North Carolina Gallery of Fine Art

01/24/2023

Fun Fact: Lincoln was the first bearded president!

01/19/2023

Pop Quiz! How much does the sculpture weigh?

01/16/2023

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! In 1963, MLK delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and was later given a marker at the location.

01/12/2023

“I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

01/10/2023

FAQ: How do I clean my bronze?
A bronze sculpture will last for hundreds of years and will need little maintenance. Never use harsh commercial cleaners or polishers. Only a light dusting every couple of months should be required. To clean any dirty film that may accrue, simply use plain unscented soap and water.

01/06/2023

Fun Fact Friday: Lincoln was the first president to be born outside of the original 13 colonies!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! On this day in history, in 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War. He said, "I never in my life, felt more certain that I was doing right than I do in signing this paper. If my name ever goes into history it will be for this act, and my whole soul is in it."

12/30/2022

“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.” ~Abraham Lincoln

12/25/2022

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!🎄

12/22/2022

It’s not just a piece of art; it is a piece of history.

12/19/2022

Visit our website to learn more!

https://ncgfa.com

12/16/2022

Fun Fact Friday: Lincoln was the tallest president, standing at 6 feet and 4 inches!

12/12/2022

FAQ: Are your sculptures painted?

No. Bronze coloration is called a patina and is achieved through a process called “patination”. During this process, the bronze is reheated and chemicals are applied to the hot bronze. This causes a chemical reaction and actually changes the surface color of the bronze.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The North Carolina Gallery of Fine Art! Wishing everyone a happy holiday!

11/19/2022

Many people may not know that Abraham Lincoln created the Secret Service on the day he was assassinated! Created to combat counterfeiting, the Secret Service would not formally protect the president until 1901!

11/15/2022

15 inches high including base, 7 inches wide and 7 inches deep. It weighs 14.5 lbs. A masterpiece perfect for any collection!

Learn more about ordering The Face of Lincoln here: https://ncgfa.com/purchasing-information/

11/11/2022

The North Carolina Gallery of Fine Art honors all those who serve and have served our country! Happy Veterans Day to all!

11/10/2022

The North Carolina Gallery of Fine art can consult and assist in sourcing gold leaf frames and pedestals for your art collection. We work with expert makers who can create the pedestals or frames to showcase your collection.

11/07/2022

“Long lost and too-long neglected, the Gage Lincoln bronze is a haunting and powerful three dimensional portrait of the pre-White House Lincoln. On one level a skillful interpretation of the iconic life mask, it somehow conveys more than a mere mold, and invites us into Lincoln’s very essence.”

– Harold Holzer, noted American historian and owner of the Face of Lincoln bronze #22.

Hear from more owners of The Face of Lincoln here: https://ncgfa.com/testimonials/

11/04/2022

"With this exceptional work of art as a foundation, the concept of the new North Carolina Gallery of Fine Art was born. As he and I watched the foundry casting and firing of this bronze with all the flames and steam, we both felt as though the artist Mr. Gage and Mr. Lincoln were in some way watching too. And as I approach 70 years of age, I knew that this bronze would be for the ages and one of the most important things I could pass onto the next generations."

Read more about the history of The Face of Lincoln here: https://ncgfa.com/history-of-the-face-of-lincoln-bronze/

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween from The NCGFA! 👻 🧡

10/27/2022

FAQ: Can I call to ask questions about the Art?

A: Yes, please feel free to call with any questions. While we operate by appointment only, we welcome your calls at any time and your call will be answered by one of the owners of the company. We take great pride in our art.

10/25/2022

The "Face of Lincoln" is an extraordinary sculpture! It looks beautiful in this study and feels as if Lincoln is almost there!

10/22/2022

Eroll Flynn Restoration at NCGFA

We spent the last year restoring this beautiful painting of Eroll Flynn. We have been working diligently getting it in "tip-top shape similar to when it was painted in 1944."

Check out the video to see how it turned out!

10/20/2022

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10/18/2022

Meet the North Carolina Gallery of Fine Art's principals, John Clell Hamm and John Rutledge Short! 👋

Click the link below for their bios! 👇
https://ncgfa.com/about-us/

10/14/2022

Thinking about building a collection? Let us help!

We can assist and consult in creating small collections of 19th,20th and early 21st century art for private and corporate clients. We can advise on authenticity and desirability of prospective artists and styles of art to collect.

10/05/2022

Thank you, Teachers!! 🍎 ✏️ ❤️

10/04/2022

Lincoln was _____________ President? 🤔 Comment answer below!

09/29/2022

Time for another Lincoln Trivia Question!! 🤔

Don't forget to comment below your answer! 👇 👇

09/28/2022

Happy ! 🌸 🏖️ 🏔️ 🏙️ What is your favorite part about North Carolina?

09/23/2022

A great quote from Lincoln about truth 👏

09/20/2022

Today is !

We encourage everyone to register to vote! Make your vote count!

09/15/2022

Make the masterpiece part of your collection today! Limited quantity available now!

09/13/2022

Comment your answers below!! 🤔 💭

08/31/2022

On what date was Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation effective?

A. January 1, 1863
B. February 3, 1867
C. March 21, 1862

Comment below your answer!

08/23/2022

How well do you know Lincoln?? 🤔 Answer the question in the comments below!

08/17/2022

The “Face of Lincoln” is our first art presentation and the raison d’etre for this new gallery!

08/15/2022

💡Fun Fact: The Mulvane Museum of Topeka, Kansas was the first Museum to acquire the Face of Lincoln bronze #3.

08/12/2022

Did you know that we also provide restoration and conservation services? Bring in an oil painting and let us do the work!

Our conservator at the NCGFA has performed conservation services during the past 45 years for a number of distinguished clients. Check out some of them on our website linked below!
https://ncgfa.com/art-services/art-conservation-and-restoration/