Painting, Furniture, and Decorative Arts from the Kaufman Collection

An exceptional collection of early American furniture. Rare porcelains and striking works in silver and brass. Masterful Dutch paintings. Delicate French and American watercolors. Discover the full breadth of one of the most celebrated private collections of American decorative arts—as well as the extraordinary vision behind it.

Painting, Furniture, and Decorative Arts from the Kaufman Collection brings together decades of passionate collecting by Linda H. and George M. Kaufman. This expansive, 323-page catalog builds on the National Gallery’s 1986 exhibition. It offers a deeper and more comprehensive look into Kaufmans’ refined eye and enduring legacy.

Featuring over 100 scholarly entries and two insightful essays on the couple’s collecting philosophy, this book is an academic resource. The beautifully crafted volume is also a visual masterpiece. Renowned photographer Gavin Ashworth captures the texture, craftsmanship, and nuance of each object, bringing history to life on every page.

Edited by leading experts Wendy A. Cooper and Arthur K. Wheelock Jr., this publication is an essential addition for collectors, scholars, and anyone who appreciates fine art and design.