News About Seymour Fogel
Current news, stories, and information about Seymour Fogel from our members.
September, 2015: "What It's Like to Fall in Love with Seymour Fogel" by Christina Rees
If you're wondering why so many art collectors love the work of Seymour Fogel, then all you need to do is read this article by Christina Rees.
http://glasstire.com/2015/09/22/what-its-like-to-fall-in-love-with-seymour-fogel/
It's the perfect summation of Cy's work: world-class quality and innovation sans the recognition (well, not yet). These are my favorite two favorite quotes from the article:
"I would rather spend an afternoon with two Fogel paintings from the 1950s than 30 paintings from most any painter working today."
"And I love these paintings, and with a sense of revelation and sadness I wondered how my eye might have been honed, growing up, if I’d seen his work in our Texas and New York museums and public spaces to the extent that I saw the work of artists like Kline and Motherwell and Rothko."
October 18, 2012: Recent Fogel Works at Auction
Visit the updated "Fogel at Auction" section to view recent sales of Cy's work.
May 1, 2012: Estate Takes Control of Cy's Work
Gayle Laurel and Jessica Jones, the daughter and granddaughter of Seymour Fogel, respectively, announced they will actively promote and sell his work. We are delighted to see positive movement. Visit the site here.
April 3, 2011: Fogel Newspaper Collage sells for $2,100 at Auction
An innovative, untitled newspaper collage by Cy sold for $2,100 (excluding the Buyer's Premium) by William J. Jenack Auctioneers. The signed collage measures 30" by 40" and was created in 1977. Given the performance of Cy's work at auction (this work was listed with an auction estimate of $4,000 to $6,000), the need for change could not echo any louder as many Fogel enthusiasts have stated.
February 1, 2011: New Web Links Citing Seymour Fogel
December 5, 2010: Fogel's painting, "Dawn Flight," sells for $16,000 at Auction
A beautiful 1953 oil on masonite entitled "Dawn Flight" sold for $16,000 (excluding the Buyer's Premium) -- below the estimated auction range of $25,000 to $35,000. The painting is large, 60" by 48", and carried a label of Graham Modern Gallery on the reverse. Without question, this is one of Fogel's better works and the price is modestly disappointing to Fogel enthusiasts given he created such world-class work. A change is long overdue as Cy's work continues to be relatively unknown, under appreciated, and under valued.
October 13, 2010: Seymour Fogel at the Wendt Gallery
Seymour Fogel's work is included in the upcoming Modernism Exhibitionin New York City at the Wendt Gallery. Cy's two Mondrian-influenced oil paintings will be accompanied by the works of Rudolf Bauer, Rolph Scarlett, Xanti Schawinsky, and Hilla Rebay.
September 12, 2010: Member Inquiry for Appraisals
We recently received a request to locate an unaffiliated, unbiased appraiser to value of one Cy's previously authenticated 1959 paintings. We were delighted to provide three ISA or AAA registered appraisers who specialize in 20th Century and Modern Art.
As stated in the inquiry, "It seems that everyone either inflates or deflates their estimate depending on their agenda" which is why valuations must be performed by qualified appraisers who are not involved with the sale of Cy's work; neither low appraisals which understate value nor inflated appraisals that leave works unsold benefit Cy or the collectors of his work.
September 12, 2010: Member Inquiry for Appraisals
We recently received a request to locate an unaffiliated, unbiased appraiser to value of one Cy's previously authenticated 1959 paintings. We were delighted to provide three ISA or AAA registered appraisers who specialize in 20th Century and Modern Art.
As stated in the inquiry, "It seems that everyone either inflates or deflates their estimate depending on their agenda" which is why valuations must be performed by qualified appraisers who are not involved with the sale of Cy's work; neither low appraisals which understate value nor inflated appraisals that leave works unsold benefit Cy or the collectors of his work.
August 23, 2010: Detailed Fogel CV
A member recently forwarded the most comprehensive fact sheet we have ever read regarding Seymour Fogel's impressive career. This is a must read. The document is attributed to Ms. Chelsea Weathers and Mr. Robert Summers who authored it in 2004. Followers may also appreciate their presentation at the CASETA Spring Symposium in 2005 entitled The University of Texas College of Fine Arts Department of Art and Art History: A Modern Institution. Keep the good information coming as it helps promote Cy's world-class work.
August 22, 2010: Fogel Painting Sells for $18,300
A recent auction delivered $18,300 for a large painting entitled Conclave (1950, 48x84, signed, Oil on Masonite with provenance from Graham Modern). Read more.
February 5, 2010: Seymour Fogel New Deal Murals
Seymour Fogel's murals are included in a new book by Betsy Fahlman entitled "New Deal Art in Arizona." Specifically the book discusses Fogel's controversial depictions of Native Americans and conflict with settlers. The mural series can be viewed online here (see "History of the Gila Valley" toward the end of the page). Ms. Fahlman has published six books
in the past seven years, and we're delighted that she included Fogel's murals.
January 29, 2010: New Seymour Fogel Exhibition
The world class work of Seymour Fogel is included in the inaugural exhibition entitled Non-Objective or Not: Dialogues in Modernism at the Wendt Gallery in New York City. Many thanks to Mr. Steven Lowy for making this happen!
January 1, 2010: Seymour Fogel Estate
Despite the New Year, concerns continue to be shared regarding the limited visibility produced by the Estate's agents for Cy's world class work. Let's work hard to make 2010 a great year and get him recognized among his peers including Philip Guston, Milton Avery, and Diego Rivera. Based upon your feedback, a change in momentum would be much welcomed!
December 1, 2009: ANB Mural Building Transaction Closes
The transaction for the building containing one of Seymour Fogel's most famous murals has closed -- bringing us all one step closer to the permanent preservation of this beautiful ANB masterpiece.
June 12, 2009: Seymour Fogel included within Texas Modern: The Rediscovery of Early Texas Abstraction
Mr. Robert Summers, a noted and well respected authority on the life and work of Seymour Fogel, has shared that several paintings by Cy will be included in the upcoming exhibition entitled Texas Modern: The Rediscovery of Early Texas Abstraction at The Art Museum of South Texas. The paintings by Fogel to be exhibited include:
Primal Form, 1957, Oil on Masonite, 49 1/2" x 72 1/2"
Conflict, 1955, Oil on Masonite, 63 3/8" x 36 3/13"
Both paintings were gifts from D.D. Feldman in 1964 to the Blanton Museum of Art, the University of Texas at Austin.
The exhibition, curated by Mr. Summers, runs from September 18, 2009 to January 3, 2010 and includes works from noted Texas modern and abstract artists including Ben Culwell, Seymour Fogel, Everett Spruce, Charles Umlauf, Dick Wray, and others.
June 4, 2009: Fogel At Auction
See the new section of the site, "Fogel At Auction," containing Cy's work for upcoming auctions. Today a small 9x12 painting sold for $2,400 (approximately $5,000 retail), above its pre-auction estimate of $1,200 to $1,800.
June 2, 2009: Fogel ANB Mural Update
Today Ms. Laura Wiegand, Director of Programs & Technology, Texas Commission on the Arts, shared some fantastic news about the Starr Building in downtown Austin, Texas. This building houses Seymour Fogel's wonderful ANB mural. The building has been sold with the buyer agreeing to "... include a permanent conservation easement that would preserve the Seymour Fogel Mural in place, in perpetuity." Click to read more. We wish a very special thanks to Ms. Weigand for her ongoing efforts and sharing this fantastic news!
May 1, 2009: Upcoming Galleries and Exhibitions
The work of Seymour Fogel will be included in the upcoming "Champions of Modernism III" from May 9th through June 15th at Wendt Modern.
March 17, 2009: Forthcoming Documentary
Dr. Robert Stevens of the University of Texas at Tyler and Jared A. Fogel, the son of Seymour Fogel, have announced they are undertaking the production of a biographical documentary entitled, "Crying Out in Protest: The Formative Years of the Art of Seymour Fogel." Jared Fogel and Dr. Stevens have completed the manuscript and have already contracted with a firm to produce the biography. This is very exciting!
January 1, 2009: Articles Involving Seymour Fogel
This is a wonderful article about the WPA and murals in Brooklyn, NY. Fogel's 1937 mural entitled "Primitive Music and Religious and Modern Music" is mentioned. The article is definitely worth reading -- particularly for those wishing to understand (and perhaps replicate) the influence of art upon shaping the post-Depression era.
Check back regularly for news and updates. And please keep the information coming!