NEW YORK (ACNI) – Are you a Goldscheider fan living in, or soon to visit, New York City? If so, you may want to check out an exhibition of Goldscheider designs at the Leo Baeck Institute Gallery in Manhattan.
The exhibition, which runs from Thursday, Jan. 29 through Tuesday, April 7, 2009, showcases rare and beautiful art objects made by the celebrated ceramics manufactory. The display includes an array of figurines, as well as photographs and books that document the firm’s history since its beginnings in Vienna, in 1885.
An opening reception will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, from 5-6 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. lecture delivered by Filipp Goldscheider. His talk is titled “Art Deco Masterpieces by Walter and Marcel Goldscheider.” There is no charge to attend the reception, lecture or exhibition.
On another note, Goldscheider collectors might want to check out the new book titled Goldscheider: History of the Company and Catalogue of Works (ISBN: 978-3-89790-216-9) published by the German company Arnoldsche Art Publishers. With more than 2,300 illustrations, this extensive volume is a worthy addition to any collector’s library. Visit the bilingual Web site www.arnoldsche.com.
The Leo Baeck Institute Gallery is located at 15 W. 16th St., New York, NY 10011. For additional information on the exhibition or lecture, call 212-744-6400.
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