Active Dates: 1890s to approximately 1907
Gallerists: unknown
Locations:
373 Fifth Avenue1 “Art and Artists,” New York Times, February 13, 1897.
326 Fifth Avenue and 313 Fifth Avenue2“In the Real Estate Field: Dealings by Brokers–Sixth Avenue Building Sold and Leased–Day’s Results at Auction,” New York Times, November 18, 1902.
Specialty: The gallery specialized in landscape paintings, portraiture, European art, and prints.
Gallery History
Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz took up various locations on 5th Avenue between the mid 19th century and early 20th century. The gallery focused on a mix of European and American art.3 “Art Notes,” New York Times, February 1, 1901. And “The Week in Art,” New York Times, November 25, 1899. In terms of mediums, the gallery sold an assortment of paintings, lithographs, and prints. Artists shown in the space include Jean-Jacques Henner, S. Montgomery Roosevelt, Hamilton Hamilton,4“The Grape Vine Swing,” Library of Congress, January 1, 1890. https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2015646338/. and “Jean-Jacques Henner,” National Gallery of Art, Accessed April 14, 2020. https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.1390.html. and a full exhibition for female artist Florence V. Robinson in 1897.5 “Art and Artists.” Though short lived in comparison to others, Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz was sizable in its own time: In 1902, the gallery appeared to undergo an expansion, purchasing two new properties on Fifth Avenue less than a month apart.6 “In the Real Estate Field: Dealings by Brokers–Sixth Avenue Building Sold and Leased–Day’s Results at Auction.” 326 Fifth Avenue seemed to be a temporary location, moving into 313 Fifth Avenue a month later after renovations.7“In The Real Estate Field: No. 557 Fifth Avenue Sold by W. G. Park–Other Dealings by Brokers and in the Auction Room,” New York Times, October 31, 1902. Most of their purchases were mid-tier in terms of cost,8 “The Autumn Outlook: New York-Art,” New York Times, October 8, 1898. and they frequently participated in auctions with other galleries.9 “Paintings Realize $76,475: High Prices Maintained at the Second Day of Boussod, Valadon & Co.’s Sale,” New York Times, February 28,1902. Information about the gallery seemingly halted before 1910, indicating the gallery likely closed prior to.
Illustrations
Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, The Grape Vine Swing, 1890, Print.10 “The Grape Vine Swing,” Library of Congress, January 1, 1890. https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2015646338/.
Date Written: March 7, 2020
Contributors: DD, CC
Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz Gallery Bio PDF
Primary Sources
“Art and Artists.” New York Times, February 13, 1897. file:///var/folders/9j/n9f81k0s13vgs5sfbk4y87jr0000gn/T/com.apple.iChat/Messages/Transfers/Mrs%20Florence%20Robinson%20-%20New%20York%20Times%20Archive.pdf
“Art Notes.” New York Times, February 1, 1901. And “The Week in Art.” New York Times, November 25, 1899. file:///var/folders/9j/n9f81k0s13vgs5sfbk4y87jr0000gn/T/com.apple.iChat/Messages/Transfers/Fishel%20Adler%20and%20Schwartz%201901%20NYT.pdf
“Exhibition of Paintings by S. Montgomery Roosevelt [Electronic Resource]: Fishel, Adler and Schwartz Galleries.” New York : Fishel, Adler and Schwartz. Internet Archive. Accessed April 14, 2020. https://archive.org/details/frick-31072001509365/mode/2up.
“In the Real Estate Field: Dealings by Brokers–Sixth Avenue Building Sold and Leased–Day’s Results at Auction.” New York Times, November 18, 1902. file:///var/folders/9j/n9f81k0s13vgs5sfbk4y87jr0000gn/T/com.apple.iChat/Messages/Transfers/Fisher%20Adler%20and%20Schwartz%20Second%20Building%20Lease%20Novemeber%201902%20New%20York%20Times.pdf
“In the Real Estate Field: No. 557 Fifth Avenue Sold by W. G. Park–Other Dealings by Brokers and in the Auction Room.” New York Times, October 31, 1902. file:///var/folders/9j/n9f81k0s13vgs5sfbk4y87jr0000gn/T/com.apple.iChat/Messages/Transfers/Fishel,%20Adler%20and%20Co.%20Moved%20building%20-%20NYT%201902.pdf
“National Gallery of Art.” Jean-Jacques Henner. National Gallery of Art. Accessed April 14, 2020/ https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.1390.html.
“Paintings Realize $76,475: High Prices Maintained at the Second Day of Boussod, Valadon & Co.’s Sale.” New York Times, February 28,1902. file:///var/folders/9j/n9f81k0s13vgs5sfbk4y87jr0000gn/T/com.apple.iChat/Messages/Transfers/Sales%20Prices%20from%20Fishel,%20Adler%20and%20Schwartz.pdf
“The Autumn Outlook: New York-Art.” New York Times, October 8, 1898. file:///var/folders/9j/n9f81k0s13vgs5sfbk4y87jr0000gn/T/com.apple.iChat/Messages/Transfers/Fishel,%20Adler,%20and%20Swartz,%20NYT%20-%20.pdf
“The Grape Vine Swing.” Library of Congress, January 1, 1890. https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2015646338/.