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Lot 287 PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MARY CARSWELL
The following group of works, including a work on paper by Dame Elisabeth Frink were collected by Frink’s close friend and supporter, Mary Carswell (1933-2018). Based in New York with her husband Robert Carswell, Mary led a distinguished career in the non-profit sector in both the arts and social services. This included being president and founding board member of The New York Academy of Art in 1982, a devoted board member of the Clark Art Institute, and her role as Executive Director of The MacDowell Colony, a working retreat for artists.
Mary and Elisabeth Frink first met in 1983 and became lifelong friends. Mary was one of Frink's most important patrons - largely buying directly from Frink - and the two corresponded across the Atlantic over a period of ten years as Mary's carefully curated collection of Frink's works grew. Mary’s collection is testament to Mary's passion and endorsement of the arts.
The following group of works, including a work on paper by Dame Elisabeth Frink were collected by Frink’s close friend and supporter, Mary Carswell (1933-2018). Based in New York with her husband Robert Carswell, Mary led a distinguished career in the non-profit sector in both the arts and social services. This included being president and founding board member of The New York Academy of Art in 1982, a devoted board member of the Clark Art Institute, and her role as Executive Director of The MacDowell Colony, a working retreat for artists.
Mary and Elisabeth Frink first met in 1983 and became lifelong friends. Mary was one of Frink's most important patrons - largely buying directly from Frink - and the two corresponded across the Atlantic over a period of ten years as Mary's carefully curated collection of Frink's works grew. Mary’s collection is testament to Mary's passion and endorsement of the arts.
Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A. (1930-1993)
Man Jumping
Closed21 November 2019
Price Realised
GBP 5,625