We are pleased to welcome NEW gallery Only Authentics, specializing in fine vintage handbags and purses, to The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center. Only Authentics, which is located in Gallery #6 on the Main Floor, has chosen to get off the ground running by offering a terrific Mother’s Day Handbag Sale, May 5 -18, 2014. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Japanese Woodblock print of “Two Rabbits and Bush Clover Under Moon”, (“Hagi no Usagi”) by Koson, c. 1931. Akasaka Collection Tomorrow is Easter, the Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Have you ever wondered why a fluffy bunny represent this somber holiday? There is certainly no mention of twitchy-nosed rabbits in the Biblical […]
Solid silver Kiddush cup, American, circa 1970. Rosalie Clauson Gallery Today marks the start of Passover, one of the most important Jewish festivals that commemorate Jewish liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. The Seder, the ritual feast that marks the start of Passover, is begun with making kiddush “to sanctify the day.” Kiddush, which is […]
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 […]
Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek word “adamas” meaning “invincible,” April’s birthstone, the diamond, is thought to be the hardest substance on earth, making it a natural fit for the gemstone that best symbolizes enduring love. Mario Buccellati eternity band, 18K gold […]
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. […]
Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning “water” and “mare,” meaning “sea,” the serene March birthstone, aquamarine, certainly does recall the clear blue of the ocean. The ancient Romans believed that aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the God of the Sea, having fallen from the jewel caskets of his sirens and washed ashore. Early sailors […]