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 […]
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10 Unique Art & Antique Gifts For Mother's Day
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 […]
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 its early history. A very old gemstone, the amethyst was used as a decorative stone by prehistoric humans 25,000 years ago, on the tombs of early Egyptian pharaohs, and on English regalia in the Middle […]
Lighting The Way: January Birthstone Spotlight On the Garnet
The perfect stone for embarking on a new year, garnet, the January birthstone, has long been associated with journeys. Derived from the Latin word “granatus,” which is related to the word “pomegranate,” garnet was named thus due to its resemblance to the deep red, seed-like fruit when in its natural form. In Greek mythology, it […]
January 2014 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month
Welcome to a new year of fantastic old finds! We hope 2014 is your best year in antiques. You can see all the items we’ve recently added to the website here. 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 […]
Happy Holidays & New Year From The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
Best wishes for a glittering holiday season and a bubbly New Year from The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center! Here’s to a new year full of old treasures.
The Last Days of Fall: An Autumn Woodcut by Gustave Baumann
Colored woodcut (woodblock print), “Road of the Morning” by Gustave Baumann, signed, titled and numbered (97/100), American, c. 1915. An early work, possibly of the Hoosier Period. Height: 12″; Width: 10 1/2″Leah Gordon Gallery If you’re in New York City today, the fall of stray snowflakes has already signaled to you that autumn is all […]
November 2013 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month
There may be a decided chill in the air this month, but November is also the month of changing fall colors, showcased so beautifully in Gustav Baumann’s “Road of the Morning,” and the start of the holiday season. This month, we feature festive decorations for the home and for yourself for this season of entertaining. […]
"Like a Child:" Whimsical Original Picasso Ceramic Face Plate
In 2010, Christie’s sold Pablo Picasso’s “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” for $106.5 million, making it the most expensive painting ever sold at auction. Needless to say, Picasso’s work fetches some of the highest prices in the art world. Can you imagine eating off one of them? Most people know Picasso as one of the […]
MAAC Jewelry Dealers in Vogue November 2013
Ethereal, Oscar-winning actress, Kate Winslet graces the cover of Vogue (US), November 2013. In the spread above, shot by prominent fashion photographer, Mario Testino, Winslet looks regal in designer apparel accessorized only by a dramatic Art Smith cuff bracelet from The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center gallery, Leah Gordon. Pictured here in the spread for […]