Inattention has doomed too many masters. Without provenance, context or an appreciation for cultural continuity, artistic treasures become disposable bric-a-brac. And so it nearly was for two companion bianco Carrara marbles that had lain unattested for decades in the storage of a small Idaho museum. Now proven by extensive research to be the works of sculptor Madison Colby (1842-1871), the 19-inch rondels bespeak a talent abruptly silenced by tuberculosis but not too soon to escape the notice of the San Francisco and Chicago art communities. Having experienced this resurrection, Colby’s undeniable skill but sadly limited catalog can once again enjoy a deserved acclaim.

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“如此接近遗忘之岸”一位美国大师被重新发现

一不留神注定了太多的高手。没有出处、背景或对文化连续性的欣赏，艺术珍品变成了一次性的小玩意儿。因此，几乎是因为在爱达荷州的一个小型博物馆的储藏室中几十年来未经证实的两颗同伴比科·卡拉拉 (bianco Carrara) 弹珠。现在通过广泛的研究证明是雕塑家麦迪逊科尔比（1842-1871）的作品，19 英寸的 rondels 预示着一个天才突然被肺结核沉默，但很快就逃脱了旧金山和芝加哥艺术界的注意。经历了这次复活后，科尔比不可否认的技能但遗憾的是有限的目录可以再次获得当之无愧的赞誉。