Last week’s auction of the Monhegan artist’s ‘Herbert’s Garden’ was even more lucrative for the Rockland museum than the surprising $1.2 million sale of her ‘Flowered Hundred’ in March.
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As Lynne Drexler’s star rises, Farnsworth sells two of her works to help diversify its collection
The Rockland art museum fetched $1.2 million this month for a painting by the late Monhegan artist and is planning to sell another, an unusual and controversial decision.
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With 3 generations of artwork challenging Americans this summer, Wyeths command a moment
Two new exhibits in Rockland delve intimately into Jamie Wyeth’s fondness for Monhegan and grief over losing his wife, debuting at a time of public fascination with his celebrated grandfather N.C. and father, Andrew.