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Rose Hartman, celebrity photographer of Incomparable Women of Style and Pamela Hill of Hill Gallery (Birmingham, Michigan) at the Metro Show opening night accompanied by a life-size sculpture of a amiable man dressed in 18th-century fashion carved from Southern pine, Early 19th Century,From 18th century textiles from Asia, folk art from the Americas, Jule Leleu’s arm chairs from France, to art deco tea service by Brüder Frank from Maison Gerard, the major antique art shows opened with a brilliant and optimistic note last month starting with the opening night at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, home to the 2nd Annual Metro Show.
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Lillian Nassau LLC (New York): Tiffany Studio art glass, early 20th CenturyPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™THE 59TH ANNUAL WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW
Set of four Armchairs by Jules Leleu, Carolle Thibault-Pomerantz* Mahogany and gilt bronze sabots, numbered on right back leg, France c. 1935* Pair of Fine Ceramic vases by Primavera. Signed on base: Primavera France, impressed with hatchet mark for Sainte-Radegonde. Atelier of Les Grands Magasins du Printemps (founded in 1912)* Fine rare extension and adjustable center table/coffee table “guéridon elevator” by Jules Leleu. France, c. 1955. *Wallpaper, Incas. Wood-block printed by Dufour in 1818, after Jean-Francois Marmontel. One scene from the panoramique “Incas”: pizaro disembarking with his companions in Peru. Rare panel: in pristine condition and colors, never hung. Wood-block printed by Dufour in 1818, after Jean-Francois Marmontel. * Wallpaper, “Les Chasses de Compiègne” (Stag Hunt at the Chateau de Compiègne): Quarry Scene ( La Curée). This is the only scenic panoramique designed by the painter Carle Vernet who specialized in hunt and horse scenes. The panels were wood-block printed by Jacquemard & Bénard, successor of Reveillon. Provenance:Jean Zuber private collection.
Black Wings is a hand knotted carpet, made at the Wilton Royal workshops, England,circa 1935 by Marion Dorn., Keshishian
Salvador Dali, Spain, Ménagère , 1962Silver-gilt cutlery comprising: “Cuillère artichaut”, artichoke spoon with snail shell, painted and lacquered artichoke bowl. “Fourchette- é l é phant 3 dents”, fork with three teeth and elephant head, the eyes set with rubies. “Couteau escargot aux larmes”, snail knife with tear-shaped pendants., Didier Ltd
Italian Glass PastBarovier Intarsio Vase designed by Orcole Barovier 1961Venini Mosaico Zanfirico Vase, designed by Paolo Venini, c. 1954, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base, *Three Venini Incamiciato Vases designed by Paolo Venini, 1950, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base * Salviati Fascia Murrine Vase designed by Luciano Gaspari, 1964, Inscribed signature “Salviati Murano” to base * Venini Fasce Verticale Vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi, c. 1952, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base * Venini Tessuto Vase designed by Barlo Scarpa, 1940 Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to bas * Venini Battulo Vase designed by Carlo Scarpa, c. 1940 Acid signed “Venini Murano Ars” to base * Venini Occhi Vase designed by Tobia Scarpa, 1962, Acid signed “Venini Italy Murano” (Circular) to base * Venini Mezz-Filligrana Decanter, c. 1956, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base * Venini Mezza-Filigrana Bird designed by Tomaso Buzzi, 1932, Acid signed “Venini Murano Ars” to base * Venini Incamiciato Vase designed by Tomaso Buzzi, c. 1933, Acid signed “Venini Murano” to base * Venini Mezza-Filigrana Bird designed by Tomaso Buzzi, 1932,
Acid signed “Venini Murano Ars” to base
Fine & Rare Art Deco Silver six-piece Tea Service by Brüder Frank, Vienna, Austria, circa 1920 from Maison Gerard.jpg?w=960)
Serge Manzon, White lacquered bibliothèque with three stained oak shelves, c.1970, Magen H Gallery
Wingback Lounge Chair, Unknown, Denmark, c. 1951, Wool and Teak, Lost City Arts
The decisive leadership that made Lincoln greatHe overrules his military commander to protect Washington Autograph Letter Signed. May 21, 1862, The Kenneth Rendell Gallery
Photo credit and story by Laurence Fayard
William Helburn Washington Square Arch, 1950 Gelatin Silver Print
William Helburn Red Canoe, 1959 Archival Pigment PrintBoth photographs from Peter Fetterman GalleryVARIOUS VENUES
A reproduced Campbell’s Soup Can by Andy Warhol from the MOMA Store
Unknown artist oil on canvas at the offices of Drs. Chapas and MacGregor of Union Square Laser DermatologyPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™ - Awards, MOMA, Park Avenue Armory, Photography, Robert Farber, The Metro Show, The Metropolitan Pavilion, Winter Antiques Show
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Frank Stella, Zane Bennet Contemporary ArtThe Metro ShowThis Week’s Hottest EventsThe METRO Show is among several shows this week which will officially kick off New York City’s art fairs. This much anticipated five-day run will start on January 23 at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. When the doors open for the second edition of the METRO Show tomorrow evening, visitors will get to admire an array of fine and decorative arts from which to choose from. If it’s anything like last year, then it promises to be a veritable one-stop mecca for both seasoned and novice collectors and design aficionados.
As I pointed out earlier, the Opening Night is on Wednesday, January 23 from 6-7 by by invtiation only. Public preview starts from 7-9 pm, and the tickets are $75, either online or at the door. To obtain their hours of operation, visit their official website.Le Petit Festival du Theatre
Le Petit Festival du Theatre 2010My readers in Dubrovnik would be pleased to learn about the Le Petit Festival 2012, which will open with the opening of a photo exhibition by my all time favorite Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto at the Museum Marin Drzic. This year, the theme of Le Petit Festival 2013 will be the Beauty of the Woman. The festival will be open with the exhibition of iconic American photographer Robert Farber at the Museum of Art. Le Petit Festival du Theatre is a small but unique and popular cultural event held annually in historical Dubrovnik, one the most beautiful cities in the world. The backbone of this soulful festival is theatre in its many forms, from ballet to modern dance, classical to modern stage performances, Opera to Fado, collaborating all of the creations in its simplest and yet still magical form.
The Museum of Art in Dubrovnik
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Le Petit Festival du Theatre 2012Winter Antiques Show
Established in 1876, The Fine Art Society (one of the dealers who is showing at the fair), specializes in 19th and 20th century British art and designPhoto via Faslondon.comThe 59th Annual Winter Antiques Show will take place at the Park Avenue Armory. This fair has long been branded as THE institutional art + design show for decades on end. The Show provides curators, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to view and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 75 experts in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts. he opening night party is on Thursday, January 24th, and the show opens to the public from January 25th until February 3, 2013. To purchase tickets visit www.winterantiquesshow.com.Interiors Awards.jpg?resize=528%2C640)
On Friday, January 25th, a number of fantastic architectural interiors will be honored, a Designer of the Year will be named, and Michael Graves, FAIA, will be recognized with the Legend Award at the 34th Annual Interiors Awards presented by Contract. The who’s who of the design world will gather at Cipriani 42nd Street to celebrate the Interiors Awards. Contract—the leading magazine for commercial architecture and interior design—will recognize projects worldwide in 13 market segments. Contract Editor in Chief John Czarnecki, Assoc. AIA, will emcee the event and will present the 2013 Legend Award to Graves—the first Designer of the Year (1981) to also receive the Legend distinction.
Tickets for this premier event are available for purchase at www.contractdesign.com/interiorsawards2013
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Iconic:Graves designed Alessi Electric Blue Bird Kettle
Majestic: Michael Grave’s St. Coletta School, Washington, D.C.photo via Providence Journal.jpg?resize=622%2C640)
Michael GravesPhoto credit Barry Johnson
