Show Wows Collectors of Fine Art, Antiques & Jewelry; Receives Accolades and Reports Strong Sales

The 35th annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show came to a close this past Sunday after four days of impressive sales, drawing robust and enthusiastic crowds of more than 25,000 collectors. The attendees, which included private collectors, art connoisseurs, museum curators, interior designer and non-exhibiting dealers were impressed with the consistent quality and quantity of dealers that presented aisle after aisle of extraordinary fine art, antiques and jewelry.

Produced by the Palm Beach Show Group, the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show featured more than 430 respected dealers from all corners of the globe that represented more than 20 countries and displayed more than 200,000 unique items of every genre. The show is the largest indoor summer antiques event in the country and is one of downtown Baltimore’s longest running events.

Dealers eagerly conducted business on the show floor during move-in days, pursuing the unique, the unusual and the extraordinary. Sales continued immediately after the Show opened its doors to long lines of waiting shoppers in both lobbies of the Baltimore Convention Center on the highly anticipated Opening Day.

The Baltimore Summer Antiques Show has long been recognized as an economic engine for the City, bringing both tourism and commerce, generating millions of dollars in sales tax and wages, with an estimated economic impact in the tens of millions.

“The 35th year of the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show proved to be a momentous event, not only for dealers and collectors, but also for the City of Baltimore,” stated Scott Diament, President & CEO of the Palm Beach Show Group. “The show has a rich history in this great City, and we never once considered the possibility of not coming back to Baltimore. The dealers who have supported the show for so many years had the same sentiments, and we were not surprised to see the local community and the collectors that came out en masse to shop the show as they have in years past.”

From lush carpeting, to lavish floral arrangements, the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show offered visitors an invaluable environment to interact and engage with art and antiques industry leaders. On hand at this year’s event was a prestigious list of international exhibitors, including M.S. Rau Antiques, Bridges Over Time and Jason Jacques among many others.

Marvin Baer of Marvin Baer’s Ivory Tower has participated in the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show for 23 years. “The crowds were electric. It’s was like a mad rush when the doors were opened to collectors, decorators and even people with casual interests who just wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

This is more than just a show – it’s a happening – and anyone who is anyone in the antiques industry either exhibits or shops at this show.”

Sales were once again strong and spanned every category of the more than 200,000 items available at the show. Participating exhibitors shared their individual sales:

Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge (Maryknoll, NY) sold a rare pair of

English Pottery Stoneware Obelisks, Chetham & Woolley, (c. 1800) along

with a rare Whieldon-type creamwear model of a cat (c. 1765) and a

monumental English Pearlware Blue and White Jug (c. 1830).

Charlene Upham Antiques (Mardela Springs, MD) reported the sales of

many sterling silver pieces including an extraordinary Demitasse spoon set.

J.S. Fearnley (Atlanta, GA) reported the sale of a signed set of 18kt gold

and diamond earrings form the late 19th century.

Jeff R. Bridgman Antiques (York County, PA) sold two iconic nautical flags

including a Power Squadrons Ensign, made by Annin in New York (c. 1945-

55) and a 13 Star Private Yacht Flag, a scarce and desirable example with

single-appliqued, hand-sewn stars and anchor made by Annin in New

York City (c. 1875-1890)

Camilla Dietz Bergeron (New York, NY) reported the sales of impressive

signed pieces including diamond and gold earrings by Van Cleef &

Arpels, a 1940s gold bracelet by Tiffany & Co, and a significant Colombian

emerald and diamond ring.

Robert E. Alker Fine Art (Houston, TX) sold an incredibly unique Art Deco

Secretary desk designed by Zsuzsa Kovacs (c. 1930).

House of Whitley (Dania Beach, FL) sold amazing pieces of Americana

including a spectacular set of WWII binoculars and helicopter blades in

addition to contemporary 3-D American flag paintings by Spanish artist,

Antonio Perez-Melero.

Zane Moss (New York, NY) sold a pair of English leather wing chairs and an

an Irish mahogany game table.

Drucker Antiques (Mount Kisco, NY) reported the sale of several pieces of

Georg Jensen Jewelry including an iconic Grape Leaf necklace in

addition to a multicolor metallic beaded necklace attributed to Wiener

Werkstatte from the early 20th century.

Seaway China (Dania Beach, FL) reported strong sales of Royal Doulton

English ceramics in addition to military-inspired character jugs, specifically

Winston Churchill.

Norwood’s Spirit of America (Timonium, MD) reported strong sales in the

genre of 19th century American folk art, including an important millenery

trade sign from a longtime private New York collection, a fine-copper

bodied and iron/zinc-headed running horse weathervane and a striking

barber pole in a dry-surfaced red, white and blue paint.

Furniture sales were prevalent on the show floor during all four days of the show.

American and English furniture dealers such as Zane Moss Antiques (New York,

NY), Butler & Butler (Bradenton, FL), Tomlinson Antiques (Osprey, FL), LR Antiques

(Houston, TX) and Susan Barr Antiques (Palm City, FL) among many others.

Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and tiles were in high demand at this year’s

show. Artwork, ranging from Old masters to the 20th century, was heavily

represented at this year’s event. Attendees in search of major works of art did

not leave empty handed, landing pieces from the booths of Guarisco Gallery

(Washington, D.C), David David Gallery (Philadelphia, PA), Rehs Contemporary

Gallery (New York, NY), Robert M. Quilter Fine Art (Baltimore, MD), McCarty

Gallery (Philadelphia, PA), and David Brooker Fine Art (Woodbury, CT).

Jewelry highlights included numerous sales of Baroque, Renaissance and

Victorian Period pieces in addition to the sought after modern, art deco and

estate pieces at the booths of R & A International (Miami, FL), Michael S. Haber

(Wynnewood, PA), Benchmark of Palm Beach (Blue Ridge, GA), Charamonde

Jewelers (Lake Worth, FL), Camila Dietz Bergeron (New York, NY) J.S. Fearnley

(Atlanta, GA) among many others reported heavy sales in all pieces.

The Baltimore Summer Antiques Show is not only a great event for collectors and

the novice antique seeker, it is undeniably one of the most important events for

dealer to dealer transactions, where inventory is purchased for the upcoming

antiques season ahead.

“The demand for 20th century was stronger than ever at this year’s show,” stated

Ed Koren (Bridges Over Time), “We sold items form across the board including

paintings, furniture, sculpture and objects.”

Charlene Upham (Charlene Upham Antiques) commented on the amazing

number of attendees who visited the show on Opening Day and throughout the

weekend, “We had a truly amazing show, with strong sales during set-up, and

continuing all four days. It far exceeded our expectations considering the

current economic challenges.”

“Not only did I meet many new clients, I purchased some wonderful items for

resale as well. This is my strongest show of the year,” stated Kirk Krommenhoek

(K & S Fine Arts). “I am going to start buying for next year’s show, this week. I

always buy things over the course of the year and hold them specifically for the

Baltimore show.”

“The market for antiques, art and jewelry in the Mid-Atlantic region has always

been strong and the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show has solidified itself as one

of the top industry shows in the nation due to the diverse and quality selection of

exhibitors and their collections,” Rob Samuels, Vice President of the Palm Beach

Show Group & Owner of Provident Jewelry (Florida).

“I’m always impressed with the buying and selling that happens on the show

floor year after year, myself included,” stated Diament. “I believe that the

activity here is a clear indication that the art, antiques and jewelry industry

continues to thrive and we take pride in fueling this commerce engine with our

events.”

Founded in 1980, the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show has dramatically grown

from a small regional event, to the largest indoor antiques show of its kind in the

country. The show offered an endless collection of exclusive, one of-a kindofferings,

including furniture, American and European silver major works of art,

Asian antiquities, porcelain, Americana, antique and estate jewelry, glass,

textiles and more.

The Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show will return to the

Baltimore Convention Center

August 25-28, 2016.

About the Palm Beach Show Group:

Recognized as the nation’s leading producer of premier jewelry, art and antique

shows, the Palm Beach Show Group owns and operates ten shows nationally

including:

New York City Jewelry & Watch Show (October 30-November 1, 2015)

New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (November 20-24, 2015)

Palm Beach Jewelry – Antiques - Design (December 3-7, 2015)

LA Art Show (January 27-31, 2016)

Los Angeles Fine Art Show (January 27-31, 2016)

Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show (February 10-16, 2016)

Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (February 19-23, 2016)

Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (Spring 2016)

Baltimore Summer Antiques Show (August 25-28, 2016)

Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (Fall 2016)

For more information visit www.palmbeachshowgroup.com