Duveen Brothers records

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Duveen Brothers records

1910-1933

A United States Circuit Court Bill of Indictment: The United States of America vs. Benjamin Duveen, Henry J. Duveen, Joel J. Duveen, Joseph J. Duveen, and Louis J. Duveen, 1910; a "supplemental protest" to the Commisssioner of Internal Revenue from Joseph Duveen, May 5, 1927; a statement before the Commissioner of Internal Revenue "in the matter of the income taxes for the fiscal years ended May 31, 1923 to 1931, of Duveen Brothers, Inc." (2 copies); and an article about Joseph Duveen.

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Duveen Brothers

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The Duveen Brothers firm, notable art dealers with branches in London, Paris, and New York, were active in the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Under the guidance of Joseph Duveen, and assisted by art experts, most notably Bernard Berenson, Duveen Brothers monopolized the American art market for five decades. Edward Fowles was president of the firm after Joseph Duveen's death, and served until 1964, when he sold Duveen stock and other property to Norton Simon. From the...