What is an Antique Picker? An Antique Picker is someone who is skilled in the art of buying antiques from a range of sources and then selling them, at a profit, to antique dealers and shops. Dealers are obviously not able to attend every auction, market or estate sale to find their merchandise and so […]
We’ve showcased many items from Hemingway African Gallery (in Gallery #96) – especially their unique masks. Hemingway African Gallery is the most established wholesale importer of fine African art in the United States and is the largest art gallery in New York selling collectable antique and contemporary works from all over Africa. The gallery has been at the […]
We’d like to help you find the best antiques. So we’ve created these 10 essential questions to ask when purchasing. (Read Part 1.) 4) Where do I find antiques? The best places to start your search are antique stores, auctions, estate sales, fairs, flea markets and “barns” (multiple vendors). Going in person is best so […]
When you choose to invest in an antique you’re buying a sense of history, a story – with loads of character. Before you make your decision to purchase, it’s important to ask yourself some fundamental questions. The answers will lead you to make informed choices that will encourage a lifelong relationship with antique buying. 1) […]
January 13-15, Robert Lloyd (in Gallery #63) will be exhibiting at the Washington Winter Show (Washington Antiques Show): “The 2017 Winter Show theme, ‘The Art of Style,’ celebrates the timeless elegance and sophistication of good design. True artistry is behind the best of fashion and interiors as well as antiques and art — whether it’s […]
Hoffman-Gampetro (Gallery #37) has been at the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center since 1978. And is an emporium of collectibles, objets de vertu, period jewelry and decorations. Take a look at a some of their lovely new items! Antique Silver Chocolate Pot English China Service Plates Vintage South Sea Pearl Pin Large Chinese Blue and […]
In Gallery #61, you’ll find P.M. Tung Arts. P.M. Tung Arts specializes in antique Chinese art, including sculptures, paintings, furniture and decorative pieces made from jade carvings, ivory bronze, glass, ceramics, stone carving and lacquer. Take a look at some of their collection here and stop by their gallery to see more! Imperial White Marble […]
Visit a number of our dealers, Thursday to Sunday, August 25th – 28th, at the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show! Founded in 1980, the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show is one of the largest indoor fine art, antique and jewelry shows in the country: “Offering outstanding collections of furniture, antiques, American and European […]
Have an urge to brush up on your art history knowledge? New York City Museums are helping you do that – even beyond their spectacular exhibits. Met Publications The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers 5 decades of publications to read and download (for free). Such as: “Van Gogh in Arles documents the first major exhibition […]
Sèvres is a type of fine porcelain characterized by elaborate decoration on backgrounds of intense color, made at Sèvres in the suburbs of Paris. The Met has an excellent article about “Sèvres Porcelain in the Nineteenth Century” which explains the factory’s importance. It begins: “The vast and diverse production of the Sèvres factory in the […]