Art collection, 1935-1954, undated
Series
Scope and Contents
Financial, legal, administrative and research material documenting the creation, maintenance and disposition of the Arensbergs' art collection.
Researchers interested in the Arensbergs' art collection should also consult the "Correspondence" series where letters concerning art objects offered for sale are located. See in particular correspondence with Marcel Duchamp, the Arensbergs' agent who negotiated many purchase on their behalf.
Dates
- 1935-1954, undated
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Predominantly in English; some material in French, German, Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 33 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Arensberg, Walter, 1878-1954 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Arensberg, Louise S. (Louise Stevens), 1879-1953 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org