By Greg Smith
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Antiques at Rhinebeck kicks off this weekend, May 28-29, offering an across-the-board selection of quality antiques spanning continents, centuries and styles. The extensive exhibitor list features over 135 dealers with an expansive variety of antiques, vintage, furniture, décor, jewelry and collectibles.
Frank Gaglio of Barn Star Productions only recently took over management of the show, this being his second year running it. With boundless enthusiasm, Gaglio is proud to bring Antiques at Rhinebeck into its 40th anniversary this year.
Gaglio says, “This year’s show will introduce new categories of objects to the floor, keeping Rhinebeck fresh and interesting for the Twenty-First Century collectors and decorators, as well as our incredible Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century dealers whose material eclipses time.”
If a show’s success is reliant upon the quality of exhibitors, Rhinebeck will prosper. The show’s renewed energy has prompted Gaglio to add a fourth building to the grounds, housing new dealers with inventories that elevate and expand past years offerings.
The show takes place at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds at 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, N.Y. 12572. For more information, www.barnstar.com or 845-876-0616.
Spotlight: New Dealers to Antiques at Rhinebeck
Bruce Gimelson
Autographs, Paintings, Americana
The last letter dictated by George Washington to his secretary, Tobias Lear
Gimelson said, “The interesting thing about this piece is I’ve owned it four times and have sold it twice for a good price. It’s going to be a lot less now. It’ll be a bargain.”
Greg Nanamura
20th Century Design
Jean Royere (French, 1902-1981) coffee table, executed 1957
Genesee River Trading Company
Rustic Decor
Adirondack table, inlaid linoleum top, red aprons and walnut stain on hickory frame, reproduction.
Auerbach & Maffia
Modernist Jewelry
Betty Cooke Modernist sterling silver and ebony necklace
Want to see more? Look through the Antiques at Rhinebeck show section in our May 20 issue.
