Posts Tagged: antiques

At Home with Timothy Whealon in NYC-1 At Home in New York City with Timothy Whealon

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
While designer Timothy Whealon may have begun his career on Wall Street, his love of the fine and decorative arts soon led him to a yearlong arts course at Sotheby’s in London. Following another training program at the auction house in New York, an art related conversation at a charity event dinner serendipitously led to his first design job.…
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2019 Young Collectors Night copy 2019 Young Collectors Night

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
This Thursday evening marked the 2019 Young Collectors Night at The Winter Show. Focusing on a new generation of art and design enthusiasts, the evening was a well attended social affair with music, hors d’oeuvres, festive cocktails and a fashionable crowd.…
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whaling journal in NHA exhibit at The Winter Show copy Nantucket Historical Association at the 2019 Winter Show

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
While many visit Nantucket for its beautiful beaches, charming cobblestone streets and rose covered cottages, those of us who annually frequent the Grey Lady’s shores know she also holds a special place of significance in our country’s cultural history. It is therefore fitting, that at the start of its 125th anniversary, the Nantucket Historical Association, is proud to be the loan exhibit at the 2019 Winter Show.…
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Elle Shushan booth Winter Show 2019 copy The Winter Show 2019

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Building on the success of last year’s more vibrantly decorated booths, The Winter Show (the new name has lost “Antiques” in the title reflecting the broader collections of the exhibitors) opened this week, celebrating its 65th anniversary in style. Elle Shushan booth Winter Show 2019 Elle Shushan‘s booth, decorated by Ralph Harvard with an Adelphi wallpaper, was, as usual, a standout.…
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Francesco Noletti still life from French and Company at TEFAf New York Fall 2018 TEFAF New York Fall 2018

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
This weekend marked the opening of the TEFAF New York Fall 2018 show. The third edition of this prestigious art fair continued to wow its audience with a focus on the creme de la creme in fine and decorative arts from ancient times through early twentieth century.…
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Madeline Stuart vignette at the San Francisco antiques show San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
This week I was honored to speak at the San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show on a panel about collecting with designers Suzanne Kasler and Jay Jeffers. A big thank you to show chair Suzanne Tucker who invited me and helped organize a glamorous opening night gala as well as many marvelous talks and events during the week.…
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Richard Shapiro pool house At Home in Los Angeles with Richard Shapiro

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Enter Richard Shapiro‘s extraordinary home and it’s difficult to believe you are in the center of Los Angeles. Created with a passion for all that he loves – art, antiquities, architecture, travel – his home contains a level of authenticity, details and brilliant juxtapositions that few would have the knowledge, patience or eye to complete.…
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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   •   16 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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