Brenda & Jerry Bengis
Brenda and Jerry Bengis are passionate about Modern and Contemporary Art - collecting, enjoying and selling - especially the work of Salvador Dali.
Jerry is an International Authority on Salvador Dali graphics and has examined and or appraised over 10,000 prints.Jerry is a Fine Art Appraiser for Princess Cruise Lines, NCL, Cunard, Crystal, Oceania and others ( Over 30,000 appraisals since 2001 ). Jerry Bengis appraised portions of the Estate of Albert Field (Archivist for Salvador Dali Prints and author of “The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dali”) donated to the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Jerry lectures and writes on Limited Edition Prints, is an Accredited Appraiser with Certification in Limited Edition Prints and does fine art appraisals for insurance, tax, estate, charitable giving and property settlement purposes. Member: International Society of Appraisers.
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"Portraits" by Alexander Calder
Calder executed portraits of many entertainers, artists and athletes by bending and twisting wire, an unusual material for portraiture, to depict their character and spirit. Babe Ruth, Josephine Baker and many other personalities were thus portrayed beginning in the 1920s.
The suspended portraits move freely and ... << MORE >>
Picasso: Guitars 1912-1914, at the Museum of Modern Art
If you are going to be in New York before June 6th (or can get there), then make some time to see Picasso: Guitars 1912-1914, at the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition covers Picasso’s guitar-themed work beginning with Bottle, Guitar, and Pipe from the fall of 1912, oil on canvas work with the feel of a collage. Later in the fall of 1912, Picasso created Guitar, Sheet Music, and Glass, a collage of ...
<< MORE >>Destino, Disney and Dali
In 1945-46 Salvador Dali and Walt Disney began collaboration on a Destino, a short film which would not be completed for nearly sixty years. After eight months of work by Dali and Disney studio artist John Hench, the project was put on hold, presumably because of studio ... << MORE >>
New Dali Museum Opens
The celebration of the opening of the new Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida was a thrilling, weeklong affair from January 11 to January 18. It included celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Spanish royalty and a surreal parade from the old building to the new and numerous parties. It has been 29 years since I welcomed the original museum to St. Pete in 1982 and met Eleanor and ... << MORE >>
Art Basel 2010
Art, fashion and celebrity all merged during Art Basel making it the most exciting place to be the first week in December!! The Gagosian Gallery, as always, made quite a splash with Rauschenberg, Jeff Koons and other major works. Larry Gagosian hosted a number of prestigious events not the least of which was an evening at the W hotel. On December 2 Larry invited guests to a cocktail party and reading of the latest novel ... << MORE >>
Lotus House "Heart Happening" A great Success
The annual Lotus House art auction (handled by Sotheby’s) with all proceeds going to The Lotus House Shelter for women in Miami.
This affair was held at the Martin Margulies Art Warehouse in the Wynwood Art District in Miami. We were fortunate to have our 7 year old grand daughter here with us and she had a ball. Here are
a few photos we took at ...
New Acquisition Erte Gouaches - The Patriots
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We just acquired The Patriots, a set of three original gouaches by Ertéfrom 1968. They are signed by Erte on the front. We understand there were two sets of “Patriots” and the girl was very similar-the guys were different. For more information and additional images check out our Gallery Special page. | ||
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Help the Lotus House at the Most Exciting Event of the Year
Don't miss the most exciting event of year!
Join us in making a difference.
Friday Night - October 22, 2010
at
The Margulies Art Warehouse
591 NW 27th Street, Wynwood
Get your tickets today!Call 305-365-2478 or visit www.lotushouseshelter.org
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