Helen Stern

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Helen Stern
Born
Helen Phillips Burroughs

(1930-07-04)July 4, 1930
DiedNovember 11, 2019(2019-11-11) (aged 89)
Education Wells College
Smith College
Occupation(s)Sculptor, art patron
Spouse(s) Henry Dwight Sedgwick V
Philip M. Stern
Children5, including Mike
Parent Robert P. Burroughs

Helen "Leni" Stern (July 4, 1930 – November 11, 2019) was an American sculptor and art patron. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Pietroni, David Guido (November 19, 2019). "Helen Stern, Patron Who Brought Contemporary Art To DC, Dies At 89". The Art Insider. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  2. Solomon, Tessa (November 18, 2019). "Helen 'Leni' Stern, Sculptor and Patron Who Championed Washington Color School, Is Dead at 89". ARTnews. Retrieved November 20, 2019.