| A Federal Washstand |
Early Summer 2003
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This washstand has vibrant panels of bird's-eye veneer applied to white pine laminated backing, a construction technique employed by federal-era Boston cabinetmaker John Seymour....
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| A Watch of Intrigue |
Early Summer
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A jewelled watch crafted by a London watchmaker in the late seventeenth century held the distinction for several hundred years as being the earliest surviving watch designed with a precious stone for a bearing....
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| Antique Serapi Carpet |
Early Summer 2003
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Most carpets from the weaving center of Northwest Persia, present day Iran, are of geometric design, and Serapi carpets are best known for their large, bold geometric patterns....
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| Carved and Painted Figurehead of a Native American |
Early Summer 2003
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This figurehead is one of a very few known signed and dated American ship carvings. Much of its original paint has been retained as well as a greater amount of original features than most figureheads extant....
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| Charles Barque Painting |
Early Summer 2003
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One of the first in a series of important small genre oils on panel, this was Bargue's first orientalist work, no doubt inspired by J. L. Gerome, with whom he shared a studio at the time....
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| Dealer Profile: Jeffrey Tillou |
Early Summer 2003
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In an industry where some dealers are celebrating half a century or more in business, it is worth noting that younger individuals are making important contributions in their own right. One of these rising stars is Jeffrey Tillou....
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| Dealer Profile: Vincent Vallarino |
Early Summer 2003
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Vincent Vallarino is the real McCoy: an artist without ego, an intellectual, and a collector in whom the spirit of altruism runs deep. He is also a professional who successfully juggles a photography career with running an art gallery and a foundation (hi...
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| Diminutive Walnut Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest |
Early Summer 2003
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This remarkably small chest remained in the Smith-Coleman family of Philadelphia from 1760 to the present. Bearing ogee feet and a molded overhanging top with notched corners, this piece is only 32 inches across. The average width for similar chests is 38...
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| Hands On: Seventeenth-Century Carving Techniques |
Early Summer 2003
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Seventeenth-century oak furniture from both England and New England often features a variety of carved decoration. These elements are derived from a few basic formats incorporating a combination of floral work and architectural patterns. The only period w...
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| Highlights: Early Summer News, Events, and Trends |
Early Summer
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The current exhibition at the Fogg showcases what William W. Robinson, Maida and George Abrams Curator of Drawings at Harvard University Art Museums, describes as...
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