First edition of Ian Fleming’s “You Only Live Twice” the 12th James Bond novel, original cloth, original dust jacket, United Kingdom, 1964. Gallery #90: Manhattan Rare Books/212.326.8907 With the first-ever Brooklyn Antiques & Book Fair headed our way this weekend, we thought we’d share 15 of our favorite tomes from our first editions, antique books, […]
Joining the New York antique fairs world this fall, the first-ever Brooklyn Antiques and Book Fair (Sept. 13-14, 2014) aims at book lovers and a younger set of New Yorkers than the crowds that gather annually at the Manhattan-based Pier Antique Show and Armory Antique Show. The show will be held at the brand new […]
This week’s featured NEW Vintage & Antique Find is this wonderfully dynamic bronze “okimono” (the Japanese term for objet d’art) from the artistically prolific Meiji period (1868-1912). The sculpture depicts two macaques performing the maxim embodied by sanbiki no saru (three monkeys): see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. This playful realization has […]
As is always the case in New York City, there are more “must-see” art exhibits this year than there is time to view them. It’s hard to choose but given our predilection for the past, we recommend these three exhibitions that highlight the past of our own storied city. Madeline in New York, New-York Historical […]
“Nimba is the joy of living” for the Baga peoples of Guinea, Africa. The most vital of the Baga arts, the headdress known as Nimba or D’mba represents the “universal mother” in Baga society; a figure of fertility and protection who presides over important events like agricultural ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. According to the Metropolitan […]
On September 7, the flagship Massachusetts branch of Kaminski Auctions will be holding a modern design and 20th century sale. See below for more information. The New York branch of Kaminski Auctions is located on the main floor of The Manhattan Art & Antique Center, Gallery #28, 917.701.8162. Kaminski offers free expert appraisal service 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 […]
On August 24, the flagship Massachusetts branch of Kaminski Auctions will be holding an exceptional summer estate sale. See below for more information. The New York branch of Kaminski Auctions is located on the main floor of The Manhattan Art & Antique Center, Gallery #28, 917.701.8162. Kaminski offers free expert appraisal service at the Center […]
Magnificent Sterling Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati, Sterling silver, Milan, Italy, 20th century. Gallery #65: Estate Silver/212.758.4858 Today in our NEW Vintage & Antique Finds series, we present a nautical fever dream from the incomparable high-end designer Buccellati. Easily Italy’s most renowned luxury jewelry brand, Buccellati brings an equally impressive stamp of “timeless eccentricity” to their […]
Judith Leiber Magenta and Gold Leather Handbag with Cord Strap, USA, 1980″s. 7″ x 5-1/2″. Gallery #35: Treasures & Pleasures/212.750.1929 Originating as a Twitter trend, Fashion Friday (or really, #FashionFriday) has spilled out across the blogosphere, making Friday not just the day to celebrate the start of the weekend (#TGIF) but the day to recognize […]