The only gem born of a living creature, the June birthstone pearl has been valued since antiquity. It’s easy to understand the fascination people have always felt for this most elegant of gemstones originating in the humblest of places. As many know, the pearl is found in the shells of mollusks but you may not […]
The height of summer is upon us, which means wedding bells are ringing all over the country–and Father’s Day is just around the corner! See some of our favorite antiques and objects of art for brides & dads here. The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at 1050 Second Avenue at 56th Street, New […]
In early-18th century Europe, porcelain was “a rare luxury item.” Tsar Peter the Great imported costly porcelain items from Western Europe for his personal use, and dreamed of establishing porcelain production in his own land of Russia–a dream finally realized during the reign of his daughter, Empress Elizabeth. Today, porcelain from the Imperial Porcelain Factory […]
This Regency period painted miniature features ethereal dancing figures of mother and son. French, c. 1820. Melody Rodgers. Like every mother, every Mother’s Day gift should be unique. Happily, uniqueness is our specialty at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center. See here for 10 original, rare, and beautiful gifts for the woman who gave you […]
April showers brings May flowers and of course, Mother’s Day. Browse our collection on the-maac.com, including our NEW arts & antiques for the perfect Mother’s Day gifts. The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at 1050 Second Avenue at 56th Street, New York, NY. We’re open Mon-Sat 10:30 AM to 6 PM, Sun 12 […]
We regularly add new treasures to the-maac.com, curated from our galleries’ standing and recent acquisitions. We’ve decided to spotlight some of the most fascinating new art and antiques in our regular blog feature series “NEW Vintage & Antique Finds.” In this post, we feature a series of beautiful weaponry, ranging from 20th century European steel […]
Royal Vienna hand painted porcelain plate of a brown haired beauty, cobalt blue and gilded border, signed Wagner, Vienna, Austria, circa 1880. Lev Tov Antiques One of the most prized kinds of antique porcelain, Royal Vienna plates originated in the 18th century when “two workers from the Meissen factory in Germany took the “recipe” for […]
Scottish 15K gold and semi-precious stone brooch, 19th century. Intertrus Brooches used as ornamental garment pins have a long history–dating as far back as the Bronze Age. A distinct tradition of brooches developed in Early Medieval Ireland and Scotland, including the type of brooch showcased here: the plaid brooch, which was used to pin the […]
The acclaimed Pier Antique Show kicks off this weekend at Pier 94, March 29-30, 2014. Dubbed “New York’s largest antique and art collecting event,” the Pier Show features over 400 exhibitors of the highest quality antique furniture, jewelry, decorative and fine arts. These Manhattan Art & Antiques Center dealers are participating in this year’s show. […]
Valentine’s Day may be over but there’s never a bad time to show someone how much you care. Our Valentine’s Day Collection will be up until the end of the month. You can see our Vintage Valentine Pinterest board for highlights, and see all our latest items here.