Whether you're new to collecting or own your own gallery, don't miss our Antique Seminar Series, which is FREE to show attendees! We've reached out to local experts to capture valuable content to enhance your experence at the show. Below please fine a schedule of the great speakers and topics we have lined up for this year's event!
Thursday, January 31
@ 2pm: The Editor's Eye: Decorating with Antiques in the Modern World
Presented by Editors at Luxe Magazine
Luxe's editors have scouted out ten of the Miami Beach Antiques Show's must-visit exhibitors in search of unique and intriguing pieces for the home. The hottest selections will be presented in this panel discussion with local designers who will weigh in on these sough-after picks, providing for an engaging design dialogue. Local designers will weigh in on these sought-after picks, providing for an engaging design dialogue.
@ 4pm: Buying and Investing in Quality Antique/Vintage Jewelry
Presented by Diane Warga-Arias, The Jewelry Activist
True luxury is best found and experienced with a skilled curator and Jewelry Activist. In this seminar, Diane Warga-Arias offers her expertise and experience for those who love Historical Jewelry...to wear, to collect or to preserve. Join Diane and learn how to ensure your next purchase or experience with Antique or Vintage Jewelry is knowledgeable and memorable!
Friday, February 1
@ 2pm: Jewelry of the American First Ladies
Presented by Elyse Zorn Karlin, Co-Director, The Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts,Publisher, Adornment Magazine, Author, Freelance Curator
Join us to learn about the life and jewelry of several of the iconic First Ladies beginning with Martha Washington and ending with our current First Lady Michelle Obama. We can learn a great deal from the items they adorned themselves with, by noting which objects they held dear and how they fit into their time, both in their fashion sense and their political astuteness. Their jewelry also gives us clues to their personalities and how others viewed them. Even the lack of owning much jewelry tells us something about a First Lady.
@4pm: Taking the Mystery Out of Antique Clocks
Presented by Joseph “JC” Cohen, Star Fellow of NAWCC is a nationally recognized authority in the field of Horology and for over 25 years has been the coordinator, developer and primary instructor of antiques and collectibles at several colleges and the only clock and watch specialty programs in the USA.
Clocks serve several purposes utilitarian, scientific instruments, historical and works of art. Once you have found a clock you love or fits your criteria, understanding determinants of value such as age, origin and materials are vital aspects of making an educated decision in the purchase process. Join Joe Cohen to learn the basics of unbiased factual information gathering and learning where and when you need professional advice to make an educated and financially sound decison to go along with these Objects of Virtue.
Saturday, February 2
@ 2pm: Demystifying Antiques: Antique Collecting Basics
Presented by Will Seippel, Founder & CEO of WorthPoint Corporation
If you’re new to collecting, antiques can be daunting. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on antique basics such as what time periods represent antiques versus vintage items. Attendees will be exposed to an overview of different categories of antiques including what to look for when choosing to buy antiques.
@ 4pm: War Stories from the Back Vaults of the Antique World
Presented by Gordon Lewis, Senior Director & Vice President, The Arts Conservancy
Paintings, sculptures, aged paper, objects of art, furniture, textiles and frames…One of the five top art and antique conservation centers in the country, The Fine Art Conservancy has rescued, restored and repaired an incredible array of art and antiques during its thirty year history. While working for many major museums, including the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, private and corporate collectors as well as art and antique dealers, The Fine Arts Conservancy has amassed a fascinating resume. Join Gordon Lewis as he discusses some of the great projects his team has worked on including the restoration of 17th century Dutch painting damaged by canon fire during the American Civil War.
Sunday, February 3
@ 2pm: Understanding Watches, Good, Better, Best, and Superior
Presented by Joseph “JC” Cohen, Star Fellow of NAWCC is a nationally recognized authority in the field of Horology and for over 25 years has been the coordinator, developer and primary instructor of antiques and collectibles at several colleges and the only clock and watch specialty programs in the USA.
Whether your watch is a pocket, pendent, wrist or specialty type, identification, research, originality, condition, desirability, Eminence of Maker, provenance and rarity are the 8 keys to determining VALUE and the basis of Good, Better, Best or Superior. With precious metals at their present high levels and the volatility of this commodity in recent times makes buying, selling, and collecting of all precious metal items very speculative for the novice. Join Joseph Cohen to get unbiased factual information and professional advice on value to make an educated and financially sound decision on your next watch purchase.
@ 4pm: War Stories from the Back Vaults of the Antique World
Presented by Gordon Lewis, Senior Director & Vice President, The Arts Conservancy
Paintings, sculptures, aged paper, objects of art, furniture, textiles and frames…One of the five top art and antique conservation centers in the country, The Fine Art Conservancy has rescued, restored and repaired an incredible array of art and antiques during its thirty year history. While working for many major museums, including the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, private and corporate collectors as well as art and antique dealers, The Fine Arts Conservancy has amassed a fascinating resume. Join Gordon Lewis as he discusses some of the great projects his team has worked on including the restoration of 17th century Dutch painting damaged by canon fire during the American Civil War.