There are a great many art and antique shows in New York. The number can easily overwhelm the newcomer or the seasoned veteran. You must pick and choose which shows to attend if you plan to survive. If you have the opportunity, choose the American Art Fair at the National Academy Museum. This year the … Continue reading The American Art Fair at the National Academy Museum
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Report from Opening Night at the National Academy Art Fair
NEW YORK CITY. With only 11 well-established dealers showing at The American Art Fair and a who's who of American art collectors sipping champagne at the gala opening, it was clearly an insider event. The offerings were spectacular, with many new-to-the-market paintings gracing the dealers' walls. That, I suppose, is the endowment of the recession. … Continue reading Report from Opening Night at the National Academy Art Fair
An Unusual William Trost Richards at PAFA
Only two short blocks away from the City Hall of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is perhaps one of the most under-rated museums in the Northeast. Unlike the National Academy in New York City, which holds one of the most comprehensive American art collections but does not even have a permanent … Continue reading An Unusual William Trost Richards at PAFA
Season of Antique and Art Shows Approaching
The last months of the year, and then the first few months of the new year are the season for antique shows and art events. I thought I would take the opportunity to highlight some favorites, and introduce a new feature on Urban Art and Antiques, our calendar. The Theta Antiques Show in Houston is … Continue reading Season of Antique and Art Shows Approaching
Grif Teller Original Coming up at Auction
Grif Teller It won't be the first Grif Teller painting to come up at auction in recent years, but it is the first original created for a Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) calendar I've seen. Regarding the estimated price, that can make all the difference in the world. Coming up on December 8 at William Bunch is … Continue reading Grif Teller Original Coming up at Auction
An Art Fair to Remember
The opening reception for The American Art Fair at the National Academy really topped off a day of looking at paintings. The caliber of paintings I’d say could probably rival what’s in the NA’s permanent collection. The event was first-class. We were greeted with a quartet and handed wine before we ascended the stairs to … Continue reading An Art Fair to Remember
The World of Margrieta Van Varick and Figure Painting Lecture
On Sept 18, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s sail into the New York bay, a special exhibition at Bard Graduate Center explores the life and times of a fascinating woman, her family, and possessions. Born in theNetherlands, textile merchant Margrieta van Varick lived in Malaysia with her family before moving to Flatbush … Continue reading The World of Margrieta Van Varick and Figure Painting Lecture
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