Schaefer, Bertha, 1895-1971

Dates:
Birth 1895
Death 1971-05-24

Biographical notes:

Art dealer; New York, N.Y.

From the description of Bertha Schaefer interview, 1970 April 20-1970 April 22 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80437633

Bertha Schaefer (1895-1971) was an art dealer from New York, N.Y.

From the description of Oral history interview with Bertha Schaefer, 1970 April 20-22 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 495596712

Interior designer and gallery director. Graduated from the Mississippi State College for Women and the Parsons School of Design. In 1924, she opened Bertha Schaefer Interiors. In 1944, she opened the Bertha Schaefer Gallery in New York City primarily to show the work of American painters and sculptors, but eventually included European artists. In 1972, following her death, the gallery's name was changed to the New Bertha Schaefer Gallery.

From the description of Bertha Schaefer papers and gallery records, 1914-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122571209

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Subjects:

  • Art, Modern
  • Art, American
  • Art dealers
  • Art galleries, Commercial
  • Gallery directors
  • Gallery owners
  • Interior decoration
  • Interior decorators
  • Lighting, Architectural and decorative
  • Painters
  • Sculptors

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not available for this record

Places:

  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)