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BARBER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS
Designated collection
ADDRESS
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TS
CONTACT
Dr Paul Spencer-Longhurst, Senior Curator
Tel: 0121 414 7333
Fax: 0121 414 3370
E-mail: P.S.Spencer-Longhurst@bham.ac.uk
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION
* Western European paintings from 13th-20th centuries.
* Old Master and 20th century watercolours, drawings and prints.
* Sculpture and decorative art.
* Roman, Imperial Byzantine and other coins.
1. OVERALL PLANS
PARTS OF COLLECTION EXCLUDED
Print and Coin collections.
INITIAL FOCUS FOR RESEARCH
The Institute did not make any purchases before 1936. We focused our research initially on the paintings, watercolours and drawings which have now all been checked. Since then we have completed checking the sculpture and art objects in the collection.
TIMESCALE FOR RESEARCH
Ongoing as the need arises.
2. RESEARCH PLANNED IN TARGET AREAS
METHOD OF RESEARCH
Individual checks of curatorial dossiers and other documentation.
3. RESEARCH COMPLETED
All paintings, watercolours, drawings, sculpture and art objects have been checked. Research done by Sotheby's and Christie's has been included on this updated list.
4. INFORMATION ON MAKING GENERAL ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE COLLECTION
As above.
ARCHIVES
The relevant archives held by the Barber Institute comprise the curatorial files kept for each object in the collection, which contain all known details of provenance. These include original correspondence dating from the appointment of the first Director in 1935 to the present day.
Access to these files may be arranged by applying to the Senior Curator at the above address.
PRESS OFFICE
Andrew Davies
Marketing and Press Officer
Tel: 0121 414 2946
WEBSITE
www.barber.org.uk