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Bruce Newman

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Bruce Newman (January 27, 1930 – February 9, 2024) was an American antique dealer.[1][2] In 1989, Newman and his wife Judith published the book Fantasy Furniture, a history of fantasy furniture. In 1992, they donated 16 furniture pieces in the style to the Brooklyn Museum.[3]

In 2006, Newman published the memoir Don't Come Back Until You Find It: Tales from an Antiques Dealer.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Green, Penelope (February 27, 2024). "Bruce Newman, Leading Man of Antiques, Dies at 94" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "Pratt Institute Mourns Trustee Emeritus Bruce M. Newman '53". Pratt Institute. February 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Reif, Rita (November 1, 1992). "ARTS/ARTIFACTS; Chairs That Aren't for Sitting, and Other Fantasy Furniture" – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ Moonan, Wendy (January 27, 2006). "A Family's Affair With the Renaissance" – via NYTimes.com.