Wendy Levy News:
American Art Collector Supports Manchester Art Gallery
A Liam Spencer painting of the Mancunian Way at night was given in auction at Manchester Art Gallery on 15th May. The painting was generously donated by Mr Brian Hanstein, an American litigation lawyer living in Philadelphia, who has become an avid collector of paintings by artists from the north west of England, often planning his trips to coincide with the region's art exhibitions, particularly those showing the work of Liam Spencer.
Mr Hanstein has been visiting Manchester on a regular basis over the last few years and has become particularly attached to the Manchester Art Gallery which he visits during every trip. Another favorite haunt of this American art collector is the Wendy J. Levy Gallery in Didsbury. It was during a recent visit to Manchester that Mr Brian Hanstein discussed with Wendy Levy his desire to auction a painting from his collection and give the proceeds to Manchester Art Gallery. Following a discussion between Wendy Levy and Manchester Art Gallery it was decided that the most appropriate occasion to hold the auction was at the Manchester Art Gallery's Annual Dinner on 15th May with celebrity auctioneer, Tim Wonnacott.
This exceedingly generous gesture is much appreciated by the City's recently refurbished gallery, especially as Mr Hanstein has made it clear that the money raised from the sale of this painting can be used in whatever way the gallery deems most appropriate. Therefore, it may be used for acquisition, either in full or in part, of a new addition for the gallery's already impressive collection, or for the maintenance and upkeep of the gallery which offers its visitors a free and enjoyable cultural experience.
The evening was very successful and the painting sold for £10,000. The Manchester Art Gallery annouced that the money would be used to organise school trips to allow hundreds of children to visit the Manchester Art Gallery.
Gallery Newspaper 'The Art Observer' Fifth Edition out now!
The fifth bi-annual Art Observer is now out, with copies still available from the gallery, and on request. We are also archiving each of our newspapers so that they can all continue to be accessed whenever you like. The Art Observer online is available in two formats, to cater for both those with broadband and slower modem connections. Please click on whichever format you prefer.
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A Colourful Canvas “ Twelve Women Artists in the North West
Our latest printed publication, focusing on the lives and work of the artists Cecile Elstein, Debbie Goldsmith, Ghislaine Howard, Michelle Leigh, Sheila Meeks, Julia Midgley, Patricia Niemira, Lisa De Prudhoe, Dawn Rowland, Jenny Ryrie, Frances Seba Smith and Gina Ward, is now available to buy.
The specification of the book is as follows:
1000 hardback copies:
160pp, Size: 225mm x 170mm portrait shape.
50% full colour. Approx. 150 images
150gsm, Hanno Silk Paper
Price £35 per copy - you can now buy online in our Prints and Books page!
100 copies come signed by all the artists and the authors - available for just £65
Published by Wendy J Levy Contemporary Art Ltd
Written by Judy Rose Msc and Wendy J Levy
Foreword by art historian, Michael Howard
Liam Spencer - Painting From Life
Copies are still available of our very special Subscribers' Edition of one hundred, hardback copies of Liam Spencer - Painting From Life, each numbered and signed by the artist and each containing a specially produced DVD showing an exclusive interview with Liam.
The DVD, limited to 100 copies and only supplied with the hardback book, is housed in a pocket featuring a signed limited edition print of a drawing by Liam Spencer. This signed limited edition print is exclusive to the hardback book, and costs £200. Alternatively, the book is also being produced as a softback edition, limited to nine hundred copies, without the DVD and its signed limited edition pocket, which sell for £35 per copy.
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