2000-23985 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23985
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION AND/OR THE THE DIRECTOR
OF THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS GRANT PROGRAM,
FOR A TOTAL OF $20,991; $10,495 OF WHICH IS THE GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED AND
$10,496 OF WHICH IS A CASH MATCH BY THE CITY, TO FUND THE CONSERVATOR
EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF THE PAINTING VENUS AND ADONIS BY
FERDINAND BOL IN THE BASS MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION; AND
APPROPRIATING SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the preservation of the works of art in the Bass Museum's permanent collection is
a fundamental part of its mission; and
WHEREAS, the National Endowment for the Arts solicits grant applications for Grants to
Organizations grants to help institutions preserve their collections so that future generations may share the
treasures of our artistic heritage; and broaden public access to the excellence and diversity of the arts; and
in an effort to promote long range planning and institutional commitment to sound collection care practice;
and .
WHEREAS, the Bass Museum J Art has identified a painting in its permanent collection which
is in need of conservator examination d treatment, and identified a conservator that is qualified to
provide such an examination and treatm t; and
WHEREAS, the Bass Museum h s determined that the conservation of this painting is eligible for
National Endowment for the Arts Grants to Organizations grant program support; and
WHEREAS, $10,495 is the am unt requested from the National Endowment for the Arts and
$10,496 is the cash match by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY 0 . MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission herein authorize the Admini~tration and/or the Director of the Bass Museum of Art to submit
an application, and, if funded, authorize the budgeting and expending of grant funds, to the National
Endowment for the Arts Grants to Organi~tions grant program, for a total of$20,991; $10,495 of which
is the grant amount requested and $101,496 of which is a cash match by the City, to conservation
examination and treatment of the paintihg Venus and Adonis by Ferdinand Bol in the Bass Museum
permanent collection; and appropriate sa d grant funds, if awarded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of
July
,2000.
Attest by:
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APPROVED AS TO
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. S 2.S~ \)0
FROM:
DATE: July 12,2000
TO:
SUBJECT:
A RESOL ION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION ANDIOR THE THE DIRECTOR OF THE BASS
MUSEUM OF ART TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS
GRANT PROGRAM, FOR A TOTAL OF $20,991; $10,495 OF WHICH IS
THE GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED AND $10,496 OF WHICH IS A CASH
MATCH BY THE CITY, TO FUND THE CONSERVATOR EXAMINATION
AND TREATMENT OF THE PAINTING VENUS AND ADONIS BY
FERDINAND BOL IN THE BASS MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION;
AND APPROPRIATING SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Bass Museum requires the conservation examination and treatment of its Ferdinand Bol painting
titled Venus and Adonis, which dates from 1661. The Bass Museum would contract with a South
Florida conservator with previous experience in restoring and preserving similar old master
paintings. The project includes written and photographic examination by the conservator, round-trip
shipping tolfrom the conservator's studio, treatment of the painting, treatment reports and
photographs, reinstallation of the painting, and the development of a long range care plan for the
painting. The total budget for the project is $20,991. The Bass Museum will request $10,495 from
the National Endowment for the Arts, which requires a 1:1 match. The remaining $10,496 of the
project will be requested in the Bass Museum's 2001-2002 general fund budget.
Venus and Adonis is one of the most important paintings in the City's permanent collection of old
masters. Ferdinand Bol was among Rembrandt's most talented and dynamic students, and Venus
and Adonis is considered one of his masterpieces. This painting, signed and dated at bottom left,
is also the only fully dated work of Bol' s career. The conservation of Bol' s Venus and Adonis is a
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vital component of the systematic preservation and restoration of collection objects and part of a
Collections Management Plan to ensure the City's Bass Museum of Art permanent collection, a
$15,000,000 plus asset, is properly maintained.
Venus and Adonis has not received conservation treatment since a 1986 restoration (funded by an
Institute of Museum Services grant with a City match). At that time the paint surface was cupping
and actively flaking and was scratched. Repairs were made and the canvas was relined.
Conservators urged continuous monitoring of the painting for signs of renewed flaking of the paint
surface and drying of the canvas. In Fall 1997, a conservator examination noted that the painting
was very dry and susceptible to new damage. In May 2000, the Bass Museum Registrar noted that
the work has begun lifting at the edges of the stretcher, and recommended the painting for priority
attention.
One year has been allowed for the full completion of the project, including the scheduling of the
conservator, examination and treatment of the painting, shipping, reports, reinstallation of the
painting in the Museum environment, and completion of grant reporting requirements. The project
will commence October I, 2001 and conclude September 30,2002.
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this resolution approving the
submission of the grant application and authorize the provision of a cash match of $1 0,496 to repair
and maintain this valuable painting which is worth in excess of $200,000.
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