Riding the waves of the America’s Cup races coming to the
San Francisco Bay, The 2012 San Francisco Fall Antiques Show offers a look at
decorative and fine arts relating to the sea, boating, and travel. Oceans cover seventy percent of the
earth’s surface and, not surprisingly, for all of human history we have had an
enduring fascination and highly emotional relationship with the water that
surrounds us. Spanning Antiquity
to the present day, artists have attempted to capture the myriad, and often
conflicting, feelings that form our unfathomable bond with the deep sea.
From talismanic ship figureheads to useful scientific
instruments, evocative Impressionist seascapes to stunning coral jewelry,
romantic “shipwreck” porcelain to intricately carved pieces of scrimshaw- there
is no end to the list of objects that are inspired by the sea. Finely detailed models depict magnificent
shipping vessels and elegant yachts; majestic silver trophies celebrate
maritime accomplishments; and evocative shell- work table decoration bring some
of the sea’s natural abundance into our living rooms. Tools made for practical use at sea, such as fishing anchors
and yachting flags, attract us with their strong visual presence. The world of nautical art and
antiques offer treasures for every type of collector, and here we present an
array of delights to enjoy.
Thank you to Holland Lynch, Curator.
“Once again, this year, very generous private collectors, institutions and dealers have let us borrow some truly wonderful pieces for the loan exhibition. We are able to share a really wide range of nautical antiques and get people excited about this fun and inspiring theme.”
“Once again, this year, very generous private collectors, institutions and dealers have let us borrow some truly wonderful pieces for the loan exhibition. We are able to share a really wide range of nautical antiques and get people excited about this fun and inspiring theme.”
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