Ever dream about finding one of those antique masterpieces at a country auction or tag sale? The stories you read about in this paper and see on the Antique Roadshow and other programs are true. All over America, peoples' lives are changed every month and sometimes on a weekly basis, by unearthing antique treasures in their own backyards. One way to improve your odds of making that big "hit" is to witness first hand masterpieces being offered and sold so as to better recognize what to look for. A great opportunity awaits you in the next few weeks! Antique events taking place in the Big Apple in the second half of January 2004 constitute, arguably, the most exciting of any that will take place this year. Internationally, it is known as, Americana Week. If you are looking for an excuse to visit the Big Apple, hop on a bus or train and live life this week. Here's a sampling of what's coming up:
- Winter Antiques Show (Jan 16-25) Park Avenue at 67th Street, Seventh Regiment Armory. Described by the Wall Street Journal as a "museum where everything is for sale." 65+ of the world's most famous antique dealers specializing in everything from Native American baskets to 18th century French furniture. Six and occasionally seven figure tickets with red dots on them are not uncommon at this show. In addition to great Americana dealers, top dealers from Europe and the Far East also make appearances here. Admission $16 includes an award winning catalog with color photos. Approximate Hours: Daily: Noon to 8:30 p.m. Sundays & Thursday: Noon-6 p.m.
- Sotheby's Exhibitions (Jan 2-22) & Auctions (Jan 16-17, 21-22) 1334 York Ave at 72nd Street. A series of outstanding sales featuring important American furniture & folk art, silver and accessories beginning Jan 16 and old master drawings and paintings beginning Jan 21. Admission free, catalogs app. $20+, Hours: daytime
- Christies Exhibitions & Auctions (Jan 13-23) Rockefeller Center. American Indian Art-Jan 12; Important American Furniture & Accessories-Jan 15; Chinese Export Porcelain-Jan. 20; European Ceramics-Jan 21, Old Master Paintings-Jan 23. Admission free, catalogs app. $20+, Hours: daytime
- New York Ceramics Fair (Jan 14-18) National Academy of Design, 1083 5th Ave. Lecture Series & 43 select international dealers offering ceramics, glass & enamels. Admission $15, 11:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.
- Antiques at the Piers (Jan 17-18) 12th Avenue, 48-55th St. Over 600 dealers on 3 piers selling misc. quality including silver, textiles, jewelry, furnishings, glass, etc. Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission $12
- The American Antiques Show 2004 (Jan 15–18) Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street between 6th and 7th Aves. Advertised as the "Kick Off" for Americana Week, featuring 45 exhibitors. A "who's who of Americana and folk art dealers". Admission $15
- Outsider Art Fair (Jan 23-25) The Puck Building, Houston and Lafayette Streets. With 34 international exhibiters, the premier art fair in the world devoted to outsider, self-taught, intuitive, art brut and visionary art. Admission: $15. Afternoons to early evenings
- Swan Galleries Auctions 104 E. 25th St. Antique Magic & Magician items - Jan 15; Discovery Sale of moderately priced prints and drawings – Jan 22; old master drawings - Jan 29.
- Doyle Auctions (Jan 8) 175 East 87th St. Antique Furniture, Decorations and Paintings.
Americana Week, 2004
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