Carlen Galleries, Inc. |
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Dealer/Gallery |
dates
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1937-1997 |
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Philadelphia |
state | PA |
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historical notes
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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. |
decades of activity | 1940-1950 1950-1960 1960-1970 1970-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000
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10/31/2024 13:33:16 |
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Archives/Repository |
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Collection Details |
Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 |
Carlen Galleries, Inc. records, 1775-1997 (bulk 1940-1986) |
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