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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated December 14, 1975, mounted on a light brown, rectangular piece of cardboard.
The main article, titled “Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments,” is written by Grace Glueck. It profiles Norbert Schimmel, a collector of ancient art, who donated his collection to the Brooklyn Museum after it was discovered to contain forgeries. The article discusses Schimmel’s passion for acquiring fragments of ancient artifacts — such as broken Egyptian pottery, Greek sculptures, and Near Eastern pieces — which he valued for their historical significance and aesthetic beauty, even when incomplete.
The clipping is visually anchored by a black-and-white photograph positioned on the right side of the article. The photo depicts several ancient artifacts, primarily small fragments of pottery and possibly small sculptures, displayed on a dark, recessed background. The caption below the photo reads: “A part of a fragment from the collection of Norbert Schimmel on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its origin is described as Hermopolis, 14th-18th century B.C.”
Beneath the main article, there is a smaller, vertically aligned column of text titled “Good Eye: Coin Collections” by J. L. S. H. and S. S.
The entire newspaper article — including the headline, byline, text columns, photograph, and caption — is affixed to the cardboard backing, which features two metal binder holes along its left edge, suggesting it was saved in a scrapbook or file. The clipping itself shows signs of age, with slightly yellowed paper. The overall presentation evokes a sense of archival research or personal collection, preserving a historical moment in the art world concerning authenticity and collecting ethics.
The image shows a page from "The New York Times" dated December 14, 1975. The headline reads, "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments" and is by Grace Glueck. The article discusses the art collection and the experiences of Norbert Schimmel, who is a collector of ancient art. The article includes a photograph of a fragment from the collection, which is described as originating from Hermopolis, 14th-18th century B.C. The text provides insights into Schimmel's collection, its historical significance, and the challenges he faces as an art collector.
This image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated December 27, 1975. The article is titled "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments" and is written by Grace Glueck. It discusses the story of Norbert Schimmel, an art collector whose collection of ancient art, some of which turned out to be forgeries, is now part of a forgery collection at the Brooklyn Museum.
The article mentions that Schimmel's collection, which includes about 300 antiquities, is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It describes his experiences with various artifacts, including a glass inlay work he initially thought was a masterpiece but later learned was a forgery.
There is a photograph in the article showing a fragment from Schimmel's collection on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The fragment is described as originating from Hermopolis and dating from the 14th-18th century B.C.
The article also discusses the challenges and ethical considerations faced by collectors of ancient art, including the prevalence of forgeries and the difficulty of obtaining authentic pieces due to rising demand and export sanctions. It mentions Mr. Schimmel's role in the collecting business and his interactions with scholars and other collectors.
The clipping is mounted on an orange-brown sheet of paper with two punched holes on the left side, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. There is a handwritten note at the top of the clipping, likely indicating the date and possibly the name of the publication.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from The New York Times. The clipping is mounted on a brown cardboard sheet. The clipping is titled "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments" by Grace Glueck. The clipping features an article about Norbert Schimmel, an art collector who purchased ancient art fragments. The clipping includes a photograph of a fragment from Schimmel's collection, which is described as a part of a relief depicting a Nubian head. The article discusses Schimmel's interest in ancient art and his collection of fragments from various civilizations, including Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Egyptian. The clipping also includes quotes from Schimmel and other experts in the field of ancient art.
A newspaper clipping from The New York Times is placed on a beige background. The clipping features a black-and-white image of a fragment of a piece of ancient art. The article is titled "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments." The article discusses Norbert Schimmel, a collector of ancient artifacts, and his collection of ancient art pieces. Schimmel bought the fragments of ancient art from a Brooklyn Museum collection.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated December 7, 1975, titled "Art Collector Finds Lorein Fragments". The article is authored by Grace Glueck and discusses the discovery and acquisition of ancient artifacts by an art collector named Norbert Schimmel.
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"A part of a fragment from the collection of Norbert Schimmel on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its origin is described as Hermopolis, 14th-13th century B.C."
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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from The New York Times reporting on Norbert Schimmel’s discovery and collection of ancient fragments, specifically from Hermopolis, dating to the 14th–13th century B.C. The article includes a photograph of one of the fragments and discusses the collector’s contributions to museums and the broader context of ancient art collecting. The clipping is well-preserved and presented in a formal, archival manner.
The image shows an article from The New York Times. Its headline reads: "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments" by Grace Glueck. The text is on a light brown paper with rounded edges, and it is affixed to a larger tan or brown backing sheet with two holes punched in it—possibly for storage in a binder or folder.
The article discusses Norbert Schimmel's collection of ancient artifacts, including the lore and history associated with fragments of art pieces on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A prominent part of the article features an image of a fragment showing figures, which is presumably part of Schimmel's collection. The text highlights his passion for collecting artifacts, historical significance, and contributions to art museums.
This image shows a newspaper clipping from The New York Times mounted on a brownish-orange paper board with a single hole punched in its left margin, suggesting it may have been part of a scrapbook or binder. The article is titled "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments" and authored by Grace Glueck.
The article features a photograph as well, depicting what appears to be an ancient relief or frieze showing two figures, possibly from Greek or Roman mythology, given the style of the art. The figures are in dynamic poses and there are patterns and details indicative of the classical art style of antiquity.
The text of the article is dense and in a small font, covering the column layout typical of a newspaper. Unfortunately, the text is too small to read in detail within this image. However, given the title and the nature of the attached photograph, the content likely discusses an art collector who specializes in collecting fragments of ancient artifacts and the historical or cultural significance of these pieces.
The image is a clipping from The New York Times titled "Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments" by Grace Glueck. It discusses an ancient art collector named Norbert Schimmel, focusing on his acquisition and collection of various artifacts, including a glass inlay work initially thought to be a masterpiece. The article mentions his interactions with museum curators and his involvement in collecting ancient art from different cultures such as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Near Eastern.
There is a black-and-white image within the article showing a fragment with figures that appear to be part of an ancient artwork. The caption describes it as part of a fragment from Schimmel's collection on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, originating from Hermopolis, dating back to the 14th-18th century B.C.
The article also touches on issues related to art forgery, the repatriation of stolen artifacts, and the challenges faced by collectors and museums in acquiring and preserving ancient art. It describes Schimmel's views on the ethics of collecting and the responsibilities of owning ancient objects.
A vintage newspaper clipping mounted on brown kraft paper. The clipping’s headline reads “Art Collector Finds Lore in Fragments” with a byline (Grace Glueck). It includes a black-and-white photo of fragmentary sculptures or carved pieces, and a caption describing a fragment from Norbert Schimmel’s collection on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The article is formatted in multiple narrow columns. The mount has two binder holes on the left edge, and the overall look is that of an old scrapbook page.