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The Winter Show Announces Exhibitor Highlights for 2020 Edition
The Winter Show Announces Exhibitor Highlights for 2020 Edition

The Winter Show takes place January 24–February 2, 2020 at the Park Avenue
Armory, New York City, with VIP Preview and Opening Night Party on Thursday,
                                 January 23

          View of The Winter Show 2019. Photo by Matthew Gilbertson, courtesy The Winter Show

New York, NY (December 12, 2019) – The Winter Show returns to the Park Avenue Armory
from January 24–February 2, 2020 for its 66th year, bringing together 72 of the world’s
leading experts in the fine and decorative arts. The 2020 edition features a range of
exhibitors, including new, returning, and longtime participants, whose offerings span 5,000
years of museum-quality art and antiques from around the globe. The Winter Show is an
annual benefit for East Side House Settlement, a community-based organization serving
the Bronx and northern Manhattan.

The upcoming edition offers collectors and connoisseurs the opportunity to acquire and
encounter an extensive range of works from antiquity to the present, including painting,
photography, sculpture, tapestry, prints, ceramics, jewelry, arms, antique furniture, and
contemporary design. The 2020 fair includes a number of specially curated presentations as
well as joint exhibitor collaborations, offering thoughtful juxtapositions of rare and
exceptional objects that reflect collectors’ varied interests. The Winter Show maintains the
highest standards of quality in the art market, with each object vetted for authenticity, date,
and condition by a committee of more than 120 experts from the United States and Europe.
Exhibitor Highlights

Specially curated presentations include the following:

   •   Daniel Crouch Rare Books (London, UK; New York, USA) exhibits a collection of over
       50 terrestrial and celestial globes dating from the 16th to the 20th century, exploring
       the significance of globes as navigational tools, works of art, and status symbols. The
       collection includes a pair of Willem Blaeu’s 26-inch globes from 1648, which were the
       largest globes ever made at the time.
   •   Joan B Mirviss LTD (New York, USA) presents Kin to Gin / Gold and Silver: Luster in
       Japanese Modern Art, focusing on 20th- and 21st-century clay art and the array of
       styles and forms that serve as surfaces for metallic overglaze. The presentation
       highlights three pioneering female artists: Matsuda Yuriko, Ono Hakuko, and Tsuboi
       Asuka.
   •   Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc. (New York, USA), which showcases furniture designed and
       made in America’s fashion and furniture-making centers between 1800 and 1840,
       joins with Martyn Gregory (London, UK), featuring British painting and art of the
       China trade, in a joint-booth collaboration.
   •   Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz (Paris, France), which specializes in antique wallpapers
       and decorative arts, shares a booth with Plektron Fine Arts AG (Zurich, Switzerland),
       presenting antiques with a particular emphasis on the Greek and Roman periods.

Modern and contemporary highlights include the following:

   •   Menconi + Schoelkopf (New York, USA) presents a special focus on exceptional
       works on paper by American artists, including the drawings and watercolors of
       Andrew Wyeth.
   •   Elle Shushan (Philadelphia, PA, USA) exhibits recent paintings by self-taught artist
       Andrew LaMar Hopkins, whose work depicts daily life in antebellum New Orleans.
   •   Lobel Modern, Inc. (New York, USA) with a focus on mid-20th-century design
       displays an exceptional large “Argente” cabinet in welded and patinated aluminum
       by Paul Evans from 1968.
   •   Hirschl & Adler Modern (New York, USA) features several works by outsider artist
       Frank Walter.
   •   Peter Fetterman Gallery (Santa Monica, CA, USA) highlights vintage and
       contemporary photography, featuring a selection of recent works by artist Noell
       Oszvald.
   •   Didier Ltd (London, UK) displays artistic jewels by Modern masters from the second
       half of the 20th century, such as a torque and pendant by Cuban Surrealist Wifredo
       Lam.
Additional highlights representing the Show’s range of art and antiques include:

   •   Apter-Fredericks (London, UK) highlights a George I Red “Japanned” Bureau
       Bookcase, previously owned by former East Side House Settlement President
       Jonathan Bulkley.
   •   Robert Young Antiques (London, UK) showcases significant examples of early naïve
       portraits from the 18th and 19th centuries.
   •   H. Blairman & Sons Ltd (London, UK) displays an oak cupboard designed by the
       architect C. F. A. Voysey among furniture and works of art primarily from the late 18th
       to early 20th century.
   •   Keshishian (London, UK) brings a selection of rare carpets and tapestries, ranging
       from Gothic to Op Art.
   •   Michele Beiny, Inc. (New York, USA), highlights a Sèvres enamel ewer from 1849,
       previously in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, with enameling by Jacob
       Meyer-Heine, shape and ornamentation designed by Jules Diéterle, and figure
       painting by Henri-Pierre Picou, alongside ceramics by contemporary artists.
   •   Charles Ede (London, UK) showcases ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian art and
       artifacts, such as an Egyptian green basalt bust of a seated nobleman or scribe from
       the Late Dynastic Period.
   •   Erik Thomsen Gallery (New York, USA) presents a selection of Japanese art and
       objects from the 19th century to present day.

The Winter Show 2020 welcomes a diverse group of new exhibitors, including the following:

   •   Daniel Blau (Munich, Germany) brings a rare selection of Andy Warhol drawings from
       the 1950s.
   •   James Graham-Stewart (London, UK) deals in English and Continental furniture
       and art from the 17th century through to the Arts and Crafts Movement, including
       unusual pieces outside of “polite” furniture.
   •   Koopman Rare Art (London, UK) showcases a historic gold box commemorating the
       Independence of the United States of America by King Louis XVI of France, made in
       1789 by Jacques-Félix Vienot, alongside antique silver, gold boxes, and objets de
       vertu.
   •   Patrick & Ondine Mestdagh (Brussels, Belgium) presents an aboriginal painted
       softwood shield from 19th-century Queensland, Australia, alongside antiquities and
       pre-Columbian art, arms and armor, and Native American art.
   •   Pavel Zoubok Fine Art (New York, USA) displays stone sculptures by the
       contemporary artist Ezio Cicciarella, alongside other contemporary and Modern
       collage, assemblage, and mixed-media installation.
   •   Plektron Fine Arts AG (Zurich, Switzerland) showcases archaeological works of art
       from the Mediterranean region.
•   Thistlethwaite Americana (Alexandria, VA, USA) presents American fine and
       decorative arts from the 18th and 19th centuries.
   •   Wick Antiques (Lymington, UK) showcases a newly rediscovered portrait of Emma
       Hamilton as Ariadne by Richard Westall, among other exceptional examples of
       luxury antique furniture and art, including a rare museum-quality gilded English table
       cabinet from the 17th century.

NOTES TO EDITORS

The Winter Show
The Winter Show is the leading art, antiques, and design fair in America, featuring over 70
of the world’s top experts in the fine and decorative arts. The Winter Show is an annual
benefit for East Side House Settlement, a community-based organization serving the Bronx
and northern Manhattan. The Winter Show maintains the highest standards of quality in the
art market, and each object is vetted for authenticity, date, and condition by a committee of
more than 120 experts from the United States and Europe.

All revenues from the Fair’s general admissions and the net proceeds from the Opening Night
Party and other special events benefit East Side House and contribute substantially to its
private philanthropic budget. No part of sales made by exhibitors is received by East Side
House. The Winter Show runs January 24–February 2, 2020, at the Park Avenue Armory,
67th Street and Park Avenue, New York City. Hours of admission are Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday, 12–8 PM; Sunday and Thursday, 12–6 PM; and Tuesday, 12–4:30 PM.
Daily admission is $30, which includes a copy of the Show’s award-winning catalogue.

To purchase tickets for the Opening Night Party on January 23, 2020, call (718) 292-7392 or
visit thewintershow.org

East Side House Settlement
East Side House Settlement is a community-based organization located in the South Bronx.
Recognizing education as the key to economic and civic opportunity, East Side House works
with schools, community centers, and other partners to bring quality education and
resources to individuals in need, helping approximately 10,000 residents of the Bronx and
Northern Manhattan improve their lives each year.
For more information, please visit eastsidehouse.org
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
The Winter Show’s 2020 loan exhibition, Unrivaled, will present treasures from the
unparalleled collection of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, encompassing art and
objects from Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. Unrivaled is co-curated by
esteemed art historian and curator Philippe de Montebello, Chairman of the Board of the
Hispanic Society Museum & Library, and acclaimed architect Peter Marino.
The mission of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library (HSM&L) is to collect, preserve,
study, exhibit, stimulate appreciation for, and advance knowledge of works directly related
to the arts, literature, and history of the countries wherein Spanish and Portuguese are or
have been predominant spoken languages, all in the service of the public and in accordance
with the highest professional standards.
Since 1904, HSM&L has played an important role in changing the attitudes and
understanding of Hispanic culture and history in the United States. Most of HSM&L’s
collections were acquired in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by its founder, Archer
Milton Huntington. Today, HSM&L remains fervently committed to inspiring, enriching, and
educating the broadest and most diverse public about the rich cultural heritage of Iberian
and Latin American populations. While the Museum & Library undergo renovations, the
Sorolla Gallery, which exhibits Joaquín Sorolla’s monumental series of canvases Vision of
Spain, is open on a limited schedule.
To learn more, visit http://hispanicsociety.org

Fair Dates
Daily Admission
       Friday, January 24–Sunday, February 2, 2020
       Opens daily at 12 PM
       Closing times vary. For detailed hours please visit thewintershow.org

Benefit Events
Opening Night Party I Thursday, January 23, 2020 I 5–9 PM
Young Collectors Night I Thursday, January 30, 2020 I 6–9 PM
Connoisseurs Night I Friday, January 31, 2020 I 5:30–8 PM

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accreditation application is here: thewintershow.org/press/press-accreditation

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2020 Winter Show Exhibitors
Adelson Galleries, Inc., New York, USA        Keshishian, London, UK
A La Vieille Russie, Inc., New York, USA      Koopman Rare Art, London, UK
Alexander Gallery, New York, USA              Lebreton, San Francisco, USA
Apter-Fredericks, London, UK                  Les Enluminures, Chicago and New York,
Arader Galleries, New York, USA                    USA; Paris, France
Aronson of Amsterdam, Amsterdam,              Lillian Nassau LLC, New York, USA
    Netherlands                               Lobel Modern, Inc., New York, USA
Barbara Israel Garden Antiques, New York,     Lost City Arts, New York, USA
    USA                                       Lowell Libson & Jonny Yarker Ltd,
Bernard & S. Dean Levy Inc., New York, USA         London, UK
Bernard Goldberg Fine Arts, LLC, New York,    Macklowe Gallery, Ltd., New York, USA
    USA                                       Maison Gerard, New York, USA
Bowman Sculpture, London, UK                  Menconi + Schoelkopf, New York, USA
Browse & Darby, London, UK                    Michael Goedhuis, London, UK
Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz, Paris, France      Michele Beiny, Inc., New York, USA
Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc., New York, USA &   Nathan Liverant and Son LLC, Colchester,
    Martyn Gregory, London, UK                     CT, USA
Charles Ede, London, UK                       The Old Print Shop, Inc., New York, USA
Cohen & Cohen, Reigate, UK                    Patrick & Ondine Mestdagh, Brussels,
Cove Landing, New York, USA                        Belgium
Daniel Blau, Munich, Germany                  Pavel Zoubok Fine Art, New York, USA
Daniel Crouch Rare Books, London, UK;         Peter Fetterman Gallery, Santa Monica,
    New York, USA                                  CA, USA
David A. Schorsch–Eileen M. Smiles            Peter Finer, London, UK
    American Antiques, Woodbury, CT, USA      Plektron Fine Arts AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Didier Ltd, London, UK                        Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc., New York,
Donzella, New York, USA                            USA
Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, PA, USA           Red Fox Fine Art, Middleburg, VA, USA
Erik Thomsen Gallery, New York, USA           Robert Simon Fine Art, New York, USA
Gemini Antiques Ltd., Oldwick, NJ, USA        Robert Young Antiques, London, UK
Gerald Peters Gallery, New York, USA          Ronald Phillips Ltd, London, UK
H. Blairman & Sons Ltd, London, UK            Schwarz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hill-Stone, Inc., South Dartmouth, MA, USA    S. J. Shrubsole, New York, USA
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, USA      Spencer Marks, Southampton, MA, USA
Hirschl & Adler Modern, New York, USA         Tambaran, New York, USA
Hyde Park Antiques, Ltd., New York, USA       Thistlethwaite Americana, Alexandria, VA,
James Graham-Stewart, London, UK                   USA
James Infante, New York, USA                  Thomas Colville Fine Art, Guilford, CT,
James Robinson, Inc., New York, USA                USA
Joan B Mirviss LTD, New York, USA             Thomas Heneage Art Books, London, UK
Jonathan Boos, New York, USA                  Throckmorton Fine Art, New York, USA
Kelly Kinzle, New Oxford, PA, USA             Wick Antiques, Lymington, UK
Kentshire, New York, USA
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