James
Bakker has long been known for his handling of artist
estates. In 1974, Bakker brought works from the estate of
Lee Lufkin Kaula to the attention of the American public.
Long overshadowed by the interest in works by her husband,
artist William J. Kaula, Lee's works had fallen into relative
obscurity. Today her paintings are sought after by collectors
and her prices have risen to equal and surpass those of
her husband.
In
1976, the gallery mounted a major retrospective of E. Bernard
Lintott. This was followed by exhibitions and publications
on work by artists Gertrude Tonsberg, Clara Greenleaf Perry
and Charles Henry Richert. Most notable was his scholarly
catalogue on artist Margaret Jordan Patterson published
in 1988. Bakker continues to be the leading authority on
this important painter featured in the groundbreaking 2001
show on women artists," A Studio of Her Own" at
the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Today
the gallery continues to represent works from many important
artist estates including sculptor Bernard Simon, and Doris
Lindo Lewis. Most recently, we are proud to represent works
from the estates of Marion
Hawthorne
and Lillian
Meeser.
