19 septembre 2020
The Collection of James and Marilynn Alsdorf Goes up for Auction in New York
James and Marilynn Alsdorf, pictured in Miami in 1950. Photograph courtesy of the consignor
For renowned Chicago collectors and philanthropists James and Marilynn Alsdorf, collecting art represented a unique opportunity for exploration, adventure, and the pursuit of beauty. ‘We looked for objects,’ Marilynn said, ‘to delight our eyes and our souls.’ Over the course of their four-decade marriage, the couple assembled a remarkable collection of artworks and objects spanning all eras and areas of the world.
‘The Alsdorf Collection is... [Lire la suite]