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ROBERT ANTHOINE Obituary
renowned tax and arts law expert and enthusiastic supporter of the arts, died on January 23, 2015 after a brief illness. His beloved wife, Margarita Maria Anthoine, and daughter, Alison Anthoine, were by his side. Born in Portland, Maine on June 5, 1921, he was the only child of Edward and Sara (Pinkham) Anthoine. After graduating from Duke University in 1942, he served for four years as a Lieutenant in the US Navy. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1949 and returned there to teach in 1952. In 1963, he joined Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts as the head of its tax department. He continued to teach as an adjunct at Columbia for another three decades, and as a visiting professor at law schools around the world through his seventies. His interest in literature and the visual and theatre arts was unbounded. He became close friends with many of the artists whose work he collected, and was instrumental in creating and sustaining many arts-related foundations. He served as the Chairman of the Aperture Foundation for more than 20 years. His support of the Royal Shakespeare Company by, among other things, creating the American Friends of the RSC, led to his appointment as an Honorary Governor for Life of the RSC. He was proud to be the founding Chairman of the Lucid Art Foundation, together with painter Gordon Onslow Ford and Fariba Bogzaran, to support artists who explore the concept of arts and consciousness. He is also survived by three other children--Robert Neal, Nelson and Nina Anthoine; six grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Mary Danielle Hamilton-Russo; and two step-grandchildren. Interment will be private. A memorial celebrating his life will be held in March in NYC on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Aperture, 547 W. 27th St., NYC 10001.
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Rita Anthoine
June 28, 2024
Always in my heart!
Rita Anthoine
January 29, 2018
Three years ago, I lost my irreplaceable mate. Yet, he is present in my heart every day.
Robert and 2nd wife Rebecca HAPPY in TRINIDAD April 1986
June 30, 2015
Robert and Honoree at the Aperture Gala 2011
Rita Anthoine
June 19, 2015
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Having a chat with Victor Spinelli August 2011
June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015
Michelle Dunn Marsh
April 25, 2015
My heart was in New York last Monday night where friends and family gathered to honour Robert Anthoine. I knew Bob in his capacity as a longtime trustee at Aperture Foundation, and through that role he became a mentor and friend. He taught me important lessons about loyalty to causes you believe in, and told me that a good approach to life was "never pass up the opportunity to meet someone you admire." Thanks to him I had the courage to call up Mary Ellen Mark, Robert Adams, Sylvia Plachy, Eugene Richards, Larry Fink, and many other inspirational photographers. Bob taught at University of Puget Sound, in their law school, and had an affinity for the Northwest. He supported me in many facets of life at Aperture and beyond. He lived a courageous, rich, elegant life, and his resiliency and energy will never be forgotten. I am so glad to have also known Rita who brought sparkle, music, and joy these past years.
Robert and Desiree Yarber
April 18, 2015
In Memory of Robert Anthoine: He met the accomplished artist Morris Graves at his forested home in Northwest California in 1999 to discuss the formation of a non-profit organization to be titled the "Morris Graves Foundation"; a retreat center to enhance the arts and artists. Robert's positive and knowledgeable abilities soon won over Morris Graves and by the year 2000, Robert had successfully established the Foundation. He served as Vice President and Treasurer from 2000-2013 when he resigned due to retirement.
We at the Foundation will always be very grateful for the selfless and free help that Robert Anthoine gave to the arts for a long time to come. His generosity, knowledge of law and wisdom will be missed.
We wish that his wife Rita continues on with her loving and supportive personality and may wisdom prevail.
Robert and Desiree Yarber, Founding Trustees of the Morris Graves Foundation
Andreas Neufert
April 14, 2015
Unforgettable: his visit in Berlin and our many encounters in different parts of the world, Inverness, New York. He will be present forever in our hearts with his spirit full of curiosity and subtle enthusiasm.
Andreas and Barbara, with children
Marci Lingo
April 1, 2015
I have many memories of Bob, but two of my most vivid were attending a Dario Fo performance and seeing Bobby Short at the Hotel Carlyle with him. At both, he was irrepressibly enthusiastic, which may well describe how he lived his life.
I will remember him as a loving and devoted husband to my dear friend Rebecca and as a great lover of life. I know he will be deeply missed by Rita and his family. Our thoughts are with you as you live your lives without his delightful presence.
Marci Lingo and Richard Holden
March 19, 2015
May you speak French in heaven.
March 14, 2015
We are so sorry for those close to him, especially Rita, who now have to live without Bob's unique combination of deep erudition, gentle charm and easy grace. While we lived continents apart, we had many opportunities to meet in Dublin and London. Not for one moment did we not find his presence inspiring and delightful, and his advice and help in legal issues succinct and insightful. He is simply irreplaceable. His long life was a gift to all of us.
Danis Rose and John O'Hanlon
Rita and Robert at Candle 79 in 2009
February 18, 2015
February 13, 2015
Judith and I greatly enjoyed the spirit and enthusiasm for creativity always exhibited by Robert. Our deep sympathy to Rita and other members of Robert's family. Ned Davis & Judith Salavetz
Tim & Jan Sullivan
February 11, 2015
Dearest Rita and family ,
Tim & I were deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing .What a terrible loss ... He was simply a Grand gentleman !!! We have so many fond memories .. One of Bob's
Favorite quips goes like this : What do Shakespeare & mashed potatoes have in common ?? One can never get enough of them ....
May God Bless you ...sending u ??
Rose Beria
February 9, 2015
My sincere condolences to Rita.She took such good care of Robert.
With grandchildren Sonia & Ian, Chico, California, Aug 5, 2008
February 9, 2015
With daughter-in-law Chun Hong Change at an opening of her art, NYC, Nov, 2007
February 9, 2015
At a family party May 10, 2008, Staten Island, NY
February 9, 2015
Richard Hedge
February 8, 2015
I had the great honor to know "The Professor", as I liked to call him, due to my friendship with his son Robert, his first wife Edith, and their other children.
Shortly after the untimely death of his 2nd wife, Bob and I took on the task of refurbishing his W 81st St apt. The Professor was frequently out of town, so he suggested that I stay at his home while we painted, stripped the wooden floors, etc. Such a generous offer from such an intelligent, and kindly man. When in town, we went for breakfast several times just around the corner at his favorite eatery. I relished our conversations.
My sincere condolences to his entire family
Albert Gabizon
February 7, 2015
Jocelyn, my wife, and I met Bob Anthoine in London in the sixties and maintained a long friendship with him.
We shared his interest in theatre,
tennis other cultures. When I moved to New York in the seventies he sponsored my membership of the River Club. Subsequently we regularly saw him when he visied London with Rebecca and then with Rita.
His open mind and warm personality will be greatly missed. We offer our sincere condolences to Rita and his children.
Albert Gabizon
Albert Gabizon
February 7, 2015
My wife Jocelyn and I met Bob Anthoine in London in the sixties and maintained a long friendship with him.
We shared his interest in theatre, tennis other cultures. When I moved to New York in the seventies he sponsored my membership of the River Club.
Subsequently we regularly saw him when he visied London with Rebecca and then with Rita.
His open mind and warm personality will be greatly missed.
We offer our sincere condolences to Rita and his children.
We always mirrored each other's expression - this one is 'serious'..
February 7, 2015
At the RSC in NYC Armory - November 2011
February 7, 2015
Robert and Rita at Sue & Ray's Wedding Jan 2012
February 7, 2015
January 2012 getting ready for Sue & Ray's wedding
February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015
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j c
February 4, 2015
He had to be a special person to combine the core of all artistic personalities--pure intellect and passion.
Helen Cave
February 3, 2015
Bob was a great friend to the Royal Shakespeare Company and a true gentleman.
We will miss him.
Jeannie Kaufman
February 2, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Rita, the most amazing and inspiring soul mate.
My late husband, Edmund Kaufman, was at Columbia Law in the late 50's, and Bob was one of his younger professors. (Ed did an army stint prior to college, and therefore was three years older than his classmates, and just nine years younger than Bob.) Ed and Bob became fast friends, and maintained their connection, personally and professionally, for five decades.
I first met Bob about 35 years ago, and always relished the infrequent but lively and amusing get-togethers, on both coasts. It wasn't difficult to see why my husband cherished his friend, a very dear man of rare accomplishments and many talents. Bob meant the world to him.
- Jeannie Kaufman, San Francisco, California
Robert studying at home in NYC July 2007
February 2, 2015
Robert at Aperture Gala 2011
February 2, 2015
January 2012 Dancing at Suzi & Ray's Wedding
February 1, 2015
Rita, Robert & Fariba at Lucid Art, Inverness, California
February 1, 2015
Rita & Robert at Jazz at Lincoln Ctr Sam Shaw Exhibition 2009
February 1, 2015
Robert at a RCS in NYC Production 2010
February 1, 2015
At Bronx Botanical Garden with Mary and Nicholas
February 1, 2015
Robert at 21, enlisting for the Navy in WWII
February 1, 2015
Robert at Queen's Club Tennis Clubhouse June 11, 2011
February 1, 2015
Robert in Cardiff, Wales June 14, 2011
February 1, 2015
Charlotte Perman
February 1, 2015
It was an honor to have known you. Sending love to your family
Dancing at a wedding on the Hudson Oct 2014
January 31, 2015
Robert was a knockout all his life.
January 31, 2015
Robert Watching Tennis in Crete June 2011
January 31, 2015
Mini United Nations Party NYC Oct 2011
January 31, 2015
Robert at his 90th Birthday Dinner Party June 4, 2011
January 31, 2015
Robert & Rita at his 90th Birthday Dinner Party
January 31, 2015
January 31, 2015
Rest in Peace, Gentle Knight.
Robert and Esa Epstein 90th Birthday Dinner Party June 4, 2011
January 31, 2015
Michelle Dunn-Marsh and Robert at Aperture Gala 2010
January 31, 2015
Rita and Robert with Kramer, Nov 2, 2010, Aperture Gala
January 31, 2015
Robert on Santorini Island, Greece June 2011
January 31, 2015
Robert & Rita At the Queen's Club, London, June 2011
January 31, 2015
Sutton Keany
January 31, 2015
An intelligent and kind man, resourceful and engaging colleague. He lived in interesting times and never missed a nuance.
Robert with Step-Grandchild Jacqueline Danielle
January 31, 2015
Claudia Wheeler
January 31, 2015
I could not have asked for a more caring father In-law. Love always, Claudia
Alexander Estorick
January 31, 2015
Robert was a charming man, of perennial insight. He will be missed indeed. Many condolences from his friends in London, and love to his wife Rita.
Granddaughter Elizabeth Wolff & Robert
January 30, 2015
Robert as a young Columbia Law Professor
January 30, 2015
Robert as a young man.
January 30, 2015
Robert and Step-daughter Suzi Jan 2012
January 30, 2015
Coleen MCNeill HHA
January 30, 2015
I had the honor of taking care of Mr Anthoine in his last days. He was always the gentleman and left a hand print on my heart.
January 30, 2015
Condolences to the entire Anthoine family; may we honor him by living with his 'joie de vivre' and largess towards the world and each other. You are in our prayers.
Gabrielle Shapiro and family
Rita Anthoine
January 30, 2015
We had 8 1/2 smashing years together as soulmates in a loving relationship that would be hard to match.
Robert in Greece 2010
January 30, 2015
Robert at Lucid Art Foundation on his 90th
January 30, 2015
Rita & Robert at Aperture Weekend 2011
January 30, 2015
Robert & Rita & January 2009
January 30, 2015
Robert Anthoine at Lucid Foundation 2006 with Fariba Brabazon, Robert Adamson ,Devin Johnson, Juno GemesJ
Juno Gemes
January 30, 2015
It has been magical having Robert intwined in my life over the last 20 years. Meeting up with him all around the world. Robert Anthoine was a man of great wisdom and spirit. Artists in the world of Photography , Art , Literature and Drama have lost a great champion. His joy and passion was to serve and benefit Aperture Foundation and The Lucid Foundation . I will always hold him in my heart with deep gratitude for his friendship .
My sincere condolences to his beloved wife Margarita Anthoine , his daughter Alison , to his children and grandchildren, and his entire extended family.
Juno Gemes
January 30, 2015
Robert Anthoine was a brilliant arts philanthropy lawyer , honoured Professor, a visionary innovator in arts law, .
Imagine my surprise to meet Robert when he visited my exhibition Personal Mythologies in Sydney in 1994 . He became a dear friend.It has been magical having Robert intwined in my life over the last 20 years. Meeting up with him all around the world , from the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney to London , Dublin on Bloomsday to New Orleans, Broome WA to LA at The Lucid Foundation in Inverness California and at Aperture NY.
Robert Anthoine was a man of wisdom and spirit. The worlds of photography , art , literature and drama have lost a great champion. His joy and passion was to serve and benefit Aperture Foundation and The Lucid Foundation . The Photography Community and the Arts Community world wide has lost a great champion.
I will always hold him in my heart with deep gratitude for his friendship .
My sincere condolences to his beloved wife Margarita Anthoine , his daughter Alison , to his children and grandchildren, and his entire extended family.
January 30, 2015
Dear Anthoine family,
It is never easy to lose a loved one. May you find comfort in Gods promise at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to you all.
Billie Hamilton
January 30, 2015
A true gentleman, rest in peace Robert
Jenn D'Orazio
January 29, 2015
Although I didn't know Robert as well as many but I remember him and Rita opening there home to me and my children one night on the eve of Thanksgiving and it was such a memorable night. My daughters got a chance to play Robert and Rita's beautiful piano and watch from their balcony as the Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons were being blown up! It was such a great night for us all! May he rest in peace, knowing what a wonderful life he lived and that he was loved by so many! xoxo Rita
Rita and Robert on May 16, 2012 in NYC
Margarita Anthoine
January 29, 2015
You had 93.6 Years of Fabulous Living. I will always love and honor you.
Yours,
Rita
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