New York’s The Winter Show Features Priceless Treasures

One of the most-awaited fine art and antiques fairs in North America, the Winter Show, returns for its 69th season at New York City’s historic Park Avenue Armory, running from January 20–29, 2023.

The multidisciplinary show brings together some of the best curators and collectors from around the globe, featuring a vibrant mix of fine and decorative arts from ancient times to the modern day. All ticket proceeds benefit East Side House Settlement, a community organization serving the city’s most vulnerable populations.

Get a taste of what to expect with a selection of eight of our favourite pieces. From elaborate Japanese silk screens and a rare Indian dagger to the Chinese red lacquer of the George II Period, these treasures are sure to delight.

The Nest

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The Nest is a Japanese two-panel folding screen from the Thomsen Gallery, dating to 1929. Hand-painted by artist Mōri Shūkō (1898–1949), the work uses ink, mineral colours, and gofun—a pigment made from powdered shell—to compose the neutral-hued scene of a bird circling above its nest.

Portrait of Mary Montagu and Robert Copley, Her Brother

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The oil on canvas painting, Portrait of Mary Montagu and Robert Copley, Her Brother, is presented by Hirschl & Adler Galleries. American artist John Singleton Copley painted this portrait of his friends’ children in 1804. The piece was exhibited at the Royal Academy together with three other of Copley’s major works.

Red Lacquer Bureau

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Exhibited by Ronald Phillips, the circa 1750 bureau showcases Chinese red lacquer from the George II Period. Decorated with golden designs on all four sides, the bureau has been preserved in nearly original condition, complete with original Chinese brass handles.