Alec Cobbe and the ‘Peacock’ Worcester Service of 1763
“It's a story that began with a sale catalogue coming through my letterbox,” noted Alec Cobbe at the start of his virtual lecture on May 10. “I suddenly noticed a lot for a knife and fork that was said to be from the Cobbe Service.” This struck a note with...
Mack Cox and Philip Zea Discuss Kentucky and New England Furniture
We were thrilled to celebrate the decorative arts of Kentucky with renowned collector and PowerPoint pro Mack Cox, as we await our Spring Symposium in Lexington and Louisville in April 2022. Mack presented his lecture “Tracking New England Footprints in...
Auction House Panel Discusses Decorative Arts and the Antiques Market
On March 26, 2021, the Decorative Arts Trust hosted a panel discussion featuring leaders from auction houses across the country. Panelists Tim Andreadis, Division Director, Decorative Arts & Design, Freeman’s; Lauren Brunk, Vice President, Brunk...
A Virtual Tour of Winterthur with Tom Savage
Tom Savage, Director of External Affairs at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, began his scholarly and affectionate tour of Winterthur by stating, “I want to do a bit of a tribute to our recently retired Curator of Textiles and Director of...
Moira Gallagher and Medill Higgins Harvey on Edward C. Moore, Tiffany & Co., and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
For our March Virtual Dialogue, the Trust had the pleasure of featuring an inspiring young curator, Moira Gallagher, Research Associate for American Decorative Arts in the American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Moira shared the work that she has...
About The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin
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.