American Art Association
type Auction_House
dates 1883-1923
city New York City
stateNY
sex n/a
history 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.
decades1880-1890
1890-1900
1900-1910
1910-1920
updated 10/31/2024 13:33:16
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Repository Description Links
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...

see alsoKurtz, Charles M. (Charles McMeen), 1855-1909
Sutton, James F., 1843-1915