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Probasco, Henry, 1820-1902

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role Collector
dates 1820-1902
city Cincinnati
stateOH
other citiesNewtown, CT; Philadelphia, PA; Warren County, OH;
sex M
historical notes Henry Probasco was a businessman, art collector and philanthropist.

According to The Art Treasures of America, Probasco owned works by O. Achenbach, Richard Ansdell, E. J. Aubert, E. De Beaumont, J. L. H. Bellangé, Rosa Bonheur, A. Bonheur, J. Breton, Vicat. Cole, T. Couture, Nicaise De Keyser, E. Delacroix, N. Diaz, E. Fromentin. J. L. Gérôme, Gordidyiami, E. Hébert, E. Isabey, W. Kaulbach, L. Linnell, C. Marchal, Joseph Mélin, H. Merle, J. G. Meyer von Bremen, J. F. Millet, Carl Piloty, Th. Rousseau, A. Schreyer, Alfred Stevens, A. Toulmouche, C. Troyon, and Baron G. Wappers. Probasco also owned statues by P. F. Connolly, August Kiss, E. Magni, H. Powers, R. Rogers, and A. Tantardini.

In 1887, the American Art Association sold Probasco's paintings at a sale totaling $168,920.
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of activity
1850-1860
1860-1870
1870-1880
1880-1890
websitehttp://www.nprobasco.com/henryprobasco_bio.htm
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Trustee minutes and agendas, 1887-1960. see details...
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Catalogue of the Collection of Books, Manuscripts, and Works of Art belonging to Mr. Henry Probasco, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1873 see details...
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High-class paintings, many of which are by the great modern masters. see details...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Marble Statuary, Real Bronzes, Russian Jaspers, Egyptian Porphyries, Japanese Bronzes and Cloisonnés, Plaques, Vases, Vert Antiques, Furniture and Objects d'Art Mr. Henry Probasco, Oakwood, Clifton, Cincinnati, Ohio. see details...