In our June 17 blog, “Trusting Your Instincts,” we discussed the emotional side of investing in art. As a continuation of this theme, we are showcasing Joe and Dana Jacober, avid collectors of Patou’s work who find great delight in the artist and her creations every day.
Joe Jacober, a partner at Allen Flavors Inc., and his wife, Dana, a former fashion-industry executive, were captivated by Patou’s artwork the moment they first entered the intimate DCOTA gallery in 2005. Seduced by a triptych bursting with color and brushstrokes that seemed to dance off the canvas, the Jacobers knew they had found a treasure in Patou. And what would follow was even more surprising—a deep friendship between the Jacobers, Patou and her husband and gallery owner, Thierry Desormeaux, began.
“When we first met Thierry, we had an instant connection to him,” says Dana Jacober. “A year later, we met Patou when she accompanied Thierry to our home in New York City to hang pieces we had added to our Patou collection. Patou and I became fast friends, and ever since, we speak a couple of times a week. For my husband and me, our personal connection to Patou has made investing in her work even more emotional; now, it has greater meaning. And if a person is interested in Patou’s work, once they meet her, they will fall more in love with her, for she is her art.”
The first Patou triptych purchased by the Jacobers is showcased as a backdrop at the couple’s wedding.
Collecting art for its emotional, not monetary, value, the Jacobers scout cities and towns around the world seeking pieces that speak to them and getting to know the artists.
“We buy art because we want it, not because we have to have it,” adds Dana. “We make it a point to build relationships with the artists, for there’s more feeling and depth. When you find something that grabs you, and you want to be surrounded by it, then it was meant for you. To some, buying art may seem like a luxury; however, it is the artwork that shapes the mood of a room and welcomes all who enter. To us, this is what creates a special place.”
In their multiple homes and offices, Patou’s original paintings and art furnishings create joyful, very personal escapes.
“Her spirit radiates in our rooms; her heart and soul goes into each piece, and we value this so much,” says Dana. “Art collectors should purchase or commission Patou’s art because of the feeling they, too, will experience. Patou and her artwork are truly one of a kind.”
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