American Fine Art Magazine is the first publication to offer complete and comprehensive coverage of the upcoming shows, auctions and events of this market so deeply tied to American history, society and culture.
Emil Bisttram (1895 - 1976) Doorway to the Ethereal Worlds, 1959 oil on canvas, 32 x 36 in. (81.28 x 91.44 cm.) Estimate: $30,000-$50,000 Upcoming Calendar Art of the West: May 27–28 Signature Summer Sale: June 24–25 New Mexico Now: Spanish Colonial to Spanish Market: July 22–23 American Indian & Tribal: Classic to Contemporary: August 12–13 Contemporary Art, Design + Photography: September 23–24 Signature Annual Live Sale: November 4–5 Winter Holiday: December 9–10 SANTA FE ART AUCTION 932 Railfan Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 info@santafeartauction.com 505.954.5858 santafeartauction.com @santafeartauction Fine Consignments Always Welcome…
Welcome to our May/June issue and to the season of Wbeautiful art that will appear in American Art Week. Not only are many auction houses having their greatest sales of the year—Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, and that’s just in NewYork City—but there is also lots of excitement as galleries unveil new shows and museums open new exhibitions. The team at American Fine Art Magazine will be in NewYork from May 13 through 18 to report on the sales, experience the fairs and bring the results back for our readers. If you are planning on attending any shows, auctions or parties during American Art Week come find us. Adolfo Castillo, Michael Clawson and myself will be there and we love meeting our subscriber collectors. Turn to Page 39 and you will find…
UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS Previews of upcoming shows of historic American art at galleries across the country. UPCOMING MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS Insight from top curators about major exhibitions being staged at key American museums. EVENTS & FAIRS Previews and reports of major art fairs across the country for you to attend. AUCTIONS Previews and Reports of major works coming up for sale at the most important auction houses dealing in historic American Art. IN ADDITION: COLLECTOR’S FOCUS Find out everything the discerning collector needs to know about important and timely segments of the historic American art market. COLLECTOR HOMES In each issue you will find a behind-the-scenes look into a coveted collector home. MARKET REPORTS Find out what’s happening in galleries from NewYork to California. EX LIBRIS Read about the best books…
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ONGOING Western Eyes: 20th Century Art Here and Now New Mexico Museum of Art • Santa Fe, NM From its own collection, the museum surveys the history of modern art, regional developments of modernism and how modern artists of New Mexico engaged with national and international trends. www.nmartmuseum.org THROUGH MAY 1 The Philadelphia Art Show Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia, PA Celebrating its 60th anniversary edition, the show will feature 40 exhibitors displaying fine art, design and antiques, among others, and includes their feature exhibition Zero to Sixty. www.thephiladelphiashow.com THROUGH MAY 1 From Hassam to Wyeth: Gifts from Doris and Shouky Shaheen Norton Museum of Art • West Palm Beach, FL Twelve donated paintings that range in style from impressionism to realism are on display in this exhibition that also…
APRIL 26 California & American Fine Art John Moran Auctioneers • Monrovia, CA www.johnmoran.com MAY 6 American Art Heritage Auction • Dallas, TX www.ha.com MAY 10 American & European Art Hindman • Chicago, IL www.hindmanauctions.com MAY 18 American Art Christie’s • New York, NY www.christies.com MAY 18 American Art Sotheby’s • New York, NY www.sothebys.com MAY 19 American Art Bonhams • Los Angeles, CA www.bonhams.com MAY 21 Texas Art Heritage Auctions • Dallas, TX www.ha.com MAY 28 Art of the West Santa Fe Art Auction • Santa Fe, NM www.santafeartauction.com JUNE 5 American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists Freeman’s • Philadelphia, PA www.freemansauction.com JUNE 25 Signature Summer Sale Santa Fe Art Auction • Santa Fe, NM www.santafeartauction.com…
