2010 PRINCETON FALL ANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS SHOW

This Historical Society of Princeton is pleased to present the 2010 Princeton Fall Antiques and Fine Arts Show.  Taking place on September 25 & 26, 2010, this sixth annual event will transform 20,000 square feet of space at the Princeton Airport into an enchanting venue for 55 antiques and fine art dealers from around the U.S. and the U.K.  The Show will feature 18th-20th century American and European furniture, important paintings, textiles, jewelry, silver, ceramics, prints, Americana, folk art, decorative arts, vintage automobiles, and more.  This year’s Show Café is presented by Max Hansen Caterers; the parking is free; and Show admission is $12.  For the fifth straight year, the Show will be managed by Frank Gaglio of Barn Star Productions.

A Preview Gala on Friday evening, September 24, from 7-10 kicks off the weekend festivities.  Valet Parking, Cocktail Dress, Catering by Max Hansen Caterers, and music by the New Hope Collective.  Tickets are available by calling the Historical Society at 609-921-6748 x 100.  Ticket price $175 ($75 tax-deductible).

This year’s special guest speaker will be Suzanne Perrault. An expert with the Antiques Roadshow, Ms. Perrault will present “A Roving Eye,” an inside look at the Robert A. Ellison American Art Pottery Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  This special event will be held in the Show Café on Saturday, September 25 at 2:30pm.

An Appraisal Clinic, courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center, will take place Sunday afternoon, September 26 from 1:30-3:30.  The fee is $5 for up to two pieces.  First come, first served.

All proceeds from the Antiques Show fund the Society’s core mission activities, including its rotating exhibitions, educational programs for children and families and collections care.