CITY COUNCIL: Approve Deaccessioning of Certain City Artwork

Meeting Date: April 3, 2012
Prepared by: Janet Bombard, Library Director

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Approve deaccessioning of certain City artwork.

Description: On January 10,2012, Council approved deaccessioning six abstract paintings from a list, compiled by consultant Sheryl Nonnenberg, of City artworks that do not fit the parameters of the City Art Collection Management Policy. There are 59 items remaining on the proposed deaccession list, 44 of which are held in the Library. The Library Board of Trustees, after reviewing the proposed list, is requesting that the items that were part of Mrs. Ella Reid Harrison's original bequest to the City not be deaccessioned. It is not anticipated that there will be any other artwork proposed for deaccessioning after the April Council meeting. Ms. Nonnenberg will attend the meeting to answer questions.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/A
Grant Fund!: N/ A

Staff Recommendation: Approve deaccessioning of artwork that meets the City's Deaccession Policy criteria.

Important Considerations: The artwork does not fit within the parameters of the City's Art Collection Management Policy, while meeting criteria outlined in the City's Deaccession Policy for the Art collection. Proceeds from the sale will be used in accordance with City policy, to conserve and maintain the City's art collection.

Decision Record: Resolution 2010-43, adopted on June 8, 2010, which defmes the art
 ollection and authorizes a deaccessioning process; Council's approval of the Deaccession Policy for the Art Collection, November 1, 2011; Council's approval of the deaccessioning of six paintings, January 10, 2012.

Reviewed by:

Jason Stilwell, City Administrator Date


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
STAFF REPORT


TO: MAYOR McCLOUD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: JASON STILWELL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: JANET BOMBARD, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 3, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVE DEACCESSIONING OF CERTAIN CITY ARTWORK

RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve deaccessioning of artwork that meets the City's deaccession criteria.

BACKGROUND

On January 10, 2012, Council approved deaccessioning six abstract paintings from a list, compiled by consultant Sheryl Nonnenberg, of City artworks that do not fit the parameters of the City Art Collection Management Policy. The remainder of the list is being presented to Council for consideration.

The list (attached) is comprised of 59 pieces of art. Forty four of the items identified on the list are stored in the Library (numbers 369 through 861 ). The Library Board of Trustees reviewed and discussed the list of items held in the Library at their February 22, 2012 and March 28,2012 meetings. The Trustees are asking Council to consider the following request:

Regarding the deaccessioning of art held in the library, the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees urges that the City not deaccession the art that was part of Ella Reid Harrison's bequest.

Mrs. Harrison willed to the City the property on which the Main Library stands and the funds to build the library, which was named in memory of her husband, Ralph Chandler Harrison. She asked in her will that all her books, her husband's picture, and certain furniture and artwork be placed and kept in the library when
the building was completed.

The Library Board understands that the art slated for deaccession does not fit the
scope of the City Art Collection Management Policy. However, the Trustees feel
that in the case of Mrs. Harrison's legacy a broader application of the policy is
pertinent: Mrs. Harrison's bequest to the City does pertain to the history of
Carmel, the art is being safely and appropriately cared for and stored, and it has
been displayed at various times over the years, most recently in 2006.

It is not anticipated that there will be any other artwork proposed for deaccessioning at
this time. Ms. Nonnenberg will attend the meeting to answer questions.

STAFF REVIEW

Ms. Nonnenberg composed the list using guidelines and criteria from the adopted City
Art Collection Management Policy and the Deaccession Policy for the Art Collection.
The pieces on the list meet the criteria for deaccessioning as outlined in the policies.
FISCAL IMP ACT
As with the previous six paintings approved for deaccessioning, all items on the list have
been appraised. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will be placed in a deposit account
to conserve and maintain the City's art collection.
SUMMARY
The 59 pieces of artwork on the proposed deaccession list meet the criteria for
deaccessioning according to the Art Collection Management Policy and the City's
Deaccession Policy. The art is recommended for deaccession by staff, and if approved by
City Council will be removed from the city's art collection in accordance with the City's
policies, with all proceeds from the sale to be used to purchase other works for the
collection or to restore/maintain artwork already owned by the City.
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Item# Artist/Designer Title/Description Date Medium Size
21 Whitaker, Royal Woman Playing Violin Unknown 0/C 41.25 x32
22 Mariann Brass Pot with Lillies Unknown 0/C 30x24
26 Unknown Copy of "Calmady Children" 1823/24 0/C 30.25 X 30
28 Moppin, Jane Watermelons and Lettuce Unknown 0/C 40.5 X 30.25
30 Danzansky, Tina The Divers Unknown 0/C 42 X 55.5
31 Danzansky, Tina Red Chair 1960 0/B 36x 18
40 Gregory, Robin S. Vietnamese Children 1980 W/C 27.5 X 19.5
45 Unknown Untitled Landscape Unknown 0/C 20x30
46 Parker, Holly Bryce Floral 1949 W/C 15.5 X 20.5
252 Unknown Dante Unknown Marble 12.5 X 12
255 Unknown Tribal Mask- Japanese Unknown Wood
256 Bartholdi Liberty Enlightening the World Unknown Copper
266 C. Lauren Cafe Scene by Water Unknown Print 15 X 38.5
298 Galli, Fortunato Venus Statue 1880 Marble 67" H
317 Danzansky, Tina Sunday Morning Unknown 0/C/B 25.5 X 23.5
369 Remington, Frederick Russian Cossack Unknown Print 10.5 X 8.75
370 Unknown Ralph Waldo Emerson Unknown Photo 13 X 10.5
372 Barrymore, Lionel Little Boatyard, Venice Unknown Etching 16 X 12.5
376 Millet, Jean-Francais Young Shephardess Knitting with Surrounding Sheep Unknown Etching 15x 11
377 Meryon, Charles La Stryge Unknown Etching 15.5 X 12.75
381 Blake, William Book of Job Unknown Engraving 8.5 X 6.5
382 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset on the Thames Unknown Etching 9 X 13
383 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Little Calais Pier 1865 Etching 6x9
384 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Battersea Beach Unknown Etching 8 X 10.75
385 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset in Ireland Unknown Etching 8.5 X 13.5
386 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Twickenham Church Unknown Etching 6.5 x9
387 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Egham Lock Unknown Etching 8.5 X 11
388 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Whistler's House at Old Chelsea 1863 Etching 8.75 X 14.5
389 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Shere Mill Pond 1860 Etching 9.5 X 13.5
392 Schongauer, Martin (after) Jesus in the Garden of Gesthesemane Unknown Etching 6.5 X 4.75
393 Schongauer, Martin (after) Putting Jesus in the Tomb Unknown Etching 6.5x5
394 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Les Musicians Ambulants Unknown Etching 6x5
395 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz La Pere de Famille 1648 Engraving 5 x3.5
396 Van Leyden, Lucas Jesus Being Tempted by the Devil 1418 Engraving 5.5 X 7.5
397 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Woman of Samaria 1634 Etching 4.75 X 5.25
398 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Jesus Telling His Dreams 1638 Etching 3.5 X 4.75
399 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Kensington Gardens 1859 Etching 9 x6.5
400 Wierix, Hieronymus Frondo Frugis Inops Unknown Engraving 5.75 X 4
401 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz The Cobbler 1671 Engraving 8.75 X 6
500 Pica, Charles Man in Sombrero Unknown Pastel 24x 19
508 Key, John Ross Eastern Mountain Scene Unknown Print 11x 16
514 J, E.B. Two Horses 1845 Pencil 15 X 19
531 Cooper, Colin Campbell European City Scene Unknown Etching 13.25 X 10.5
532 Stahl, John The Span Unknown Etching 11x 14
533 Dobson, Richard Richmond Unknown Print 11.5 X 8.5
534 Brigman, Anne The Heart of the Storm Unknown Photo 12x 10
652 Japanese Prints 127 prints Unknown W/B N/A
653 Japanese Prints 15 Kimono Stencils Unknown N/A N/A
684 Melchert, Ernest La Farraca Unknown Etching 4.75 X 6
685 Melchert, Ernest The Old Guard Unknown Etching 9.25 X 6.5
829 Unknown Black Crows in Front of Sunset Unknown 3x6
830 Unknown Bird on Branch Unknown 9x7
832 Unknown Mountain Scene Unknown 7.5 X 10.5
833 Yoshimi, Rogetsu Ono No Tofu Unknown Print 14 X 9.5
841 Whistler, James McNeill Thomas Carlyle Unknown Etching 20x 16
853 Roussuff, A.N. Portrait of a Woman 1893 Print 16 X 12
854 Sater, Robert U. Creative Struggle Unknown Photo 14 X 11
855 Vedder, Elihu Lazarus Unknown Print 10.5 x15.25
861 Conger, Winfield S. Dog 1880 Etching 12"D