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On November 20th, 2023 we lost Alex's beloved wife Gloria Schloss, an accomplished artist in her own right, a loving mother, mother in law and cherished nana.
Gisela Schloss-Birkholz
January 22, 2026


New York, New York
SCHLOSS--Sir Alex, 89 NY City artist/painter, beloved art institution at the Plaza Hotel for 35 years, died January 29, 2011. He is survived by sculptor/ wife Gloria, daughter Arleen, son Paul (Gisela), grandchildren Sarah Sequoia, Susannah Sequoia, and sister Ruth Goldsmith. Sir Alex was not...
Read MoreOn November 20th, 2023 we lost Alex's beloved wife Gloria Schloss, an accomplished artist in her own right, a loving mother, mother in law and cherished nana.
Gisela Schloss-Birkholz
January 22, 2026

Wilfredo
January 09, 2024 | Other

Wilfredo
January 09, 2024 | Other
As I spend more time at home, I am able to enjoy Alex’s art on my walls.. I think of him often and thank God for having him in my life. I hope his family is well.
Debbi Langmuir
January 31, 2021 | Friend
Every time I look at Sir Alexs painting of Sintra, I smile, as I remember seeing it hanging I n the window one winter day, as I walked by the gallery. I fell in love right away, and knew I had to have it! I went into the gallery, had a long talk with Alex, and made the purchase. After years of hanging on the wall of my Manhattan apartment, it now has a new home in my Palm Beach condo, never having lost one bit of its beauty and charm! It has given me much pleasure these many years, and...
David Shapiro
January 31, 2020 | South Palm Beach, FL
I purchased Sir Alex's portrait of Sintra some forty-five years ago, after walking by the Plaza Hotel one afternoon, and seeing It on display in the window of the Gallery. To this day, it hangs on my wall in my Palm Beach, home, one of my most treasured and beautiful possessions! He was a marvelous artist, and lives on through the beauty of his work!
David Shapiro
August 31, 2017 | Palm Beach, FL
he was a wonderful great uncle and great chess player. we miss you uncle Alex. your great nephew Richard.
March 27, 2016

Gloria, Me and Alex at the Studio 12/2003
I only just found out about Alex' passing. I posted a painting he did of me in the 1970's. Sometimes I'd go meet him at the Plaza Gallery and we would have drinks in the Oak Room. He would tell me fantastic stories about serving in WWII. Always a gentleman. I'd pose for him at the studio on 8th Av and then we'd meet Gloria and go to dinner. Such fun. I'll miss him.
Jennifer Arnold
December 02, 2012 | NY, NY

Jennifer Arnold
December 02, 2012