The Brooklyn Museum has an interesting post about the history of Korean Porcelain: Notably: “Korean ceramic artists developed cobalt-decorated porcelains in the fifteenth century after admiring Chinese examples for years.” The admiration is understandable. And these items at our galleries makes it clear why Chinese cobalt porcelain items were so coveted: Exceptional and Rare Kangxi […]
The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center is pleased to announce their new Contemporary Art Pop-Up Gallery Program. About the program: Artists are given rent free gallery space for three weeks in the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center in midtown Manhattan. Currently accepting two-dimensional media, framed and/or ready to hang. Each session will feature public programming […]
Happy New Year from The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center! We hope the new year brings you many special new – and old – things. See the new old items we’ve added to our catalog in 2016 here. Above (clockwise left to right) – “Significant Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Romeo and Juliet” [F & P […]
A 2nd generation store, Bella Antiques features Meissen porcelain as well as 19th and 20th century American and European paintings. They also have a lovely selection of glass items. Here are just a few: Lalique French Frosted Crystal Bookends Reverie Pair of Green Bohemain Glass Vases Lalique Deux Poissons “Double Fish” Pair of Bohemian Glass […]
With over 100 galleries, the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center makes for ideal one-stop-shopping! Take a look at our Holiday Collection for a plethora of gift ideas. Just a glimpse of the treasures you can find here at the MAAC: Hartley Brown LLC: Antique Hardstone Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant and Bulgari Sapphire Citrine Ring AAA Silver/Nathan […]
Solomon Treasure (in Gallery #64) will be at the New York Art, Antique and Jewelry Show, November 9th – 13th. The New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show presents preeminent exhibitors showcasing impressive collections of antique and estate jewelry, Asian antiquities, sculpture, textiles, American and European silver, furniture, fine art and more. From The Palm […]
Meet the Dealers: Diana Calamari of Burke’s Antiques discusses British Antiques including postage scales, brassware, serveware and more. Meet The Dealer I’m Diana Calamari. And I own Burke’s Antiques. I’ve been in business for 31 years this year. And I’ve moved from my own shop into the Center here about four years ago. What is […]
“Disguise: Masks and Global African Art” is on display at The Brooklyn Museum of Art. This exhibit: “connects the work of twenty-five contemporary artists with historical African masquerade, using play and provocation to invite viewers to think critically about their world and their place within it. By putting on a mask and becoming someone else, […]
Leah Gordon, in Gallery 18, has been a dealer for 25 years and at the MAAC for 19 years. Her gallery features objects of 20th century design including: Sterling silver pottery, fine jewelry, artist jewelry such as Braque, Lichtenstein, Picasso and Art Smith – and also Taxco jewelry of the William Spratling school, Georg Jensen […]
Catch a glimpse of New York City’s hidden treasure trove, The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, in the above trailer above from the city’s most stylish TV program, A Taste of New York. The show takes an exclusive look at our 100+ galleries and their intriguing owners on Time Warner Cable NYC, channel 79, on […]