Tag: connoisseur
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The Barbara Jakobson Collection Goes Up for Auction: A Look at a Thread in New York’s Art Tapestry
Introduction: A Storied Collection Heads to Auction The art world is poised for a focused moment of rediscovery as the late Barbara Jakobson’s collection—built by a lifelong patron, collector, and connoisseur—goes up for auction. Jakobson, a central figure in New York City’s cultural life, supported the arts for decades and helped shape the modern museum…
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The Barbara Jakobson Collection Goes Up for Auction: A Glimpse into a NYC Art Legacy
The Auction News That Made Waves in the Art World The collection of Barbara Jakobson, a towering figure in New York City’s art ecosystem, is headed to auction, promising a rare window into the mid-to-late 20th-century art world. Jakobson’s long career as a collector, patron, and connoisseur intertwined with the city’s most influential museums and…
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Barbara Jakobson Auction: Art Patron, Collector, and Connoisseur
Overview: A Storied Life in the New York Art World Barbara Jakobson was more than a name on a donor list; she was a defining presence in the New York City arts scene for decades. From her early support of the Museum of Modern Art in the 1960s to her eventual role as a longtime…