Questroyal 2009

The Great Show Every year I have a Hudson River school show at the gallery. It continues to grow, and at the most recent exhibit (March 2009 ), one hundred quality examples by the most significant painters of the periodwere on view. It has become themost com- prehensive dealer show of Hudson River school paintings in the nation. TheMarch 2009 opening attracted the most collectors in our history. We doubled the attendance of the previous year. This was especially impressive given that we were in the heart of a recession. Collectors remained cau- tious, but their resistance was obviously waning. In November 2005 , we opened an exhibition titled Blakelock, the Great Mad Genius . This was the most extensive gallery show for the artist in several decades. He was principally responsible for American art’s transition tomodernismat the turn of the century. His fame grew to proportions Due to aggressive acquisitions by institutions and collectors, the supply of works by Hudson River school artists is declining rapidly. Failure to take action may precipitate feelings of severe regret that cannot be treated by modern therapy or medications. —LOUIS M. SALERNO, Owner, Questroyal Fine Art 291092_ADS.indd 4 8/19/09 3:30 PM fig. 3 The Magazine Antiques , September 2004 opportunities. Other times, I have attempted to reach a deeper part of their psyches, to awaken an interest in art that tends to hibernate when life becomes too stressful. This is exactly when we most need art! It’s a challenge that gives me an opportunity to be creative. I have tried to demonstrate that art perse- veres; it has survived the ages and always will. It is the Third Certainty ( fig. 1 ). I have taken a more humorous approach to warn clients of the limited supply of important paintings across all price categories. I revealed a great scientific discovery ( fig. 2 ). I have gone further, alerting clients that medical science does not have a prescription to treat the depression that accompanies lost opportunities ( fig. 3 ). I intend to keep beating the drum and to find new ways to express my enthusiasm for great American art.