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 […]
We’re taken by the striking sculptures at Sakai Antiques Inc. Sakai constantly scours the globe, discovering unique art and antiques. They’ve offered, for over 30 years and spanning two generations, a fine array of 18th & 19th century European works. These sculptures, and many more, can be seen at the gallery! The Shoe Polisher Alabaster […]
The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center is pleased to announce their new Contemporary Art Pop-Up Gallery Program. About the program: Artists are given rent free gallery space for three weeks in the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center in midtown Manhattan. Currently accepting two-dimensional media, framed and/or ready to hang. Each session will feature public programming […]
Chances are, some of the wonderful people on your list have unique, discerning tastes. While that generally keeps life interesting – it can be a challenge when holiday shopping. Fortunately, we have over 100 galleries with unique, rare and one-of-a-kind items! You’re guaranteed to find plenty to match their original tastes! Peruse our Holiday Collection […]
As the year wanes in fits of rain, fog, and dramatic gray skies, an apropos exhibition to catch is the The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire” (October 21, 2014 – February 1, 2015). A slight but atmospheric show, this is the first fall exhibition in seven years at […]
Summer is in full swing and we have many new vintage & antique finds for summer entertaining and home redecorating. This month, we feature some of our galleries’ most playful objects for summer, including a vintage penguin cocktail shaker and a charming gold terrier pin. See more here. The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is […]
This beautiful weather is making us think of leisurely strolls and sun-drenched afternoons, and since nobody painted languid contentment quite like the 19th century Italian painter, Francesco Beda (1840-1900), we thought we’d highlight this painting of his in our New Vintage & Antique Finds series. This important oil on canvas entitled “A Royal Party on […]
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 […]