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ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794138
The image appears to be a photocopy of a printed document. The document contains a block of text that reads:
"NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD
Jury of Fine Arts Faculty Must Pass on All Purchases at Fogg
According to information received at the Fogg Museum of Art, no bogus art "treasures" have been foisted upon Harvard, as all objects submitted to the museum must first be passed on by a jury composed of the Fine Arts Faculty, a group of highly qualified art judges.
A scare of 'fake' was thrown into the art world a few days ago when the Boston newspapers revealed that the Boston Museum of Fine Arts had been fleeced of nearly $100,000 for spurious paintings among which was a highly prized canvas supposed to have been by El Greco. As responsibility for acceptance to the Fogg Museum rests with a large jury rather than with a single man, the possibilities of such accident are reduced to a minimum."
The text discusses the process of art authentication at the Fogg Museum and contrasts it with a recent incident involving the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, highlighting the Fogg Museum's rigorous procedures to avoid the acquisition of fraudulent art pieces. The document also appears to be marked with the date "Oct 30 1930" in the bottom left corner, suggesting it is from that year.
This image shows a beige-colored document with a printed article and handwritten text. The article is titled "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD" and discusses the Fogg Museum of Art's policy on purchasing art. It mentions that a jury of Fine Arts Faculty must approve all purchases to ensure the authenticity of the artworks. The article also references a recent incident where the Boston Museum of Fine Arts was deceived into buying fake paintings, including one attributed to El Greco.
Below the printed text, there is a handwritten note that reads "Crimson Oct. 30 1930," indicating the source and date of the article. The document has four holes punched on the left side, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and stains. The background is a plain, light gray surface.
This image displays a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, characteristic of archival documents from the early 20th century. The paper has four evenly spaced, cleanly punched holes along its left edge, suggesting it was intended for a binder or file.
A rectangular news clipping is mounted in the upper-left quadrant of the page. The clipping is a typeset article printed in black ink with a clear, serif font.
The headline, in all caps, reads:
NO BOGUS ART “TREASURES” HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD
Beneath it, a smaller sub-headline states:
Jury of Fine Arts Faculty Must Pass on All Purchases at Fogg
The article explains that, according to information received at the Fogg Museum of Art, no bogus art “treasures” have been acquired by Harvard. This is because all objects submitted to the museum must first be approved by a jury composed of the Fine Arts Faculty—described as a group of highly qualified art judges.
The article then references a recent scare in the art world, triggered by Boston newspapers revealing that the Boston Museum of Fine Arts had lost nearly $100,000 on spurious paintings, including one falsely attributed to El Greco. To prevent such mistakes, the Fogg Museum’s policy of relying on a large jury (rather than a single person) for acquisitions is highlighted as minimizing the risk of such accidents.
Below the mounted article, there is a brief, handwritten note in pencil:
Cranson
Oct 30 1930
This note likely serves as an attribution or filing notation, indicating who compiled or filed the clipping and the date it was added.
The paper shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and a faint vertical shadow or crease running down the center-right portion, possibly from previous handling or a fold. The clipping itself is cleanly cut and affixed with no visible tape or adhesive bleed, suggesting careful preservation.
The document is a preserved news clipping, dated October 30, 1930, announcing the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard’s rigorous acquisition policy designed to prevent the purchase of fake artworks. It highlights Harvard’s response to a high-profile scandal at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, positioning the Fogg as a more cautious institution under scholarly oversight. The handwritten notation adds a layer of provenance to the archival item.
The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page is titled "No Bogus Art 'Treasures' Have Been Sold to Harvard," and it features a headline that reads "All Purchases at Fogg." The text is in black font and is written in a bold style. The page has a beige background and is slightly faded. The text on the page discusses the acquisition of art by the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and emphasizes the importance of a jury of highly qualified art judges in approving any purchases. The page also mentions that the museum has been flooded with "treasures" and that the possibility of accepting a single man's judgment is reduced to a minimum. The page has a date of October 30, 1930, in the bottom left corner.
The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a news clipping. It is placed on a gray background. The clipping is in black and white and is placed on the left side of the paper. The clipping is titled "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD." The clipping is about the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. It states that no bogus art treasures have been sold to Harvard. The clipping also mentions that a jury of the Fine Arts Faculty must pass on all objects submitted to the museum. The clipping is dated October 30, 1930.
The image shows a typed document on a light-colored sheet of paper. The document appears to be a news article or editorial piece discussing the acquisition policies of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The headline at the top reads: "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD", followed by the subheading: "Jury of Fine Arts Faculty Must Pass on All Purchases at Fogg."
The body of the text explains that, according to information received at the Fogg Museum of Art, no "bogus art" or "treasures" have been purchased by the museum. It emphasizes that all objects submitted to the museum must first be approved by a jury composed of highly qualified art judges, a group of Fine Arts Faculty members.
The article references a recent incident involving the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, where a painting valued at nearly $100,000 was deemed spurious and attributed to Eli Greco. The text highlights the importance of having a large jury rather than relying on a single individual's judgment to minimize the risk of such errors.
At the bottom of the document, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Churston Oct 30 1930", indicating the author's name and the date of the document.
The overall tone of the document is formal and informative, focusing on the museum's rigorous acquisition process to ensure the integrity of its collection. The document is dated October 30, 1930, and appears to be a historical artifact, likely from a newspaper or magazine.
The image displays a piece of paper which appears to be an archival document or a clippings page. At the top of the paper, centered, is a text clipping with the headline "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD". Below the headline, there is a subheading that says "Jury of Fine Arts Faculty Must Pass On All Purchases at Fogg". The article text below goes on to describe the oversight process related to art acquisitions at Harvard, ensuring that all art objects submitted to the museum must be passed upon by a jury composed of the Fine Arts Faculty judges.
To the right of the clipping, there is a faded vertical rectangle possibly indicating where another article or object may have been placed or removed. The paper has two punched holes on the left-hand side with metal rings indicating it may have been stored in a binder. There is a handwritten notation at the bottom left of the page that reads "Gaz July 5-30". The paper has a slightly discolored, aged appearance, and the edges show a bit of wear. The background upon which the document is placed is neutral-colored, allowing the document to stand out clearly.
The image contains a page with an old newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping's headline reads "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD." The subtitle states "Jury of Fine Arts Faculty Must Pass on All Purchases at Fogg." It discusses the measures taken to ensure that no fake art objects are acquired by Harvard University, mentioning the involvement of the Fine Arts Faculty in vetting purchases. The clipping is dated "Crimson Oct. 30 1930" written on the left side in pencil. The page has three punched holes on the left side indicating it may have been part of a binder or notebook.
This image shows a piece of paper with a clipping of a newspaper article adhered to it. The article is titled, "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD." It discusses how Harvard's Fogg Art Museum ensures the authenticity of its art acquisitions through a jury of fine arts faculty. The document is hole-punched on the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder or similar filing system. There is faint writing at the bottom in pencil that reads "Crimson Oct. 30, 1930," likely indicating the publication and the date of the clipping. The right side of the sheet appears to be blank or unmarked.