A rare pair of stoneware figures representing Commerce and Knowledge, possibly produced by Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, England as seen at The Philadelphia Show. Through Barbara Israel Garden Antiques. Photo by Sean Fogarty.
From April 28th through April 30th, The Philadelphia Show at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present over 40 of the most outstanding exhibitors specializing in Americana, folk art, ceramics, porcelain, fine art, design, antiques, collectibles, silver, textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts.
This year, several new exhibitors are joining longstanding and returning galleries like Jeffrey Tillou Antiques, Ralph M. Chait Galleries, S. J. Shrubsole, Olde Hope, Kentshire, Lillian Nassau LLC, Moderne Gallery and more. With its core rooted in American art, the show is further bolstered by international influences, with many galleries also showcasing important European and Asian works. While firmly established as a premier destination for antiques, The Philadelphia Show also welcomes dealers who specialize in underrepresented artists.
Philadelphia-born Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, “Ethiopia Awakening“, c. 1915, bronze on a marble base.
For the second time since its inception, The Philadelphia Show will take place on the grounds of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, on the institution’s East Terrace. This new location has proven to be highly successful, having amplified both the number of fair attendees and sales in 2022. The location offers the fair an opportunity to better serve its distinguished audience of collectors, designers, industry experts, and tastemakers.
“We are proud that the Philadelphia Show supports the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Education Department and outreach to our community,” says Ellen Caplan, Chair of The Philadelphia Show. “The show is a place where both seasoned and entry-level collectors are welcome to discover and purchase works of art. We hope visitors see our show as a destination in which they may educate themselves about different genres of art and design and learn more about collecting from our very knowledgeable dealers.”
A set of High Back Dining Chairs by Sam Maloof, 1983. Through Moderne Gallery.
Throughout its six decades, The Philadelphia Show has become a mainstay of the city’s flourishing culture, art and design scene, serving as the go-to destination to experience, discuss, and exhibit fine art, antiques, and collectible design. All proceeds from the Philadelphia Show will support The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s education and outreach programs.
Special programming during and after the fair, includes four virtual programs; show tours; booth discussions; and a Children’s Art Table and Treasure Hunt. In addition to the virtual and in-person programming, the fair will continue its beloved tradition of the Loan Exhibition, a convention of The Philadelphia Show since its founding in 1962. The curated, museum-quality Loan Exhibit changes with each show and allows visitors a closer look at specific genre of antiques and fine art. This year’s loan exhibition, Faces in the Crowd, celebrates faces in a post-pandemic world.
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