Prentice, Bernon S., d. 1948
type Collector
dates 1882-1948
city Holmdel
stateNJ
other citiesNew York, NY;
sex M
history Bernon S. Prentice was a financier and art collector who owned anestate and summer residence in Holmdel, New Jersey, known as Ramanessin Brook Farm.

Prentice collected American and English paintings: including the Steigerwalt-Packer-Hart portrait of Washington by Gilbert Stuart, Currier & Ives & other prints which were put on public auction after his death.

In addition to fine art he collected furniture, rugs, books, china, glassware, silver, linen, clothing, and art objects.

Sale:
Parke-Bernet, New York, Bernon S. Prentice Collection, 1952.

decades1910-1920
1920-1930
1930-1940
1940-1950
updated 03/22/2024 12:09:31
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Appraised inventory of residential furnishings belonging to Bernon S. Prentice, contained in and on the premises situated at "Ramanessin Brook Farm" Holmdel, N.J. April 22, 1943 : typescript, 1943 Apr.22. see details...