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 […]
The Manhattan Rare Book Company has some truly impressive new arrivals! Specializing in the beautiful, important, and very hard to find, you’ll find rare books, first editions, manuscripts, photographs and letters! An Autobiography: Richard Avedon (with photo of Marilyn Monroe) Theodore Roosevelt, Typed Letter Signed Yoko Ono’s “Grapefruit” Frank Herbert’s “Dune” in “Analog” Stop […]
We’ve found these beautiful new items at our galleries. Stop by to see them up-close! Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Planter Large Lalique Crystal Vase Pangden Apron Large Enamel Plaque Find these – and many more – at our galleries at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center: 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street). The MAAC […]
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 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center offers online shopping options! Browse the collection to discover stunning antiques: Flatware, decor – and much more. A few we love this Friday: A Stunning French Bronze Mounted Cut Glass in Emerald Cut Casket A Fine Egyptian Revival Bronze and Cut Glass Centerpiece Antique Sterling Silver Cast Border […]
Two upcoming NYC museum events spotlight Caribbean art and culture: Tonight, at 6:30pm, the Whitney presents: “Taíno Today: Art and Culture in the Caribbean” (Friday, Jul 20, 2018). “On the occasion of the exhibition Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art, this conversation explores the field of Taíno art and culture. Speakers include […]
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: […]
Invaluable has a wonderful article providing tips for French porcelain collectors: “The history of French porcelain reveals a story of aristocracy, of triumph and bankruptcy, and of revolution. Porcelain marks, the small characters or symbols often found on the body of a piece of French porcelain, can uncover hidden details about a piece, including its […]
Running until September 2, 2018: The exhibit “Multiply, Identify, Her” at The International Center of Photography (ICP) explores identity from the perspective of women artists from the 1990s and today, of various ages, using different types of media: “[T]hese artists reckon with the complex and changeable elements that inform who we are. These selves emerge […]
Follow our dealers on Instagram and you’ll be in-the-loop about items that excite them – and their newest acquisitions: @SolomonTreasure: “A French Ormolu, Rock Crystal and Glass Chandelier by Baccarat, Paris Circa 1870” [ Solomon Treasure | Gallery #64 | 917.686.9732 | solomon7272@gmail.com ] @SolomonTreasure: “A Rare and Important Austrian Enameled Jewelry Box, Circa 1850” […]