Best Galleries



AFA Gallery
54 Greene St. (at Broome & Greene sts.)
212-226-7374, afanyc.com
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.


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Nicoletta Ceccoli, "The Princess & the Prey"
Hand-signed limited-edition print of 100 pieces
PAPER SIZE 23 X 17 INCHES


At AFA, works that are layered with dark complexity and symbolism inspires us, indulging the senses and engaging the emotions. We exhibit paintings, drawings and sculpture created by important established and extraordinary emerging artists, including Tim Burton, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Tom Everhart, Daniel Merriam and Kirk Reinert. Our criteria are masterful technique, wild imagination and edgy subject matter. We strive to represent our artists with savvy and passion in an environment that is enjoyable, informative and accessible.



Alaska on Madison
1065 Madison Ave. (btw. E. 80th & E. 81st sts.)
212-879-1782, alaskaonmadison.com
Tues-Sat 1-6:30 p.m. and by appointment


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Tsimshian frontlet, c. 1875

Explore indigenous art of Alaska and Canada at this gallery run by collectors for collectors. We feature Inuit art of the 20th-century Canadian Arctic, 2,000-year-old objects from the Old Bering Sea cultures, and 19th-century art from the Northwest Coast peoples and Yup’ik Eskimos. Our collection ranges from museum-quality works to more modest, but still excellent, works for private collectors—whether novice or sophisticated.


Eden Fine Art
437 Madison Ave., (at corner of E. 50th St.)
212-888-0177, eden-gallery.com
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m.


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"LOVE" by Dorit Levinstein. Hand-painted Aluminum sculpture. C. 2012

Eden Fine Art is a leader in the field of international artist representation, focusing on “Happy Art” (contemporary, cheerful, colorful works). Operating several galleries worldwide, our flagship location is here in NYC, which features a modern, dynamic, bi-level open space, uniquely designed to showcase a small select group of artists, all of whom are recognized worldwide as leaders in their fields, exhibiting at major galleries and museums. Featured artists include, David Kracov, Dorit Levinstein, Romero Britto, Yoel Benharrouche, Randy Cooper and more!


Flying Cranes Antiques
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave., Galleries 55, 56 & 58, (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
212-223-4600, flyingcranesantiques.com
Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.


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A brilliantly wrought, fully articulated bronze study of a dragon, its mobile form defined by the expressiveness of its face and body. This rare member of the Jizai family lies flat, raises its body, head, legs and lifts its tongue. Unsigned. Length with head raised 33.5". Late Edo Period.

This distinguished firm, known worldwide for its broad selections of superior Asian art from master artists of the Meiji Period, showcases the finest Japanese artwork, including metalwork, cloisonné, Satsuma, Imari ware, studio wares, ikebana basketry, Japanese samurai swords and fittings, and other exceptional Japanese works of art.


Fountain Gallery
702 Ninth Ave. (at W. 48th St.)
212-262-2756, fountaingallerynyc.com
Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.


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Vladimir Nikolski, "Playing Goat," 1999, gouache and ink on paper, 24" x 17"

Fountain Gallery is the premier venue in New York City for artists living and working with mental illness. Through its unique exhibition space and programs, it provides an environment in which emerging and self-taught artists with mental illness can pursue their creative visions. A not-for-profit cooperative established in 2000, the gallery sells original artworks and represents more than 40 artists.


Gallery 47
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave., Gallery 47, (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
212-888-0165, the-maac.com
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.


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An 1850's French "Palais Royal" perfume bottle in turquoise crystal, resting in a brass cart pulled by a porcelain dog. Bottle 2 1/2"

Art Nouveau and Art Deco perfume bottles and fashion jewelry, 1920s lighting.


Greenflea
W. 77th St. & Columbus Ave.
212-239-3025, greenfleamarkets.com
Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.


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The seller is Roger Lefebvre from Rhode Island; the piece is turn of the last century (circa 1900)

One of the largest flea markets in the city, GreenFlea offers shoppers a wide range of vintage and antique items—clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and artwork. Also a terrific selection of new contemporary fashions and accessories. Great location on the Upper West Side. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.


Hasted Kraeutler
537 W. 24th St. (btw 10th & 11th aves.)
212-627-0006, hastedkraeutler.com, info@hastedkraeutler.com
Tues.- Sat., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and by appointment


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Photo by Nick Brandt, "Elephant Drinking, Amboseli", 2007. Courtesy of the artist and Hasted Kraeutler

Hasted Kraeutler is a contemporary art gallery committed to the representation of established artists from around the world, working in all mediums. Housed in a large ground-floor space in the heart of New York's Chelsea art district, the gallery represents Jeff Bark, Michael Benson, Nick Brandt, Marc Dennis, Kim Dong Yoo, Awol Erizku, Julian Faulhaber, Andreas Gefeller, Pierre Gonnord, Jean-Paul Goude, Nathan Harger, Erwin Olaf, Martin Schoeller, Michael Thompson, Paolo Ventura, Albert Watson and Kwang Young Chun.


Japan Society
333 E. 47th St. (btw First & Second aves.)
212-832-1155, japansociety.org
Tues-Thurs 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.


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Sakai Hōitsu, (1761 – 1828), "Paulownia and Chrysanthemums." Image courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Japan Society offers an experience of Japanese culture that is unrivaled in New York in its depth and range, including language classes at every level, training in traditional pursuits like calligraphy, the art of today and artifacts of the past, traditional theater arts and avant-garde and pop performances, major film retrospectives and screenings of the latest blockbusters, an education program from pre-school through lifelong learning, interactive family activities and topical forums.


Jo Vento
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave., Gallery 2, (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
917-251-5217, the-maac.com
Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.


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"Figura Con Chaqueta Y Esgrima" by Roger Montegani. Oil on canvas.
Height 50" x Length 52"


Fine paintings and sculpture.


LladrÓ Boutique
500 Madison Ave. (btw W. 52nd & W. 53rd sts.)
212-838-9356, lladro.com
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m.


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Experience our new concept boutique, showcasing porcelain creations such as "High Porcelain Guardian Lions" in a unique space designed by Jaime Hayon.

Lladró, the world-renowned Spanish Porcelain company, has been creating beautiful sculptures for the home for more than 50 years. Always based on the exaltation of human values, Lladró's porcelain is presented in a wide variety of themes, including art, spirituality, family and childhood; delicately handcrafted in Valencia, Spain. When looking for the ideal gift this holiday season, Lladró porcelain is perfect. Lladró sculptures are quintessential for any gift-giving occasion. Visit our new New York Boutique to view our specially crafted artwork.


Macklowe Gallery
667 Madison Ave. (btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts.)
212-644-6400, email@macklowegallery.com, macklowegallery.com
Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Oct.-May, Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)


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Macklowe Gallery offers a diverse range of furniture and objects.

For more than 40 years, Macklowe Gallery has specialized in French Art Nouveau furniture and objects; Tiffany lamps; Tiffany glass; French cameo glass by Argy-Rousseau, Daum and Gallé; bronzes; ceramics; lithographs; as well as antique and estate jewelry.



The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave. (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
212-355-4400, the-maac.com
Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.


The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is New York's oldest established emporium for antiques. It houses 100 galleries on three levels with a wide variety of collections from six continents. The Center offers silver, jewelry, tapestries, furniture, porcelain, clocks, paintings, sculpture and many other rare and beautiful objects of art. Linked by elevators and a dramatic spiral staircase, The Center has been an important resource for collectors, interior designers and antique buffs for the past thirty-six years.


Manhattan Rare Book Co.
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave., Gallery 50F, (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
212-326-8907, manhattanrarebooks.com
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment


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A photograph of Pablo Picasso, "Picasso à la Cigarette," by renowned French photographer
Lucien Clergue, Signed Lucien Clergue. Silver print, 13 1/2" x 10". Photo taken in 1956.
One of an edition of nine printed in 1997. Edition number 3 of 9


Rare and antique books from six centuries.


Melody Rogers
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave., Gallery 10A, (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
212-758-3164, melodyrodgers.com
Tues-Sat noon-5 p.m., Sun by appointment


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Retro pendant and earring set with faux semiprecious stones on twisted silver wire. Signed Hobe

Melody Rodgers specializes in fine faux and fashion jewelry from the 17th century to the present.


Metropolitan Fine Arts and Antiques
10 W. 57th St. (btw Fifth & Sixth aves.)
212-974-2584, metroantiques.com
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.


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19th C Grandfather Clock - Russian Malachite and Dore Bronze Cupid Motif.

Metropolitan Fine Arts and Antiques carries a comprehensive selection of fine arts and antiques, including a full line of Lalique crystal, European and Oriental jade, ivory and coral carvings. Visitors will also discover a full line of hand-carved Netsuke, as well as one-of-a-kind chess sets, bronze sculptures and more.


Palitz Gallery
Syracuse University Lubin House
11 E. 61st St. (btw Madison & Fifth aves.)
212-826-0320, lubinhouse.syr.edu/palitzgallery
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


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Seong Moy, "The Little 500," 1954

Palitz Gallery, located in Syracuse University's Lubin House, is the Syracuse University Art Galleries' visual arts venue in midtown Manhattan. Opened in 2003, the gallery is made possible through the support of SU alumna Louise Palitz and her husband, Bernard. Throughout the year, the gallery presents a variety of notable exhibitions from the University’s collection, as well as private and museum collections.


Paul Stamati Gallery
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
1050 Second Ave., Galleries 89 & 90, (btw E. 55th & E. 56th sts.)
212-754-4533, stamati.com


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"Amsterdam" No. 2011, an important pair of electric candelabra or wall sconces by René Lalique. The shades are fabricated of molded clear and frosted glass in nickel mount. 1932. Length: 12 1/4", Height: 14", Depth: 6".

Paul Stamati specializes in Art Nouveau chandeliers, lamps and glass by Gallé, Daum, Tiffany and Lalique, Art Deco sculpture and furniture and the etchings and paintings of Louis Icart.


Rehs Galleries, Inc.
5 E. 57th St., 8th fl. (btw Fifth & Madison aves.)
212-355-5710, rehs.com
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. All other times by appointment.


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Edouard L. Cortes (1882 - 1969) – “Porte St. Martin” - oil on canvas, 13 x 18 inches

Rehs Galleries, Inc. is one of the world's leading art galleries specializing in 19th-, 20th- & 21st-century works of art. The gallery's main focus is on 19th-century French and British Academic and Barbizon paintings and features works by Bonheur. Boudin, Bouguereau, Corot, Cortes, Dawson, Dupré, Herring, Ridgway Knight, Leickert, Leloir and Munier. Among the contemporary artists featured are Banks, Bauer, Combes, Harris, Hollingsworth, Jahn, Koeppel, Lovett, Oretsky, Pousette-Dart, South, Swatland and Walter.



Scholten Japanese Art
145 W. 58th St., Suite 6D, (btw Sixth & Seventh aves.)
212-585-0474, scholten-japanese-art.com
Mon-Fri (and some Saturdays) 11 a.m.-5 p.m., by appointment only


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Hashiguchi Goyo (1880-1921), "Woman After a Bath," wood-block print with mica ground, 1920, 17" by 11".

Located in a spacious suite in the former Meurice Hotel just steps from Central Park South, Scholten is a private gallery specializing in Japanese ukiyo-e wood-block prints, paintings and netsuke.


Scully & Scully
504 Park Ave. (btw E. 59th & E. 60th sts.)
1-800-223-3717, scullyandscully.com
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.


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Fine unique treasures and more at Scully & Scully.

You are sure to find the perfect gift at Scully & Scully's beautiful Park Avenue location. For more than 75 years, this elegant store has been known for top-of-the-line gifts and some of the finest home furnishings. Scully & Scully offers china, crystal, silver, Halcyon Days' enamels, leather goods, lamps, fine American and English tradition furniture, one of the world's largest collections of Herend porcelain, and many items made exclusively for Scully & Scully. The store also offers interior design services as well as wedding registry.


Showplace Antique + Design Center
40 W. 25th St. (btw Fifth & Sixth aves.)
212-633-6063, nyshowplace.com
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.


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Art Deco room setting

More than 250 galleries and designer showroom settings feature Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern, bronze, silver, jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, ceramics, art glass, antiquities, decorative and fine arts, period furniture and lighting. An espresso bar/café is also on the premises.


Stella Show Management Co.
973-808-5015, stellashows.com

January 25-26-27, 2013
Antiques at the Armory
69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (at E. 26th St.)

March 16-17, 2013
The Pier Antiques Show
Pier 94, 12th Ave. (at W. 55th St.)

October 2013
Designers & Books Fair 2012
FIT Conference Center, W. 27th St., at Seventh Ave.

Call 973-808-5015 for additional show information


Tender Buttons
143 E. 62nd St. (btw Lexington & Third aves.)
212-758-7004, tenderbuttons-nyc.com
Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.


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Enameled ship set on a brass border, mid- to late-19th century

Tender Buttons is a museum-quality shop and a mecca for artists, designers and collectors from around the world. The quaint store houses an outstanding collection of sets of antique buttons: English silver, French silver, English Art Nouveau made by Liberty of London and Japanese Satsuma.