Shopping at The Salon

The second edition of The Salon: Art + Design show did not disappoint. It is quite possible that it was even better than the inauguration last year. Some of the best dealers in the world were welcomed back to The Park Avenue Armory, and I was pleased to discover some of the most outstanding and rarest works of art in the market – many of which have not been seen for a very long time, nor ever been seen before. Opening night is mostly about networking with the dealers, and socializing with my peers, so I had to made several trips back to the show in order to take some real-time “inventory”.  The antique show is second to none, of its kind, and November in New York presents a true opportunity to shop for some of the best art deco, modern to contemporary, and back to post-modern works from an array of international dealers. While making the rounds, I was surprised to learn from the legendary artist, and renowned art dealer Barry Friedman himself, that as of January 2014, he’ll be retiring after 48 years in the business. This will certainly present a significant hole in the industry, but it is important to note that Friendman Banta will still be in operation.

The Salon is open until Monday, November 18th. The schedule and location of the fair can be found in their website, or on my earlier posts. If you are an art and design lover, collector, or an enthusiast, this fair couldn’t be a better one to visit.