NEW YORK—You can stare at a beautiful antique for long stretches, observing its boundless intricacies and compelled by its history. At the International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, opening this Friday, you spend an eternity staring.
Now its 22nd year, the show will be exhibiting fine quality antiques from across the United States and Europe through Oct. 28 at the Park Avenue Armory. The show features a large selection of sculptures, jewelry, furniture, rare books, ceramics, and clocks, and more from over 60 exhibitors.
Brian and Anna Haughton, directors of the show impose strict standards for the pieces, ensuring each item is vetted for authenticity and quality.
“The vetting process, which we introduced to fairs in America in 1989, is an invaluable resource that gives buyers the extra security that they can buy with confidence,” writes director Brian Haughton in the program.
“Quality” is the word to describe many of the pieces displayed at the show, with a large portion being museum-worthy.
Simon Phillips, owner of Mayfair antiques dealers Ronald Philips in London, brought an exquisite collection of English antique mirrors dating back to the 1700s.
“They’ve become very popular because they’re so decorative,” said Phillips. “You can’t just have only paintings in a room. In the old days it was all about reflecting the light.”
Each mirror is unique and was crafted by some of the best English craftsmen from the best materials. Prices range from $37,000 to over $900,000.
Martin Levy from H. Blairman & Sons has been coming to the show for the past 15 to 18 years. Levy specializes in primarily 19th century antiques featuring objects designed by a variety of architects.
Now its 22nd year, the show will be exhibiting fine quality antiques from across the United States and Europe through Oct. 28 at the Park Avenue Armory. The show features a large selection of sculptures, jewelry, furniture, rare books, ceramics, and clocks, and more from over 60 exhibitors.
Brian and Anna Haughton, directors of the show impose strict standards for the pieces, ensuring each item is vetted for authenticity and quality.
“The vetting process, which we introduced to fairs in America in 1989, is an invaluable resource that gives buyers the extra security that they can buy with confidence,” writes director Brian Haughton in the program.
“Quality” is the word to describe many of the pieces displayed at the show, with a large portion being museum-worthy.
Simon Phillips, owner of Mayfair antiques dealers Ronald Philips in London, brought an exquisite collection of English antique mirrors dating back to the 1700s.
“They’ve become very popular because they’re so decorative,” said Phillips. “You can’t just have only paintings in a room. In the old days it was all about reflecting the light.”
Each mirror is unique and was crafted by some of the best English craftsmen from the best materials. Prices range from $37,000 to over $900,000.
Martin Levy from H. Blairman & Sons has been coming to the show for the past 15 to 18 years. Levy specializes in primarily 19th century antiques featuring objects designed by a variety of architects.
