2024 Events Listing
Join us for this FREE lecture where Thomas Keels traces the intertwined history of art forgery and social striving, with an emphasis on Philadelphia collectors such as P.A.B. Widener, John G. Johnson and Edward T. Stotesbury.
Keels will also discuss how during WWII, Whitemarsh Hall was used by the Metropolitan Museum of Art to store its most valuable paintings in case the Nazis bombed Manhattan. While the masterpieces were in storage at Whitemarsh Hall, they underwent cleaning, repairs, and, for the first time, a rigorous study, including chemical analysis, x-rays, infrared, etc. By the time the masterpieces were returned to the Met in 1944, the number of certified Rembrandts in its collection had shrunk from over two dozen to about ten.
Thomas H. Keels is a Philadelphia-based historian, lecturer and author. He has written or co-authored seven books on local history.
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10 am to 12 pm
Black Horse Inn, Flourtown
Do you know the value of your Grandfather’s violin or
How about your mother’s collection of hat pins?
If you have treasures in the attic collecting dust and would like to know their value, join us for this unique presentation by Alderfer Auction. Their specialists will guide us through the collecting and sales trends for common collectibles such as gold & sterling silver, coins, jewelry, artwork, Mid-Century Modern pieces, and musical instruments. The presentation will be followed by a live auction!