A Room with a View: Researching a Miniature Portrait at Winterthur
by Ann Hewitt In the Winterthur Museum collection, there is an intriguing miniature watercolor portrait painted on ivory that was acquired by Henry Francis du Pont in 1957 from an art dealer in New York.1 Although of unknown provenance, the portrait is thought to...
Not Everything Is at the Surface: Queer Craft and Jerome Caja
by Graham Feyl Situating oneself at the intersection of craft and queerness opens many possibilities to reconceive queer art histories. With the generous support of a Decorative Arts Trust Research Grant sponsored by the American Decorative Arts Forum...
The Visual Language of the Mahadol: Examining a Grand Palanquin in India
by Krishna Shekhawat My dissertation research in the Department of History of Art at the University of California, Berkeley, focuses on early modern South Asian art and architecture, particularly within the Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur-Marwar in...
Robert Brunk Shares Auction Stories in New Book
by Lauren Brunk Robert Brunk founded his Asheville, NC, auction business in 1983. In the early years, he sold whatever property was consigned, but the business gradually became known for its focus on decorative and fine arts. His new book, A Question...
2024 Colloquium Lecture Recordings Available
Select lecture recordings from the Decorative Arts Trust’s 8th Annual Emerging Scholars Colloquium in New York City are now online for all to enjoy. The Colloquium, sponsored by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust (CAHPT) and Mr. & Mrs. Donald...
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Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.