Carlen Galleries.
Biographical notes:
Art gallery; Philadelphia, Pa.
Founded in 1937 by dealer and appraiser Robert Carlen. Carlen specialized in American folk, primitive and decorative art, but also sold African, European, and Oriental Art. Over the years Carlen worked with Alfred Frankenstein on William Harnett, with Mary Black on a variety of projects, and uncovered many Edward Hicks paintings. Carlen was also Horace Pippin's dealer.
From the description of Carlen Galleries, Inc. records, 1775-1997 (bulk 1940-1986). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81681119
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Subjects:
- African American artists
- Art, American
- Art
- Art
- Art appraisers
- Art dealers
- Art galleries, Commercial
- Decorative art
- Folk art
- Painters
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Places:
- Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Pennsylvania (as recorded)
