Art and Artists in the Art Collection of Carmel-by-the-Sea: CITY COUNCIL: AGENDA & MINUTES Deaccession of Fifty-Nine Artworks

MINUTES

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

April 3, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, was held on the above date at the stated hour of 4:34 p.m. Mayor McCloud called the meeting to order.

II.ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Council Members Burnett, Hazdovac, Sharp, Talmage & Mayor McCloud

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator

Heidi Burch, Asst. City Administrator/City Clerk

Mike Calhoun, Interim Police Chief

Sean Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager

Janet Bombard, Library Director

XI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL

C. Provide direction on the deaccession of certain artwork.

Library Director Janet Bombard presented the staff report and introduced consultant Sheryl Nonnenberg who developed the deaccession list.

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 8:59 p.m.

Martha Mosher read a letter from fellow Harrison Library Board member Glen Mozingo regarding retaining the artwork believed to be from the Ella Harrison bequest and referred to a 1928 Pine Cone article on Mrs. Harrison.

Carolyn Hardy, Skip Lloyd, and Stephen Moorer also spoke to the issue.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 9:03 p.m.

Council Member BURNETT moved to approve the deaccession of the designated artwork with the exception of the 30 pieces that the Library Board said may be from the Harrison bequest, seconded by Mayor McCLOUD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

ADDENDUM:

Twenty-Nine Deaccessioned Artworks at April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting

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

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

684 Melchert, Ernest La Farraca Unknown Etching 4.75 X 6

685 Melchert, Ernest The Old Guard Unknown Etching 9.25 X 6.5

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

Thirty Artworks Not Deaccessioned at April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting

(Mrs. Ella Harrison’s bequest)

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

652 Japanese Prints 127 prints Unknown W/B N/A

653 Japanese Prints 15 Kimono Stencils Unknown N/A N/A

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

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

4:30 p.m., Open Session

City Hall

East side of Monte Verde Street

between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

XI. Orders of Council

C. Provide direction on the deaccession of certain artwork.

Meetina Date: April3, 2012

Prepared by: Janet Bombard, Library Director

City Council

Agenda Item Summary

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 reviewini 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 meetini. Ms. Nonnenberg will attend tlte 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 defines the art collection 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:

3/24/12

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.