Miniature artist carries on familys tiny tradition in chicago. Henry kupjack miniaturist dead at 67 dollhouse decorating. The 68 thorne miniature rooms enable one to glimpse elements of european interiors from the late th century to the 1930s and american furnishings from. The smaller size is easy to display if you have limited space. Mar 7, 2019 this pin was discovered by deb lawless. While it provides a jumpingoff point for the imagination of the casual viewer and serious collector alike, a miniature room to hank kupjack is more like a. I was inspired by the miniature architectural boxes designed and created between 1932 and 1941 by mrs. Wow, i want to eat dinner in this elegant dining salon. The silver pieces on display are the work of kupjack, peter acquisto, obadiah fisher, and several other talented artisans. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Miniature rooms deeply affect visitors of all ages differently. He is literally a giant, towering over his diminutive room recreations. There are currently over 500 tutorial videos, over 250 of them are food tutorials and more are added every month. Object information is a work in progress and may be updated as new research findings emerge.
Eugene kupjack miniature doll house room dec 03, 2008. Louis xvi dining room miniature rooms, dolls house. These are miniature models made on a scale of one inch to one foot that includes the upholstery, textiles, rugs, curtains, handpainted wallpaper and hanging. Cookie and the kupjack mini sterling silver pieces. After seeing these thorne miniature rooms at the art institute of chicago, i made my wife a room box for christmas. They are continuing in their fathers footsteps creating worldclass museum quality miniature rooms which are in collections across the country and the world. Eugene kupjack miniature room antiques roadshow pbs. Oct 17, 2011 miniature scene inside the book by ileana ottini ileana ottini. Make offer vintage eugene kupjack signed silversmith small depth room box w.
The chicagobased artist creates miniature rooms so detailed that they appear lifelike in photographs. The 68 thorne miniature rooms enable one to glimpse elements of european interiors from the late th century to the 1930s and american furnishings from the 17th century to the 1930s. Thorne miniature rooms the art institute of chicago. Kupjack, who produced the 30 american miniature rooms at the art institute of chicago, died on nov. The son of famed miniaturist eugene kupjack, henry kupjack died of a suspected heart attack monday, february 18th at his home in chicago. It would be prohibitively expensive for a museum to create. Miniature scene inside the book by ileana ottini duration. Make sure this fits by entering your model number 4 reel viewmaster set minature rooms like thorne rooms unnopened never owned you will need a viewmaster viewer to view the reels available here on amazon. The miniature rooms of henry kupjack are an excellent example of the art of miniature, which is rarely seen around the world. So painstakingly detailed, you could easily mistake these photographs for real lifesized rooms straight out of a decorating magazine or a coffee table book for grand home design a tennessee entrance hall. James ward thorne narcissa niblack thorne 18821966 had the thorne miniature rooms built for display at the art institute of chicago, after being exhibited at a century of progress 193334, to share her deep knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, architecture and interior decoration.
Kupjack miniature rooms book by henry kupjack, via kickstarter. Hank and ray are the sons of eugene kupjack and operate their studio outside of chicago. Check out matthew quinns antiques roadshow appraisal of this eugene kupjack miniature room from richmond, hour 2. Painstakingly constructed on a scale of one inch to one foot, these fascinating models were conceived by mrs. The electricity does work lovely display for your precious collectibles. Kupjack studio is presenting a 21 piece miniature room retrospective. Five eugene kupjack miniature figures liveauctioneers. To publish a highquality coffee table art book depicting 72 of our favorite miniature rooms created by eugene and henry kupjack 18th century ottoman coffee house roombox created by. To publish a highquality coffee table art book depicting 72 of our favorite miniature rooms created by eugene and henry kupjack. Vintage eugene kupjack signed silversmith small depth room. To publish a highquality coffee table art book depicting 72 of our favorite.
Each room creates a feeling of looking inside from a tv secreen. Despite her passing in 1966, the craftsmanship of the thorne rooms arguably still lives on. Five vintage eugene kupjack miniature figures in original boxes, cottage, castle, man on horseback, pig herder and girl with goose, all in original packaging. Vintage eugene kupjack signed silversmith small depth room box w. The experience represents the works of eugene kupjack, henry kupjack, jay kupjack and lee meissinger. A life in miniature jay kupjack is the last surviving member of a towering dynasty built on tiny foundations. Hank kupjack made magic in miniature, creating lilliputian rooms that. Here is a you tube clip of a kupjack room on pbss antique road show. Henry w as a master artisan in his own right, creating over 600 miniature rooms, either by himself or in collaboration with his father. Subscribe or follow to be notified of each new video added. The kupjack silver shop museum of the shenandoah valley. Apr 21, 2019 join kupjack studio from april 2021, 2019 for an immersive art experience inside festival hall at navy pier.
By member1, may 20, 2014 in links to blogs and websites. Jan 15, 1984 in the cavernous main room of the seventh regiment armory at park avenue and 66th street, 72 invited antique dealers will soon be unpacking crates containing the prized furniture, art and. Miniature masterpieces miniature masterpieces pictures. Oct 29, 2015 cookie and the kupjack mini sterling silver pieces, episode 5. The thorne rooms at the art institute of chicago boyer, bruce hatton on. Henry kupjack designs miniature rooms, magical scale models that transcend time.
Victorian dollsminiature roomsbarbie furnituresmall worldfairy housesparlour mini booksdesign craftsdollhouse interiors. The experience represents the works of eugene kupjack, henry kupjack, jay. Hotel miniature this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in oldtown exploration, architecture and history check location alemdar mahallesi molla fenari sokak no 22 cagaloglu, fatih, 34110 istanbul, turkey this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in oldtown exploration, architecture and history check location excellent location show map. Miniature scene inside the book by ileana ottini youtube. His thorne rooms, a series of over thirty room boxes, were displayed at the art institute of chicago in 1941. In these rooms, visitors can find traces of their own lives, experiences, histories, and cultures. Get the best deals on doll house room boxes when you shop the largest online selection at.
You can see the artist has actually put the book on. Henry kupjack, miniaturist, dead at 67 the son of famed miniaturist eugene kupjack, henry kupjack died of a suspected heart attack monday, february 18th at his home in chicago. Henry was a master artisan in his own right, creating over 600 miniature rooms, either by himself or in collaboration with his father. Ive been building miniature architectural boxes since 1998. Kupjack and morgan shared their insight on the deeprooted family connections with the miniatures, and the art institute of chicago who house the collection, as well as what it means, and the patience it takes, to curate some of the worlds most miniature room representations. The original gaf viewmaster pictures of thorne rooms have turned magenta, but this set has excellent color. You can see the artist has actually put the book on the end. Miniature art is all about power, says jay kupjack, tapping the ash of his. The only criticism is that they should have posed a couple of rooms in normal scale next to a person so you could see exactly how small these creations are.
Dining room federal period miniature rooms, dollhouse dining. When i was a child on a field trip we went to the art institute and i remember spending the most time in the miniature rooms. Kupjack looks as if he were cut from the panel of a robert crumb comic book. Then i went as a teenager and i still spent the most time in this area and i purchased the book from the gift shop after begging my motherthen i ended up going to college and graduating from the school of the art institute. Oct 28, 2019 a life in miniature jay kupjack is the last surviving member of a towering dynasty built on tiny foundations. They learned at their fathers side as he assisted mrs.
Oct 29, 1995 while it provides a jumpingoff point for the imagination of the casual viewer and serious collector alike, a miniature room to hank kupjack is more like a series of tricks, illusions put in place. Miniature baroque style salon dolls house interiors. The kupjack miniatures book project is accepting backers on kickstarter. About this artwork on view thorne miniature rooms, gallery 11 artist mrs.
Henry kupjack is raising funds for kupjack miniature rooms book on kickstarter. Kupjack room on the antique road show links to blogs and. In his lifetime, kupjack produced this silver shop model along with sevenhundred other periodstyle miniature rooms. Thornes most valued craftsman, eugene kupjack, has continued the legacy of his fathers work and still produces miniatures today which you can see on the website, kupjack studios.
Henry kupjack, artist, in conversation with lindsay. Kupjack, 79, creator of miniature rooms for museum. Get the best deals on doll house room boxes when you. In the cavernous main room of the seventh regiment armory at park avenue and 66th street, 72 invited antique dealers will soon be unpacking crates containing the prized furniture, art and. Henry kupjack says that miniature rooms was affected largely by his experiences and childhood imaginations. Artisan room box dollhouse miniature 1990s office wood bespaq bookcase detailed. Lighted with glazed front, signed lower left ed kupjack. Kupjack is the last of a dynasty of miniature artists. May 20, 2014 here is a you tube clip of a kupjack room on pbss antique road show. Eugene kupjack american 19121991 mid 20th century french bistro in miniature. Miniature scene inside the book by ileana ottini ileana ottini. Eugene kupjack miniature room, from richmond hour 2. To publish a highquality coffee table art book depicting 72 of our favorite miniature rooms created by eugene and henry kupjack 18th century ottoman coffee house roombox created by henry kupjack see more. Kupjack studio presents 21 piece miniature rooms, an immersive art experience inside festival hall at navy pier, april 2021, 2019.
To publish a highquality coffee table art book depicting 72 of our favorite miniature rooms created by eugene and henry kupjack henry kupjack does amazing, incredible miniature rooms with such stunning details. The thorne rooms at the art institute of chicago, by s. To publish a highquality coffee table art book depicting 72 of our favorite miniature rooms created by eugene and henry kupjack kupjack miniature rooms book by henry kupjack, via kickstarter. Hotel miniature this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in oldtown exploration, architecture and history check location alemdar mahallesi molla fenari sokak no 22 cagaloglu, fatih, 34110 istanbul, turkey this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in oldtown exploration, architecture and history check location excellent location. Henry hank kupjack, renowned for museumworthy miniatures. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A life in miniature chicago magazine november 2019. Kupjack studio brings 21 piece miniature rooms to navy pier. Henry kupjacks miniature rooms by ileana ottini duration. Join kupjack studio from april 2021, 2019 for an immersive art experience inside festival hall at navy pier. I am surprised it has taken this long for one to show up. Please look at the pictures as they are part of the description.
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