Schwarz Gallery

Schwarz Gallery Welcome to America's premier gallery of Philadelphia artists. Founded in 1930 by Frank S. Schwarz, Sr. and widow Marie D. Robert D. Schwarz, Jr. in 2004.

Since 1930, the Schwarz family has been a leading source of fine European and American paintings for serious collectors and museums. Schwarz, the Schwarz Gallery opened on Atlantic City's celebrated boardwalk as specialists in furniture and silver. Relocation to Philadelphia during the Second World War prompted an emphasis on the arts of Philadelphia, and paintings became the Gallery's focus when

Frank Schwarz's son Robert joined the firm during the 1960s. In the following years, under the direction of the founder's son Robert D. Schwarz, the Gallery focused on nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and American paintings and became recognized as the nation's major source for the work of Philadelphia artists from Pennsylvania's founding through the mid-twentieth century. earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Dickinson College, and supplemented his studies in the fine arts at the University of Vienna and the Barnes Foundation. As curator of The Stephen Girard Collection from 1970 to 1980, he documented this important Philadelphia collection in a scholarly catalog. Subsequently, his publication of more than seventy informative catalogs in conjunction with the Gallery's exhibitions has established the firm's excellence in its field. joined the firm in 2002 and became the Gallery's third generation president after the untimely death of Robert Sr. As the Gallery looks toward the future, its focus on nineteenth century American art remains the backbone of its renowned collection.

Highlights from the Gallery - five works from our collection, featuring artists Sarah Jane Blakeslee, Walter Emerson Bau...
01/22/2026

Highlights from the Gallery - five works from our collection, featuring artists Sarah Jane Blakeslee, Walter Emerson Baum, Charles Spencer Humphreys, Charles Drogkamp, and Francis Speight. View more details on our website or stop by the Gallery on Chestnut Street.

Move in day! We are getting ready for the Delaware Antiques Show, which opens Friday November 7th at the Chase Center in...
11/05/2025

Move in day! We are getting ready for the Delaware Antiques Show, which opens Friday November 7th at the Chase Center in Wilmington. Be sure to include this amazing show in support of in your weekend plans!

The painter, graphic artist, craftsperson, teacher, and writer Edythe Catherine Fisher entered the Philadelphia School ...
10/07/2025

The painter, graphic artist, craftsperson, teacher, and writer Edythe Catherine Fisher entered the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (now Moore College of Art) in 1916 and specialized in illustration. She exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Salons of American Art, the Society of Independent Artists, and the National Academy of Design.

From her early 20s at irregular intervals Edythe Ferris experienced “visions” which she described as semi-religious and inspirational in nature. In the 1940s she began to attempt the recording of them based on her memories of these visual experiences.

"Universal Flame"

"Time"

In 1948 the Norlyst Gallery in New York, known for encouraging experimental art, mounted a one-woman show of these vision works. The gallery purchased these works (along with a number of other oils and goauche works) directly from the artist.

Raglan Castle, a late medieval castle in eastern Wales near the River Wye. Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a...
08/12/2025

Raglan Castle, a late medieval castle in eastern Wales near the River Wye.

Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and watercolors offered at special prices.

Visit our special sale site at https://sale.schwarzgallery.com

A humorous tavern scene by an unknown American artist. Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 7...
08/05/2025

A humorous tavern scene by an unknown American artist.

Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and watercolors offered at special prices.

Visit our special sale site at https://sale.schwarzgallery.com

A charming etching by Robertson Kirtland Mygatt. Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 70 pain...
07/29/2025

A charming etching by Robertson Kirtland Mygatt.

Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and watercolors offered at special prices.

Visit our special sale site at https://sale.schwarzgallery.com

A view of Vail Barn, Speedwell Village in Morristown, NJ by Frank Waller. Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a ...
07/22/2025

A view of Vail Barn, Speedwell Village in Morristown, NJ by Frank Waller.

Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and watercolors offered at special prices.

Visit our special sale site at https://sale.schwarzgallery.com

A view of Vail Barn, Speedwell Village in Morristown, NJ by Frank Waller. Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a ...
07/22/2025

A view of Vail Barn, Speedwell Village in Morristown, NJ by Frank Waller.

Our online Summer Sale continues, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and watercolors offered at special prices.

Visit our special sale site at https://sale.schwarzgallery.coA view of Vail Barn, Speedwell Village in Morristown, NJ by Frank Waller.

We are pleased to invite you to our online Summer Sale, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and waterc...
07/15/2025

We are pleased to invite you to our online Summer Sale, featuring a selection of over 70 paintings, drawings, and watercolors offered at special prices.

Visit our special sale site at sale.schwarzgallery.com

opens today! On top of the iconic steps at the this Friday to Sunday, wonderful pieces available ranging from local fe...
04/25/2025

opens today! On top of the iconic steps at the this Friday to Sunday, wonderful pieces available ranging from local female artists to Hudson River masters. Open 11-7 Friday, 11-6 Saturday, and 11-5 on Sunday. Don’t miss it!

The Philadelphia Show, held annually on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases an outstanding sel...
03/26/2025

The Philadelphia Show, held annually on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases an outstanding selection of collectible antiques, art and design presented by over forty of America’s leading dealers. Opening April 25th at the PMA, visit us and learn more about the joy of collecting through educational dealer talks, show tours or take part in a self-guided treasure hunt. Come experience the amazing array of fine art, Americana, furniture, folk art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry, textiles, and decorative arts. The Philadelphia Show Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Show, held annually on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases an outstanding sel...
03/26/2025

The Philadelphia Show, held annually on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases an outstanding selection of collectible antiques, art and design presented by over forty of America’s leading dealers. Opening April 25th at the PMA, visit us and learn more about the joy of collecting through educational dealer talks, show tours or take part in a self-guided treasure hunt. Come experience the amazing array of fine art, Americana, furniture, folk art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry, textiles, and decorative arts.

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1806 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(215) 563-4887

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