Here is a selection from New York’s Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armoury in Manhattan from January 25 to February 3. Widely considered to be America’s most prestigious antiques show it will feature exceptional pieces from experts in a variety of fields. These include American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts.
There are eight new exhibitors this year: Cove Landing, featuring 18th and early 19th century English and Continental decorative objects; Delaney Antique Clocks, a family dealing in antique clocks for 35-plus years; Didier Ltd., London-based specialists in 20th century artists’ jewelry by leading Modern masters, painters and sculptors; Glass Past, experts in Italian glass from 1870-1970; Carlton Hobbs LLC, focusing on the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th-19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art; Old Masters paintings dealers Derek Johns Ltd. and Theo Johns Fine Art Ltd., exhibiting jointly; Magen H, a specialist in the work of French post-war designers; and American folk art and Americana authority Allan Katz Americana.
All net proceeds support East Side House Settlement, a non-profit institution in the South Bronx that provides social services to community residents. (Click on any image to enlarge it).
Joan R. Brownstein and Peter H. Eaton. An exceptional pair of New York Federal sidechairs. c.1790-1800. Mahogany, with ash, cherry, and pine secondary woods. Original throughout, including surface and retaining all original upholstery foundation materials and old, possibly original fabric.
Joan B. Mirviss, Ltd. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Travelers Walking Over a Bridge in Snow. Meguro Drum Bridge and Sunset Hill; Meguro Taikobashi Yûhinooka. Series: One Hundred Famous Places in Edo; Meisho Edo hyakkei. 1857, 4th month. 10 1/4 in. x 8 in. Signed: Hiroshige ga. Publisher: Uoya Eikichi.
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase, decorated with Imperial figures outside a palace. Kangxi period, AD 1662-1722.
Roger Keverne Limited. A rare large blue and white porcelain jar painted with a continuous hunting scene. Kangxi period (1662-1722).
Moderne Gallery. Coffee Table. Wendell Castle. American. 1977. Stack laminated walnut.
Nathan Liverant and Son LLC. William and Mary pine tavern table with early grain painted surface. Connecticut or Rhode Island. 1750-1775.
Thomas Colville Fine Art. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French 1796-1875). Sailboats at Honfleur. c. 1832-1835.
Christopher T. Rebollo Antiques. Philadelphia Dish Top Tea Table,
Macklowe Gallery, Ltd. Tiffany Hydrangea Lamp
Venini Fasce Verticali Vase. Designed by Fulvio Bianconi. 1953. New York. from Glass Past.
Elle Shushan. Alyn Williams, P.R.M.S. A Portrait Miniature of Consuelo Vanderbilt. Signed & dated 1910.
Peter Pap Oriental Rugs, Inc. Anatolian. Anatolia. Mid-19th century. 4 ft x 6 ft.
Aronson of Amsterdam. A Delft Blue and Manganese Chinoiserie Posset Pot and Cover. Samuel van Eenhoorn. c.1695-1705.