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 […]
A number of our dealers regularly post their beautiful items on Instagram. Here’s just a sampling, along with the dealer’s descriptions: Kenneth James Collection on Instagram: Joseph Saidian & Sons on Instagram: AAA Silver/Nathan Horowitz Antiques on Instagram: The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th […]
For over 30 years, the Hemingway African Gallery has been the most established and largest wholesale importer of fine African art: Carrying Shona sculptures, tribal art, textiles, bead work, baskets, decorative art and other exotic finds; old and new, photographic safaris. Here are some of their captivating masks: Kuba Beaded Helmet Mask with Slippers Guli […]
In our new video blog series, Dealer Q&A, we ask our world-class dealers about their galleries’ specialties. First up: Brian Gaisford of Hemingway African Gallery tells us about the fascinating art of Shona sculpture. “We are the largest and we were the first dealer of Shona sculpture in the United States,” says Brian Gaisford. “Hemingway […]
Every time you come across a sublime 19th century animal sculpture, you’re looking at a work that owes a debt to French sculptor Pierre Jules Mène (1810-1879). Considered the “pioneer of animal sculpture” in his time, Mène belonged to the elite school of French animalières that included Pierre Louis Rouillard, Antoine-Louis Barye, and his son-in-law […]
The third son of French sculptor, Jean Baptiste Moreau, Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was proof that talent does indeed run in families. Along with his brother, acclaimed sculptor Mathurin, Auguste Moreau initiated himself into sculpture at a young age, and likely studied at one of the acclaimed art schools in Paris, such as “École des Beaux-Arts.” […]
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 […]
This month, check out Tuck Gaisford’s haunting photographic exhibition “Hang Fire,” exhibited in Gallery #30 (Main Concourse of The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center) until July 31, 2013, and see our latest funky, fun objet d’art on our New Items page.
The artist of the colorful, contemplative piece above is Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), foremost among Viennese cold-patinated bronze craftsmen. Renowned for his acute eye for detail and bold color palette, Bergman specialized in lifelike animals and vibrant Oriental figures such as the ones featured here from The Manhattan Art & Antique Center’s F & P […]