Best Galleries



Animazing Gallery
54 Greene St. (at Broome & Greene sts.)
212-226-7374, animazing.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


A landmark gallery in SoHo since 1984, Animazing Gallery exhibits a unique collection of original and limited-edition works that indulge the senses and emotions with color, playfulness and beauty. Exclusive collections include art and sculpture by great American illustrators; Theodor Geisel, Charles M. Schulz, Maurice Sendak and Tim Burton. Also represented, The PEANUTS Paintings by Tom Everhart, Magical Realism by Daniel Merriam, the art of Nicoletta Ceccoli and the world of Faerie by Brian & Wendy Froud. The gallery is open seven days a week. For more info., log on to animazing.com.



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

Specializing in photography, Hasted Kraeutler is a contemporary art gallery committed to the representation of emerging and established artists from around the world. 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, Julian Faulhaber, Andreas Gefeller, Jean-Paul Goude, Nathan Harger, Erwin Olaf, Martin Schoeller, Michael Thompson, Paolo Ventura and Albert Watson.


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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Akio Hamatani (1947- ). W-Orbit, 2010. Rayon, indigo; special technique.
Diameter approximately 157 in. (400 cm). Courtesy of the artist.


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.


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.


The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
NYBG.org.


20th Annual Antique Garden Furniture Show and Sale
April 27-29, 2012; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The country’s first, largest, and most important venue for showing and selling authentic garden antiques, this event is a must for leading collectors and designers, buyers seeking professional advice, and anyone who enjoys antiques. More than 30 of the top dealers in the United States offer their finest fountains, statues, benches, urns, sundials, birdbaths, botanical prints, and more. Throughout the show, antiques experts and exhibitors present informative tours and talks.


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.


Reh's Galleries, Inc.
5 E. 57th St., 8th floor
212-355-5710, rehs.com
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. All other times by appointment.


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Jules Dupré, "The Environs of Plymouth," oil on canvas, 21 1/2" x 32" signed and dated 1833

This third-generation art gallery specializes in important 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century works of art, including works by Boudin, Corot, Cortes, Dawson, Dupré, Knight, Luny, Miró, Munier and Pousette-Dart.


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 20-21-22, 2012
Antiques at the Armory
69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (at E. 26th St.)

January 21-22, 2012
Americana & Antiques at The Pier
Pier 92, 12th Ave. (at W. 55th St.)

March 17-18, 2012
The Pier Antiques Show
Pier 94, 12th Ave. (at W. 55th St.)

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.