Visit The Met until June 23rd to see: “The World Between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East“. “For over three centuries, the territories and trading networks of the Middle East were contested between the Roman and Parthian Empires (ca. 100 B.C.–A.D. 250), yet across the region life was not defined by these […]
Many of the MAAC’s dealers have a passion for jewelry, including Kenneth James Collection, Botier, Joseph Saidian & Sons, and Bella Antiques. Do you share that passion? Then don’t miss The Met‘s exquisite exhibit, “Jewelry: The Body Adorned“, which is in its final days (just until February 24th). “Jewelry is the world’s oldest art form, […]
The Met has hundreds of “arms and armor” on permanent display in The John Pierpont Morgan Wing. “These date from about the 5th to the late 19th century and offer a broad range of the best examples from Europe, America, Japan, India, and various Islamic cultures. In addition, the Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gallery has […]
Introducing our newest gallery at The MAAC: VAJRA, in Gallery #53. VAJRA specializes in Tibetan Arts and Crafts. A taste of the wonderful items you’ll find: Tribal Ethnic Gao Box Kira Dress Mongolian Ritual Vase Agor Tibetan Female Ear Ornament Tayo Ritual Ornament Visit VAJRA in Gallery #53 at The Manhattan Art […]
The Met has stunning cameos at their galleries.
And we have many in ours – especially at Hartley Brown LLC
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roman glass jar, globular bowl, Israel, circa 2nd century AD, Palmyra Heritage. “You will excuse me for what I am about to say: I prefer glass vessels. Certainly, they don’t smell and, if they weren’t so fragile, I would prefer them to gold. These days, however, they are cheap,” a wealthy character tells his guests […]
With New York City’s favorite annual celebration of chapeau artistry, otherwise known as the Annual Easter Parade & Bonnet Festival, this Sunday, it seems the perfect time to take a look at Impressionism, Fashion & Modernity at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition contemplates the meaningful relationship between fashion and art in the works […]