charles M. ted to providing a safe space to ning a time-period from the sculpture of the Nineteenth York school painters, Western Russell, Antoine-Louis Barye, view and discuss fine art and 1840s through the Twentieth and Twentieth Centuries. and wildlife art, American Rembrandt Bugatti, Norman will be following CDC guide- Century. The elegant space, in The gallery has an active modernism, abstract paintings Bluhm, Gertrude Vanderbilt lines and social distancing. a private apartment building, exhibition program and is and sculpture. Whitney, William Zorach and For additional information, is steps off Madison Avenue, looking forward to showing ex- Artists of particular focus . www.grahamshay.com.

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[email protected] 49 Research Drive • Milford, CT 06460 www.shannons.com 203.877.1711 • Fax 203.877.1719 8 — THE GALLERY October 9, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly There Are Galleries And There Are Galleries BEACHWOOD, OHIO — The num- As you drill down, however, similarities the hopes of finding a cache of her work. Carter (1904-2000), Wolfs really became ber of artists in this world and their cre- between galleries begin to sharply diverge. This does happen, although rarely, so at the hound dog that finally caught that ations are almost infinite, but a source of Contemporary galleries represent artists, worst, we have a terrific painting to sell at pickup truck. In taking on the estate of endless joy when you begin fishing in this usually alive, hoping to promote their vi- a fraction of the cost of her better-known this masterful artist we embraced the sheer vast ocean. A small percentage of artworks sion. Galleries like ours have an occasional peers. volume of production, diversity of subject become the Guccis and Ferraris, the popu- living and breathing artist, but most of our When we have a cache (usually 25 or and styles, and rose to the challenge of lar fish. If you cannot catch a Gucci or people are dead, and sometimes long dead. more) it is time to roll up the sleeves and publishing a 250-page catalog that treated Ferrari, it is not a problem though. There Artwork withstanding the test of time set to writing, printing, marketing and the enormity of his talent. are many more fish in the sea, and in fact, removes much of the crystal-ball scenario making our case. Sometimes history and Sometimes you get lucky though, and they are often more interesting and beauti- and strengthens our endorsements and the the hard work of others, now long gone, have the 70-year-old grandson of a terrific ful. It is the keen-eyed gallerists, hopefully long-term quality of our collection. help fire up nearly forgotten artists when a artist deliver the artist’s entire collection including us at Wolfs, who are rounding While there are the rare galleries that do cache is rediscovered. In the case of Joseph right into your lap. Frank Nelson Wilcox up these more elusive works, researching seem to predict the future, that is not our Glasco (1925-1996), midcentury figural (1887-1964), known as the Dean of the them and making markets for new prizes focus. We like looking backwards and do- expressionist, two large important con- Cleveland School and a nationally ac- that engage collectors. ing detective work, which is actually quite signments allowed us money and material claimed watercolorist, assembled a fine col- Major museums and mega galleries are a exciting. Imagine stumbling upon a great enough to make our case. Building on the lection of his own works over his lifetime. different animal altogether. They are not abstract expressionist work by a virtual work of past publications and the push These were things he had refused to sell usually in the discovery mode, but instead unknown, Trudy Fisher (Swiss, b 1917) from Wolfs, Glasco’s work is now deserv- and were carefully organized — truly a gift present the already famous. So, who is at in this case, and to learn upon digging she edly on the rise and again sought-after by from the past! Adding to the good fortune the bottom holding up this pyramid? The was the well-trained and mentored talent collectors. were Wilcox’s numbered journals, catalog thousands of galleries in this world with a we suspected. That beautiful painting of Myriad variables can influence a collec- notes and his unpublished autobiography. passion to search, discover and present. hers was no accident. Like many women tor’s enthusiasm for an artist’s work. Some No detective work here. Our catalog nearly The artist exclaims, “look what I made,” artists of the Twentieth Century, she chose are as simple as availability or changing wrote itself. and the gallerist, “look what I found,” to minimize her artistic footprint to bolster tastes and others more complex such as What makes Wolfs a little different endeavoring always to present the best her husband’s career. So naturally we put presentation, scholarship, curation and from the pack is our passion to embrace window on the world for their discovery. out an APB on works by Trudy Fisher in marketing. With Clarence Hollbrook different styles and periods, which is lov- ingly reflected in our extremely eclectic environment. We are a large rambling gallery on the east side of Cleveland doing business for more than 45 years. Wolfs began life as an auction house, and with a proud history in that world evolved to become an art gallery dealing in fine paintings, sculpture and certain decorative arts. We thrive on the excitement of dealing with many different genres, from a wide range of places, periods and styles, each appealing to a different world of collectors. This is something we surely inherited from our many years as an auction house. Certainly some of our success is owed to having evolved in the rich cultural center of Cleveland with its artists, museums, schol- ars and collectors. For an introduction to our diverse collection, visit www.wolfsgallery.com and also find panel discussions, tours and fully illustrated catalogs. “Two Figures” by Joseph Glasco (American, “Riding the Surf” by Clarence Holbrook Carter 1925-1996), 1973, acrylic on board, 59 by 39 (American, 1904-2000), 1945, oil on canvas, 25 inches. by 30 inches.

“Skinny Dipping in the Seine, Paris, France” by Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887-1964), “Balancing Act” by Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904- 1925, oil on canvas, 25 by 31 inches. 2000), 1965, acrylic and collage on paper, 30 by 22 inches. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 9 Innovators Of The West Santa Fe Art Auction Expands Reach To Include New Collecting Categories And Fine Art Markets WE DO MORE THAN JUST BOOKS!

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“The Orange Cloud” by Gerard Curtis Delano (1890-1972), oil on canvas, 32¼ by 42¼ inches ($500/700,000).

SANTA FE, N.M. — Gerard Curtis to help with fine art, Western art, Original Art & Illustration Fine Pens & Watches Delano was an innovator when it Native art and photography. Rose December 2020 Spring 2021 comes to the art of the Southwest. At spent the past 15 years as the editor midcentury, when most Western art- of American Art Collector, Western Art ists were painting in a strict represen- Collector, American Fine Art and Na- tational style, Delano instead offered tive Art magazines. orange skies, vermilion cliffs, brightly- The expansion in categories can also hued Navajo blankets and spotted be seen in the November 14 Signature Indian ponies. Auction. Long an auction that focused Thus, it is no coincidence that 12 on historic and contemporary Western of Delano’s most sought-after master- art, this year’s sale will include work works — led by “The Orange Cloud” by the Transcendental Painting Group, ($500/700,000) — will highlight the the Taos Society of Artists, women Santa Fe Art Auction’s annual Sig- artists and New Mexican Modernists Comic Books & Comic Art nature Auction November 14. Also such as Beatrice Mandelman, Louis December 2020 an innovator when it comes to the Ribak and Janet Lippincott. There will Southwest, the Santa Fe Art Auction also be contemporary works by Ken has expanded greatly over the last Price and David Bradley. three years under the helm of Gillian “Western art presents a crowded CONSIGNMENTS ALWAYS WELCOME Blitch to become a full service auction market with historically a very strong house with departments ranging from base of dedicated and passionate col- To consign or for information contact us at [email protected] or 415.989.2665 fine timepieces and jewelry to historic lectors,” says Blitch. “It is our plan to and contemporary Native art, New sell traditional Western art of course Accepting Rare & Collectible Mexican Modernism and, of course, but also to make inroads in new col- PBA Galleries has a proud 65 year Consignments in these areas: Western art. lecting categories such as Native art, history of serving collectors around “In 2019 we moved into a Modernism, contemporary art, Span- 13,000-square-foot state-of-the-art ish Colonial art, works on paper and the world. Known for its biweekly • Americana auctions of rare and collectible books facility in the heart of Santa Fe’s photography. We have undergone an • World History Railyard District to accommodate our extensive expansion over the last two in all genres, the auction house also growth into digital platforms, online years and it can be seen in our upcom- features specialty auctions of Fine • Travel & Exploration sales and single owner collections,” ing offerings.” Pens & Watches, Original & • Cartography says Blitch. “New technologies, com- The auction house has planned a Illustration Art, Comic Books & • Literature bined with old-fashioned customer busy fall and winter season. At the Comic Art, and Golf Books, Clubs, service, underscore our continued end of September, it is launching a Memorabilia & other Collectibles. We • Illustrated & Children’s expansion. Nevertheless, the heart of first-ever online Native jewelry sale Books a fine art auction house remains the titled Navajo Silver. In October, an invite consignments year round in a expertise of our staff and specialists.” in-house exhibition of contemporary variety of fields. For more • Counterculture In January 2020, the nearly 30-year- ceramics from the Okun Collection information about PBA Galleries, • Art old auction house brought in Nate will be organized. The November 14 consigning or our upcoming auction Borgelt, formerly of Sotheby’s, to Signature Auction will be followed by schedule contact us at 415-989-2665 • Fine Press launch new programs for fine time- a special Native Art sale December 10 or [email protected]. • pieces and jewelry. Borgelt’s first auc- and a Timepieces and Jewelry Sale the And many others tion will take place in early December. following week. All auctions can be Recently, they also hired Joshua Rose found at www.santafeartauction.com. SPECIALISTS IN EXCEPTIONAL BOOKS & PRIVATE LIBRARIES AT AUCTION BOOKS - MANUSCRIPTS - MAPS - PHOTOGRAPHS - WORKS ON PAPER

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Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e

September 1November 1, 2020

This exhibition is organized by Reading Public Museum, Reading Pennsylvania

BRUCE MUSEUM Greenwich, Connecticut 203 869 0376 | www.brucemuseum.org Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 11 The New York Satellite Print Fair Launches ~ RENOIR ~ Online Show October 16-25

“The Letter Q as Beach House, with Sailboat” by Claes Olden- Etudes de Femme Nue (1895) burg, lithograph in 15 colors, 1972. Pastel and colored chalks on paper 12¼ x 8¾ inches (30.8 x 25.1 cm) ONLINE— The New York Satel- in the virtual world there are no such lite Print Fair is now in its 11th year, limitations, so they have invited ad- having begun in 2010 when a group of ditional dealers to exhibit. The works dealers partnered with a show pro- shown encompass the full range of moter to produce a show at the New works on paper — prints, drawings York Lighthouse for the Blind on East and photographs, and the full range of 57th Street to serve as an adjunct to art movements and times. Exhibitors the International Fine Print Dealers include specialists in the works of the Association’s (IFPDA) New York Print Old Masters, as well as of Modern and Fair at the Park Avenue Armory. The Contemporary American, European and fair later moved to The Bohemian Hall Asian artists. Some of our exhibitors on East 77th Street, and then followed are master printers and publishers who the IFPDA Fair to the West Side, work directly with artists to create new where it found a new home at Hudson work and bring it before the public; Mercantile’s Annex 37. Throughout others are secondary market dealers, the annual iterations of the fair in the who find and curate works from the different locations, there has been a past. cadre of supportive dealers, about half Visitors are able to enjoy the virtual of them IFPDA members and the rest booths of the exhibitors or search for well-established sellers from all over the specialty interests within the various United States, as well as Canada and categories provided. even Europe. The roster of exhibitors at this writing Plans were already underway to pro- includes The Annex Galleries, Stewart Paysage (1896-1900) duce the 2020 show at Annex 37 when & Stewart, Davidson Galleries, Wil- the Covid virus pandemic created a liam P. Carl Fine Prints, Armstrong Oil on canvas situation where it is not feasible to hold Fine Art, Stevens Fine Art, Georgina 7¾ x 11¾ inches (19.5 x 30 cm) live shows and fairs. The IFPDA and Kelman, Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts, Editions/Artists’ Books Fair canceled Marc Chabot Fine Arts, David Allen their shows, and The NY Satellite Print Fine Art, Conrad R. Graeber Fine Art, Fair followed suit and canceled their VanDeb Editions, Jan Johnson Old event at Annex 37 for this year. Master & Modern Prints, Joel Bergquist M ARK M URRAY They have since created the NY Satel- Fine Arts, Center Street Studio, Oehme lite Print Fair 2020 – Virtual Edition Graphics, Jeannot Barr Prints & Draw- FINE PAINTINGS to take place October 16 to 25. This ings, Lawrence Lithography Workshop, fall, it will substitute for the “live” fair, Manneken Press, Thomas French Fine but going forward organizers plan to Art, Jurjens Fine Art, The Art of Japan, use it to supplement future live fairs Warnock Fine Arts and Mesh Gallery. www.markmurray.com by providing opportunities for those The Virtual Edition will be online who cannot get to the live show to see from October 16 to 25, the traditional selected works and access the websites dates of New York Print Week. To visit, 159 EAST 63RD STREET • NEW YORK, NY 10065 of the exhibitors to see the full range of go to www.nysatelliteprintfair.com. 212 585-2380 • [email protected] their inventories. From the website, visitors can contact Space limitations at Annex 37 enabled dealers directly with inquiries and to the show to accommodate 17 booths; make purchases. 12 — THE GALLERY October 9, 2020 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly Frederick Arthur Bridgman: An Appreciation

BY MARK MURRAY Both traveled extensively in North moved her young family back to NEW YORK CITY — This Africa and the Near East and both Boston, and later to Brooklyn, autumn, Mark Murray Fine were accomplished writers who N.Y. Bridgman’s artistic lean- Paintings is pleased to be exhibit- published illustrated travel journals ings were apparent from an early ing a group of seven paintings which complemented their artistic age and he first put his skills as a by Frederick Arthur Bridgman productions with colorful anec- draughtsman to use as an ap- (1847-1928) at the gallery on East dotes of the people and predica- prentice engraver at the American 63rd Street in New York. Bridg- ments they encountered on their Banknote Company. He was so man and his contemporary, Edwin travels. keen to become an artist that he Lord Weeks (1849-1903), were That Bridgman was born in would get up at four o’clock every America’s two most important Tuskegee, Ala., is a somewhat morning to paint before heading Nineteenth Century Oriental- irrelevant accident arising from his off to work at the banknote com- ist painters. Both were expatri- father’s brief professional posting pany. Before long, he had enlisted ates who preferred to be in their as a doctor there. Shortly after the a group of Brooklyn businessmen adopted city of Paris than back untimely death of his father when to support the furtherance of his home in New York or Boston. Bridgman was three, his mother training in Paris. Bridgman spent the summers of 1866 and 1867 in Pont-Aven, Brittany where, under the influ- ence of the Philadelphia artist Robert Wylie, he painted rustic landscapes and peasant subjects. But this early trajectory was to change for good soon after being admitted to the Paris atelier of the eminent Orientalist, Jean- Léon Gérôme. He remained in Gérôme’s atelier for four years and became one of his favorite students. Through this invalu- able connection, Bridgman began selling paintings through Gérôme’s dealer Goupil and exhibiting at the Paris Salon. “La Princesse” by Frederick Arthur Bridgman, circa 1875, oil on Bridgman’s first taste of Africa canvas, 13¾ by 11 inches. came when he and an unidentified English artist traveled from Spain with Gérôme’s encouragement, lustrated book Winters in Algeria in to Tangier in the winter of 1872- Bridgman embarked on several 1889. Bridgman was at his artistic 73, which Bridgman described as ambitious paintings, the first of peak and thriving on the plethora “a real Arab city, picturesque to which, “Funeral of a Mummy,” of visual stimuli which Algiers pro- any degree but a wretched place to was shown to great acclaim at the vided him — it looked, he wrote, live except in fine weather.” The Salon of 1877. His fast-developing “like a great irregular stair-way of pair of artists continued on to Al- reputation and financial success terraces, blind and blank under the giers that winter where, Bridgman was complemented by a marriage sunshine.” While “working on one wrote, “we have all the advantages to an affluent Bostonian, Florence of these terraces one afternoon,” of civilization with quite enough Mott Baker. In 1881, he had a solo he wrote, he was “completely sur- in the picture line for anybody.” exhibition at the American Art rounded and enveloped in whites The following year, Bridgman Gallery in New York that included — yellow, gray, blue, green and traveled to Egypt with his fellow hundreds of sketches, which one pink whites – delicious whites in expatriate artist, Charles Sprague reviewer complimented for their shadow, of those refined tones so Pearce, a student of Léon Bon- “frankness, fidelity, their freshness, terrible to do justice to on canvas, nat. They settled in Cairo where their beauty.” and with which one must wrestle.” Bridgman focused, as in Algiers, Various circumstances, including [Frederick Arthur Bridgman, Win- on capturing contemporary life — his wife’s frail health, led to several ters in Algeria, New York, 1889, the distinctive people and places extended visits to Algiers in the page 23]. of those exotic places. He returned later 1880s. Bridgman wrote a se- Mark Murray Fine Paintings is at to Paris with several hundred ries of articles for Harper’s Monthly 159 East 63rd Street, ground floor. “Femme d’Alger” by Frederick Arthur Bridgman, 1886, oil on sketches, studies and accessories Magazine which culminated in the For information, 212-585-2380 canvas, 20½ by 13 inches. and rented a studio in which, publication of his sumptuously il- or www.markmurray.com. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 13

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MILFORD, CONN. — Shannon’s has met the chal- lenges of 2020 by expanding its auction calendar on the foundation of its already highly successful online fine art auc- tions. The auction gallery is now hosting four online fine art auctions each year in addition to the cataloged, in-person sales. These online auctions have provided a venue to high- light single-owner collections, institutional and corporate collections and welcome new buyers to the market. Over the past 20 years, Shan- non’s has become a destination for fine art collectors of the Nineteenth Century through contemporary art. Known for their spring and fall auction catalogs, they have now proven they can reach a broad audi- ence and achieve results in their “Untitled, #30” by Adolph Gottlieb (American, online sales as well as their in- 1903-1974), 1970, acrylic on paper, signed, person auctions. This year, the “Peonies” by Charles Ethan Porter (American, 1847-1923), oil on canvas, signed dated and numbered lower right “Adolph Got- firm hosted one in-person auc- lower right “C.E. Porter,” 20 by 24 inches. tlieb 1970 / 30,” 23¾ by 18¾ inches. tion with a printed catalog on September 17 and expanded its online sale calendar to include personal and client-focused value not only our expertise $91,000. These results, paired Collection of Abstract Expres- more online fine art auctions. experience its clients have come but also the care and attention with a high sell-through rate, sionism have demonstrated The next online auction will to expect, using video previews we give their consignments,” have been encouraging moti- Shannon’s success in these areas be held on November 19, and and detailed live video calls, en- says managing partner, Sandra vation to expand the online and broad market reach. consignments for this sale are suring clients have the necessary Germain. auction calendar in response to Shannon’s will continue to accepted until November 1. Al- information to make purchases So far this year, online sales at client demand. provide the personalized service ready consigned for this auction with confidence. In-person Shannon’s were 80 percent sold In keeping with market that the firm is known for with are a group of illustrations by previews are still available by with notable prices achieved. In trends, Shannon’s has become a combination of online sales, Western artist Frank McCarthy, appointment at the gallery for the April Online Fine Art Auc- a destination for Modern and single owner sales and catalog paintings by Walter Granville- all of the auctions. tion, Shannon’s sold two paint- Contemporary art in addition sales in 2021. Consignments Smith, Emile Gruppe, Doris “Continuing to produce a ings by Milton Resnick for a to Nineteenth Century paint- are invited year-round. Call Lee, Edward Bannister, Burr quality printed auction catalog combined total of $167,000. In ings. Recent sales of Con- 203-877-1711 or email info@ Nicholls and John Grabach, and host a gallery preview has January, a rediscovered Surreal- temporary fine prints, Latin shannons.com. among other listed artists. set us apart from our competi- ist composition once exhibited American art and works from For additional information, Shannon’s is providing the tors. Our clients have come to at the Venice Biennale sold for the Jeanne and Carroll Berry www.shannons.com Walter S. Feldman: From The 1950s PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Bert Gallery is displaying the woodcuts of Walter S. were awarded. Feldman (1925-2017) accompanied by an online viewing room of his prints from Feldman excelled in the medium of . Beginning in 1952 he submit- the 1950s at https://spark.adobe.com/page/qQxWNc4mJw5ZB/. ted dozens of important woodcuts to juried print exhibitions. His talent was Many postwar artists made their way into academic institutions to teach, pro- well-recognized and garnered many awards, including the Tonner Prize of the viding them with financial stability at the expense of distracting hours of instruc- American Color Print Society; Childe Hassam purchase prize of American tion from their own artistic work. Ambitious artists such as Walter Feldman, even Institute of Arts and Letters; 1953 Honorable Mention, Seattle Art Museum; after becoming an assistant professor at Brown University in 1953, refused to for- Northwest Printmakers competition; and the Purchase Prize in the exhibition feit his own artistic development. Feldman plunged into the creative maelstrom of “College Prints” Youngstown University, Ohio. the New York art world in the 1950s, leaving behind a rich body of paintings and The woodcut medium would remain a staple in Feldman’s body of work. He prints. received high praise from both artists and Feldman served in the United critics alike: “Walter Feldman is a print- States Army during World War II maker’s printmaker… These prints are and returned to Yale University not gooey aesthetic concoctions — these School of Fine Arts, completing his are works of substance — the stuff that BA in 1950. From 1950 to 1951 makes for creative growth,” said Sidney he continued his graduate studies Chaffetz, Ohio State University, 1954 at Yale as an assistant under Josef Feldman’s 1953 Brown University ap- Albers and took a studio art class pointment found the young professional with Willem de Kooning. artist in a frenzy of artistic activity. While A big professional break for Feld- maintaining a heavy teaching load he man came in 1952. He became worked tirelessly in the studio. He was an instructor at Yale after getting juried in more than 23 museum print his MA in 1951, but in 1952 his shows and would go on to win a Ful- first woodcut, “The Final Agony,” bright Fellowship in 1957. was submitted to the Metropolitan The Bert Gallery exhibit offers an Museum of Art print exhibition opportunity to see first-hand a remark- where he won the Print Prize. able body of prints produced by Walter This was not only an important Feldman in the 1950s. Visit the gallery landmark for the young artist but website at www.bertgallery.com/blog/. the beginning of a lifelong love of These prints are from the Walter S. Feld- printmaking. “The Final Agony” man Trust for Artwork, Brown University. was submitted with 7,109 other Proceeds from Feldman painting sales go artist prints to this Metropolitan to the trust created by Walter Feldman exhibition. Only 559 works, or to market and maintain his life’s work. eight percent, were selected for ex- “The Rooster” by Walter S. Feldman (1925-2017), 1954. Exhibited at the Butler Catherine Little Bert is the visual arts hibition and six print prize winners Art Institute, 1954, and Library of Congress, 1956. advisor and curator for the trust. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — October 9, 2020 THE GALLERY — 15 Black Art Matters

BY BILL UNION Black art has exploded onto the art I have been in the business for 50 market as highly sought-after and very years and have been through many collectible. As most artists during this lifestyle changes for the industry. I had time, Charles Sebree’s art was not ap- a gallery on Newbury Street in Boston preciated until much later in his career. for several years and was on the road Sebree grew up on the South Side of dealing throughout the world, but in Chicago after moving there with his the past 25 years or so I have become a mother in the early 1920s. He took an show dealer and, due to the pandemic, I interest in art at an early age, attended am now dealing in online shows as well. public school and sold his first paint- I also contact my previous customers to ing at 10 years old to the Renaissance let them know that I am still active and Society for $25. Sebree graduated high may have art of interest to them. school in 1932 and thereafter attended As you can see by my advertising in the Chicago School of Design and the Antiques and The Arts Weekly, which I Art Institute of Chicago. have been doing for years, I reference In 1942 Sebree was drafted into the my website at www.artantiquegallery. Army and was stationed in an all-black net, which I regularly update with new division in Illinois. Here he met his life- Harbor. Kandinsky, Klee and Russian icons. His acquisitions. long friend Owen Dodson, a playwright Sebree wrote several plays that no- contemporaries called his works a “revo- We are seeing a large surge in black and poet. Sebree was a multi-talented tables such as Eartha Kitt performed lutionary spirit” and Duke Ellington art that matters. In my ad, you will see artist and he and Dodson wrote and both on and off Broadway. Sebree was said his work was “beyond category.” my acquisition of several paintings by performed uplifting plays for the sol- also charged with painting set designs, We are offering several very colorful Charles Sebree, along with a great selec- diers. The playwrights wrote the Ballad performing and was a dancer during his works, mostly gouaches on foam board tion of paintings from Modern to Old of Dorie Miller, the first black soldier time as a playwright and performer. and signed. Masters to the American Hudson River to receive the prestigious Navy cross Charles Sebree continued to paint and To learn more, visit our website at School. for heroism during the attack of Pearl was influenced by the works of Picasso, www.artantiquegallery.net. SIGNATURE ANNUAL AUCTION American Impressionist Landscapes Save the Date: November 14, 2020 from the Florence Griswold Museum JULY 7 – NOVEMBER 1

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