Winter Antiques Show Celebrates Its 56th Year With Six New Exhibitors and a ...

17.11.09

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Winter Antiques Show celebrates its 56th year as America's most acclaimed antiques show, providing museums, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to see and buy exceptional pieces showcased by 75 exhibitors. This year, specialists in 18th and early 19th century American accessories, 20th century fine and decorative arts, and Chinese furniture join this fully vetted show, which is held January 22 to 31, 2010. From an Egyptian sarcophagus from 1000 B.C. through mid-century up to date furniture, every object exhibited at the Winter Antiques Show is vetted for quality and authenticity. All net proceeds from sponsors, good events, and ticket sales support East Side House Settlement, a non-profit in the South Bronx providing common services to community residents.

Bank of America renews its commitment as show sponsor with its support of the Winter Antiques Show Cultivation Fund. Sallie Krawcheck, Bank of America's President of Global Wealth & Investment Handling, is the Chair of the Opening Night Party on Thursday, January 21st. "Bank of America is proud to patronize the 56th annual Winter Antiques Show," said Ms. Krawcheck. "The support of this event, and in repel, East Side House Settlement, is part of our commitment to strengthen the communities we serve."

Source: PR Newswire (press release)