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    STAGE SET FOR NYC WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW AT THE ARMOURY

    Thursday, January 16th, 2014

    FROM Audobon art to Federal furniture, Sevres to a 45 star American flag the stage is set in New York for the Winter Antiques Show from January 24 to February 2 at the Park Avenue Armoury at 67th in Manhattan.  Celebrating its 60th year as America’s most distinguished antiques show it will feature exceptional objects from 73 specialists in American, English, European and Asian fine and decorative arts from antiquity to the 1960’s.  Here is a small selection (click on any image to enlarge it):

    Suzanne Courcier-Robert W. Wilkins. Shaker Rocker. Harvard, MA, c. 1830. Outstanding original condition.

    Suzanne Courcier-Robert W. Wilkins. Shaker Rocker. Harvard, MA, c. 1830. Outstanding original condition.

    Nathan Liverant and Son LLC. A diminutive Federal Mahogany Sideboard, featuring a serpentine front, straight tapered legs and unusual floral and stringing inlay decoration. Portsmouth, New Hampshire or possibly Rhode Island, 1785 - 1810. Mahogany with Eastern White Pine secondary wood.

    Nathan Liverant and Son LLC. A diminutive Federal Mahogany Sideboard, featuring a serpentine front, straight tapered legs and unusual floral and stringing inlay decoration. Portsmouth, New Hampshire or possibly Rhode Island, 1785 – 1810. Mahogany with Eastern White Pine secondary wood.

     

    Aronson of Amsterdam. Delft Puzzle Jug, with Chinoiserie garden. c. 1725.

    Aronson of Amsterdam. Delft Puzzle Jug, with Chinoiserie garden. c. 1725.

    David A. Schorsch-Eileen M. Smiles American Antiques, Inc. Forty five star American National flag two-sided sign board. American, 1902. White pine, original painted decoration, and gold metallic paint. 14 in. x 24 in.David A. Schorsch-Eileen M. Smiles American Antiques, Inc. Forty five star American National flag two-sided sign board. American, 1902. White pine, original painted decoration, and gold metallic paint. 14 in. x 24 in.

    Cohen & Cohen. Two rare Chinese polychrome models of Immortals, each standing wearing flowing robes, decorated with phoenix and Buddhist lion dogs, flowers and cloud scrolls, one holding a lingzhi fungus, the other a peach branch. Ming Dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-66). 11 1/2 in. h. Provenance: ex-collection of Elliott Whitney

    Cohen & Cohen. Two rare Chinese polychrome models of Immortals, each standing wearing flowing robes, decorated with phoenix and Buddhist lion dogs, flowers and cloud scrolls, one holding a lingzhi fungus, the other a peach branch. Ming Dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-66). 11 1/2 in. h. Provenance: ex-collection of Elliott Whitney

    Allan Katz Americana. Step-Back Cupboard. Attributed to Mennonite craftsmen. Wayne County, Ohio, c. 1840. Completely original red and blue paint.

    Allan Katz Americana. Step-Back Cupboard. Attributed to Mennonite craftsmen. Wayne County, Ohio, c. 1840. Completely original red and blue paint.

     

    Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. John James Audubon (1785-1851). Wild Turkey Cock, Hen and Young. 1826. Oil on canvas. 47 1/2 in. x 59 1/2 in.

    Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. John James Audubon (1785-1851). Wild Turkey Cock, Hen and Young. 1826. Oil on canvas. 47 1/2 in. x 59 1/2 in.

    Hyde Park Antiques. A Rare Set of Four George III Mahogany Chippendale Library Armchairs. c. 1775.Hyde Park Antiques. A Rare Set of Four George III Mahogany Chippendale Library Armchairs. c. 1775.

    Olde Hope Antiques, Inc. Dolphin Weathervane. American, c. 1880. Molded copper with an exceptional verdigris surface, retaining traces of original gilding. 39 in. l.

    Olde Hope Antiques, Inc. Dolphin Weathervane. American, c. 1880. Molded copper with an exceptional verdigris surface, retaining traces of original gilding. 39 in. l.

    Delaney Antique Clocks. Tall Clock by William Cummens. Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1795. 7 ft 9 ½ in. tall.

    Delaney Antique Clocks. Tall Clock by William Cummens. Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1795. 7 ft 9 ½ in. tall.

    Michele Beiny, Inc. Sèvres Hard-Paste Écuelle, cover and stand (Écuelle ronde tournée, third size, plateau ovale, second size). 1775-1780. Hard-paste porcelain. Écuelle: 17 cm w. x 11 ½ cm h.; Tray 23 3/10 cm x 18 4/5 cm. Marks: Crowned interlaced Ls, painter's mark M for Ambroise Michel, gilder's mark 2000 for Henry-François Vincent.

    Michele Beiny, Inc. Sèvres Hard-Paste Écuelle, cover and stand (Écuelle ronde tournée, third size, plateau ovale, second size). 1775-1780. Hard-paste porcelain. Écuelle: 17 cm w. x 11 ½ cm h.; Tray 23 3/10 cm x 18 4/5 cm. Marks: Crowned interlaced Ls, painter’s mark M for Ambroise Michel, gilder’s mark 2000 for Henry-François Vincent.

    Arader Galleries. John James Audubon (1785-1851), Wood Ibis from The Birds of America. Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878). London, 1838. Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring.

    Arader Galleries. John James Audubon (1785-1851), Wood Ibis from The Birds of America. Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878). London, 1838. Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring.

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    SOME JEWELS FROM TEFAF

    Thursday, January 9th, 2014

    Haute Joaillerie is just one of many sections at TEFAF, the European Fine Art fair at Maastricht, The Netherlands from March 14-23.  Jeweller Gianmaria Buccellati is bringing a contemporary tulle bracelet made from yellow gold and diamonds entitled Ducale.  The bracelet is inspired by the Doge’s Palace, facing the Piazza San Marco in Venice  – the texture is soft, the lines of its design are light and the floral motifs of the palace’s façade are reproduced all along the band in yellow gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and enhanced by a contour of leaves.

    The 10.47 carat fancy vivid blue internally flawless briolette diamond pendant set in a delicate frame of white diamonds pictured below right will be displayed at the fair by Graff.  (Click on either image to enlarge it).

    A bracelet inspired by the facade of the Doge's Palace.

    Ducale – A bracelet inspired by the facade of the Doge’s Palace.

    Graff will bring this 10.57 carat fancy intense blue diamond pendant to TEFAF.

    Graff will bring this 10.47 carat fancy intense blue diamond pendant to TEFAF.

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    MEET M. DEBUSSY AND M. DUMAS

    Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
    Meet M. Debussy and M. Dumas.  You never know who you will happen across at TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) which in 2014 runs from March 14-23 at Maastricht in The Netherlands.  The commitment of this fair to excellence, expertise and elegance is evidenced in a range of quality rare works across categories from antiques and classical antiquities to design and jewellery.  It attracts the worlds most demanding connoisseurs.
    Exhibitors Yates-Trebosc-van Lelyveld have portrait busts of Alexandre Dumas fils and Claude Debussy.  The former was sculpted by Jean Baptiste Carpeaux in 1873 and exhibited in the Salon of 1874. Kept by Dumas until his death it was then transferred to the Comedie Francaise.  Other plaster examples are in the Louvre and the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes.  The plaster bust of Debussy by Francois L. Simecek dates to 1937. It served as a model from which a bronze bust of the composer was cast. The bronze is now in the Musee de l’Opera, Paris.

    Portrait bust of Claude Debussy.

    Portrait bust of Claude Debussy.

    Portrait bust of Alexandre Dumas fils.

    Portrait bust of Alexandre Dumas fils.

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    DECORATIVE ANTIQUES FAIR CELEBRATES JANE AUSTEN

    Saturday, January 4th, 2014
    Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park was published 200 years ago, in 1814. The author’s bicentary in 2017 is being marked this year at the winter edition of the Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair at Battersea Park in London from January 21 -26 by the creation of two Regency interior styles.  Different social echelons in Regency England are reflected in two rooms created for the fair.  
    There is a fictional Mansfield Park room.  The author would have spent time in similar grand houses.  It is a mix of periods, typical of the time.  There is a Georgian bookcase,  a writing desk,  a sofa, William and Mary elbow chairs, a large Aubusson rug and Gainsborough style chairs of the sort that lovers of antique furniture avidly collect to this day. Her own home, in Chawton, Hampshire, would have been furnished in a more ordinary country style. A wallpaper pattern dating to c1780 has been specially produced by historical wallpaper makers Hamilton Weston for the Chawton cottage area of the display.  The fair is located at Battersea Park in London.  More than 140 dealers from the UK and Europe will take part. Interesting and unusual furniture, mirrors, lighting, accessories and works of art from the 17th to 21st centuries are displayed with flair for interior inspiration.

    Oak lowboy c1710.

    Oak lowboy c1710.

    George III red walnut tea table.

    George III red walnut tea table.

    18th and 19th century blue and white English pottery.

    18th and 19th century blue and white English pottery.

    Royal Crescent wallpaper by Hamilton Weston.

    Royal Crescent wallpaper by Hamilton Weston.

    A Regency convex mirror.

    A Regency convex mirror.

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    THE 48TH IRISH ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION FAIR

    Friday, September 20th, 2013
    One of two mid 19 century Tekke Bokhara carpets from Oriental rug specialist Peter Linden, ten feet by six feet and priced at 12,000 each.

    One of two mid 19 century Tekke Bokhara carpets from Oriental rug specialist Peter Linden, ten feet by six feet and priced at 12,000 each.

    A two volume set of Japanese art at Vanessa Parker Rare Books is priced at 5,700.

    A two volume set of Japanese art at Vanessa Parker Rare Books is priced at 5,700.

    The 48th annual Irish Antique Dealers Association (IADA) fair is at the RDS in Dublin from September 26 to September 29.  The fair gives IADA members a chance  to show their finest wares to a national and international audience.  In these recessionary times the emphasis is on quality as dealers believe that the very best pieces are the most likely to hold their value.

    This year’s special guest is Mark Hill, known to viewers of The Antiques Roadshow and host of the  forthcoming BBC series Collectaholics. Mark will give a lecture on his favourite things – what he calls  fat lava – the West German ceramics of the 1960s & 1970s and will also be in conversation with IADA President George Stacpoole discussing antiques today, a fluctuating but stable market and the  never ending thrill of collecting.
    The annual lecture series returns with subjects ranging from Dublin Castle’s interiors to early colour plate

    photography and looking at the most famous Art Deco furniture designers.

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    MORE THAN 80 EXHIBITORS AT CORK ANTIQUE FAIR THIS WEEKEND

    Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
    More than 80 exhibitors will bring an eclectic selection to the Cork Antique & Art Fair in Moran’s Silver Springs Hotel on September 14 and 15. The twice yearly fair has grown steadily. Exhibitors, who include a number of members of  the Irish Antique Dealers Association, will bring a selection of everything from a two and a three row of seats from the Hogan Stand at the old Croke Park to sapphire rings to silver candlesticks, antique furniture, Irish art, coins, banknotes, books including ten first editions by Arthur Rackham and collectibles of every sort.  Organisers Hibernian Antique Fairs promise over 500,000 items priced for sale. Here is a small selection:

    A pair of Rococo Silver candelsticks Dublin 1750 by R.Williams priced 25,000 at Weldons.

    A pair of Rococo Silver candelsticks Dublin 1750 by R.Williams priced 25,000 at Weldons.

    A Royal Crown Derby urn painted by Cuthbert Greasley c1913 at Brian Hurley's stand is priced at 550.

    A Royal Crown Derby urn painted by Cuthbert Greasley c1913 at Brian Hurley’s stand is priced at 550.

    A c1911 sapphire and diamond cluster ring is priced at 11,500 at Weldons.

    A c1911 sapphire and diamond cluster ring is priced at 11,500 at Weldons.

    A 1961 lithograph, L'essor I by George Braque, is priced at 2,450 at the Whitley Art Gallery stand.

    A 1961 lithograph, L’essor I by George Braque, is priced at 2,450 at the Whitley Art Gallery stand.

    Irish sugar bowl Geo111 1765 by Samuel Walker ,repousee of birds and foliage 2,250e

    This Irish George III sugar by Samuel Walker is priced at 2,250 at Weldons stand at the fair.

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    IF YOU MUST GET SHIPWRECKED IT MIGHT AS WELL BE IN KINSALE

    Thursday, July 25th, 2013

    IF you must get shipwrecked it might as well be in Kinsale.  Everyone survived a massive air sea rescue operation after the Dutch sail training vessel Astrid lost engine power and was washed onto rocks off Kinsale Co. Cork this week.  But the 30 tall ship survivors will no doubt testify that there are worse places to be rescued. They can forget the survivor blues by mingling with collectors at next Sunday’s big antiques fair at Acton’s Hotel for one thing.  Organised by Hibernian Antique Fairs it will bring dealers and collectors from all over Ireland to Kinsale.  There is plenty of everything, from antique furniture to Irish art and glass to vintage items as well as coins, stamps and banknotes, in all price ranges.  Here is a small selection, all from Weldons (click on any image to enlarge it).

    This c1890 turqoise and diamond heart set pendant is priced at 595.

    This c1890 turqoise and diamond heart set pendant is priced at 595.

    The Columbian emerald in this emerald and diamond cluster ring weighs 1.83 carats. (14,500).

    The Columbian emerald in this emerald and diamond cluster ring weighs 1.83 carats. (14,500).

    A pair of rare Irish coasters, Dublin c1765, makers initials LH. Hallmarked with Harp Crowned and Hibernia (6,500).

    A pair of rare Irish coasters, Dublin c1765, makers initials LH. Hallmarked with Harp Crowned and Hibernia (6,500).

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    STRONG SALES AND LEADING CURATORS AT MASTERPIECE

    Friday, July 5th, 2013
    Geoffrey Diner Gallery won the best stand award. The Lichtenstein Puzzle Portrait is on the right of the image.

    Geoffrey Diner Gallery won the best stand award. The Lichtenstein Puzzle Portrait is on the right of the image.

    Strong sales, a rise of 20% in visitor numbers to just under 34,000 and curators from leading museums characterised the Masterpiece Fair in London this year.  The fair attracted curators from the Rijksmusuem, Wallace Collection, Peabody Essex Museum, Legion of Honour – Fine Arts Museum San Francisco, Victoria & Albert Museum, Tate, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Louvre, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Yale Centre for British Art, Getty, Sir John Soane Museum, Dresden were among the museum interest. The British Museum bought ‘Grid 21’ by Hadieh Shafie from Leila Heller Gallery.

    The Washington based Geoffrey Diner Gallery, which won the best stand award, is currently considering offers on Roy Lichtenstein’s Puzzle Portrait of 1978.

    Nazy Vassegh Masterpiece London’s CEO commented “The calibre of works offered at Masterpiece London this year was, across the board, exceptionally high. This strength was reflected in the increased attendance and the presence of many important collectors. I would like to thank the exhibitors and our partners for the huge effort they put into making this an exceptional year, and look forward to 2014 to build on the current success. In the meantime we will be working on a variety of international events to help shape and promote the fair around the world including the European Masterpieces Pavilion at Fine Art Asia 3-7 Oct 2013.”

    (See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for June 27 and May 28, 2013)

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    MASTERPIECE FAIR NOW IN FULL SWING AT CHELSEA

    Thursday, June 27th, 2013

    Masterpiece 2013 is underway at the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London.  Now in its fourth year the fair has established itself as a worthy successor to the Grosvenor House Fair and it brings collectors, art dealers and curators from around the world.  A huge range of goods is on offer in a luxurious purpose built mall type environment packed with everything from antiquities to antique furniture, jewellery, art, sculpture, tirbal art and even classic cars.  Here is a small selection from a huge range.  Masterpiece runs until July 3.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for May 28, 2013).

    The Beethoven Secretaire c1815, Pelham Galleries.

    The Beethoven Secretaire c1815, Pelham Galleries.

    A walnut Angel with Tambourine with original gilding, Lombardy, mid 15th century at Mullany.

    A walnut Angel with Tambourine with original gilding, Lombardy, mid 15th century at Mullany.

    A c Ist century A.D. Roman relief of a Bacchante or Maenad at Rupert Wace Ancient Art Ltd.

    A c Ist century A.D. Roman relief of a Bacchante or Maenad at Rupert Wace Ancient Art Ltd.

    An English Queen Anne black japanned bureau cabinet c1710 at Ronald Phillips.

    An English Queen Anne black japanned bureau cabinet c1710 at Ronald Phillips.

    A pair of antique alabaster vases on pedestals at Butchoff Antiques.

    A pair of antique alabaster vases on pedestals at Butchoff Antiques.

    A mid 20th century citrine cluster brooch pendant by Boucheron Paris c1940 at S.J. Phillips Ltd.

    A mid 20th century citrine cluster brooch pendant by Boucheron Paris c1940 at S.J. Phillips Ltd.

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    LIGHTHOUSE ANYONE?

    Monday, June 10th, 2013
    A painstakingly constructed eight foot tall model of a lighthouse from Apter-Fredericks at Masterpiece. (Click on image to enlarge).

    A painstakingly constructed eight foot tall model of a lighthouse from Apter-Fredericks at Masterpiece. (Click on image to enlarge).

    18th Century Eagle Console Table. (Click on image to enlarge).

    18th Century Eagle Console Table. (Click on image to enlarge).

    Lighthouse anyone?  An eight foot tall fully working model of a lighthouse is one of the more unusual pieces at the Masterpiece Fair in London from June 27 to July 3.  Apter-Fredericks, one of the founders of the fair, will exhibit the lighthouse in which each coloured piece is a separate piece of wood laid in a geometric pattern. It is part of a selection of 18th century English furniture.  Another highlight at the stand is an Eagle console table made by William Bradshaw.  He supplied a similar pair to Chevening, now the weekend residence of Home Secretary William Hague.

    Brothers Harry and Guy Apter said:  “We are delighted to be part of the fourth, and what promises to be the best, Masterpiece Fair so far.   The Fair is a highlight of our year and has brought much needed style, elegance and excitement to the international art market.  The event draws people in from every age group and from countries across the world and is a delight to exhibit at.”

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