The Manhattan Vintage Clothing & Antique Textile Sale completed another successful run in the Big Apple. Despite being scheduled during Fashion Week, attendance at the January show was up 20 percent from the October show, which was also up 20 percent from the previous show. Savvy marketing has been the number one factor in the show’s growth, says show founder David Ornstein. “For January’s show we emailed to a carefully compiled list of 300,000 – and that’s in addition to the 15,000 in my own personal list.” But getting lots of traffic to the show does not guarantee everyone will make money. “The dealers that really do well are the ones who sell what people are buying,” says Ornstein. “Rather than bring everything they have or what they’d like to get rid of, they watch for trends and carefully sort through their inventory to bring what they think that area’s customer will be buying.” What trends did dealers see at the January show? “Puffy skirts are out; long lines and draping are in,” said dealer Radford Brown. “David’s shows keep getting better and better,” he added. “The quality of the dealers is higher, and as a result, the buyers are better,” he said. Vintage apparel has moved beyond its early perception as”used” apparel or “bargain finds.” Vintage has stopped beingbargain apparel; the current prices of designer items certainlyattest to this fact. “Today’s customer has a more educated sense ofstyle,” says the owner of Rue St Denis. “They’re looking forbalanced silhouettes.” They are also looking for quality andworkmanship, as well as distinctive fashion, in the garments theybuy. Another segment of the target market for vintage is designers themselves. “For many dealers, clothing sales are secondary to the contacts that can be made,” said Mary Moore, daughter of sculptor Henry Moore “Where I do most of my business is from the renting out of fashions to film and theatrical costumers.” Designers themselves use the show as a source of inspiration. Vera Wang’s husband was spotted at this season’s show. Marc Jacobs and Mary McFadden have been seen browsing the aisles along with the design teams for Banana Republic and Anthropologie. Mark and Cleo Butterfield of the UK, whose collection of the late Ossie Clark’s 60s fashions fueled media excitement at this show, sold primarily to dealers, along with several discerning collectors who “came knowing exactly what they wanted.” For foreign dealers like the Butterfields, the show makes it possible to make contacts they could not make otherwise, and ones that also lead to new business. They can meet as many as 20 or more designers and come away with dozens of new rental contacts. “This is a very important aspect of the show,” said Moore. “Even if you don’t make that many direct sales, there is an opportunity to meet and start a relationship with both current as well as up and coming designers, stylists and costumers.” Jen McCullough, a New York City dealer, pointed out anotherbenefit. “Often my show sales aren’t high, but it brings a lot ofpeople to my Brooklyn shop, where they have more time to find whatthey really want.” Overall, however, sales are on the upswing at recent Manhattan Vintage Clothing events, despite a sluggish retail climate. Along with a larger gate, business has been brisk at both the fall and January shows. Dealers point to the show as a resource for replenishing their own stock. Moore, whose UK-based business is largely film industry rentals, said, “I’ve been buying like crazy.” Dealers can find the type of quality merchandise that often cannot be found elsewhere. The next Manhattan Vintage Clothing & Textile Sale takes place on Friday, April 28 from 1 to 7 pm, and on Saturday, April 29, 10 to 6 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. Admission is $20. For information, www.manhattanvintage.com or 518-434-4312.
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Time: 5 pm Important Estate Auction to be Sold Without Reserve The Collection of a Distinguished Private Collector,The Late James Willard Brannan Antique Continental Furnishings, Fine Paintings, Silver, Rugs, Statuary, […]
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Bidding at www.crockerfarm.com • April 1st to April 10th For Over Twenty Years The Nation’s Premier Stoneware & Redware Auction House Phone: (410) 472-2016 Web: www.crockerfarm.com E-MAIL: [email protected] 1. Exceptional […]
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Eastern CT’s Largest Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market College Mart Flea Market OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 9-4
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Eldred's - The Spring Sale AUCTION APRIL 8-10 I CAPE COD 1483 Route 6A, East Dennis, MA eldreds.com eldreds In-person, online, phone and absentee bidding available I Preview April 7 and by appointment I 1483 Route 6A, East Dennis, MA MA Lie. #155 VIEW + BID AT ELDREDS.COM NEW ENGLAND + BEYOND 508-385-3116 Clockwise. top […]
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Atlanta Expo Centers Atlanta, GA 3,500 Exhibit Booths 2026 Shows JAN 8-11 FEB 12-15 MAR 12-15 APR 9-12 MAY 7-10 JUN 11-14 Show Hours Thurs. 10am – 5pm Fri. & Sat. 9am – 6pm Sun. 10am – 4pm Directions I-285 at Exit 55 (3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Rd SE) Ohio Expo Center Columbus, OH 800-1,200 […]
Edward B. Beattie - Spring Estates Online Auction ONLINE NOW, sale begins closing APRIL 14 @ 7PM auctionninja.com/edward-beattie-auctioneers HAMPTON FALLS, NH • 603-770-9878 beattie GOOD OLD TIME SALE FULL OF COUNTRY We are cleaning out a barn full of country smalls and furniture from New Hampshire. Included with great additions from several estates which were […]
Greenwald Antiques – Exceptional Hunting Valley Estate Sale April 9-12 | Hunting Valley, Ohio greenwaldantiques.com/events Two Consecutive Weekends. Two Extraordinary Estates. Not simply two sales, an EVENT. I. Exceptional Hunting Valley Estate April 9-12 | Hunting Valley, Ohio An exceptional offering at the home of a renowned Cleveland real estate developer and philanthropist, located in […]
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Connecticut River Book Auction APRIL 10TH, 2026 949 Main Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073 www.ctriverbookauction.com ct_river_book will hold a LIVE and IN-PERSON BOOK AUCTION on APRIL 10TH, 2026 at the […]
Tina H. Swirsky - Orange CT Estate Sale Fri, Sat & Sun. April l0, ll, 12, 9-1 241 Derby Ave. (Rt. 34) Antiques, Steinway duo-art piano, (needs work) LR, DR, […]
Scottsdale Art Auction – Currently Inviting Consignments April 10-11, 2026 480-945-0225 scottsdaleartauction.com 7176 Main Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 Nicolai Fechin 20″ x 16″ Oil Estimate: $600,000 – 900,000 Eanger Irving Couse […]
JMW Auction Gallery – Eclectic Spring Multi Estates Auction April 10th 3pm et 1094 Morton Blvd, Kingston, NY 12401 www.jmwauction.com Online & Absentee Bids Only Preview Thur. April 9th 12-6pm • 1094 Morton Blvd, Kingston, N.Y. 12401 An eclectic multi estates auction to include a large quantity of sterling silver, fine art, furniture, quantity of […]
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Cagle Auction Company - Southern Pottery & Folk Art Auction Saturday, April 11 at 10am EDT 130 Commerce Blvd Athens, GA 30606 www.cagleauction.com cagle Contact Info: Auctioneer: Brandon Pratt (850)-736-1802 […]
Roland - April Estate Sale Saturday April 11th at 10am 150 School Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 www.rolandauctions.com roland roland Preview: Thursday, April 9th & April 10th 10am - 6pm […]
George Cole Auctions - New Paltz Estate Contents Of Artist Maurice Brown, Plus Contents Of A Norwalk, CT Estate, Along With Select Others!! SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH at 4:00PM www.georgecoleauctions.com 7578 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 george_cole WE HAVE IN-PERSON BIDDING IN OUR COMFORTABLY CATERED AUCTION HALL! AND YES, COME HUNGRY, OUR PROFESSIONAL CATERER […]
Flannery's - In-Person & Online Multi-Estate Auction Saturday April 11th, 2026 at 2pm www.flannerysestateservices.com 26 Recreation Park Rd, Pine Bush, NY flannery In-Person & Online MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION! Estate Jewelry, Art, Furniture and Curiosity Galore! Preview: Friday 4/10 12pm-5pm and Day of Sale 11am until sale time! Seating, Food and Refreshments Available! Auctioneer's Note: Selling estates […]
Copake - Estate Auction Saturday April 11, 2026 10am est 266 Rt. 7A - Copake, NY 12516 www.copakeauction.com copake 920 LOTS 40 QUALITY QUILTS 19th c. Penna. Corner Cabinet Chinese Ceramic Vases Baisity Armchair, by Antonio Citterior 19th c. Wall Cupboard Art Nouveau Lamp (Plaster Clay Resin) Neil Estern 31” Ht. JFK Metalware, Glassware, Country […]
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Spring Antiques In Schoharie April 11-12,2026 Sat. 10-5-Sun. 11-4 Schoharie Central School, 136 Academy Drive, Schoharie, NY 12157 2 miles south of Exit 23 off I-88 For more info call (518) 231-7241 On Site FREE Parking • $7 Admission www.SchoharieHeritage.org
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State Line Auctions & Estate Services - Antiques & Garden Auction Sunday April 12 at 11am 80 Main Street, Canaan, CT at the Intersection of Rt 44 & Rt 7S • 860-453-4370 • [email protected] state_line Preview on now till auction Large selection of antique garden accessories, furniture, statuary and urns. Cast iron lions. 8 paintings […]
Clarke - Spring Spectacular Estates Auction Sunday April 12th, 2026 at 10am est www.ClarkeNY.com 2372 Boston Post Rd, Larchmont, NY 10538 clarke clarke In House Previews: Thursday April 9th - Saturday April 11th, 12-6 pm Internet Bidding Invaluable & Liveauctioneers Phone & Absentee Bidding are Welcome Wang Mansheng E.F. Caldwell Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest […]
Steenburgh Auctioneers - April Auction Antiques & Coins Sunday, April 12, 2026 @ 10am Warren Town Hall, 19 Water Street, Warren, NH www.steenburgh.com steenburgh Antiques, Folk Art, Accessories, Gold and Silver Coins We are pleased to present at public auction an excellent assortment of Antiques and Americana gathered over the past month. This will be […]
Tremont Auctions - April Estates & Fine Arts Auction Sunday, April 12th at 10 am 615 Boston Post Road, Sudbury Ma, 01776 Tremontauctions.com tremont Tel. 617’795’1678 • [email protected] 615 Boston Post Road, Sudbury Ma, 01776 Ma Lie #648 Previews: Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th 10am-3pm & Sunday 12th 8-10am or in advance by appointment Bid […]
Gurley - Bath Antique Sale Sundays • 10 am to 2pm April 12, 2026 6 Old Brunswick Road, Bath, ME. gurley_antique_shows October 11, 2026 November 8, 2026 • December 13, 2026 50 Dealers of Antiques dr Collectibles at the Bath Middle School US 1 at Congress Avenue, Follow Signs Admission $5-00 • Free if you […]
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East Coast Vintage & Antique All Holidays Show Sunday April 12th 10 AM-3 PM at The Marriott Park Ridge in 300 Brae Blvd. Park Ridge, New Jersey TICKETS ($10) on Sale at the Door at 10 AM on 4/12 The East Coast’s BIGGEST All-Holidays Antiques Show! Dealers are coming from all over the USA bringing […]
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Hudson Valley Auctioneers - Early Spring Antique and Estate Auction Monday, April 13th 5:00 PM 432 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 www.hudsonvalleyauctioneers.com hudson_valley Previews: Sunday April 12, 1-Spm; Monday April 13, 2-4:30pm; or by appointment after April 3rd Featuring 450 fresh to the market antiques, silver, jewelry, artwork, garden, fine porcelain including Dresden and Meissen, […]
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Centennial & Daniel G. Hingston Inc. - Single Owner Auction TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 centennialauctions.com/souter 214 Hopkins Green Rd, Hopkinton, NH centennial from the Trust of Former Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter A fine selection of antiques and memorabilia including items descended from the Bartlett, Hackett & Souter Families. In Two Sessions TUESDAY, APRIL […]
Doyle - American Art & Silver April 14 & 15 at 10am Auction In New York, 175 East 87th Street doyle.com doyle Session I: AMERICAN PAINTINGS & PRINTS Tues, April 14 at 10am Session II: AMERICAN SILVER, FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS Wed, April 15 at 10am Gorham Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen Charles Willson Peale […]
Eldred's - Jewelry & Couture Online Auction APRIL 14 I 9:30AM 1483 Route 6A, East Dennis, MA eldreds.com eldreds More than 300 lots of fine jewelry and fashion accessories including Seaman Schepps, Hermes, Roberto Coin, Schlumberger for Tiffany and Louis Vuitton, plus timepieces, Mexican and American Native silver and more. Online-only with live Internet, phone […]
Sterling Auctions - Antique Auction Tuesday April 14, 6:30pm First Church Hall, 6 Meeting House Hill Rd, Sterling, MA sterling Preview 5-6:30pm Estate Contents consigned fresh-to-the-market from homes in Princeton and Shirley MA 508-561-9170 I John Powers, MA Lie 212 18th century Tiger maple chest with original brass Possom belly bakers cabinet 1769 military chest […]
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Pook & Pook Inc. - The Collection of Alice & Art Booth APRIL 15, 16 & 17, 2026 AT 9AM www.pookandpook.com 463 East Lancaster Avenue, Downington, PA 19335 pook 463 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE DOWNINGTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19335 P: (610) 269-4040 [email protected] WWW.POOKANDPOOK.COM BID ONLINE AT PooKLIVE & BIDSQUARE AY000004L
Kodner Galleries - Estate Jewelry, Fine Art & Asian Arts Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 6pm 45 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 www.Kodner.com kodner Ed Clark, American (1926-2019) O/C "Paris Trash Bins". A rare early (1952) work by the well-known Abstract Expressionist Kodner Galleries 45 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 954-925-2550 […]
New England Auctions - Estates & Collections WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, APRIL 15 & 16, 2026 - 1OAM EST Including Jewelry, Silver, Art Glass, Fine Art, Asian, Modern and Garden 14 Business Park Drive, Suite 5 Branford, CT 06405 | 475.234.5120 www.newenglandauctions.com new_england
Sandwich Auction - Discovery: Art Online Auction AUCTION APRIL 15 I 9:30AM online-only with live Internet, phone and absentee bidding SANDWICHAUCTION.COM 508-385-3116 a division of Eldred’s sandwich_eldreds
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DuMouchelles - The April 2026 Auctions Hosted April 16 & 17 www.dumoart.com 409 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Ml 48226 dumouchelle dumouchelles Register Now! Featuring property from the collection of a member of the Kindel family, Grand Rapids, Ml & over 100 lots of Oriental rugs from the collection of Margarat Weerakoon, Oak Park, Ml. Catalog […]
Hargesheimer - Art & Icons from the Orthodox World April 16th to 18th 10cest www.russian.sale hargesheimer AUCTION 156 VISIT US ONLINE! Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Dusseldorf | Germany Phone: +49 211/30 200111 | WhatsApp:+49170/30 20011 [email protected] | www.russian.sale
Greenwald Antiques – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Estate April 16-19 | Warren, Ohio greenwaldantiques.com/events greenwald Two Consecutive Weekends. Two Extraordinary Estates. Not simply two sales, an EVENT. I. Exceptional Hunting Valley Estate April 9-12 | Hunting Valley, Ohio An exceptional offering at the home of a renowned Cleveland real estate developer and philanthropist, located in the prestigious […]
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Litchfield County Auctions UPCOMING AUCTIONS April 22 | Jewelry & Luxury May 13 | Antiques & Decor June 24 | Summer Estates Auction Now Seeking Consignments! www.LitchfieldCountyAuctions.com
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In conjunction with North American Vintage Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show A once in a life-time auction event The Jim and Diane Cook Collection Session I to be offered April 2026 For 45 years, Jim and Diane Cook’s aggressive pursuit of high-condition waterfowl decoys has resulted in the finest collection of rare and important decoys […]
Historic Trappe – Pennsylvania Antiques Show at Valley Forge April 23-26, 2026 VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT For more info, visit: PAAntiquesShow.com A NEW TRADITION Courtesy Christopher and Bernadette Evans Courtesy James L. Price Courtesy Oide Hope Courtesy Rosior Courtesy Schwarz Gallery A Bird in Hand Antiques Antique French Fine Arts Arader Galleries Barbara Israel Garden Antiques […]
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Butterscotch Auctioneers & Appraisers – Spring Auction APRIL 26 butterscotchauction.com 914-764-4609 Serving Westchester and Fairfield Counties Since 1987 Specializing in Fine Art, Jewelry, and Estates Next Auction Date APRIL 26 We are now accepting consignments for future auctions. View catalogs and bid online at butterscotchauction.com 914-764-4609 [email protected]
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HISTORIC AMERICAN ARTISTS -HIGHLIGHTING CAPE ANN SCHOOL Featured Consignment in 2025: Winter, Vermont by Emile Gruppe CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2026 More Information: rockportartassn.org/auction 978-546-6604, ext. 1002 [email protected]
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