Where Promoting The Arts Is A Way Of Life

Upcoming Exhibits

2012-01-16T13:29:00.000-08:00

Please join us in warm, sunny Florida this February!
We will be exhibiting at:

Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show
February 9 -13, 2012
201 Goodlette Road South, Naples, FL 34102
Booth 220

AND

Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show
February 17 -21, 2012 (Presidents' Day Weekend)
Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Booth 525

Contact us at art@cavaliergalleries.com to request complimentary tickets!

"King of National Geographic" Museum Exhibit in Rome

2011-12-08T08:01:00.000-08:00

Ron Cavalier recently traveled to Rome to attend the opening of Steve McCurry’s exceptional exhibition at the Museo d'arte Contemporanea Roma (MACRO) December 3, 2011 through April 29, 2012.

Fall Catalog - Now Available Online!

2011-11-19T13:23:00.000-08:00

Please contact the gallery to request a complimentary copy or view online at the following link:
CAVALIER GALLERIES, INC. - 2011 FALL CATALOG

CAVALIER AUCTIONS: FALL AUCTION

2011-11-03T11:11:00.001-07:00

INTRODUCING OUR NEW AUCTION WEBSITE!
FALL AUCTION: NOVEMBER 4 - 14, 2011
In order to participate in our Fall Auction, please
REGISTER TO BID and review our new SITE POLICIES

Any questions can be directed to: info@cavalierauctions.com or 203.869.3664.

New Features:

Visible starting bid, current bid, and winning bid.
Proxy Bidding - the auction system will automatically bid on your behalf up to your predetermined limit bid amount.
Email Notifications - if you are outbid, you are automatically e-mailed with a notification.
Monitor Activity - track bidding activity and items of interest with a personal "watch list"

Please visit the website for a complete review on HOW TO BID.

BIDDING OPENS FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 4 at 12PM EST
www.cavalierauctions.com
Over 75 auction lots available - preview online now!

ARRANGEMENTS: Still Life Paintings Exhibition

2011-10-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

Now Open in our Greenwich gallery, an exhibition of selected still life and floral paintings by over 20 different artists.

Preview the exhibition online...

Cavalier Auctions - New Website

2011-10-11T08:52:00.001-07:00

COMING SOON!

Cavalier Auctions New and Improved Auction Website.
Now accepting consignments for our Fall Auction: November 4-14, 2011
Submit an Auction Estimate Request Form if you would like us to consider including a piece from your collection.

Max Ginsburg Retrospective

2011-10-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

Max Ginsburg, one of the most respected and highly accomplished realist painters today, presents for the first time, a collection of his paintings from 1956 to 2010. Exquisitely presented on 192 pages of high quality paper (11x12x1), this publication chronicles Max's prestigious career as a fine artist, a teacher and illustrator.
This publication follows two retrospective exhibitions at the prestigious Salmagundi Club (July 18-August 5, 2011) , and The Butler Institute of American Art (September 15-November11, 2011).
Click HERE to order a copy.

Marine & Maritime Paintings Exhibition

2011-09-15T11:09:00.000-07:00

NOW OPEN IN OUR GREENWICH LOCATION

On View September 16 - October 7, 2011
An exhibition including contemporary paintings by artists represented by Cavalier Galleries as well as a selection of important 19th & 20th Century works from the collections of Vallejo Gallery; leading specialists in 18th-20th century marine art, artifacts, and ship paintings.
Preview the exhibition online at www.cavaliergalleries.com

*Featuring an exceptional new to the market work by Montague Dawson (pictured above). Click here for more details.

Leonard Everett Fisher: 70 Years an Artist

2011-09-12T09:32:00.000-07:00

Leonard Everett Fisher:
70 Years an Artist
September 6, 2011 – June 29, 2012
A retrospective exhibition of works by Leonard Everett Fisher now on view at Hebrew Union College in New York City.

Opening Reception: Sunday, October 16, 2011, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Click HERE for more details

Steve McCurry wins Leica Hall of Fame Award

2011-08-31T12:47:00.000-07:00

The world-renowned reportage photographer is the first awardee.

The Leica Hall of Fame Award, which has now been awarded for the first time, stands in a tradition of earlier awards initiated by Leica Camera to honour outstanding photographers. During the "Tribute to Photography" night on September 1st, an event within the framework of the St. Moritz Art Masters in Switzerland, Steve McCurry was awarded the prize donated by Leica Camera AG: a Leica M9-P with the engraved name of the award and Steve McCurry's signature.

Cavalier Nantucket - Exhibition Tour

2011-07-18T12:43:00.000-07:00

Take a virtual tour of our Nantucket gallery with Ron Cavalier and Nantucket's TV17!

ArtHamptons

2011-06-27T15:05:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries, Inc. invites you to join us July 7-10 for

Location
Sayre Park
154 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11976

Fair Hours
Friday, July 8: 11am-7pm
Saturday, July 9: 11am-7pm
Sunday, July 10: 11am-6pm

Opening Night Preview Party
Thursday, July 7: 6pm - 9pm
benefiting LongHouse Reserve

We are pleased to provide complimentary passes for the opening night and daily admission to the fair. Simply email us at art@cavaliergalleries.com with your name and the number of tickets you would like mailed, emailed, or held at will-call.

Booth 146
Selected works by Cavalier Galleries artists:
Nicholas Berger, Robert Bolster, Daniel E. Greene, William Harrison, Joel Carson Jones, Rebecca Kinkead, Edward Minoff, Melissa Peck, Stephen Pitliuk, Jim Rennert

Booth 120
Solo Exhibition of works by Alex Guofeng Cao

Marine & Maritime Painting Exhibition

2011-06-14T10:14:00.001-07:00

IMPORTANT MARINE & MARITIME PAINTINGS EXHIBITION AND SALE
JUNE 15 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 in our Nantucket location
Presenting a special presentation of works from the collections of
Vallejo Gallery offers one of the largest collections of fine maritime paintings and marine themed art & artifacts worldwide. The show also includes works by leading contemporary painters represented by Cavalier Galleries, creating an exhibition spanning over 150 years of Maritime art.

Visit our website to preview the exhibition:
www.cavaliergalleries.com
Historical paintings
Contemporary paintings

Maarten Platje on the Cover of American Art Collector

2011-06-08T09:14:00.000-07:00

Maarten Platje's latest painting "Lulworth & Britannia at the Needles" is featured on the cover of the June issue of American Art Collector! A highlight of our upcoming exhibition "Important Marine & Maritime Paintings Exhibition and Sale", this piece will be on display in our Nantucket gallery June 15-Sept 15, 2011.

20 is Plenty in Sconset

2011-05-20T13:57:00.001-07:00

Plum TV takes us inside Nantucket graffiti artist Stephen Pitliuk's studio... watch him create the painting, 20 Martinis Is Plenty In Sconset as he talks about his inspiration. Visit our Nantucket gallery to see the finished painting!

National Arts Club ACOPAL Realism Exhibition

2011-05-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries was well represented at the National Arts Club ACOPAL Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism with works on display by Max Ginsburg, Daniel E. Greene, Edward Minoff, Travis Schlaht, and grand prize winners Joshua LaRock and Cesar Santos (pictured above with their work). This exceptional exhibition of realist painting by young and established artists will be open at New York's National Arts Club through May 26th.

Melissa Peck Solo Exhibition

2011-04-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries is excited to announce our first solo exhibition for contemporary artist Melissa Peck. Opening on May 14th, the gallery will present 12 of the artist's latest unique and charming works. Preview the exhibition online now at www.cavaliergalleries.com!

MELISSA PECK

“My Hands Are Full”

Solo Exhibition

May 14 – 31, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 14, 6-8pm

405 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

Edward Minoff "Selene" Solo Exhibition

2011-04-26T08:22:00.000-07:00

Now open in our Greenwich location, Edward Minoff's second solo exhibition at Cavalier Galleries features his latest monumental seascape, "Selene". The product of years of study of moonlight and waves, this nine foot triptych masterfully depicts a continuous wave breaking under a luminescent full moon. Accompanying "Selene" are an outstanding selection of recent oil paintings and studies by the brilliant young realist, including a variety of seascape, landscape, and still life works.

Exhibition Dates: April 21, 2011 - May 11, 2011
Artist Reception: April 28, 6 - 9pm

Michael Aviano-Floral Still Life Award

2011-03-09T11:17:00.001-08:00

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to announce that Michael Aviano has received the prestigious Juror's Choice Award from the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation for his painting Youthful Flowers Youthful Triton. The painting is currently on exhibit at the Naples Museum of Art in Naples, Florida until April 10th, after which it will be included in the exhibition Blossom-Art of Flowers, which embarks on a national tour starting April 30th at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

See the exhibition schedule here: Blossom-Art of Flowers Tour

More of Michael Aviano's work can be found on our website here: Michael Aviano Works

Antiques & Art at the Armory

2011-03-08T19:53:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to extend Nicholas Berger's On The Waterfront for a special exhibition at New York City's historic Park Avenue Armory. Berger's nostalgic scenes of the developing city in the mid-20th century will be shown alongside a selection of sculptures by Jim Rennert, a series exploring the challenges and triumphs of the modern businessman.

Location:
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Fair Hours:
Thursday, March 10: 11 am - 7:30 pm
Friday, March 11: 11 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 12: 11 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 13: 11 am - 5:30 pm

Private Preview:
Wednesday, March 9: 5 pm - 9 pm
Private Preview by Invitation & Special Benefit for the New York School of Interior Design

Visit Us At Booth 19-B

Naples International Art & Antique Fair

2011-02-26T14:19:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Naples International Art & Antique Fair has been a resounding success so far! Alex Cao's photographs have been garnering huge amounts of attention from both fair goers and the press. This image of two clients examining one of his newest works, Gisele vs. Brady (after Penn), appeared online. Running from February 24th through March 1st, the fair features some of the most prestigious art galleries and antiques dealers from around the world.

Visit us for the last day of the fair, March 1st, at Booth 210. RSVP for tickets to: 203.869.3664 or art@cavaliergalleries.com

See coverage of the show here: NaplesNews.

ON THE WATERFRONT - Opening Friday, February 11th

2011-02-10T09:29:00.001-08:00

We are pleased to announce the opening of Nicholas Berger's solo exhibition On The Waterfront in our Greenwich gallery on Friday, February 11th. Berger will join us in the gallery Friday evening from 6-8pm to unveil his latest body of work, focused on the industrial New York City waterfront during the mid-late 20^th Century. The artist has drawn inspiration and references from historic photographs, movies and the city’s museums to create portraits of the active waterways and ports of the developing metropolis in the 1950’s - 1970’s. Preview the exhibition online at: www.cavaliergalleries.com

Nicholas Berger: American Art Collector

2011-01-13T14:21:00.000-08:00

Pick up a copy of the February Issue of American Art Collector to read a feature on Nicholas Berger's upcoming exhibition "On The Waterfront", Opening February 11th in our Greenwich gallery.

Passed Lots Sale

2010-12-22T09:37:00.000-08:00

Selected unsold lots from our December 2010 Holiday Auction are now available for sale at the lowest possible selling prices. Lots will be posted online for 15 days. All lots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for the listed prices... visit the website now!
www.cavalierauctions.com

Cavalier Auctions Holiday Auction Now Open!

2010-12-10T09:28:00.001-08:00

ONLINE BIDDING IS NOW OPEN AT

WWW.CAVALIERAUCTIONS.COM

Bids will be accepted December 10th - 19th, 2010

A wonderful selection of paintings, sculptures, and photography in a variety of styles, sizes, and price points are offered in this sale.

Santa Clara by Cesar Santos

2010-12-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to unveil at Red Dot Miami Cesar Santos’ most important work to date. His most recently completed painting, Santa Clara, is not only a feat of monumental beauty but a powerful statement about the future of the artist’s homeland, Cuba. Santa Clara, where the artist was born, was the location of a decisive battle in the Cuban Revolution of 1958. This battle played a key role in Castro’s victory and ultimately led to the establishment of his dictatorship.

Compositionally, the painting is arranged in a classical manner with seven figures in the foreground composing a triangle, the Cuban flag at its apex. The setting, however, is distinctly contemporary. The group of figures, dressed in contemporary clothing, spills out from the shadowy background onto an asphalt road, a white traffic arrow pointed to the right emphasizing the forward movement and the political inclination of the piece. The vividly lit sky and tumultuous clouds underscore the drama of the scene as the victorious flag bearer tramples over a fallen communist, denominated by the colors of his clothing. The flag bearer’s clothing echoes the colors of the Cuban flag and her gaze directs our attention to an unseen future, emphasizing her role as the leader or guide of the trampled and fallen Cuban people. One figure, supporting the base of the flag, joins her in looking toward the future. This is in fact Santos himself, hopeful for the future of the Cuban people.

With this painting Santos has established himself as one of the most important contemporary artists to come out of Cuba. Still early in his career as a professional artist, Santos has displayed a range not typical of artists his age. This painting, almost mural-like in scale, confirms his staying power and makes a decisive statement about who he is as an artist.

Please visit us at Red Dot Miami, taking place November 30 - December 5, at Booth C-102. Please visit the website for more information: Red Dot Miami

Joel Carson Jones - Realism Award

2010-11-28T13:06:00.001-08:00

Joel Carson Jones' painting "Topple" has just received the ACOPAL (America Chinese Oil Painting Artist League) Award from the Allied Artists of America exhibition at the National Arts Club in New York for the most realist painting.

Fall Winter 2010 Catalog

2010-11-20T14:54:00.000-08:00

CAVALIER GALLERIES, INC. FALL/WINTER 2010 CATALOG IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
To request a PDF or printed version, or for pricing and availability of the works pictured in the catalog please contact us at 203.869.3664 or art@cavaliergalleries.com. Enjoy!

2010-11-08T12:49:00.000-08:00

Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut has recently acquired the bronze figure Hatti, by Gwen Marcus. Marcus is a critically acclaimed, award winning figurative sculptor working in bronze. Marcus's work is exhibited in museums and exclusive collections around the world.

Hatti stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, and she is mounted on a granite base.

Her larger than life presence will inspire the hundreds of daily visitors to the hospital's facilities. Her recent installation was recognized at the Hospital's Gala Ball on November 6th, 2010.

2010-10-26T09:19:00.001-07:00

Debranne Cingari's latest mixed media work has won a 3rd Prize Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Work in the Salmagundi Club's Special President's "Collage & Mixed Media" Exhibition.

Coral Springs Museum Exhibition Update

2010-10-15T11:28:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the exhibition of works by Jim Rennert, Michael Kahn, and Nicholas Berger at the Coral Springs Museum of Art has been a wonderful success so far! Incorporated into the show are activities for children like walking a tightrope (reminiscent of Rennert's Walking the Tightrope) and an actual sail (recalling both Kahn and Berger's sailing works). Click on the slideshow above to view installation shots of the exhibit, which is on view through December 11th.

Visit the Coral Springs Museum website for more information: http://www.csmart.org/

Stephen Pitliuk Takes on NYC

2010-10-02T09:43:00.000-07:00

Stephen Pitliuk has just completed his latest series of work, this time taking aim at life in New York City. With characteristic humor and wit mixed with his keen sense of cultural relevance, Pitliuk has produced fifteen new works, most of which we will be exhibiting for the first time this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City. Pitliuk’s colorful irreverence and cultural commentary have made him a favorite of collectors both on and off the island of Nantucket, and we are excited to introduce his work to the great city of New York.

See his work this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair through October 3rd and subsequently at our Greenwich, CT gallery.

Coral Springs Museum of Art

2010-09-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

An Exhibition Featuring the Work of Jim Rennert, Michael Kahn, and Nicholas Berger

September 23-December 11

Opening Reception September 23, 6 to 8 pm

Cavalier Galleries is proud to announce the opening of an exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art in Coral Springs, Florida showcasing the work of three gallery artists. We are delighted Jim Rennert, Michael Kahn, and Nicholas Berger were selected to represent the best in contemporary sculpture, photography and painting. The exhibition runs from September 23rd through December 11th. Please visit the Coral Springs Museum website for more information: http://www.csmart.org/index.htm

Upcoming Exhibition

2010-09-17T14:35:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Exhibition

2010-08-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

LEIGH McCARTHY: Wrecked
September 3rd - 5th, 2010
34 Main Street, Nantucket, MA (upstairs gallery)

Opening Reception: Friday September 3
6 - 8PM with Donelan Family Wines
10pm Live Performance

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present "Wrecked," a solo exhibition of work by Leigh McCarthy. Inspired by summers spent on Nantucket, McCarthy's work evokes a yearning for the sublime. Presenting a constellation of stand-alone pieces, one can not help but have the sense of having stumbled across jetsam, haphazardly washed ashore; each fragment suggesting an unfathomable history, sea-battered, storm-tossed, a beauty that emerges only through trials untold.

Her photographs and prints, as is the case with all of McCarthy's work, display a refined aesthetic, and one that embraces the process of decaying pigments. McCarthy's pieces also explore negative space, suggesting that what is not there can be as evocative as what is: stories untold; disasters unrecorded; pitfalls unseen. Once called a "romantic conceptualist," McCarthy here explores one of the subjects closest to her heart: the tenderness of failure.

Leigh received her MFA from Goldsmiths College in London and currently lives and works in San Francisco. Group exhibitions and projects include Torrance Museum of Art, Torrance; the Getty Center, Los Angeles; L.A.C.E., Los Angeles; and the Institute of Contemporary Art, London.

Click HERE to see the exhibition online.

National Sculpture Society

2010-08-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce that Cavalier artist, Roger Reutimann was one of 16 sculptors to be elected as a member of the National Sculpture Society.

The National Sculpture Society (NSS) promotes excellence in sculpture inspired by the natural world. Its members create, interpret, exhibit, collect and support the evolving tradition in American sculpture. We are incredibly pleased that Reutimann was selected to be part of this prestigious organization.

Upcoming Exhibition

2010-08-12T08:44:00.000-07:00

Young Masters Exhibition
Sept 1-14, 2010
405 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present our Annual Young Masters exhibition featuring the works of Edward Minoff, Ted Polomis, Joel Carson Jones, Cesar Santos, Scott Waddell and Joshua LaRock.

These breakout talents are leaders in the New Realism movement. Many of them studied and now teach at the Water Street Atelier in New York City founded by Jacob Collins. Their maturity and painterly aptitude defy their age and have given new life to a traditional style of painting.

Joel Carson Jones is a wonderful example of this. At 35, his works are aggressively collected. He produces small trompe l’oeil paintings and still lifes with amazing detail and clarity. Jones brings a playfulness and creativity to his trompes by choosing objects that are relatable and often infused with memories like childhood toys or a fair ticket. His mastery of the subject though is what keeps collectors clamoring for more.

Edward Minoff teaches figure drawing and painting at the Water Street Atelier. Classically trained himself, he approaches his work with the study and dedication of a traditional artist. His motivation is to truly capture the elusive nature of motion, be it in waves crashing on a beach or the changing light of a sunset.

Cesar Santos is a relatively new artist at Cavalier, joining the gallery last December. Focusing on the figure, his paintings often draw reference from famous pieces and he incorporates them to
create a new and modernized works. Born in Cuban in 1982, he immigrated to the United States in 1995 and that is where he began to develop his artistic interests. After studying in Miami, he
went to Italy and trained at the Angel Academy of Art where he was introduced to classical painting techniques. His works are an interesting play between realism and the philosophical principles of modernism.

Scott Waddell and Joshua LaRock also teach at the Atelier. Both have had great success as figure painters and both bring a unique perspective to their work. Waddell’s large-scale paintings are cinematic in feeling—the viewer feels as though he has stumbled into the climax of a narrative and is immediately drawn into the work.

Think Big in NYC

2010-07-20T13:42:00.000-07:00

Jim Rennert's monumental sculpture Think Big ed. 2/3 has found a permanent home on a picturesque New York city balcony. The skyscrapers and city sounds add the perfect backdrop to the piece.

Jim Rennert will be in Nantucket for the month of August if you would like to meet the artist on island, please contact the Nantucket gallery for his schedule. 508.325.4405

ArtHamptons

2010-06-26T08:03:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to be exhibiting at this years ArtHamptons art fair, one of the highlight of the Hampton summer season.

The fair this year has moved 2 blocks west to Sayre Park’s 5 bucolic acres. The site is located between Bridgehampton Commons and the Hamptons Classic field, just 1 block north of Montauk Highway on Snake Hollow Rd.

The fair is open the following days:

Friday, July 9, 11am - 7pm
Saturday, July 10, 11am - 7pm
Sunday, July 11, 11am - 6pm

Thursday, July 8, 6pm - 9pm
(ticket purchase required for opening preview party) Opening Preview Party benefiting LongHouse Reserve

Throughout the fair, there are many exciting events and parties. If you would like complimentary tickets to any of the VIP parties or the fair itself, please contact us at the Greenwich Gallery and we would be happy to supply them.

The Hamptons art buying event of the year. Be among the first to view, reserve and buy from 80+ revered galleries. Sponsored by Hamptons Cottages & Gardens Magazine. Admission benefits East Hampton’s LongHouse Reserve.

Honoring excellence in the visual arts. The 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree is painter and printmaker Donald Sultan. Recognizing his 30 remarkable years of combining simplified imagery and complex techniques in reinventing the still life.

Get insider tips from the world's leading art experts. Each session is packed with practical advice and hard facts you need to know to effectively grow your collection. Designed for both advanced and new buyers. Limited seating - don't miss this rare opportunity to join this exclusive group.

Topics eclectically range from Southampton's William Merritt Chase to 1970's NYC's graffiti artist, Crash, and everything in between. Meet the esteemed authors of the most popular art-oriented books on the market today. Featuring book signing and stirring author presentations.

Step into this Pavilion to witness the very best in Brooklyn's emerging contemporary art movement. Explore the vibrancy of Brooklyn's burgeoning art scene. Presented by the Williamsburg Gallery Association.

New Website Launched

2010-06-25T09:45:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries is excited to announce the launch of the new gallery website.

The web address is still www.cavaliergalleries.com.

We invite everyone to take a look at their convenience.

Artist Award

2010-06-12T10:09:00.000-07:00

Nina Maguire has earned another award this week. We just learned she will receive the S. Magnet Knapp Award from the National Association of Woman Artists for her painting, New York City Winter of 1991, Study III 2009 acrylic on canvas 12 x 12 in. The exhibition will be on display at The National Arts Club in New York through June 27th.

Artist Award

2010-06-12T09:59:00.000-07:00

Another award winning artist! We are so very proud to announce that Debranne Cingari received a Merit Award at the Salmagundi's Annual Photography and Graphics Exhibition for her photograph, The Bank Ed. 10 2009 photograph 24 x 36 inches.

Artist Award

2010-05-27T12:31:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries is proud to announce that Nina Maguire won the top award at this years National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic Juried Show. The Robert Sanstrom Prize was presented last night to Nina and we are extremely thrilled for her and this wonderful accomplishment.

New York City July 4th 2008 acrylic on wood panel 24 x 24 in. was the piece that won her this auspicious prize.

Faraway Island Exhibition

2010-05-21T09:43:00.001-07:00

June 17th-30th
Opening Reception June 18th from 6pm - 8pm
at our Nantucket Gallery

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present Faraway Island an exhibition celebrating the beauty and timelessness of Nantucket. Many local residences have a connection to Nantucket and this summer-time exhibition allows them to enjoy a flavor of the island.

The exhibition features works by Nantucket icon, Robert Stark. Other island artists include Jan Pawlowski, Louis Guarnaccia, and Stephen Pitliuk. Works by Frank Corso, Li Xiao, Lori Zummo, Marla Korr, Nicholas Berger, John Terelak, Michael Kahn, and Debranne Cingari will also be featured. Please join us opening night for a glass of Nantucket wine and take in the beautiful sites created by some of the island's most celebrated artists.

New Artist Awards

2010-05-21T08:53:00.000-07:00

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to announce that Bruno Lucchesi will receive the National Sculpture Society's highest award, The Medal of Honor.

The gallery is also pleased to announce Roger Reutimann's awarding of the Frank C. Wright Medal of Honor for 2009.

The gallery is also pleased to announce the awarding of the 2009 Kathryn Thayer Hobson Memorial Award to Gwen Marcus.

DANIEL E. GREENE Stroke of Genius

2010-05-13T13:33:00.001-07:00

DANIEL E. GREENE Stroke of Genius

2010-05-12T14:54:00.000-07:00

May 20th - June 14th, 2009
405 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present never-before exhibited paintings and pastels by the American Master, Daniel E. Greene, N.A. . The exhibition will be on view May 20th through June 14th at Cavalier Galleries, 405 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT. STROKE OF GENIUS will feature recent works from his lauded Subway Series and Auction Series as well as still lifes and figure paintings.

As one of the leading artists working today, his paintings grace the walls of the White House, the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 1983, Daniel was the first living artist inducted into the Pastel Hall of Fame and in 2003, the Pastel Society of the West Coast named Mr. Greene a Pastel Laureate. He has over 500 works in public and private collections and has won copious distinctions and awards. Truly a leader in his field, he has also received the venerable John Singer Sargent Award for his lifelong dedication to the achievement of excellence in portraiture.

Daniel will be at the artist reception on Thursday May 20th from 5-8pm. Please contact the gallery for the exhibition catalogue or additional information.

Website under construction

2010-04-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

We are currently updating our website and apologize if service on it is inconsistent over the next week. If there is a particular artist or piece you are interested in, please feel free to call us at 203.869.3664 or email art@cavaliergalleries.com

For all news check back here and we look forward to launching our new and wonderfully improved website soon!

New Artist

2010-03-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of Carol Broman to our roster of exceptional artists. After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Jacksonville University, Broman went on to study at such prestigious institutions as the Andreeva Portrait Academy in Stanta Fe, New Mexico, the Douglas Flynt Atelier in Fort Myers, Florida, and the Water Street Atelier in New York City. Now in Florida building her career as one of the most promising young realists working today, Broman has participated in exhibitions across the country and received many awards for her work.

To learn more about the artist and view additional images of her work, please visit our website at http://www.cavaliergalleries.com/ or contact us by phone or email at 203.869.3664 or art@cavaliergalleries.com.

Upcoming Exhibition

2010-03-26T12:39:00.001-07:00

April 9th - 21st
Opening Reception April 15th from 5pm - 7pm
at our Greenwich Gallery

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present Faraway Island an exhibition celebrating the beauty and timelessness of Nantucket. Many local residences have a connection to Nantucket and this spring-time exhibition allows them to enjoy a flavor of the island right here in Greenwich.

The exhibition features works by Nantucket icon, Robert Stark. Other island artists include Jan Pawlowski, Louis Guarnaccia, and Stephen Pitliuk. Works by Frank Corso, Li Xiao, Lori Zummo, Marla Korr, Nicholas Berger, John Terelak, Michael Kahn, and Debranne Cingari will also be featured. Please join us opening night for a glass of Nantucket wine and take in the beautiful sites of the island right here in Greenwich.

RSVP by clicking on the link under the event posting on the right (under the map) or by emailing us at art@cavaliergalleries.com

Faraway Island

2010-03-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

Bruno Lucchesi Honored by the National Sculpture Society

2010-03-12T11:00:00.000-08:00

We are happy to report Bruno Lucchesi (born 1926) will be awarded the National Sculptor Society’s prestigious Medal of Honor this May in Washington, D.C. during the Sculpture Celebration Weekend. Trained in Italy and working in the United States since 1958, Lucchesi is one of the most respected realist sculptors working today. This special honor recognizes his outstanding achievement and encouragement of American sculpture over the course of his career.

To view more works by the artist, please visit our website at http://www.cavaliergalleries.com

New Artist

2010-03-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of painter Maureen Chatfield to our exceptional roster of artists. After having studied art at the Art Students League of New York, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and Hunter College of New York, Maureen went on to have a successful career as a well-respected artist. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and her work can be found in private and public collections in the United States and abroad. Chatfield's expressive landscapes and reflections on memory are a welcome addition to the gallery.

To learn more about the artist and view her work in our current exhibition "Reconstructing the Landscape," please visit our website at http://www.cavaliergalleries.com or contact us by phone or email at 203.869.3664 or art@cavaliergalleries.com.

New Exhibition

2010-03-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

Exhibition Dates: March 5-27, 2010
Cavalier Galleries
405 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present a group exhibition celebrating the variety and range in landscape painting. The artwork highlights the myriad of aesthetic traditions and techniques celebrating the landscape in all its interpretations.

Representing over 25 exceptional landscape painters, we are in a privileged position to tell a story with this exhibition. From the Abstract Expressionist, color saturated canvases of John Lowrie Morrison, to the photo-like quality of Lori Zummo, Reconstructing the Landscape offers a narrative of styles from abstract to representational.

The exhibition begins with the Tonalist or Color Field paintings of Ira Barkoff. These works seek to capture the mood of the landscape rather then a literal translation of a field or mountain and the subject is almost imperceptible except for the guiding line of the horizon or top of a mountain ridge. With these more abstract works, the artist emphasizes the emotional quality of the landscape—the dark clouds and grey skies of Barkoff’s Reflective Light expresses the feeling of a storm approaching and the darker aspects of nature.

The work of famed Scottish artist, John Lowrie Morrison is similar to Barkoff’s in his attempt to portray the landscape through abstracted and surreal colors. His vibrant palette and energetic scenes persuade us not simply to view the landscape, but rather to experience it.

The work of Randall Deihl and Scott Duce exists between the worlds of representational and nonrepresentational art. Deihl, who is part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a surreal rendering of his subjects. In his paintings, there is a wonderful sense of the narrative that supersedes the subject itself. Deihl possesses a keen eye for composition as well as a delightful humorous streak and enchants the viewer with fanciful and fun additions to his landscapes. Leonard Everett Fisher, an illustrator for many years, also creates wonderfully imagined and surreal landscapes, as can be seen with this beautiful Italian Landscape acrylic painting. We are not simply viewing a landscape, but a scene and a story. Scott Duce surrounds his imagined landscapes with bold borders, making his work instantly recognizable. Appealing to both traditional and modern tastes, his striking compositions are aggressively collected.

The lens becomes more focused with the work of John Evans and Maureen Chatfield whose paintings also straddle the line between abstract and realism. Their landscapes offer a greater sense of perspective and sense of place by introducing isolated and recognizable objects into their scenes. We clearly recognize the subject, but it is treated with a modernist aesthetic. A sense of mood and atmosphere is still very much present even as the picture plane remains flattened.

Capturing a specific moment and giving emphasis to light and atmosphere is a fundamental principle of Impressionism. Reconstructing the Landscape features the work of several masters of Impressionism: Charles Warren Eaton (1857-1937), Robert Emmett Owen (1878-1957), Don Stone, NA, John Terelak and Jan Pawlowski. Eaton studied closely with George Inness for many years and after discovering the pine forests of Connecticut he created a myriad of exceptional works on the subject, earning him the title “The Pine Tree Painter.” Robert Owen also painted landscapes from Connecticut, and is part of the permanent collection of the Bruce Museum. He is best known for his colorful paintings with loose, vigorous brushstrokes that capture the seasonal moods of rural landscapes. While these works are quite painterly in their construction, there is a strong sense of reality and an emphasis on the quality of light and how it affects the mood of the painting.

Peter Sibley was a draftsman before making the transition to painting full-time. His work is technically precise, but his lighting is what truly gives his work a feeling of artistic atmosphere. Edward Minoff is a Classically trained artist who strives to dissect the anatomy of the landscape. He never works from photographs and unlike photo-realism which offers the viewer a type of hyper, everything in focus perspective, his works strive to not only capture the subject but the power and emotion of what he is painting.

Often confused with photographs at first glance, the paintings of Lori Zummo and Li Xiao are exceptionally crafted works. Xiao’s true mastery is in capturing the subtle atmospheric lighting at dawn and dusk while Zummo’s Nantucket and Connecticut paintings portray the landscape at its best- the bluest skies and greenest grass on a perfect summer day.

There is no right conclusion or execution of a subject, and this exhibition celebrates the landscape in all its forms. Art and beauty will continue to manifest itself, and artists will invite the viewer to experience their works in a variety of ways. This exhibition is not only a celebration of the landscape, but of the diversity and excellence of many of today’s most prodigious artists.

To see the exhibition online click here.

Michael Kahn Limited Edition Photographs

2010-02-11T11:18:00.001-08:00

Cavalier Galleries is now pleased to offer Michael Kahn photographs printed in a special limited edition of 10. Each of these extraordinary 48 x 48 inch handmade photographs is a unique piece of artwork, testifying to Kahn's expertise as a photographer and printer. Kahn's beautiful and classic images are stunningly rendered in this series of limited edition large-scale prints.

To request more information or acquire one of these works, please contact the gallery at 203.869.3664 or art@cavaliergalleries.com.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

2010-02-05T09:18:00.000-08:00

We are excited to present an exceptional selection of works that would be perfect for the special someone in your life. Cavalier has a wonderful variety of paintings, sculptures and photographs to choose from and we would be happy to gift wrap and deliver the work by the 14th. Visit our website as well, for the complete selection of works: www.cavaliergalleries.com.

New Work by Maarten Platje

2010-01-28T10:22:00.000-08:00

The Agamemnon Passing Dover, 2010 oil on linen
31 1/2 x 39 3/8 inches

Cavalier Galleries is pleased to present the newest painting by Maarten Platje. This is his first work since completing his monumental painting, Council of War on Board 'De Zeven Provinciën', 10 June 1666. Maarten spent two years on Council of War which is slated to tour museums throughout Europe before coming to America, making The Agamemnon Passing Dover the first new painting available by Platje since 2008.

We heartily welcome this new and much awaited piece by the Dutch master of maritime art.

To see all of Maarten’s available inventory, click HERE.

As always, Maarten has completed exhaustive research on the Agamemnon, below is a complete history of the ship:

HMS Agamemnon 1781

The Agamemnon was one of seven ships built to the same design, drawn by the same naval architect that designed the famous Victory, Sir Thomas Slade. Agamemnon was the third to be built in the class, the first two being Ardent in 1762 and Raisonnable, laid down in 1763. Third was Agamemnon, followed by Belliqueux in 1778, Stately in 1779, Indefatigable in 1781 and finally the Nassau in 1783.

A Third Rate ship of the line like Agamemnon was an expensive warship to build. The construction of the ship’s hull with yards and masts fitted cost the Admiralty £20,579 (in today’s terms, approximately £12 million), a figure that did not include ordnance, sails, hemp, copper plating and other hardware.

For three of the most crucial decades in British naval history, Agamemnon always seemed to be at the centre of the action, having no less than eleven battle honours.

Agamemnon’s maiden voyage was on 9th July 1781 under the command of Captain Caldwell. Her first engagement was at the battle of Ushant on 12th December 1781 where the British fleet under Rear Admiral Kempenfelt defeated the French fleet and captured a significant number of ships, including the convoy the French were escorting. Agamemnon’s next major engagement was at the Battle of The Saints on 12th April 1782 where Rodney and Lord Hood’s fleet defeated Comte de Grasse’s French fleet.

On 7th January 1793, Nelson learned from Lord Hood that he had been chosen to command his first ship of the line, the Agamemnon. Although initially disappointed that he had not been given command of a 74, Nelson soon grew fond of Agamemnon. Nelson wrote to his wife, Fanny. She was, he said, "Without exception one of the finest ships in the fleet, with the character of sailing most remarkably well". He also wrote after twelve days in a storm in the Mediterranean in "Gales and lumping seas but in Agamemnon we mind them not; she is the finest ship I ever sailed in, and were she a 74, nothing should induce me to leave her while the war lasts". Even a French Commander Admiral Alemand expressed the view that Agamemnon was one of the fastest ships in the British Navy. That, coupled with Nelson’s inspirational command made her a very potent fighting unit.

Nelson commanded Agamemnon, or "eggs and bacon" as her crew affectionately called her, until 10th June 1796. In that time Nelson had proved to be a great Commander, tactically and physically.

It was during his command of Agamemnon that Nelson lost the sight of his right eye. When at the Siege of Calvi in 1794 during the morning of 10th July, Nelson was hit in the face and chest by splinters, stones and sand that were thrown up by an enemy shell that hit a battlement during a shore action. On 13th June 1796, Nelson’s broad pennant was transferred to the 74 gun Captain at anchor in San-Fiorenza bay. He watched the worn out Agamemnon sail to England for a much-needed refit. She was refitted from the bottom up at Chatham. When re-commissioned in 1797 she was ordered to join Admiral Duncan’s squadron off Yarmouth, which was keeping watch on the coast of Holland. She was immediately caught up in the naval mutinies of that year. Agamemnon was however considered untrustworthy by Richard Parker the leader of the Nore mutineers and had the guns of the mutinous ships trained on her to ensure she did not ‘blackleg’. Subsequently in the proceedings that followed all thirteen of Agamemnon’s crew who were tried were pardoned.

Agamemnon’s next major fleet engagement was the battle of Copenhagen on the 21st April 1801. Unfortunately she was grounded on a shoal for most of the action, but Nelson won the battle and a truce with Denmark was negotiated. On the 21st October 1805 Agamemnon took part in the battle of Trafalgar. When Nelsons favorite ship hove in sight a week before, with Nelsons old friend Sir Edward Berry in command of the Agamemnon, Nelson was delighted "Here comes that damned fool Berry! Now we shall have a battle." At Trafalgar the 27 British ships of the line defeated the Franco Spanish fleet of 33 line of battle ships in a victory that ensured British supremacy of the sea for the next 100 years. Later in Agamemnon’s career, she served in the West Indies, taking part in the battle of Santo Domingo, and then in South American waters. Agamemnon was wrecked in Maldonado Bay off the coast of Uruguay on the 16th June 1809. Divers have recently discovered the remains of HMS Agamemnon on the bottom of Maldonado Bay, after a six-year search by marine archaeologists. Strewn around the site are hundreds of copper plate, as well as a 24 pounder cannon, parts of the pumping devices as well as a significant amount of shot, bolts and copper nails. Also discovered was a silver pocket seal, complete with fob chain. On its face of translucent stone it bore a star shaped emblem with the name ‘Nelson’ in mirror image incised in a curve above.

Agamemnon was laid down at Bucklers Hard in May 1777 and launched on the 10th April 1781. Her dimensions were as follows;

Gun deck - 160 feet 2 inches
Keel- 131 feet 10 1/4 inches
Beam - 44 feet 5 inches
Tonnage - 1384 tons
Guns;
Twenty-six, twenty-four pounder - Gun deck.
Twenty-six, eighteen pounder - Upper deck.
Twelve, nine pounder - Quarterdeck.
Complement - 491 officers and ratings.