The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center gets some lovely reviews! Like this one over the weekend: Come by to explore Hadassa Antiques‘ extensive inventory which ranges through 18th, 19th and 20th century Continental, American, Middle Eastern and Asian works of art. Antique Yellow Painted Porcelain Garden Seats Rock Crystal and gilt bronze tazzas Painted Porcelain […]
For the very best European porcelain by makers such as Meissen, KPM, Sevres, glassware, English and French furniture and textiles going back to the 1500’s A.D., look no further than Alexander’s Antiques, which has been specializing in these objects for five generations. Visit Alexander’s in Gallery #43 & #85 to see these: Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné […]
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 […]
Our June auction is coming up soon! You can register on LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable to bid on property and estate from Jane N. Rothschild and many other unique antiques, art and collectibles. Art Nouveau glass, porcelain from Royal Copenhagen, Royal Vienna, Meissan. Indian miniatures, Islamic weapons, Art and antiques from Russia, France, England, Chinese, Japanese, […]
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is now proud to offer online shopping options! Browse the collection and you’ll find beautiful and original antiques, including these fine quality 19th Century French objects, from F & P Associates (Gallery #83). Unusual Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Deep Blue Glass Vases Very Elegant Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Exquisite […]
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 […]
Alskom Art Gallery, in Gallery #30, has an eclectic mix of period art, including: Paintings, furniture, lighting, sculptures and many unusual art objects dating from the late 18th Century to the 19th Century, and 20th Century. There are treasures to be found for everyone. Here are just a few: Continental Sterling Silver Centerpiece Limoges Porcelain […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, widely recognized as the most important trade show in the industry, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jan. 31-Feb. 04, 2013, for it’s 52nd year. The largest antique exhibition in the world, the Miami Beach Show is unparallelled for variety and quality, featuring elegant 17th-19th century furniture, high-quality […]