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French & Company

New York (United States)

Christ is born as Man's Redeemer (Episode from the Story of the Redemption of Man)

Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral, currently in The Cloisters. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
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French & Company was one of the most influential firms in the art and antiques market in New York, playing a pivotal role in the introduction of European art to the United States in the early 20th century. Established in 1907 by Mitchell Samuels and Percy W. French as Sypher & Company, the firm later became French & Company following the entry of Charles M. Foulke (Merino de Cáceres and Martínez Ruiz, 2012). The partners combined their expertise and extensive contacts in the European art market to import and sell antique furniture, paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and other significant decorative pieces. From its inception, French & Company stood out for its meticulous selection of items, primarily sourced from Europe, and its focus on catering to a wealthy and discerning clientele, which largely consisted of industrialists, financiers, and American magnates intent on building prestigious private collections.

At its peak, French & Company not only traded in fine art but also offered consultancy services in acquisition and restoration. As its reputation grew, the firm began working closely with prominent museums and cultural institutions across the United States, providing expert guidance on curating European art collections. During the early decades of the 20th century, French & Company played a decisive role in the transfer of European artistic heritage to the United States, capitalising on the availability of significant pieces and collections in Europe, particularly in the aftermath of the First World War, when many European aristocrats and noble families were forced to sell their possessions to recover from the economic downturn. This situation enabled the firm to acquire historically significant items, which it subsequently introduced to the American market, shaping the tastes of the elite of the time, including figures such as the magnate William Randolph Hearst. During the Great Depression, the firm adapted to economic challenges by shifting its focus towards interior decoration, providing clients with a wide range of luxurious decorative arts to adorn their opulent residences. The prominence of French & Company in the development of art collections in the United States is reflected in the works now housed in major institutions and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Museum for the Arts of Decoration at Cooper Union in New York (Merino de Cáceres and Martínez Ruiz, 2012).

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Traded this work in the past [ XVIIIth c. - ca. 1925]
Spanish Saints (fragment)

Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco

Spanish Saints (fragment)

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Spanish Saints (fragment)

Mid 15th c.
Provenance: Juana Enríquez, wife of Juan II, King of Aragon, Tarragona (Spain)
Current locations: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco (United States)
Traded this work in the past [First quarter of the XXth c.]
Standing Deacon Saint

Indianápolis Museum of Art, Indiana

Standing Deacon Saint

Maestro de Covarrubias
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Standing Deacon Saint

Maestro de Covarrubias
First quarter of the 16th c.
Provenance: Possible origin in the province of Burgos, Burgos (Spain)
Current locations: Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianápolis (United States)
Traded this work in the past [1931 - 1938]
Christ is Born as Man's Redeemer. Story of the Redemption of Man. Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.

Christ is Born as Man's Redeemer. Story of the Redemption of Man. Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral

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Christ is Born as Man's Redeemer. Story of the Redemption of Man. Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral

First quarter of the 16th c.
Provenance: Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca Bishop, Burgos (Spain)
Current locations: The Cloisters. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (United States)
Traded this work in the past [1931 - 1938]
Peace and Mercy Win the Promise of Redemption for Man. Story of the Redemption of Man. Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.

Peace and Mercy Win the Promise of Redemption for Man. Story of the Redemption of Man. Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral

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Peace and Mercy Win the Promise of Redemption for Man. Story of the Redemption of Man. Tapestry from Burgos Cathedral

First quarter of the 16th c.
Provenance: Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca Bishop, Burgos (Spain)
Current locations: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (United States)
Traded this work in the past
The Holy Family with Saint Anne. Tapestry from Cathedral of Burgos

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain

The Holy Family with Saint Anne. Tapestry from Cathedral of Burgos

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The Holy Family with Saint Anne. Tapestry from Cathedral of Burgos

16th c.
Provenance: Burgos Cathedral, Burgos (Spain)
Current locations: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (United States)
Traded this work in the past [ - 1915]
Admiral Carpet

Wikimedia Commons. Dominio Público

Admiral Carpet

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Admiral Carpet

First half of the 15th c.
Provenance: Monastery of Santa Clara, Palencia, Palencia (Spain)
Current locations: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami (United States)
Traded this work in the past [1916ca. ]
Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child

The Art Institute. Chicago. Public Domain

Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child

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Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child

Second half of the 15th c.
Provenance: El Burgo de Osma Cathedral, Burgo de Osma (Spain)
Current locations: The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (United States)
Traded this work in the past [1925 - 1930]
The Adoration of the Magi

Work in the public domain and in open access following the terms of the Kress Collection.

The Adoration of the Magi

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos [attributed to]
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The Adoration of the Magi

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos [attributed to]
Late 15th c.
Provenance: Possible origin in the province of Valladolid, Valladolid (Spain)
Current locations: Denver Art Museum, Denver (United States)
Traded this work in the past
Mary, Queen of Heaven

The National Gallery of Washington. Dominio Público

Mary, Queen of Heaven

Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy
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Mary, Queen of Heaven

Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy

Provenance: Santa Clara Convent, Medina de Pomar, Medina de Pomar (Spain)
Current locations: The National Gallery of Art, Washington, Washington (United States)
Traded this work in the past
Christ among the Doctors

Public Domain National Gallery Washington

Christ among the Doctors

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
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Christ among the Doctors

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos

Provenance: Collection of Conde de las Almenas, José María de Palacio y Abárzuza, Madrid y Finca Canto del Pico, Torrelodones (Spain)
Current locations: The National Gallery of Art, Washington, Washington (United States)
Traded this work in the past
The Marriage at Caná

National Gallery of Art, Washington. Dominio Público.

The Marriage at Caná

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
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The Marriage at Caná

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos

Provenance: Convent, province of Valladolid, Valladolid (Spain)
Current locations: The National Gallery of Art, Washington, Washington (United States)
Traded this work in the past [Mid XXth c.]
The Visitation

Work in the public domain and in open access following the terms of the Kress Collection.

The Visitation

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
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The Visitation

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
Late 15th c.
Provenance: Possible origin in the province of Valladolid, Valladolid (Spain)
Current locations: The University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson, Arizona (United States)
Traded this work in the past [ca. 1925 - 1933]
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Photo © President and Fellows of Harvard College

The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes.

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
Late 15th c.
Provenance: Possible origin in the province of Valladolid, Valladolid (Spain)
Current locations: Fogg Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge [Massachusetts] (United States)
Traded this work in the past [Mid XXth c.]
The Annunciation

Work in the public domain and in open access following the terms of the Kress Collection.

The Annunciation

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
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The Annunciation

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
Late 15th c.
Provenance: Possible origin in the province of Valladolid, Valladolid (Spain)
Current locations: California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco (United States)
Traded this work in the past [Mid XXth c.]
The Nativity of Christ

Work in the public domain and in open access following the terms of the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.

The Nativity of Christ

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
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The Nativity of Christ

Maestro de los Reyes Católicos
Late 15th c.
Provenance: Possible origin in the province of Valladolid, Valladolid (Spain)
Current locations: California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco (United States)
Traded this work in the past [1943 - 1964]
The Vices beset the Man. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis

The Vices beset the Man. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

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The Vices beset the Man. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

First half of the 16th c.
Provenance: Palencia Cathedral, Palencia (Spain)
Current locations: Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts, Belgium, Brussels (Belgium)
Traded this work in the past [1943 - 1964]
Justice disarms the vices. Series Seven deadly sins or Conflict of Virtues and Vices. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

W. R. Hearst Archives. Special Collections. B. D. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library. Long Island University, Brookville, Nueva York. 

Justice disarms the vices. Series Seven deadly sins or Conflict of Virtues and Vices. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

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Justice disarms the vices. Series Seven deadly sins or Conflict of Virtues and Vices. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

First half of the 16th c.
Provenance: Palencia Cathedral, Palencia (Spain)
Current locations: Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts, Belgium, Brussels (Belgium)
Traded this work in the past [1943 - 1964]
Scenes from the parable of Prodigal Son. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis

Scenes from the parable of Prodigal Son. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

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Scenes from the parable of Prodigal Son. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

First half of the 16th c.
Provenance: Palencia Cathedral, Palencia (Spain)
Current locations: Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts, Belgium, Brussels (Belgium)
Traded this work in the past [1943 - 1964]
The Virtues intercede for Man, or the second Paradise process. Serie Virtues and Vices. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

W. R. Hearst Archives. Special Collections B. D. Davis Schwartz Memorial LIbrary, Long Island Univeristy Brookville, New York

The Virtues intercede for Man, or the second Paradise process. Serie Virtues and Vices. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

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The Virtues intercede for Man, or the second Paradise process. Serie Virtues and Vices. Tapestry from the cathedral of Palencia

First half of the 16th c.
Provenance: Palencia Cathedral, Palencia (Spain)
Current locations: Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts, Belgium, Brussels (Belgium)
This location housed 19 works from Castile and Leon
Juana Enríquez, wife of Juan II, King of Aragon
treasure

Juana Enríquez, wife of Juan II, King of Aragon

Tarragona (Spain)
Possible origin in the province of Burgos
province

Possible origin in the province of Burgos

Burgos (Spain)
Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca Bishop
private collection

Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca Bishop

Burgos (Spain)
Burgos Cathedral
cathedral

Burgos Cathedral

Burgos (Spain)
Monastery of Santa Clara, Palencia
monastery

Monastery of Santa Clara, Palencia

Palencia (Spain)
El Burgo de Osma Cathedral
cathedral

El Burgo de Osma Cathedral

Burgo de Osma (Spain)
Possible origin in the province of Valladolid
province

Possible origin in the province of Valladolid

Valladolid (Spain)
Santa Clara Convent, Medina de Pomar
convent

Santa Clara Convent, Medina de Pomar

Medina de Pomar (Spain)
Collection of Conde de las Almenas, José María de Palacio y Abárzuza
private collection

Collection of Conde de las Almenas, José María de Palacio y Abárzuza

Madrid y Finca Canto del Pico, Torrelodones (Spain)
Convent, province of Valladolid
monastery

Convent, province of Valladolid

Valladolid (Spain)
Palencia Cathedral
cathedral

Palencia Cathedral

Palencia (Spain)
These works are currently at
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
museum

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

San Francisco (United States)
Indianapolis Museum of Art
museum

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Indianápolis (United States)
The Cloisters. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
museum

The Cloisters. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York (United States)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York (United States)
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
museum

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Miami (United States)
The Art Institute of Chicago
museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago (United States)
Denver Art Museum
museum

Denver Art Museum

Denver (United States)
The National Gallery of Art, Washington
museum

The National Gallery of Art, Washington

Washington (United States)
The University of Arizona Museum of Art
museum

The University of Arizona Museum of Art

Tucson, Arizona (United States)
Fogg Museum, Harvard Art Museums
museum

Fogg Museum, Harvard Art Museums

Cambridge [Massachusetts] (United States)
California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
museum

California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

San Francisco (United States)
Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts, Belgium
museum

Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts, Belgium

Brussels (Belgium)