NEW YORK, NY.- The Winter Show has shared details of the participating exhibitors for its 69th edition, returning to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City on January 20 and running through January 29, 2023. The multidisciplinary show will feature curated exhibitions by more than 66 dealers presenting a dynamic mix of fine and decorative arts from around the world, dating from ancient times through the present day. The 2023 edition welcomes new exhibitors from Europe, South America, and the United States, expanding the show’s breadth of esteemed dealers and experts. The Winter Show is America’s leading, and longest-running, art, antiques, and design fair, established in 1954 by East Side House Settlement, a community-based organization serving the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. All ticket proceeds directly fund East Side House’s life-changing programs.
“We are thrilled to return to our home at the Park Avenue Armory for the 2023 edition of The Winter Show,” said Helen Allen, Executive Director. “It’s a pleasure to welcome back new and returning exhibitors from across the globe, as well as the passionate connoisseurs, collectors, and visitors who make the Fair one of the most celebrated events of the season. Our commitment to quality remains unyielding as we adapt to the shifting demographics and tastes of the art market, and we look forward to presenting dynamic and engaging programming during this exciting moment of increased interest in fine and decorative arts.”
New exhibitors for the 2023 edition include:
· Charles Clark (Woodbury, CT, USA), specializing in American antiques from the early 19th century
· Dolan/Maxwell (Philadelphia, USA), presenting distinguished Modernist and contemporary works from 1930 to the present
· Eguiguren Arte de Hispanoamérica (Buenos Aires, Argentina), brothers specializing in antique Hispanic American art and equestrian silver from the River Plate
· French & Company (New York, USA), featuring European paintings from the Renaissance through the mid-20th century
· Imperial Art (Paris, France), specializing in 19th-century French paintings and objets d’art
· Jonathan Cooper (London, UK), showcasing Modern and contemporary paintings and works on paper
· MacConnal-Mason Gallery (London, UK), specializing in paintings and sculpture from the 19th and 20th centuries
· Michael Pashby Antiques (New York, USA), presenting English antiques and decorative arts spanning the 17th century to the late 19th century
· Robertaebasta (Milan, Italy, and London, UK), specializing in 20th-century decorative arts and design
· Rountree Tryon Galleries (Petworth, UK), featuring works of maritime, wildlife, sporting, and topographical art from the 18th century to the present day
Returning exhibitors include Geoffrey Diner Gallery (Washington, DC, USA), presenting works of Post-War art and design; Hirschl & Adler Galleries (New York, USA), which specializes in American and European paintings, works on paper, decorative arts, and prints and sculpture from the 18th through the early 20th centuries; Kelly Kinzle (New Oxford, PA, USA) presenting a limited edition 1929 Commodore Roadster, an Art Deco masterpiece by Isotta Fraschini featuring a Lalique hood ornament; Lowell Libson & Jonny Yarker Ltd (London, UK), which deals in British art with an emphasis on paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sculpture of the 17th to mid-19th centuries; and Thistlethwaite Americana (Middleburg, VA, USA), working in 18th- to 20th-century Americana paintings, prints, decorative arts, and furniture.
All ticket proceeds from The Winter Show provide unrestricted funds that directly support the critical work of East Side House Settlement (ESHS). With a focus on education and workforce development, ESHS provides services for every stage of the lifecycle, from early childhood education to older adult services, helping 14,000 of New York City’s most vulnerable people each year. ESHS remains at the cutting edge in providing innovative programs that lift families out of poverty and into the economic mainstream. Support of The Winter Show will help continue to make these life-changing accomplishments possible.
“The Winter Show has long been a part of the East Side House tradition, and it is vital to raising the funds necessary to continue to serve those New Yorkers most in need,” said Daniel Diaz, Executive Director of East Side House Settlement. “We’re delighted to again be joined by such a reputable fleet of exhibitors, and we are excited to come together with all of our supporters at the fair.”
Each year, the Show invites leaders from the worlds of interior design and architecture to lend their voices as Design Council Co-Chairs, reinforcing its deep relationship with the design community. The Show’s 2022 Co-Chairs are Bunny Williams, Elizabeth Lawrence, Alex Papachristidis, and Stephen Sills; the Design Council Honorary Co-Chair is Wendy Goodman, Design Editor of New York Magazine. The Design Co-Chairs’ support heightens awareness of the important work done by East Side House Settlement, in addition to promoting the use of historic art and objects in contemporary architecture and design.
Bunny Williams, founder of Bunny Williams Interior Design, launched her eponymous firm over 30 years ago, after a 22-year apprenticeship with the esteemed Parish-Hadley Associates. A member of Architectural Digest’s AD100 Hall of Fame, Williams and the firm have been included on several best-of lists, including Elle Décor’s A-List and the Luxe Gold List, and have won numerous industry awards. Elizabeth Lawrence was named the first-ever Partner of Bunny Williams Interior Design in 2017, after several years at the firm. Together with Bunny Williams, she runs the firm’s first product line, Bunny Williams Home. Lawrence’s work has been widely published in the media, and in 2020, she was honored at the New York School of Interior Design’s Annual Gala. Alex Papachristidis established his eponymous firm over 35 years ago and has received numerous industry honors, including the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York School of Interior Design in 2021. He has been recognized in Elle Décor’s A-List and is a member of Architectural Digest’s AD100. In September 2022, Rizzoli published his latest book, The Elegant Life: Rooms That Welcome and Inspire. Acclaimed interior designer Stephen Sills is a member of Architectural Digest’s AD100 and was named one of the magazine’s “30 Deans of American Design.” His new publication, Stephen Sills: A Vision for Design, published by Rizzoli in September 2022, is an in-depth look at several of his most recent projects, as well as his own residences.
In addition to a schedule of programs, The Winter Show organizes a number of benefit events throughout its run, including the Opening Night Party on January 19 and Young Collectors Night on January 26. As cornerstone events of the Show, these evenings attract collectors, philanthropists, and art and design aficionados alike, providing special opportunities to view the offerings of the exhibitors. All net proceeds from ticket sales for the Opening Night Party and Young Collectors Night support East Side House Settlement.
