:The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center turns 30 this year and in
celebration of its "Pearl" anniversary, some of the center's
premier galleries will mount exhibitions. In addition, many of
the galleries will feature a variety of pearl art and antiques as
a tribute to the Pearl Anniversary. All items will be available
for sale.
Alexander's Antiques, Galleries 43, 46 and 85, exhibits a
selection of European Meissen, an art form dating back to 1710.
Genuine Meissen porcelain has retained its value over time. The
value is derived from the fact that no two pieces are ever
exactly alike, as each piece bears the imprint of the individual
artist.
A large rare form Meijii period porcelain vase decorated in
underglaze blue and mauve with Mount Fuji, its crest sculpted
in low relief and rising above a mountainous landscape, Makuzu
Kozan I signature cartouche on base; height 171/4 inches,
diameter at shoulder 15 inches. Courtesy Flying Cranes
Antiques.
Flying Cranes Antiques, Ltd, Gallery 55, world renowned for
its selection of Japanese Meiji period art (late Nineteenth
Century) will feature "Antique Arts of Japan, A Passion for
Perfection." The exhibition consists of a collection of rare
Japanese masterworks of the Meiji period in all media. "The pieces
showcased in this exhibit represent the best of the best by the
greatest masters in their specialties," said Jean Schaefer of
Flying Cranes.
Brian Gaisford of Hemingway African Galleries 96 and 97, presents
an art exhibition of works by young grade school students from
Zululand, South Africa. Proceeds from the sale of these works
will be donated toward the purchase of art supplies for 1,000
students of Ncepheni Combined Primary School in Kwazulu, South
Africa. Gaisford will also be celebrating his 30th anniversary at
the center, having been one of the original tenants.
Elliot Mazur, Gallery 95, will showcase paintings from the
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. Among offerings are works by
noted artists such as William Trost Richards, Rembrandt Peale and
Diego Rivera.
Children's art from Zululand. Courtesy Hemingway African
Gallery.
Paul Stamati, Gallery 90, dedicate his gallery exclusively to
one of the most extensive selections of Rene Lalique chandeliers
and decorative illuminated wall sconces. These Art Deco
masterpieces for wall and ceiling create a soft glowing ambience in
any room and continue to be a popular design feature for home or
office.
Suchow & Siegel Antiques, Gallery 81, will highlight Chinese
Export, delft and objets de vertu of the Eighteenth Century.
Time Gallery, 54, offers the widest and most unique selection of
antique timepieces in New York. Globe, lyre, Empire and mystery
clocks; their Nineteenth Century collection never fails to
captivate the imagination.
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is at 1050 Second
Avenue. For information, www.manhattanantiquescenter.com or
212-355-4400.
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