Posts Tagged: antiques

entrance to a Ritz Paris suite, photo Pascal Chevallier:Gamma-Rapha-1 copy-1 Putting on the Ritz

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
There are so many wonderful upcoming auctions, it’s difficult to keep up. First on my calendar is French house Artcurial‘s mammoth sale from the Ritz Paris. Since 1898, the beautiful Place Vendôme has been home to this iconic hotel. The Ritz ParisFounded by César Ritz, the hotel became “the ambassador of French luxury.” The entrance to one of the old Ritz suites below.…
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Martha Stewart, Kevin Sharkey, Christie's Rockefeller auction Lunch with Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey at Christie’s

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
While the latest nor’easter blew through with a vengeance last week, causing event cancelations and delays, I was delighted to still be able to attend a marvelous luncheon at Christie’s hosted by chairman Marc Porter and Martha Stewart with co-author Kevin Sharkey, celebrating their new book, Martha’s Flowers, and the upcoming Peggy & David Rockefeller Collection auction.…
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2018 Antiques & Garden Show Nashville

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
If possible, the 2018 Antiques & Garden Show in Nashville seemed even bigger and more packed with endless finds than when I attended two years ago! And with a great line up of speakers (that I was honored to be a part of) and events, it was a must-visit destination of the design season.…
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2018 Winter Antiques Show

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Kicking off the season with a bang, the 2018 Winter Antiques Show opened with what felt like a reenergized spirit. Many of the booths were more decorative, creating enveloping environments for their collections. This was nothing new for Elle Shushan, whose booth is always charming.…
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liz o'brien Maison Jansen commode at Salon cropped The Salon Art + Design 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Tomorrow marks the final day to visit The Salon Art + Design 2017 at the Park Avenue Armory. Including 56 of the worlds most influential galleries, this fair is marked by its wide ranging and inclusive nature. An impeccable mix of quality art and design, from historical to contemporary, including modern masters and emerging artists are all represented in this vibrant show.…
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set of peacock dishes from Jorge Welsh at TEFAF New York Fall TEFAF New York Fall 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) landed stateside in NY. After two blockbuster showings in the fall and spring, this evening marked the Opening Night Reception (benefitting The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as well as the cultural programs produced by the Park Avenue Armory) of TEFAF New York Fall’s second edition.…
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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds VI | A Weekend of Art and Antiques

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
In addition to its beautiful beaches and historic charm, Nantucket offers a rich cultural scene for such a small island. This week I had the opportunity to view two lovely venues for art and antiques. On Thursday and Friday, luxury brand consultant, landscape designer and photographer James Ogilvy had a small exhibition of his ethereal landscape photography at a private home here on island.…
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William C Gatewood house pool in Charleston 48 Hours in Charleston

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
On the heels of our latest video with Carolyne Roehm, I thought I would finally share some glimpses of Susanna’s and my trip to Charleston last month. We were honored to visit Ibu founder Susan Walker at her beautiful home and to document the debut of her collaboration with Ali McGraw (look for that video coming very soon!).…
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NYBG Antique Garden Furniture Fair

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
In a busy week of art and design events, another stands out as a must-visit this weekend. The NYBG Antique Garden Furniture Fair is the country’s most renowned venue specifically sourcing garden related art and antiques for the home inside and out.…
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Cy Twombly Roman notes lithographs at Galerie Bastian at TEFAF New York Spring TEFAF New York Spring 2017 Art Fair

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair), established in Maastricht in 1988, is widely regarded as the crème de la crème of art fairs. This fall, TEFAF came to New York for the first time with great fanfare and now their second visit this week represents the inaugural TEFAF New York Spring event.…
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