William Kingston Vickery

William Kingston Vickery (16 March 1851 - 25 March 1925) was an Irish-American picture dealer who founded the San Francisco interior design firm and art gallery of Vickery, Atkins & Torrey. His art exhibitions are credited with bringing French Impressionism to the attention of Californians.

Read more about William Kingston Vickery:  Early Life, Family, Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, Retirement

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