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ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 806940
The image shows an open scrapbook page, displaying two newspaper clippings from the late 1950s, mounted on aged, yellowed paper. The scrapbook has a dark teal or green cloth binding visible on the left edge.
The page is curated under a handwritten title at the top: "FRENCH DRAWINGS FROM AMERICAN COLLECTIONS".
This clipping is from the Tribune (e) of Lawrence, Mass., dated Jul 31 1958 (Circ. 36,839), and distributed by the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.
It announces an exhibition titled “From Chagall to Matisse” in Rotterdam, Netherlands, featuring 234 rare French drawings from 68 private and public American collections.
The exhibition, running from July 31 to Sept. 28, 1958, was organized under the auspices of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and held at the Boymans Museum. It was opened by Miss Agnes Mongan, assistant director and curator of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Mass., and attended by Robert Elder Wilson, a new American cultural general here. It notes the exhibition would later travel to Paris.
This article, from the Sunday Times, New York, N.Y. (Independent Democrat, Circ. 1,168,844), is dated Sep 26, 1953.
It announces an auction to offer Bateman Silver, with the work of English silversmiths to be sold by Gallery Here (note: “Gallery Here” appears to be a misreading or clipping error; context suggests it likely refers to the Parke-Bernet Galleries).
The auction was for the collection of a “famous eighteenth-century family of silversmiths,” to be held at the Parke-Bernet Galleries, 980 Madison Avenue on Friday and Saturday. The collection includes silver flatware, tea sets, serving dishes, saltcellars, mustard pots, pepper casters, wine funnels, mirror backs, napkin rings, sugar baskets, coasters, and other serving implements.
The article also mentions:
This scrapbook page combines cultural news from two different eras (1953 and 1958), curated under the thematic heading of American collections of French art and antiques. The layout suggests a collector or historian compiling press coverage of significant exhibitions and auctions related to fine art and decorative arts. The paper’s age, handwritten title, and physical mounting indicate this is a personal archival collection.
This image shows a page from a book or scrapbook with two newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings appear to be from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and are dated from 1958 and 1933.
The top clipping is titled "French Drawings from American Collections" and discusses an exhibition of 224 rare French drawings from 68 private and public American collections at the Boyman Museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It mentions the involvement of Miss Agnes Mongan, assistant director and curator of drawings of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The bottom clipping is titled "Auction to Offer Bateman Silver" and talks about an auction of Bateman silver, work of English smiths, and other sales. The auction is to be held at the Parke-Bernet Galleries in New York City. It also mentions other sales, including furniture and decorative objects.
The page is marked with a label at the top that reads "French Drawings from American Collections" and has a date stamp of "JUL 31 1958."
The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings attached to it. The page is titled "FRENCH DRAWINGS FROM AMERICAN COLLECTIONS" in handwritten text at the top.
The first clipping, located near the top right, is from the Tribune (e) Lawrence, Mass., dated July 31, 1958. It discusses an exhibition of 224 rare French drawings from 68 private and public American collections that opened in the Boymans Museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The exhibition, called "From Clouett to Matisse," was organized under the auspices of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and was attended by Robert Edgar Wilson, the new American consul general there. The exhibition was later transferred to the Orangerie in Paris.
The second clipping, located near the bottom left, is from the Sunday Times New York, N.Y., dated September 28, 1958. It announces an auction to offer Bateman silver, with work of English smiths being sold by a gallery. The auction includes a variety of designs, tea sets, serving dishes, flatware, muffineers, pepper casters, wine funnels, marrow scoops, papboats, sugar baskets, coasters, and a large number of basting spoons and other serving implements. The collection is from the estate of Cushing Toppan of Cambridge, Mass., and includes many pieces of silver that have accession numbers of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge and the Springfield (Mass.) Museum of Fine Arts.
The scrapbook appears to be a collection of articles related to art exhibitions and auctions, specifically focusing on French drawings and English silverwork.
The image is a photograph of a page from a scrapbook or a newspaper clipping collection. The page is filled with various newspaper clippings, some of which are partially visible, while others are fully visible. The clippings are from different newspapers, as indicated by their headers and mastheads. The clippings are pasted onto the page, and some are overlapping each other. The page is a light brown color, and the clippings are in black and white. The clippings are of different sizes and shapes, and some have been trimmed to fit on the page. The page appears to be from a newspaper clipping collection, as it contains a variety of news articles and advertisements. The clippings are from different newspapers, as indicated by their headers and mastheads. The clippings are pasted onto the page, and some are overlapping each other. The page is a light brown color, and the clippings are in black and white. The clippings are of different sizes and shapes, and some have been trimmed to fit on the page.
The image shows a book opened to a page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are from the New England News Agency and the Boston Globe, dated July 31, 1958. The clippings are about an exhibition of French drawings and paintings from the American collection, as well as an auction of furniture and decorative items. The book has a brown cover and a blue border on the top and bottom edges.
The image shows an open book or catalog with several printed clippings or articles pasted onto its pages. The content appears to be related to art, auctions, and exhibitions, as indicated by the text and formatting. Here’s a detailed description:
The image depicts a historical document or scrapbook that compiles newspaper clippings about significant art events, including an exhibition of French drawings and an auction of silver works. The handwritten notes and organized layout suggest it was curated for reference or personal interest in art and collectibles from that era.
The image depicts a scrapbook page with clipped newspaper articles affixed to it. The articles appear to be reports on art and antiques, dated "July 31, 1958" and "September 28."
One highlight notes an exhibition of French drawings from American collections displayed in Rotterdam and later transferred to Paris. Another article focuses on an auction offering Bateman silver and antiques, with descriptions of English silversmith works, fine furniture, porcelain items, and more.
The scrapbook page has handwritten text at the top, reading "French drawings from American collections," and the general appearance suggests historical documentation. The clippings are neatly arranged and adhered to a blank page, possibly part of a collection.
The image shows a page from a vintage scrapbook or album. The page has two newspaper clippings taped or glued to it. The clippings appear to be related to art exhibitions and auctions.
At the top of the page, the handwritten title reads: "FRENCH DRAWINGS FROM AMERICAN COLLECTIONS."
The first clipping, dated July 31, 1958, is from the "Tribune (e)" in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It discusses an exhibition of 224 French drawings at the Boymans museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, organized under the auspices of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The exhibition is titled "From Cloquet to Matisse," running from July 31 to September 28, and will later be transferred to the Orangerie in Paris.
The second clipping is from the "Sunday Times" in New York, dated September 28, 1953, titled "AUCTION TO OFFER BATEMAN SILVER." It talks about a sale of English silversmith works from a prominent eighteenth-century family happening at the Parke-Bernet Galleries in New York. Also mentioned are other auction items, including paintings, furniture, and decorative accessories, with specifics on the auction locations, items, and notable objects.
The page shows some aging, with slightly browned edges, and the clippings are neatly arranged with some handwriting and stamp marks visible.
This is an image of an open scrapbook or binder containing newspaper clippings. It appears to be a page from a collector's album where articles and notices about art and auctions are preserved. The two prominent articles are titled "PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY IN ROTTERDAM, Netherlands" and "AUCTION TO OFFER BATEMAN SILVER."
The first article, from the Lawrence Tribune dated July 31, 1958, discusses an exhibition of French drawings from American collections held in Rotterdam, with further plans to transfer the exhibition to the Orangerie in Paris.
The second article from the Sunday Times, dated September 28, 1983, details an upcoming auction at Parke-Bernet Galleries on Madison Avenue in New York, where the Bateman silver, a collection of work by English silversmiths, will be offered for sale.
The appearance of the paper and font styles are typical of mid-20th-century newspaper prints. The scrapbook page is a little worn, with some of the paper's edges slightly torn or creased. Each clipping has been carefully pasted onto the page, which is of a light brown tone, possibly due to the age of the material. There is also a small label in the top right-hand corner that seems to read "FRENCH DRAWINGS FROM AMERICAN COLLECTIONS," which likely contributes to the theme or purpose of this particular page in the scrapbook.
A vintage scrapbook page. The page is a yellowed, brown-tinted sheet with rough edges and metal tabs at the top and bottom. Pasted onto it are several small newspaper clippings, arranged in a loose grid. The clippings discuss art topics (exhibitions and auctions), including a top clipping with a stamped date of July 31, 1958 and a bottom-left clipping titled “Auction to Offer Bateman Silver.” Handwritten text at the top of the page reads “FRENCH DRAWINGS FROM AMERICAN COLLECTIONS.” The left edge shows the binding of the book, and the page has a simple, old-fashioned documentary feel.