Saturday, September 4, 2021

Japanese Calligraphy Sensation Nankoku Hidai speaks at Lehigh Francis Quirk Sends Acknowledgement

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Yet again, we are impressed by Francis Quirk’s record of bringing diverse and intriguing art forms to Lehigh University . On November 3, 196...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Mario Cooper Watercolor Coming up for Auction- Wow!

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Recently, we posted on Mario Cooper, who is best known for his work in advertising. We also highlighted his work in watercolors, which were ...
Monday, July 26, 2021

The True Story Behind Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" Painting

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Scholars of the art world have spent uncounted man-years seeking the meaning and message from Edward Hopper's iconic painting "Nigh...
Saturday, July 24, 2021

Mario Cooper Exhibits at Lehigh- Did Francis Quirk and Cooper Know Each Other Years Before?

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In February of 1968 Francis Quirk organized an exhibit of the works of Mario Cooper and Sidney Gross . This post will focus on Mario Cooper ...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

A Family of Francis Quirk Paintings Emerges in Florida- Who are these Philadelphians?

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A collector in Florida obtained a family of portraits executed by Francis Quirk. The series consists of a daughter (and given the striking f...
Monday, June 7, 2021

Francis Quirk Painting comes to light in New Jersey

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We were recently contacted by a woman who inherited a painting by Francis Quirk from a New Jersey relative, and it raises a host of question...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Francis Quirk Painting of Two Boys IDed by Antiques Guru

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We were pleasantly surprised to receive an email from antiques and decorating guru Bob Richter . He had found a Francis Quirk painting in an...