American Art Association Records, 1877-1924.

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American Art Association Records, 1877-1924.

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Correspondence, approximately 1,000 photographs, handwritten and typed notes, fragments of a manuscript on the American Art Association, and printed material document a selection of auction sales conducted by the American Art Association from 1910 to 1923. The bulk of the records concern specific auction sales. The records also contain correspondence between Thomas Kirby and Arthur B. Emmons regarding several auctions in which works Emmons owned were sold; 16 letters to Charles De Kay from correspondents other than Thomas Kirby; handwritten notes on George Inness; biographical comments on Thomas Kirby; and several letters concerning the controversy over the authenticity of the painting "Blue Boy" at the William H. Fuller Sale of February 25, 1898, including a letter from Francis Davis Millet. A few clippings and letters document Kirby's career prior to his affiliation with the American Art Association.

4 linear feet (8 boxes)

Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection

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Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection

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Emmons, Arthur B. (Arthur Brewster), 2nd, 1875-

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De Kay, Charles, 1848-1935

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American poet. From the description of To Oliver Wendell Holmes : autograph mauscript of the poem signed, [1884 Aug.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 644216626 Author, art critic; founder of the Fencers Club of New York, the National Arts Club of New York, and as Consul General to Berlin, Der Berliner Fecht Club. From the description of Charles Augustus de Kay letters to editors [manuscript], 1887-1909. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 302416020 ...

Kirby, Thomas E. (Thomas Ellis), 1846-1924

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The American Art Association, a New York art gallery and auction house located at 6 East 23rd Street, was founded by James F. Sutton, R. Austin Robertson, and Thomas E. Kirby in 1883. R. Austin Robertson died in 1892. Kirby's son Gustavus joined the firm in 1912 and became half owner in 1915, upon the death of James Sutton. The galleries moved to 30 East 57th Street in 1922. In 1923, Kirby retired and sold the American Art Association to Cortlandt Field Bishop (1870-1935), who contracted Hiram P...

Lorenze, Rose H., d. 1934

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Hood, G. F. W.

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American Art Association

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Auction house; New York, N.Y. Formed in 1883 by James F. Sutton, R. Austin Robertson and Thomas E. Kirby. The partnership was created to operate the American Art Gallery and to promote American art. The Association began conducting auctions in 1885, with Kirby as auctioneer. Robertson died in 1892 and Sutton became a special partner in 1895. Exhibited the work of American artists in its American Art Galleries at 6-8 E. 23rd St., N.Y. In 1912, Kirby's son Gustavus joined ...