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                 LaGare Fine Arts

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                   The SURPLUS EXCHANGE of 2025-26

                                                    Deaccession Policy

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                  A LAS LAGARE FOUNDATION INVITATION

    We're initiating an inventory exchange program; this deaccession will provide the conservation needed for newly acquired assets, preparing for future LaGare exhibition.

                                                 

                                                   LAGARE HISTORY                  

    In 1961, LaGare opened 'The Attic Antiques,' his first storefront. Soon after expanding to 'The Lighthouse Antiques, Iowa Silver Plating Works and LaGare Gallery,' all situated on a historic riverfront property. Seems Lagare established a cultural presence throughout the Midwest, and his clientele included the flamboyant concert pianist called Liberace, he was the world's highest-paid entertainer of that time. And will never forget the legendary Tina Turner, who traveled often from Chicago to negotiate the 'ART of the DEAL.'

    Expanding in the 1970s Lagare opened 'The Old Goldmine' gallery in Searchlight, Nevada. Then the 80s brought two more LaGare Galleries, the Fountain Hills, Arizona and a short time in Scottsdale. But cherished more than any was Sonoita, Arizona. This gallery included monthly auctions for ranchers of Arizona's most southern border.

     I am proud to be the son of Lagare, father of five, and a man with many feathers in his tall hat. He was a promoter of the yearly Quad Cities Antique show, and have you heard of the Harlem Globe Trotters. From estate sales to homing pigeons, a very busy man. Oh ya, and a night club owner, remember Disco.

     

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