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Carlen Galleries, Inc.

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role Dealer/Gallery
dates 1937-1997
city Philadelphia
statePA
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historical notes Art gallery; Philadelphia, Pa.

The gallery was founded in 1937 by dealer and appraiser Robert Carlen. Carlen specialized in American folk, indigenous and decorative art, and Black, European, and Oriental Art. Over the years, Carlen worked with Alfred Frankenstein on William Harnett, with Mary Black on various projects, and uncovered many Edward Hicks paintings. Carlen was also Horace Pippin's dealer.
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1990-2000
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Victor Building, Suite 2200
Carlen Galleries, Inc. records, 1775-1997 (bulk 1940-1986) see details...

see also:
Carlen, Robert, 1906-1990