Inside the Collector's World — Exhibition Lecture

Lecture Exhibition Lecture Inside the Collector's World: Connoisseurship, Conservation and Legacy Julian Dawes , vice chairman, head of Impressionist & Modern Art, Sotheby's New York Rosa Lowinger , founder and co-chief conservator, RLA Conservation Behind every exceptional private art collection lies a combination of vision, knowledge and stewardship. In this engaging panel discussion, acclaimed art conservator Rosa Lowinger and Sotheby's Vice Chairman and Head of Impressionist & Modern Art Julian Dawes examine the art of collecting through the lenses of conservation and connoisseurship. Drawing on decades of experience, Lowinger and Dawes discuss how collectors develop their eye, identify quality and build collections of lasting significance. This presentation is part of the exhibition There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection . All museum lectures and public programs of The Baker Museum include same-day admission to The Baker Museum . Image: Roberto Montenegro (Mexican, 1885-1968). Niña sentada ( Seated Girl ), 1958. Oil on canvas. 30 x 26 inches. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. 2002.2.039. Gift of Harry Pollak.