TEFAF New York Fall 2017

set of peacock dishes from Jorge Welsh at TEFAF New York Fall

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. I stopped by the Armory, again elegantly transformed by Dutch designer Tom Postma, to catch a peek. With a glamorous international group of attendees, Ruinart champagne stations and delicious snacks, it was a packed venue of collectors, interior designers, museum representatives, art connoisseurs and admirers.

Egyptian hieroglyphic fragment from Charles Ede at TEFAF New York Fall 2017Throughout is an exquisite curated collection of fine and decorative art from antiquities, such as the Egyptian hieroglyphic fragment c. 2613-2181 BC from Charles Ede, above, to early 20th century masters, such as this 1918 Otto Dix from new TEFAF NY dealer Thomas Salis, below.

Otto Dix from Thomas Salis at TEFAF New York Fall

Ancient favorites included a fourth century BC gold Thracian Ceremonial Mask from Ariadne Galleries,

fourth century BC gold Thracian Ceremonial Mask from Ariadne Galleries at TEFAF New York Fall

a 3rd century AD Roman Head of the Young Caracalla in white marble from shown against one of a pair of late 16th c./early 17th c. Roman inlaid marble panels from Alessandra di Castro

3rd century AD Roman Head of the Young Caracalla at TEFAF New York Fall

and a spectacular Apulian Krater c. 330-320 BC from Ruper Wace Ancient Art

Apulian Krater c. 330-320 BC from Ruper Wace Ancient Art at TEFAF with rather amazing detail in the volute.

Apulian Krater c. 330-320 BC from Ruper Wace Ancient Art detail at TEFAF

In Christophe de Quénetain‘s space you can see Madame de Pompadour’s Cat – a fantastical creation of 18th century Chinese porcelain on a French Louis XV ormoulu pillow.

Madame de Pompadour's cat from Quenetain at TEFAFHe is also showing a rare monumental (over three feet tall) late 17th c. Delft flower vase next to a smaller one in the likeness of a Sultan.

Delft vases at Quenetain at TEFAF

And from across the world, just a few years later in early 18th century China (1700-20), come this stunning set of eight large porcelain “Peacock” dishes, probably made for the export market, shown at Jorge Welsh.

set of peacock dishes from Jorge Welsh at TEFAF New York Fall This pair of large 19th century Chinese trees from Vanderven Oriental Art stopped me in my tracks with their elegant, organic, yet bold appeal.

19th century chinese trees at Vanderven Oriental Art at TEFAFAnd it was hard not to stop by Kunstkammer Georg Laue to see the amazing details on this 17th century painted Fortuna cabinet, below.

17th c, cabinet at Kunstkammer Georg Laue at TEFAF With 24 secret drawers, it is incredibly intricate

Kunstkammer Georg Laue at TEFAF

in its carving and individual painted scenes.

Kunstkammer Georg Laue at TEFAF detail

While a longtime TEFAF Maastricht exhibitor, Galerie J. Kugel is a welcome new addition to TEFAF New York. A favorite piece was this fantastic Jonah and the Whale 17th century casket of enameled gold, baroque pearls, diamonds, rubies, pyrite and silver.

Jonah and the Whale at Galerie J. Kugel at TEFAF New York Fallall photos by Stacey Bewkes for Quintessence

This is just a tiny taste of what TEFAF New York Fall has to offer. Stop back next time to see more from this incredibly impressive show including paintings, jewelry, decorative arts and more.

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