Private Art Collection Philadelphia

Comprising more than 100 works made after 1950 the keith l.

Private art collection philadelphia.

The barnes in philadelphia is home to one of the world s greatest collections of impressionist post impressionist and early modernist paintings. And katherine sachs collection at the philadelphia museum of art is among the most important holdings of contemporary art in the us. The centerpiece of the collection was an especially fine pair of chippendale mahogany tassel back side chairs made in philadelphia pa circa 1765. Originally in merion the art collection moved in 2012 to a new building on benjamin franklin parkway in philadelphia pennsylvania.

Stern who donated them to the museum in 1963. Housed in an amazing building the artworks are uniquely displayed alongside various other artistic pieces. In 2014 97 of these objects were offered to the museum representing a transformative gift to the institution. The chairs were originally owned by justice samuel chase 1741 1811 a signer of the declaration of independence for maryland and associate justice of the united states supreme court.

After their return to their owners the restituted paintings were subsequently purchased by louis e. Art consultants art advisors and private dealers dane fine art appraisers framing and other art services collectible art frames gratz gallery conservation studio doylestown millennium art gallery custon framing printing ursula hobson fine art framing inc. One of the world s most valuable private collections of art now resides on a 4 5 acre campus in downtown philadelphia against it needs to be said the wishes of its founder the late dr. Zatista contemporary and fine art.

The barnes foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture.