American Art Association

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role

Auction_House

dates

1883-1923

city

New York City

state

NY

sex

n/a

historical notes

The American Art Association was formed in 1883 by James F. Sutton, R. Austin Robertson and Thomas E. Kirby.

The partnership was created to operate the American Art Gallery and to promote American art. The Association began conducting auctions in 1885, with Kirby as auctioneer. Robertson died in 1892 and Sutton became a special partner in 1895. Exhibited the work of American artists in its American Art Galleries at 6-8 E. 23rd St., N.Y. In 1912, Kirby's son Gustavus joined the Association, and later acquired Sutton's interest and became a full partner.

American Art Galleries opened in 1922. The Association was sold in 1923 to Cortlandt Field Bishop.

Also known as American Art Gallery.

decades
of activity

1880-1890
1890-1900
1900-1910
1910-1920

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Archives/Repository	Collection Title	Collection Details
Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200	American Art Association Records, circa 1853-1929, bulk 1885-1922	see details...
The Frick Collection and Frick Art Research Library 10 East 71st Street	American Art Association records, 1877-1924 (bulk 1910-1924)	see details...
Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200	American art auction catalog collection, 1785-1962.	see details...
Archives & Special Collections, Bracken Library Ball State University Libraries	J.W. Riley autographs, 1882-1916.	see details...
New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections	Auction Catalogs Collection, 1800-. Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit	see details...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Please see individual record for location	Robert Lehman papers, ca. 1880s-1977	see details...
National Gallery of Art, Archives 2000B South Club Drive	The Kress Collection Digital Archive	see details...