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October 4, 2008
U. of Iowa Urges Against Sale of Pollock Painting
University of Iowa officials have decided that the university museum should not sell its prized Jackson Pollock painting to pay for flood-recovery costs, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Selling the painting, “Mural,” would endanger the university museum’s accreditation, making it extremely difficult to borrow works from other museums, finance programs, or attract future donations, officials found.
In August, Michael G. Gartner, a member of the Iowa Board of Regents, caused a hue and cry in the art world and around the state with his suggestion that proceeds from the painting — appraised last year by Sotheby’s at at least $150-million — could be used to pay for flood recovery on the Iowa City campus. Damages there are estimated to be at least $232-million.
Mr. Gartner asked the board’s office to prepare a report to evaluate the pros and cons of selling the Pollock painting. The report was delivered to the regents on October 3. —Jennifer Ruark
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Michael Gartner has not shown good judgement as a trustee. The support of the sale has caught fire with a conservative U of Iowa hating editorial writer, John Carlson. There is little support for selling the painting from alumni or others. The U needs to stand up to these bullies.
— me 2 Oct 6, 08:38 AM #
Michael G. Gartner needs a lesson in the value of art and how the art world works, but only after he gets a lesson or two on being a responsible trustee.
— Lynn Oct 6, 09:09 AM #
First let me say I am pleased that Iowa did not sell the painting. I am also amazed at how closed minded this list seems to be becoming. A trustee asks that a report be prepared to evaluate the pros/cons of selling the painting. He is immediately vilified, called a bully, and chastized for being irresponsible. Again, I’m happy the painting wasn’t sold, but still amazed at the level of closed minded stereotyping on a list centered around higher ed.
— Amazed Oct 6, 01:06 PM #
While it would be very, very, unfortunate to sell a precious painting, at least Gartner is trying to solve a serious problem. How will they realistically pay for the repairs? This is like wearing a pair of Prada shoes in a homeless shelter…
— joshybear Oct 7, 01:06 PM #