Dr. Philip Zimmerman to speak on “Collecting Opportunities in the Early American Furniture Market” at 6 pm

Lambertville, NJ:  The Rago Arts and Auction Center hosts an open house on Wednesday, April 18, featuring a talk by renowned museum and decorative arts consultant Dr. Philip Zimmerman.   

"Our Undervalued Heritage: Collecting Opportunities in Early American Furniture” looks at the current market for American furniture and the opportunity it presents to acquire interesting, early work. Dr. Zimmerman will discuss sources of information--good and bad; what to pursue and how to do it.

Philip Zimmerman is a museum and decorative arts consultant, certified member of AAA, and American antique furniture broker from Lancaster, PA. Dr. Zimmerman was previously Director of the Museum Collections Division at Winterthur; Executive Director of the Historical Society of York County; and Curator of the Currier Gallery of Art. He is the author of four books and numerous articles and reviews on a wide range of furniture.  

The talk takes place during preview week for Rago’s Estates auction, to be held on April 21, 2012. This sale is book-ended by a No Reserve Discovery Auction on Friday and a No Reserve Silver, Jewelry, Couture and Coin Auction on Sunday.  

The auction house opens on Wednesday, April 18 at Noon. A reception begins at 5 pm.  Dr. Zimmerman will speak at 6 pm.

RSVP to 609.397.9374 ext. 119 or raac@ragoarts.com. If you unable to rsvp in advance, please join us if you can. All are welcome.

ABOUT RAGO ARTS AND AUCTION CENTER

Since 1994, Rago's has served thousands of sellers and buyers with a singular blend of global reach and personal service. Originally specialists in 20th century design, today Rago's expertise covers centuries of fine art, decorative arts, furnishings, jewelry and ethnographic property.  It is a world-class venue through which to buy and sell. It is also a destination for those who seek to learn and share knowledge about art, antiques and collecting, offering free valuations for personal property (from a single piece to collections and estates), appraisals and auction exhibitions in house and online. Rago's, the largest and leading auction house in New Jersey, is located midway between Philadelphia and New Yo