An historical unveiling of two rare, restored paintings took place on October 8, 2010 at the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The art work is significant to Wisconsin history and the international art world. It reveals connections between Green Bay, Europe (France and Italy), Rufus B. Kellogg, and artists George P. A. Healy and Cristofano Allori.
"The Extraordinary Unveiling of the Conserved Paintings of Rufus B. Kellogg & Hospitality/The Prodigal Son" event was hosted by the Green Bay & De Pere Antiquarian Society and the
Neville Public Museum. Associated Bank sponsored the event.
Learn more about the event, the restoration process and the history of these projects and paintings below the photographs:Private donors
were treated to a reception followed by a power point presentation,
unveiling of the paintings, and live "tableaux vivants". Art
Conservationist/Master of Ceremonies, Anton ("Tony") Rajer led attendees
through known origins
and histories of the paintings, their esteemed artists, Rufus B.
Kellogg, and the interpretation of The Prodigal Son painting.
Many thanks to the private
donors who made this possible, and to Tony Rajer, the tableaux vivants
participants, Associated Bank, the Green Bay & De Pere Antiquarian
Socety - especially the Provenance Research Committee and Reception
Committee, and all those who worked to make the purchase, restoration,
and unveiling of these to paintings possible.
For more information, please browse these pages: Restored Art; Restoring Art; Kellogg Details; Hall Provenance; and In The News for related articles, videos and photographs about the event and restoration process.
