The Philadelphia Art Museum is once again upholding their long tradition of engaging the public with top antiques and American fine art for The Philadelphia Show. While the event will be virtual this year, from April 23 to 30, there’s still much anticipation for work featured by over 50 new and returning dealers from across the country. Dealer’s such as Arader Galleries, Dixon-Hall Fine Art, Gemini Antiques, Glen Leroux Design and Hawthorne Fine Art, will present 20 works displayed through the museum’s online viewing room.
William Glackens (1870-1938), Palisade Park. Oil on canvas, 10½ x 16 in., estate label verso. Courtesy of Betty Krulik Fine Art.
“We expect to have the level of quality commensurate with the reputation of The Philadelphia Show and its 59-year history,” says show manager Huntley Platt. “The dealers always bring their freshest material to the [show], a treasure trove for veteran and novice collectors. This year’s virtual show will be no different.”
Viewers can expect work such as Palisade Park by William Glackens (1870-1938), courtesy of Betty Krulik Fine Art. Influenced by French impressionists, Glackens began painting with more vivid color and loose brushstrokes in his later years. In Palisade Park, the artist depicts people enjoying a swim at the popular Palisades Amusement Park in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Luigi Lucioni (1900-1988), Still Life by the Windowsill, 1933. Oil on canvas, 181/8 x 161/16 in., signed and dated lower left: ‘Luigi Lucioni 1933’. Courtesy of Questroyal Fine Art.
Other significant works include Still Life by the Windowsill by Luigi Lucioni (1900-1988), courtesy of Questroyal Fine Art, featuring a gorgeously lit still life scene of a flower in a glass vase with a horn on a tabletop. Other works include Gloucester Harbor by Jane Peterson (1876-1965), also from Questroyal, and Singing Bird, a bronze sculpture by William Zorach (1877-1966), from Betty Krulik Fine Art.
William Zorach (1877-1966), Singing Bird, 1946. Bronze, ed. 3 of 6, 6 x 9 in. Courtesy of Betty Krulik Fine Art.
Show organizers are excited to share new ways for visitors to browse and shop such noteworthy pieces online. “These new presentation styles are a dynamic and more editorial way of viewing the show offerings,” says Platt. “Firstly, we are creating themed rooms. For example, there may be an 18th-century room…nautical-related works or town versus country rooms. Secondly, we are inviting ‘Show Ambassadors’ (up to 10 individuals) to share their picks from across the show in their online rooms.”
Jane Peterson (1876-1965), Gloucester Harbor. Gouache and charcoal on paper, 241/16 x 301/16 in., signed lower right: ‘JANE PETERSON’. Courtesy of Questroyal Fine Art.
In addition, there will be “Dealer Talks” running daily throughout the virtual show, where participants will be able to discuss preselected, themed topics with various dealers. Leading up to the show, a series of virtual lectures titled “New Conversations with the Philadelphia Show” will be held monthly to discuss new happenings at the museum with museum curators, conservators and artists. The lectures, running through April 14, are free but do require registration via the show website.
To get a first look at all The Philadelphia Show treasures, make sure to buy tickets for the preview party happening on April 22. There will also be virtual tours available and welcoming remarks by museum director Timothy Rub. Please visit the website for further details on the show happenings, along with a full list of participating dealers. —
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