At the Manhattan Rare Book Company you’ll find, “An American Exodus: A Record of Human Erosion” by Dorothea Lange and Paul Taylor. ( Contact: 212.326.8907 | info@manhattanrarebooks.com ) It’s a first edition of one of the most important American photobooks. Lange’s photographs: “acknowledge the complexity of the subject, avoid the sentimental, and are informed by […]
We could all use more brightness to our day right now. Museums are now using #MuseumMomentofZen on Twitter & Instagram to provide some beauty in your timeline. Be sure to check it out. There’s a lot of stress building in everyone’s news feeds. Here’s some serenity. #Museummomentofzen 🎨 by Joseph Opshinsky pic.twitter.com/oKWQavTc5R — Roberson Museum […]
“Sculpture, much more than maybe any art form, can offer viewers the satisfaction of oscillating between reality and virtuality, between object and image.” – Jason Farago, “The New York Times” The Times article, recommends visiting the Hill Art Foundation to see Charles Ray’s incredible sculptures! In “Charles Ray and the Hill Collection“, the artist has […]
“Children to Immortals: Figural Representations in Chinese Art” can be seen at The Met, and it showcases both well-known, as well as lesser known art. “Conveying a person’s inner spirit (chuanshen) is the central aspect of figural representation in Chinese art. Rather than prioritizing accurate anatomical renderings, artists sought to capture the “life energy” of […]
You can find all manner of decor at our galleries – including a wide variety of paintings. A perfect painting can transform the look of a room – and be an excellent conversation piece. Here are just a few works by well-known painters that can be found here. A Fine Oil Painting by Frederic Soulacroix […]
Visit The Met until June 23rd to see: “The World Between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East“. “For over three centuries, the territories and trading networks of the Middle East were contested between the Roman and Parthian Empires (ca. 100 B.C.–A.D. 250), yet across the region life was not defined by these […]
Many of our dealers are exhibiting at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, beginning Saturday, January 26 – and running until Tuesday the 29th at the Miami Beach Convention Center! “As America’s largest indoor antique show, The Original Miami Antique Show presents more than 700 recognized dealers from 30 countries for four days only. In […]
Next Tuesday (June 12th) is our auction! To Bid: Be here live (The MAAC at 1050 2nd Avenue, at 56th Street) or bid online on LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable. 1:00 pm EST. We have art and antiques from numerous countries – as well as property and estate from Jane N. Rothschild – and much more. Like […]
Our January Sale is next week! Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Register now on LiveAuctioneers. You’ll discover: Vintage and Antique Jewelry Jade & Bronze items: Japanese Art – including Woodblock Prints: Have a particular treasure in mind? We have over 300 lots of art, antiques, jewelry and collectibles including the above and: […]
Happy Holidays & New Year from The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center! We hope you enjoy your celebrations. Above (left): “Patinated Bronze Statue of Dancer” [Hadassa Antiques] (Right): “Jane Avril” by Henri De. Toulouse-lautrec [Manhattan Rare Book Company]