Transfixed by Faberge? Essex Global Trading Inc. in Gallery #19 has some stunning items. While the name is generally associated with the elegant Easter Eggs, Peter Carl Fabergé was the goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court – and the creator of the eponymous masterpieces which evoke visions of Belle Époque. And there’s much more to […]
Hoffman-Gampetro (Gallery #37) has been at the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center since 1978. And is an emporium of collectibles, objets de vertu, period jewelry and decorations. Take a look at a some of their lovely new items! Antique Silver Chocolate Pot English China Service Plates Vintage South Sea Pearl Pin Large Chinese Blue and […]
In Gallery #61, you’ll find P.M. Tung Arts. P.M. Tung Arts specializes in antique Chinese art, including sculptures, paintings, furniture and decorative pieces made from jade carvings, ivory bronze, glass, ceramics, stone carving and lacquer. Take a look at some of their collection here and stop by their gallery to see more! Imperial White Marble […]
Visit a number of our dealers, Thursday to Sunday, August 25th – 28th, at the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show! Founded in 1980, the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show is one of the largest indoor fine art, antique and jewelry shows in the country: “Offering outstanding collections of furniture, antiques, American and European […]
Meet the Dealers: Diana Calamari of Burke’s Antiques discusses British Antiques including postage scales, brassware, serveware and more. Meet The Dealer I’m Diana Calamari. And I own Burke’s Antiques. I’ve been in business for 31 years this year. And I’ve moved from my own shop into the Center here about four years ago. What is […]
Have an urge to brush up on your art history knowledge? New York City Museums are helping you do that – even beyond their spectacular exhibits. Met Publications The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers 5 decades of publications to read and download (for free). Such as: “Van Gogh in Arles documents the first major exhibition […]
Brooches are lovely – and useful. A brooch can dress up – and even transform – an outfit. 50 years in business, Kenneth James Collection features fine 20th century jewelry from Cartier, Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels, in addition to commercial Lalique and Baccarat perfume bottles. They also carry a number of unique antique […]
Sèvres is a type of fine porcelain characterized by elaborate decoration on backgrounds of intense color, made at Sèvres in the suburbs of Paris. The Met has an excellent article about “Sèvres Porcelain in the Nineteenth Century” which explains the factory’s importance. It begins: “The vast and diverse production of the Sèvres factory in the […]
“Disguise: Masks and Global African Art” is on display at The Brooklyn Museum of Art. This exhibit: “connects the work of twenty-five contemporary artists with historical African masquerade, using play and provocation to invite viewers to think critically about their world and their place within it. By putting on a mask and becoming someone else, […]
Our dealers have an astounding selection of Antique Asian Art. Here are just a few of the treasures from China: Wood Carving Figures Antique White Jade Carving Peking Glass Overlay Vase Pair of Antique Cloisonne Vases I-Hsing Tea Pot Tang Dynasty Ewer Antique Cinnabar Lacquer Vases The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at: […]