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 forits selection of Japanese Meiji period art (late NineteenthCentury) will feature “Antique Arts of Japan, A Passion forPerfection.” The exhibition consists of a collection of rareJapanese masterworks of the Meiji period in all media. “The piecesshowcased in this exhibit represent the best of the best by thegreatest masters in their specialties,” said Jean Schaefer ofFlying 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 toone of the most extensive selections of Rene Lalique chandeliersand decorative illuminated wall sconces. These Art Decomasterpieces for wall and ceiling create a soft glowing ambience inany room and continue to be a popular design feature for home oroffice.

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.