Eli Wilner & Company, the frame sommelier, who has created over 10,000 masterpieces for the most prestigious art institutions in the world, is honored to have framed 9 paintings by renowned French Impressionist Master Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) for Hammer Galleries' inaugural exhibition in their new location. RENOIR, which will run from November 2, 2010-January 5, 2011, will include 25 oils and pastels, ranging in date from the mid 1880's-1912.
Known for his ability to capture scenes of everyday life and render them in compositions filled with light and color, this exhibit will focus on key works from the last thirty years of the artist's life, including large oils and pastels. Hammer Galleries held its first Renoir exhibit in 1959 and its second in 1983, so this is a very fitting exhibit to launch the gallery's new space.
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Eli Wilner & Company has loaned six replica frames and three period frames for the exhibition.
Jeune Femme au Chapeau Noir has a 19th century French period frame, with applied ornament and gilded. Other works framed by Eli Wilner include Claude Renoir dessinant (Coco ecrivant), which was framed with a replica of a French-style period frame, carved and gilded, and Nu au Fauteuil, which now includes a replica of a late 19th century period frame, applied ornament and gilded.
"An extraordinary painting by an extraordinary artist such as Renoir requires an extraordinary frame," said Howard Shaw, President and Director of Hammer Galleries. "Each of Eli's frames are not only dramatic and historically accurate, but they completely transform the entire look of the painting. We are absolutely thrilled with the end results."
About Eli Wilner & Company
Recognized as the foremost Worldwide authority on antique frames, and founded in 1983, Eli Wilner & Company specializes in American and European frames from the 17th-through mid-20th centuries. Clients include fine art collectors, major art and historical institutions as well as The White House, where he has created 28 frames for its collection.
With an atelier composed of a team of thirty highly skilled artisans, including 15 frame conservators, and over 10,000 custom framing projects completed to date, Eli Wilner & Company takes pride in each project. Every frame is handcrafted to not only reflect the time in which the painting was created, but also to best reflect the framing choices known to be made by the artists themselves.
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About Hammer Galleries
For over 80 years, Hammer Galleries has presented its patrons extensive choices and exceptional opportunities for collecting works from among the world's finest artists. Hammer Galleries continues to proudly serve the individuals, corporations and museums that have placed their trust in our abilities and experience.
Hammer Galleries today continues its tradition of building treasured collections for individuals, corporations and museums worldwide. This tradition dates back to its founding in 1928 by industrialist and philanthropist Dr. Armand Hammer.
Hammer Galleries is proud to announce its new location at 475 Park Avenue, between 57th and 58th Streets in Manhattan.
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