This beautiful weather is making us think of leisurely strolls and sun-drenched afternoons, and since nobody painted languid contentment quite […]
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Tears of Joy: June Birthstone Spotlight on the Pearl
The only gem born of a living creature, the June birthstone pearl has been valued since antiquity. It’s easy to […]
NEW Vintage & Antique Finds: Paul Evans' Modernist Cityscape Coffee Table
Newly added to our online catalog is this fantastic architectural Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans (1931-1987), renowned modernist sculptor […]
Enduring Love: April Birthstone Spotlight on the Diamond
Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek word […]
Visit Our Dealers at the Pier Antique Show 2014
The acclaimed Pier Antique Show kicks off this weekend at Pier 94, March 29-30, 2014. Dubbed “New York’s largest antique […]
From the Sea: The March Birthstone Spotlight on Aquamarine
Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning “water” and “mare,” meaning “sea,” the serene March birthstone, aquamarine, certainly does recall […]
The God of Love in Love: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche
It’s Cupid’s busiest day. The chubby cherub is now the ubiquitous symbol of Valentine’s Day, but in the Hellenistic period, […]
The Royal Stone: February Birthstone Spotlight on the Amethyst
Due to its brilliant hue of purple, the longstanding color of power, the amethyst has been associated with royalty since […]
MAAC Dealers at The Spring Show NYC
“This then is the impetus behind every show. Expose the best of the best to people. Make a splash and […]
Micromosaics: The Past in Miniature
Micromosaic panel of Castle of Saint Angelo. Italy, 19th c. 8″ x 10-1/4″. Samuel Saidian Works of Art. Soon after […]