Carlton Hobbs, the long established international antiques dealer, reported that despite economic conditions, his first appearance at the American International Fine Art Fair, was very successful. “Having just returned from the American International Fine Art Fair in Palm Beach we were thrilled to find that the Financial Times had selected its photograph of our booth from among the 70 or so superb quality exhibitors to head its article on the show”, Carlton Hobbs said.
See image below with Ann Downey and Mona de Sayve portrayed in front of Carlton Hobbs’ Viridian Lacquer George II Bureau Bookcase. (Financial Times article “Golden sliver” February 7/February 8, 2009).
“We were delighted with the show and the FT article reflects that many other dealers shared our very positive experience. I believe it was the special effort made by every exhibitor as well as the relentless hard work on the part of the organizers, Lee Anne and David Lester, which made this show such a success despite the economic climate,” said Carlton.
Another important ingredient was the rigorous quality control ensured by the eminent team of museum vetters. A recent article in the Telegraph confirms “How to shop: Fairs, not auction houses. Quality is vetted independently, you can take your time, and even haggle with dealers” (Telegraph article “Reasons to keep smiling through the slump” February 5, 2009).
Carlton concluded, “With this in mind we much look forward to exhibiting at The Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair, in London, which opens on June 4, and has become London’s preeminent destination event for antique collectors, interior designers and museums.”
Carlton Hobbs previously participated at a number of other prestigious art and antique fairs, including:
The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show
The Antiques and Arts Paris Biennale
The Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London
The Winter Antiques Show, New York
The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show, New York
About Carlton Hobbs LLC
Carlton Hobbs is a noted independent dealer in rare antique furniture and historic objects. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York, the firm acquires researches and sells antiques to museums and discerning clients throughout the world.
Some of the world’s leading museums and private collections now house Carlton Hobbs’ pieces including:
The Musée du Louvre
The John Paul Getty Museum
The Rijksmuseum
The National Gallery of Australia
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts
The Musée des Beaux Arts, Dijon
The Bowes Museum
Paxton House
The National Gallery of Greece
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