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Stable Gallery records

1916-1999

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The Stable Gallery records measure 2.9 linear feet and are dated 1916-1999 (bulk 1953-1970). The gallery was known for its representation of the New York School. Records consist mainly of artist files containing biographical notes, correspondence, price lists, sales and payment information, printed matter, and photographs. A small number of gallery administrative and financial records are included, along with printed matter, photographs, personal papers, and estate records of gallery founder and owner Eleanor Ward. There are also reminiscences by gallery owner Eleanor Ward and her assistant Alan Groh, a sound cassette recording of Eleanor Ward, and a videoreel (1/2 inch) documentary of a 1973 Sotheby auction of works from the Robert C. Scull collection.The Stable Gallery's administrative records includes both general correspondence and copious letters from Eleanor Ward to Alan Groh, her assitant regarding gallery business, lists, floor plans, financial records, printed matter, and photographs of unidentified artwork and exhibition installations. There are also reminiscences by gallery owner Eleanor Ward and Alan Groh, a cassette recording of Eleanor Ward, and a film recording of a 1973 Sotheby auction of works from the Robert C. Scull collection. Additional Stable Gallery administrative and financial information, as well as related printed matter is included with the artist files.Artist files contain biographical notes, correspondence, price lists, printed matter, and photographs of artists and artwork. The correspondence includes memoranda regarding payments to artists and sales information. Among the printed matter is documentation of the Stable Gallery and other exhibitions, reviews, and miscellaneous articles. Unfortunately, no records about the famous Stable Annuals held between 1953 and 1957 survive.Artwork consists of 4 sketchbooks and loose sheets with charcoal drawings by unidentified artist(s). The Eleanor Ward papers include miscellaneous personal papers and records concerning her estate. Photographs in the series are of Eleanor Ward, friends and family, parties, and the interior and exterior of Ward's Connecticut house.

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Morris, Kyle

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Stable Gallery (New York, N.Y.)

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Stable Gallery (estab. 1953; closed 1970) was an art gallery in New York, N.Y., owned by Eleanor Ward. Ward opened the Stable Gallery on West 58th Street in 1953 and gained a reputation for showing controversial new artists in the 1950's and 1960's. The gallery closed in 1970. From the description of Stable Gallery records, 1916-1999, bulk, 1953-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83691074 ...

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Zarnatu, Henrique.

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Fiore, Joseph A., 1925-

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Scull, Robert, 1917-1986

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Burri, Alberto, 1915-1995.

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Cavallon, Giorgio, 1904-1989

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Marisol, 1930-

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Goodnough, Robert, 1917-2010

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Nesbitt, Lowell, 1933-

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Katz, Alex, 1927-....

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Painter; New York City. From the description of Alex Katz papers, 1953-1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78054299 Artist. From the description of Reminiscences of Alex Katz : oral history, 1978. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122343168 Painter (New York, N.Y.). From the description of Alex Katz interview, 1969 Oct. 20 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83634712 Alex Katz (1927- ) ...

Stankiewicz, Richard, 1922-1983

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Groh, Alan, 1923-1996.

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Bultman, Fritz, 1919-1985

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Robert Indiana (born Robert Clark, September 13, 1928, New Castle, Indiana–died May 19, 2018, Vinalhaven, Maine), American artist associated with the pop art movement. His "LOVE" print, first created for the Museum of Modern Art's Christmas card in 1965, was the basis for his 1970 Love sculpture and the widely distributed 1973 United States Postal Service "LOVE" stamp. He created works in media including paper, silk screen, and Cor-ten steel....

De Kooning, Willem, 1904-1997

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Tworkov, Jack

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Mitchell, Fred, 1923-....

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Painter; New York, N.Y. Born Meridian, Miss. Studied at Carnegie Institute of Technology, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. Taught at Cranbrook Academy, Cornell University and several other institutions; vis. assoc. prof. art and dir., Univ. Art Gallery, State Univ. of N.Y., Binghamton, 1976-77. From the description of Fred Mitchell papers, 1948-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122545665 ...

Zarnatu, Henrique

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Fiore, Joseph A., 1925-

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Scull, Robert, 1917-1986

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Dugmore, Edward, 1915-

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Painter; New York, N.Y.; b. 1915; d. 1996. From the description of Edward Dugmore interview, 1994 May 13 and June 9 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79604572 b. 1915, Hartford. Ct.; d. June 13, 1996, Minneapolis. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 83084250 Edward Dugmore (1915-1996) was a painter from New York, N.Y. From the description ...

Zogbaum, Wilfrid, 1915-1965

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Sculptor; New York. From the description of Wilfrid Zogbaum papers, 1924-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122647941 Sculptor, New York, N.Y. From the description of Wilfrid Zogbaum interview, 1964 Nov. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220198948 Wilfrid Zogbaum, b. 1915; d. 1965, Sculptor of New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Wilfrid Zogbaum, 1964 Nov. 2 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 317...

de Kooning, Elaine

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Ferren, John, 1905-1970

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Painter. From the description of John Ferren interview, 1968 June 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220185953 Painter, sculptor, designer, graver, and teacher. From the description of John Ferren papers, 1927-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80698927 Painter; Easthampton, New York. From the description of John Ferren interviews, 1965 June 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220198546 John Ferren (1905-1970) was a painter. ...

Anderson, Jeremy, 1921-1982

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Burlin, Paul, 1886-1969

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Painter; New York, N.Y. From the description of Paul Burlin interviews, 1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220185199 From the description of Paul Burlin interview, 1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220185174 From the description of Oral history interview with Paul Burlin, 1962 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 312024996 Landscape, mural, and figure painter; New York, N.Y. Spent much time in the Southwest, partic...

Borgrave, Elie

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Marca-Relli, Conrad, 1913-2000

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d. August 29, 2000. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 81540644 Collagist, New York, N.Y. Born in Boston, Mass. Taught at Yale University, University of California at Berkeley and the New College in Sarasota, Fla. Developed collage to a high art form. Died Aug. 28, 2000, at age 87. From the description of Conrad Marca-Relli letter, 1963 Aug 22. (Unkn...

Stable Gallery

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Established in 1953 by Eleanor Ward (1911-1984), the Stable Gallery derived its name from its first home, a former livery stable on Seventh Avenue at West 58th Street, New York City. Long interested in art and recognized for her "good taste" and "flair," Mrs. Ward had vaguely considered the idea of opening her own gallery for some time and received encouragement from Christian Dior with whom she had worked in Paris. In 1952, opportunity arose to lease a suitable building that would ...

Ward, Eleanor, 1912-1984

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Eleanor Ward (1912-1984) was an art dealer from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Eleanor Ward, 1972 Feb. 8 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82977099 ...

Ernesto

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Twombly, Cy, 1928-2011

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