Constantino, Ruth Teschner, 1892-1981 |
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role
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Collector Dealer/Gallery |
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dates
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1892-1981 |
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city
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New York City |
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sex
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historical notes
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Art dealer; New York, N.Y. Opened the Ruth Teschner Gallery in 1912.
In 1935 she established another gallery, Connoisseur Inc., which closed after her death. A dealer in painting, sculpture, and antiques, she advised such collectors as Walter C. Baker, Stavros Niarchos, Henry Ford, Robert Lehman, and Asila Mellon Bruce. Her husband, Arturo Constantino, an Italian diplomat and banker had a substantial role in the building of the Italian Pavilion at the 1939 World's Fair.
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decades
of activity | 1910-1920
1920-1930
1930-1940
1940-1950
1950-1960
1960-1970
1970-1980 |
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11/24/2025 10:11:48 |
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Archives/Repository |
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Collection Details |
Archives of American Art
Victor Building, Suite 2200 |
Ruth Teschner Costantino papers and Connoisseur Inc. records, 1910s-1981 |
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