20th Century Finest
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Dean Brownrout began selling the work of regional artists and their estates after discovering the work of Martha Vissert Hooft and the rich history of art in Western New York. Brownrout has, “A passion to preserve this history,” and to “make sure it is kept alive.” Some of the artists he represents are well collected and sought after, but he told us, “I from time to time come across works that might have otherwise been left in the dust bin.”
20th Century Finest specializes in work from 1920 to 1980. Currently on display are works by Carl Illig, Martha Visser't Hooft, Arthur Lindberg, Arthur Kowalski, Kevin O'Callahan and Virginia Cuthbert. He also represents James Stockwell, Alex Levy and James Vullo. A fan of the latter, he mentioned that while there are “Hard core collectors of his work, James Vullo still has not crossed into popular regional appeal.”
When deciding to purchase a work of art, Brownrout recommends, “Buy what you like, not something for a name.
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queenseyes
Martha Vissert Hooft was an amazing artist. I have a book of her work and find myself engrossed in her paintings whenever I see them
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MikeLibra
Cynnie,
If Michael Donnelly and Tony Rogers have something to do with this, you can bet it is great. They have their finger on the pulse and are real good people.
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