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10 - THE GALLERY April 27, 2012 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly George L. Wilson (American, 1930–2003), “Reverie,” 1978, oil on canvas, 14 by 11 inches. Berkshire Art Gallery Features William H. Hyde & George L. Wilson GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS. — The Berkshire Art Gallery, located at 80 Railroad Street, features a wide variety of paintings from the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries by artists who achieved success in their lifetime, but are often undervalued considering the quality of their work and past reputations. Good examples include William Henry Hyde (1858–1943) and George Lewis Wilson (1930–2003). Artist, portraitist and illustrator, William H. Hyde studied at the National Academy while a student at Columbia University. Encouraged by artist friend Albert Pinkham Ryder, Hyde went to Paris in 1883 and studied with Gustav Boulanger and J.J. Lefebvre at the Academie Julian, and with expatriate American artist, Alexander Harrison. Hyde received honors for his entries in the Paris Exposition, 1900, the Buffalo Pan- American Exposition, 1901, and the San Francisco Pan-Pacific Exposition, 1915. Other important exhibitions included the Boston Art Club, Brooklyn Art Association, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Art Institute of Chicago and the National Academy of Design. “Summer Woods,” painted circa 1910, likely was painted near Hyde’s home in Cornish, N.H., where he was a member of the art colony close by Cornish. Born in North Carolina, George L. Wilson studied at Pittsburgh’s Art Institute before moving to New York and finishing studies at the National Academy of Design School and School of Visual Arts. He had a pivotal exhibition in 1964 at Fisk University, “Depicting Our Children,” which defined his career and showcased an ability to capture the moods, liveliness and spontaneity of young people in his figurative paintings. Museum exhibitions included the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, High Museum, Oakland Museum, Studio Museum of Harlem and others. He was a soughtafter portraitist who received many awards for his post-Impressionist paintings. “Reverie” displays Wilson’s insight and talent. Public collections with Wilson’s works include the Schomburg Center, New Muse Museum and Howard University. For information, call 413-528-2690 or visit www.berkshireartgallery.com.
Antiques and The Arts Weekly — April 27, 2012 An example of the fine representational work to be found at Geary Gallery is Peter Arguimbau’s 20-by-24-inch oil painting “Cross Tacks – Columbia & Endeavor – America’s Cup.” ‘Pre-Auction Wall’ Is A New Service At Geary Gallery DARIEN, CONN. — Sometimes collectors have the desire to sell privately, but do not want to rule out selling at auction. Nor do they want to tie up valuable works with long consignments that may or may not yield positive results. A new business model established by Tom Geary at the Geary Gallery solves this dilemma handily. Collectors wishing to sell one or more works of art in a private, silent auction will have their art displayed on a special wall devoted to works that are headed to auction. The wall is aptly named the Pre- Auction Wall. Geary Gallery, known for fine representational artworks, offers the perfect showcase for these artworks — right in the heart of Fairfield County. The buying public also benefits — art enthusiasts can bid on high-quality artworks in the calm setting of a gallery rather than in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a high-profile art auction. Several works have already sold from the Pre-Auction Wall, which is up year-round. Artworks are turned over to the spring and fall auctions at Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers (or any number of other auctions). “This past winter, the Geary Gallery opened the Pre-Auction Wall, which is dedicated to showcasing artwork previously owned by its local Fairfield County clientele, many of whom have had the pieces in their families for generations. We provide a service that makes the process of selling private, easy and convenient,” said Geary. Founded in 1984 by Tom and Anne Geary, Geary Gallery features an extensive collection of original artwork by Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. Every month, there are new exhibitions featuring the artwork of acclaimed artists such as Eric Sloane, John Stobart, William Muller and Peter Max (who will make another appearance at the opening reception scheduled for September 8 and 9). Most recently, exhibitions have included works by Hans Fischer, Judith Carbine, Marlene Wiedenbaum, Barbara Lussier, Diane Aeschliman, Robert Waltsak and Edith McClean. In addition to being art dealers, the Gearys are consummate retailers — providing specialized services that meet the needs of the professional arts community, consumers and collectors. For example, Accent Picture Framing & Restoration provides quality framing with an extensive inventory of more than 2,000 corner frames and their oil painting and frame restoration services have helped leading museums, auction houses and historical societies. “For a spectacular and unique gift, nothing compares to the lasting gift of a custom portrait of someone you love, your family, pet or even your home,” said Geary. Another new service from the Geary Gallery makes it easy and affordable to commission an original portrait, which can be provided in a variety of media: Portraits are available in oil and graphite, houses in pen and ink or acrylic, and pets in oils. The gallery is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 am to 5 pm. It is located at 576 Boston Post Road. For additional information, visit www.gearygallery.com or call 203- 655-6633. THE GALLERY — 11
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