A Lasting Impression: Rembrandt’s Incredible Etchings
“St. Jerome in a Dark Chamber” displays the stunning artistry and emotional depth for which Rembrandt is renowned. The quality and paper of this etching entitled “Joseph Telling His Dreams” indicates...
View ArticleAn Age of Transformation: Women in Nineteenth Century Art
George Morren, Le Renouveau (The Renewal), Circa 1892 Jéan-Leon Gérôme, Leda and the Swan, Circa 1895 This is the second of a three part series of blog posts preceding our exhibition Innocence,...
View ArticleContinental Inspirations: The Furniture of William and Mary
The precision afforded to these creations make them as much a work of art as a functional piece of furniture. Oysterwood veneers, parquetry and bun feet distinguish this William and Mary period chest....
View ArticleOpulence Defined: The Kashmir Sapphire
Immense rarity and beauty define this awe-inspiring untreated 18.50-carat Kashmir sapphire. This emerald-cut natural wonder is accompanied by 1.30 carats of diamonds and set in platinum and 22K yellow...
View ArticleAmerica, Illustrated: An Exhibition of Saturday Evening Post Cover Illustrations
The Babysitter by Norman Rockwell, November 8, 1947 Saturday Evening Post cover Future President by George Hughes, September 25, 1948 Saturday Evening Post cover The great illustrators of the 20th...
View ArticleThe Master of Maritime: John Steven Dews
The Mighty Westward racing for the King’s Cup at Cowes on August 8, 1934 Signed J Steven Dews (lower left) When John Steven Dews failed his “A” level art class in grade school, few imagined that mere...
View ArticleImpressions of Innocence: Dorothea Sharp
British painter Dorothea Sharp captures the joyful spirit of childhood in this enchanting seaside scene Spontaneity. Pure color. Rapid brushstrokes. These and more are words that come to mind when...
View ArticleOur Top Acquisitions of 2016
From Renaissance-era paintings to silver teacups owned by Abraham Lincoln, 2016 has been full of exceptionally rare, exciting acquisitions! With 2017 quickly approaching, we’ve sifted through our 753...
View ArticleThe Forgotten Virtuoso: Blanche Hoschedé-Monet
Dans le Jardin à Sorel-Moussel by Blanche Hoschedé-Monet With a glorious oeuvre that radiates with the influence of her mentor, step-father and father-in-law Claude Monet, Blanche Hoschedé-Monet’s...
View ArticleM.S. Rau’s Collection on the Move: Two Giovannis Travel to Italy
Madonna with Child Enthroned, Giovanni dal Ponte, Circa 1420 Portrait of Rita de Acosta Lydig, Giovanni Boldini, 1911 What do these two paintings have in common? For starters, both are the work of...
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