Posts Tagged: Porcelain

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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Chinese Export tea cultivation dishes at Christies Chinese Export at Christies

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Not only is Chinese Export porcelain a visual feast but a fascinating lesson in the cross cultural exchange of art, ideas and commerce. Catering to western demand, this “china” (which is of course how the word originated) is an amazing melding of Chinese artisanship with Western themes, forms and decorations.…
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TEFAF New York Fall via Quintessence TEFAF New York Fall 2017 Continued

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The number of highly selective dealers and quality of their pieces made it challenging to cover the TEFAF New York Fall show in a single post. Hence, I am back today with more picks from this year’s supremely elegant edition. Aronson Delft flower vase at TEFAF New York Fall 2017Aronson always presents the most beautiful Delftware.…
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iitala Taika The Always Right Blue and White Table

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
No matter the season, the enduring power of blue and white shines through. This is certainly the case at the table where the ultimate color power play is a perennial favorite. Richard Ginori proves the point with its new introduction, Aurea.…
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sothebys-fall-auctions-painted-four-panel-screen Sotheby’s Fall Auctions

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Anticipating next week’s Fall Market at the D&D Building (more exciting news about that next time) followed by the first ever TEFAF New York Fall at the Park Avenue Armory (I will be reporting back), the public exhibitions for Sotheby’s fall auctions next week of furniture and decorative arts are now open.…
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Ginori Giardino de Semplici The Rejuvenation of Richard Ginori

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Founded in 1735 by Carlo Ginori in Sesto Fiorentinto outside Florence, the Italian porcelain company became the most distinguished manufacturer in Italy. It remained family owned until 1896 when it merged with the Società Ceramica Richard of Milan, becoming Richard Ginori.…
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Raynaud Paradis tableotp for fall Tabletop for Fall 2015

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Now that we’re officially in October, thoughts start to turn to entertaining for the season. For those looking for some inspiration or perhaps something new to augment their collection, here are a few items, most of which are new tabletop for fall 2015, seen at 41 Madison in the spring.…
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Hermes Voyage en Ikat and St. Louis The Chic Table | Hermès Voyage en Ikat

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
While many of the recent introductions from tabletop market will not be out until late summer, one stellar debut is available now for setting a chic table. Even those of you who are feeling jaded from the proliferation of ikat in the design marketplace will be enchanted by Hermès’ new Voyage en Ikat, proving that in the right hands a classic can be reinvented and reinterpreted into something fresh and exciting.…
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In the Studio with Susanna Salk and Vladimir Kanevsky

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   17 Comments
When House Beautiful suggested we visit the studio of celebrated porcelain artist Vladimir Kanevsky (who Charlotte Moss chose to feature in her guest-edited November issue), Susanna Salk and I had no idea we would be heading to Fort Lee, New Jersey.…
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The Charm of Marie Daage Limoges

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
The beautiful porcelain line of Marie Daage is the perfect follow up to the fabulous tabletop designs from the recent charity events. For generations, the Daage family has been hand painting on fine porcelain, and after attending the prestigious École du Louvre, Marie joined the family tradition.…
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