With a broad range of essays, this book presents several distinct ways in which dealers created and shaped demand and taste; how they supplied collectors, particularly American collectors, with works of art from Europe and how they promoted themselves in an increasingly competitive and lucrative market. Catterson begins with her own work on Stefano Bardini, … Continue reading Book Review: Dealing on Both Sides of the Atlantic, 1864-1940, edited by Lynn Catterson. Brill, 2017
Talk and Book Launch on 'Longford Castle: The Treasures and the Collectors', National Gallery, London, Friday 13 October 2017
When: Friday 13 October, 6–7pm, followed by a drinks reception Where: National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing Theatre, followed by Conference Room 1 Admission Free More details and booking: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/longford-castle-past-and-present The evening begins with a short interview between Lord Radnor, the owner of Longford Castle and Susanna Avery-Quash, Senior Research Curator (History of Collecting) at the National Gallery. … Continue reading Talk and Book Launch on 'Longford Castle: The Treasures and the Collectors', National Gallery, London, Friday 13 October 2017
Study Day: Carlingford and Waldegrave, British Library, London, 29 September 2017
What: Carlingford and Waldegrave Study Day Where: Foyle Visitor and Learning Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB When: Friday 29 September 2017, 10:00 - 17:00 Free: to book a place please follow this link: https://www.bl.uk/events/carlingford-and-waldegrave-study-day A study day to celebrate the British Library’s acquisition of the correspondence of Chichester Fortescue, Lord Carlingford and Frances, Countess Waldegrave Last … Continue reading Study Day: Carlingford and Waldegrave, British Library, London, 29 September 2017