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Art Deco artist McClelland Barclay and his 1941 postcard illustration of historic Hotel Versailles in Miami Beach

Nearly forgotten Art Deco artist’s ties to hist...

How did a 1941 postcard illustration by McClelland Barclay help preserve an Art Deco hotel in Miami Beach? Did Norman Rockwell know Barclay? Plus get my picks for two must-see...

Nearly forgotten Art Deco artist’s ties to hist...

How did a 1941 postcard illustration by McClelland Barclay help preserve an Art Deco hotel in Miami Beach? Did Norman Rockwell know Barclay? Plus get my picks for two must-see...

Gold plated acanthus leaf link bracelet with clear rhinestone accents

Understanding vintage conditions

Learn how the vintage conditions description is determined for any McClelland Barclay costume jewellery or home decor products for sale on this site. For collectors, Patricia Gostick, author and subject...

Understanding vintage conditions

Learn how the vintage conditions description is determined for any McClelland Barclay costume jewellery or home decor products for sale on this site. For collectors, Patricia Gostick, author and subject...

Government (Old) Harbor, Block Island, Rhode Island, Etching by Rev. S.T. Livermore c. 1877 courtesy Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission

The Beauty of Block Island and the Power of the...

First impressions, first paintings and McClelland Barclay’s lifetime of inspiration from the sea. The sea can be both beautiful and brutal, as we have witnessed this month in Florida. That’s...

The Beauty of Block Island and the Power of the...

First impressions, first paintings and McClelland Barclay’s lifetime of inspiration from the sea. The sea can be both beautiful and brutal, as we have witnessed this month in Florida. That’s...

Detail view of Lt. Cmdr. McClelland Barclay's dramatic illustration for U.S. Navy recruiting poster during WWII shows idealized navy seamen loading a cannon aboard a ship, courtesy U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command

Fighting War with Art: McClelland Barclay award...

Fighting war with art. In 1944, McClelland Barclay, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Naval Reserve, and artist was celebrated by The Art Directors Club of New York. Noting his distinguished record in...

Fighting War with Art: McClelland Barclay award...

Fighting war with art. In 1944, McClelland Barclay, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Naval Reserve, and artist was celebrated by The Art Directors Club of New York. Noting his distinguished record in...

Original self portrait of McClelland Barclay. Signed and dated 1938. Oil on canvas. Private collection of Patricia Gostick.

Welcome to the beautiful world of McClelland Ba...

Discover why Patricia Gostick wrote the book about the incredible life and works of 20th century artist, McClelland Barclay. Shop for the rare and collectible Art Deco and Art Moderne...

Welcome to the beautiful world of McClelland Ba...

Discover why Patricia Gostick wrote the book about the incredible life and works of 20th century artist, McClelland Barclay. Shop for the rare and collectible Art Deco and Art Moderne...

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