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Abrams, George

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dates 1932-
city Newton
stateMA
other citiesCambridge, MA; Boston, MA;
sex M
historical notes George S. Abrams is a lawyer and art collector of 17th-century Dutch drawings, including works by Rembrandt and Bruegel.

The Abrams purchased their first work of art from Hyman Swetzoff, one of George's first clients. The Abrams' have promised 110 drawings from their collection to Harvard's Fogg Museum.
decades
of activity
1960-1970
1970-1980
1980-1990
1990-2000
updated 03/22/2024 12:09:29
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Archives of American Art
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Oral history interview with George S. Abrams, 2018 January 25-26 see details...