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The barnes foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture.
In 2014 97 of these objects were offered to the museum representing a transformative gift to the institution.
If you love impressionist post impressionist paintings this private collection is a must see.
The centerpiece of the collection was an especially fine pair of chippendale mahogany tassel back side chairs made in philadelphia pa circa 1765.
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The chairs were originally owned by justice samuel chase 1741 1811 a signer of the declaration of independence for maryland and associate justice of the united states supreme court.
Comprising more than 100 works made after 1950 the keith l.
The barnes in philadelphia is home to one of the world s greatest collections of impressionist post impressionist and early modernist paintings.
Housed in an amazing building the artworks are uniquely displayed alongside various other artistic pieces.
Stern who donated them to the museum in 1963.
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After their return to their owners the restituted paintings were subsequently purchased by louis e.
Originally in merion the art collection moved in 2012 to a new building on benjamin franklin parkway in philadelphia pennsylvania.