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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791242

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The image shows a vintage book page with advertisements for art galleries. The top advertisement is for "Wildenstein & Co." and lists their services as "High-Class Old Paintings and Works of Art, Tapestries and Furniture." The company's addresses are provided for both New York and Paris. The bottom advertisement is for "Durand-Ruel," listing their address for paintings in New York as "12 East 57th Street" and in Paris as "37 Avenue de Friedland." The page appears to be from a publication called "The Arts," which is Volume 12, Number 1, from July 1927. The page also includes publishing information and a notice about the publication being entered as Second-Class Matter. The page is aged, with some wear and discoloration, indicative of its historical context.

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This image shows a page from a publication featuring advertisements for two well-known art dealers of the time. The page has a light blue background and is bordered by a slightly worn red cloth or ribbon.

  1. Top Advertisement: Wildenstein & Co.

    • The top section advertises "WILDENSTEIN & CO." in large, bold letters.
    • It describes the company as dealing in "High-Class Old Paintings and Works of Art, Tapestries and Furniture."
    • The addresses listed are "647 Fifth Avenue, New York" and "57 Rue La Boétie, Paris."
  2. Bottom Advertisement: Durand-Ruel

    • The bottom section advertises "DURAND-RUEL" in large, bold letters.
    • It specifies that they deal in "PAINTINGS."
    • The addresses listed are "12 East 57th Street, New York" and "37 Avenue de Friedland, Paris (8c)."
  3. Additional Information

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a note indicating that this is from "THE ARTS: Volume 12, Number 1, July, 1927."
    • It mentions that "THE ARTS" is published monthly by "THE ARTS PUBLISHING CORPORATION" at "19 East 59th St., New York, N. Y."
    • The publication cost is stated as "50c a copy; $5.00 a year."
    • There is also a note about the publication being entered as "Second-Class Matter" at the "Post Office of New York, N. Y."

The overall appearance suggests that this is a vintage advertisement page from an art magazine, highlighting the locations and services of prestigious art dealers in New York and Paris.

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Based on the image provided, here is a detailed description:

The image displays an open, vintage bound volume, likely an art magazine or catalog, resting on a plain, light gray surface. The book has a worn, maroon-colored fabric binding. The right-hand page is a light blue paper with black printed text, serving as an advertisement page. The left-hand page is mostly obscured, but a few other pages and a small black-and-white photograph are visible tucked behind the main page.

The advertisement on the right is divided into two distinct rectangular sections with thin black borders.


Top Section:

  • Headline: "WILDENSTEIN & CO." in a large, bold, all-caps serif font.
  • Sub-headline: Below the name, in a smaller font, it reads: "High-Class OLD PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF ART, TAPESTRIES AND FURNITURE."
  • Addresses: On the left side, it lists locations: "NEW YORK" and "PARIS". On the right side, corresponding addresses are given: "647 Fifth Avenue" and "57 Rue La Boétie".

Bottom Section:

  • Headline: "DURAND-RUEL" in a large, bold, all-caps serif font.
  • Addresses: Below the name, it lists: "NEW YORK :: 12 EAST 57TH STREET" and "PARIS (8e) :: 37 AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND".
  • Sub-headline: Below the addresses, the word "PAINTINGS" is printed in a large, bold, all-caps serif font.

Footer Text:

  • At the very bottom of the blue page, in a very small font, is publication information:

    "The Arts: Volume 12, Number 1, July, 1927. Published monthly by The Arts Publishing Corporation at 19 East 59th St., New York, N. Y.; 50¢ a copy; $5.00 a year. Entered as Second-Class Matter, January 23, 1923, at the Post Office of New York, N. Y., under the Act of March 3, 1879."


Overall Impression:

This appears to be a page from the July 1927 issue of The Arts magazine, featuring full-page advertisements for two prominent art dealers of the era: Wildenstein & Co. and Durand-Ruel. The clean, classic typography and the focus on high-end art and furniture suggest the target audience was affluent collectors and patrons of the arts. The physical state of the book, with its aged paper and worn binding, indicates it is a historical artifact.

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The image shows an open book or magazine with a blue cover. The cover features the names "WILDENSTEIN & CO." and "DURAND-RUEL" prominently displayed in large black text. Below these names, there are smaller texts that read "High-Class Old Paintings and Works of Art, Tapestries and Furniture" and "New York: 12 East 57th Street, Paris: 37 Avenue de Friedland." The magazine appears to be a publication from 1927, as indicated by the date on the cover. The pages are slightly worn, and there is a small crease on the top right corner of the cover.

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The image shows an open book with a blue page that features two distinct sections. Each section contains text in a bold, capitalized font. The first section reads "WILDENSTEIN & CO." followed by "High-Class Old Paintings and Works of Art, Tapestries and Furniture" and the addresses "NEW YORK" and "PARIS". The second section reads "DURAND-RUEL PAINTINGS" with the addresses "NEW YORK" and "PARIS" listed below it. The book appears to be a publication that features information about art dealers and their locations.

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The image shows the cover of a catalog or publication titled "PAINTINGS" by Durand-Ruel, a well-known art dealership. The cover is light blue with black text and features the following details:

  1. Header Section:

    • The top section prominently displays the name "WILDENSTEIN & CO." in bold, uppercase letters.
    • Below this, a subtitle reads: "High-Class OLD PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF ART, TAPESTRIES AND FURNITURE."
    • The locations of the company are listed: "NEW YORK" and "PARIS", along with their respective addresses:
      • New York: 647 Fifth Avenue
      • Paris: 57 Rue La Boétie
  2. Main Title Section:

    • The central part of the cover features the title "DURAND-RUEL" in large, bold, uppercase letters.
    • Below the title, it specifies the locations of Durand-Ruel:
      • New York: 12 East 57th Street
      • Paris (8e): 37 Avenue de Friedland
    • The word "PAINTINGS" is prominently displayed beneath the locations, indicating that this catalog focuses on paintings.
  3. Footer Section:

    • At the bottom, there is additional text providing publication details:
      • Volume 12, Number 1, July, 1927.
      • Published monthly by The Arts Purchasing Corporation at 19 East 59th St., New York, N.Y. 10022.
      • The catalog is entered as Second-Class Matter at the Post Office of New York under the Act of March 3, 1879.
      • The subscription price is listed as $3.00 a copy, $35.00 a year.

The overall design is clean and formal, typical of early 20th-century art catalogs, emphasizing the prestige and specialization of the art dealerships involved. The catalog appears to be a historical document, likely used for showcasing and selling artworks.

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The image shows a page from an old book, with a light blue background and black text. The page is open to a page that appears to be a title page or index page for a book about paintings.

  • The top section of the page has the words "WILDENSTEIN & CO." in large letters, with smaller text below that reads "High-Class OLD PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF ART, TAPESTRIES AND FURNITURE".
    • The address "NEW YORK PARIS" is listed below this, with the New York address being "647 Fifth Avenue" and the Paris address being "57 Rue La Bérètie".
  • The bottom section of the page has the words "DURAND-RUEL" in large letters, with smaller text below that reads "NEW YORK :: 12 EAST 57TH STREET PARIS (8e) :: 37 AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND".
    • The word "PAINTINGS" is written in large letters at the bottom of the page.
  • There is a small line of text at the bottom of the page that reads "THE ARTS: Volume 12, Number 1, July, 1927. Published monthly by The Arts Publishing Corporation at 19 East 50th St., New York, N. Y. 3rd, 4th & 5th a copy; $1.00 a year. Entered as second-class matter January 23, 1923, at the Post Office of New York, under the act of March 3, 1879."
  • The page is bound in a brown leather cover, with a cream-colored paper edge visible along the spine.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a scan or photograph of a page from an old book about paintings, possibly from the early 20th century.

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This image is a photograph of a book with a blue page featuring the names of two art galleries: Wildenstein & Co. and Durand-Ruel. The page is light blue with black text, and it appears to be an advertisement or catalog page for the galleries.

Wildenstein & Co.

  • Address: 647 Fifth Avenue, New York
  • Address: 57 Rue La Boetie, Paris

Durand-Ruel

  • Address: 12 East 57th Street, New York
  • Address: 37 Avenue de Friedland, Paris

The page also includes a small paragraph of text at the bottom, which is too small to read clearly. However, it appears to be a copyright notice or disclaimer.

The book itself is bound in brown leather and has a worn cover. The pages are yellowed and dog-eared, suggesting that the book is old and well-used. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the book and its contents.

Overall, this image suggests that the book is a rare and valuable volume, possibly a catalog or collection of artworks from the two galleries. The inclusion of the galleries' addresses and contact information implies that the book was intended for use by art collectors, dealers, or enthusiasts.

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The image depicts a vintage book or catalog with a worn, red cover and yellowed pages. The visible page is light blue and features two rectangular boxes containing text.

Top Box:
The top box displays the name "WILDENSTEIN & CO." in large, black font, accompanied by the description "High-Class OLD PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF ART, TAPESTRIES AND FURNITURE" in smaller text below. The box also includes the locations "NEW YORK" and "PARIS," along with their respective addresses: "647 Fifth Avenue" and "57 Rue La Boétie."

Bottom Box:
The bottom box contains the name "DURAND-RUEL" in large, black font, followed by the word "PAINTINGS" in the same font size. Below this, the locations "NEW YORK" and "PARIS (8c)" are listed, along with their respective addresses: "12 EAST 57TH STREET" and "37 AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND."

Additional Text:
At the bottom of the page, small text provides information about the publication, including the volume and issue number, date, and publisher. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a product photo for an online store or auction site.

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The image presents a photograph of an open book, showcasing two pages with advertisements for art galleries. The book is positioned on a plain gray background.

  • Book
    • The book is open to reveal two pages.
    • The pages are yellowed and have a light blue advertisement insert.
    • The book has a dark red cover.
    • The pages are slightly worn and torn at the edges.
  • Advertisement
    • The advertisement is for two art galleries: Wildenstein & Co. and Durand-Ruel.
    • Wildenstein & Co.
      • Address: 647 Fifth Avenue, New York; 57 Rue La Boetie, Paris
      • Description: High-Class Old Paintings and Works of Art, Tapestries, and Furniture
    • Durand-Ruel
      • Address: 12 East 57th Street, New York; 37 Avenue de Friedland, Paris
      • Description: Paintings

The image appears to be a photograph of an old book or catalog, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the advertisements and the condition of the pages. The book is likely a collection of art-related materials, such as catalogs, prints, or other ephemera.