We’ve been updating our catalogue with new arrivals at the galleries – and there are so many exciting items it was difficult to narrow down our Friday Finds. (We love the Peridot offerings at Brian Stewart too!) Here are a few favorites: Carnelian and Gold Medusa Cameo Brooch Antique Meissen Porcelain Nodding Figure Fine Pique […]
We’d like to help you find the best antiques. So we’ve created these 10 essential questions to ask when purchasing. (Read Part 1 & 2.) 7) What does the term “provenance” mean? Provenance refers to the “proof” of a piece’s authenticity as an antique. Its age and where it has come from before landing in […]
We’d like to help you find the best antiques. So we’ve created these 10 essential questions to ask when purchasing. (Read Part 1.) 4) Where do I find antiques? The best places to start your search are antique stores, auctions, estate sales, fairs, flea markets and “barns” (multiple vendors). Going in person is best so […]
When you choose to invest in an antique you’re buying a sense of history, a story – with loads of character. Before you make your decision to purchase, it’s important to ask yourself some fundamental questions. The answers will lead you to make informed choices that will encourage a lifelong relationship with antique buying. 1) […]
Thank you to all the wonderful people who joined us for the opening reception of MAAC on the Map on Saturday! And thank you to Stephanie Simon for recommending us on NY1 News! Our Contemporary Art Exhibition Series Edition I., featuring the work of several female Asian artists working in New York City, is on until […]
Used in items as varied as armor and tools, fireplace accessories and musical instruments, Bronze is a ubiquitous and durable metal that has been around for thousands of years. This copper-based metal was the most popular metal throughout the lengthy “Bronze Age” (3300-2100 BC) – and remains popular today. Our galleries have many brilliant antique […]
We are pleased to announce an exciting new arts initiative at The Manhattan Art & Antique Center – MAAC on the Map. It is a four-part exhibition series happening in 2017. The first event in the series is a contemporary art exhibition featuring the work of several female Asian artists working in New York […]
The Brooklyn Museum has an interesting post about the history of Korean Porcelain: Notably: “Korean ceramic artists developed cobalt-decorated porcelains in the fifteenth century after admiring Chinese examples for years.” The admiration is understandable. And these items at our galleries makes it clear why Chinese cobalt porcelain items were so coveted: Exceptional and Rare Kangxi […]
This Wednesday (February 15th) is the first day of the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show – which features four of our dealers! The Palm Beach Group is “the Leader in Fine Art, Antique & Jewelry Shows from coast to coast across The United States”. The show runs until Tuesday, Feb 21st. A photo […]
A number of our dealers will be at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show on February 10 – 13, 2017. “As America’s largest indoor antique show, The Original Miami Antique Show presents more than 600 recognized dealers from 28 countries for four days only. At the show, attendees can explore collections from Renaissance to Art […]