“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 […]
We’re looking forward to our week long celebration of Asian art and antiques here at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center – and to you joining us! Our reception is tomorrow (Friday March 15th, from 5 pm – 8 pm) to open Asia Art Week, part of New York Asia Week 2019 (March 15th to […]
It’ll be Asia Art Week here at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center – March 15th to the 23rd, as part of New York Asia Week 2019! Discover fine Asian works of art, textiles & Islamic art We invite you to join us for the Opening Reception on March 15th, 2019, 5 pm to 8 […]
On now: “Must-See Week” allows you to purchase: 2-for-1 tickets to many NYC museums. Until February 10th, save when you see exhibits at MoMA The Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), The Rubin Museum of Art, Cooper Hewitt, Brooklyn Museum, The Museum of the City of New York – and Staten […]
Come to the MAAC and visit Textile as Art‘s Show Room, where you’ll see astonishing antiques. It has New York’s largest collection of antique textiles from 200 B.C. to 19th Century, as well as antique carpets, ancient art, and antique Islamic art and Chinese art. What will you discover? Here are a few we loved: […]
City Guide was at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center earlier this week and found three galleries of particular interest: Estate Silver Co. (Gallery #65), Manhattan Rare Book Company (Gallery #90), and Textile as Art (Gallery #10). Their selection of “Rare Antiques You Can Buy Right Now at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center” includes: […]
Antique Russian Silk Ikat Wall Hanging. Silk with cotton lining, Uzbekistan, Russia, 1880. H: 75″ W: 60″. Alexander’s Antiques, Gallery 43/212.935.9386 In the 19th century, in the desert oases along the Silk Road, the eye-catching art of ikat flourished. Likely one of the oldest forms of textile decoration, ikat is common to many cultures around […]
1. A fine Antique Russian ikat jacket in natural silk, geometric motif with beaded trim. Silk and cotton lining, Uzbekistan, Russia, 1890. [Alexander’s Antiques: Gallery 43/212.935.9386] It’s Textile Tuesday in the online art world. We’re celebrating with 10 exemplary antique textiles and tapestries recently added to our website. Textiles, which are defined as “yarns woven […]
A carved giltwood three-piece salon suite upholstered with Aubusson tapestry, French, circa 1880. Comprising of a settee and two chairs. Settee Height: 53″ Length: 77″. Gallery #39 & 63: F&P Associates/212.644.5885 Introduced earlier this year by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, #tapestrytuesday has proliferated across the particular corner of the internet devoted to old treasures […]