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| Museum gel and extreme heat. A recipe for disaster?
We have had clients report coming home to find that in their absence a piece had "traveled" to the edge of its pedestal or onto the floor. When musem gel becomes extremely hot, either in direct sun, under intense light, or in an unairconditioned home, it may liquify and cause the piece it is securing to hydroplane off its support. |
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With Your Choice, Change the World
Helping Heifer International
Throughout the Holidays, the Marta Hewett Gallery, member of Heifer International's Ambassador's Council, partners with this acclaimed organization to continue to fight hunger and provide hope to families around the world. Choose from hundreds of
original works in the gallery. Heifer International will receive 10% of each sale. Heifer International was selected by Forbes Magazine as one of 10 "Gold Star" charities and is the recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. Heifer International has provided aid in 53 countries and 27 states, with gifts of training and livestock, from water buffalo to bees, in order to help needy families acheive self reliance. Select from new pieces in the gallery by Kathleen Elliot, Afro Celotto, Brian Russell and others instantly. Or, view works by exciting, emerging artists including Martin Janecky, Matthew Cummings and Sung Soo Kim and help to change the world today when you choose a distinctive work in glass. | |
| 3 Things to Know if Selling at Auction
Care to guess the hammer price for this William Morris Etruscan Bull, 1998? You may be surprised at the results from this recent September auction. 1) Before selling your piece at auction, know its "market value". We have seen auction estimates vary widely, based upon the knowledge of the specific auction house. 2) Be familiar with the sales history of the auction house for works similar to yours. 3) Understand all aspects of the sale, including all stipulations for premiums, commissions and reserves. The Marta Hewett Gallery is actively involved in the Secondary Market, and tracks auction results to aid in our appraisal service. Auction results by artists such as Michael Glancy, Richard Marquis, Tom Patti, Toots Zynsky and others are available. To receive a report, via e-mail, of 2009 auction results contact the gallery. Please indicate "Auction Results" in your subject line. |
City of Newburyport, MA purchases Brian Russell's Torrential Flight
12' Sculpture will be added to city's Rail Trail
Just north of Boston, bikers and hikers in the city of Newburyport, MA will have the opportunity to enjoy Brian Russell's large and looping, cast glass and aluminum, outdoor sculpture when it is placed along the city's developing Rail Trail.
Inspired by nature, mathematics and science, Russell gracefully combines brilliant, cast crystal forms with forged metals. This acquisition is added to others of Russell's work displayed in public areas throughout the country. Brian Russell's sculpture have been permanently installed beside private banks, hotels, hospitals and within public parks. The artist continually creates monumental pieces, in addition to interior sculpture, and has a selection of outdoor sculpture available from his studio as well as the gallery. Brian Russell has more than a decade of experience completing commissioned, site specific pieces for both interior and exterior settings. |
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The Making of Athena
Margot Gotoff: A Legacy of Permanance, Part 1 of 4
With standing room only, sixty-eight year old sculptor, Margot Gotoff, captivated a room of 80+ admirers in mid October. Gotoff shared tales of her childhood influences, as she traveled with her father, Israel Gaynor Jacobson, the head of the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) after World War II. His efforts took her family around the world, as he met with heads of state and endeavored to relocate Holocaust survivors to new homes. Her father was also a recognized sculptor, who established a working studio in each city that they lived. We took this opportunity to focus on Margot's work while her stunning piece, in the collection of David and Nancy Wolf, was on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Beginning with original forms, modeled entirely by hand in clay, we will explore, with this artist, the arduous steps required to transform a temporary material into a lasting work of cast glass.
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In memory of Gerald Hammond, a kind friend and generous patron.
Sincerely,
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Marta Hewett Gallery
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