‘Extraordinary Group of Six Full Bodied Stylized Penguins,’ French, ca. 1950. Weathered and painted sheet metal. (Courtesy Robert Young Antiques)
Every winter, New York City is home to some of the region’s most exciting cultural events, including Restaurant Week, the Winter Jazzfest, and the beloved Winter Show. A staple in the city’s seasonal calendar, the Winter Show stands as the country’s longest-running arts, antiques, and design fair, offering dealers and connoisseurs alike a sweeping glimpse into the art of collecting. Next week, on January 23, the fair will once again return to the historic Park Avenue Armory in uptown Manhattan.
The 72nd edition of the Winter Show will gather more than 70 international dealers, each presenting museum-quality works that span fine and decorative arts, antiques, jewelry, rare books, and design. The fair’s featured objects hail from the ancient world through to the present day, tracing the evolution of craftsmanship across time and place. The European Decorative Arts Company, for instance, will showcase a late-19th century Viennese nef, carved from deep rock crystal and adorned with silver-gilt, enamel, and semi-precious stones. Lillian Nassau, on the other hand, will display the iconic Wisteria Lamp, designed and retailed as a single unit by Tiffany Studios. Visitors will also have the chance to encounter ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art at Galerie Cahn; antique European jewelry and Fabergé at A La Vieille Russie; fine Chinese porcelain at Ralph M. Chait Galleries; and antiquarian maps, atlases, and artist books at the Old Print Shop.
This exhibition lineup will be complemented by a dynamic program of special events and initiatives, including an immersive installation curated by art advisor and writer Patrick Monahan. Titled Study of a Young Collector, this section encompasses works from a roster of 11 “next gen” dealers, recreating the private study of an imaginary collector. The show’s emphasis on emerging collectors continues with the Young Collectors Night, whose proceeds will support East Side House Settlement, the community-based social service organization that originally established the Winter Show in 1954.
“For 72 years, the Winter Show has been a beacon of excellence, presenting museum-quality works that inspire and engage,” Helen Allen, executive director of the Winter Show, said in a statement. “But the Show’s purpose reaches far beyond the Armory. At its core, it is about supporting East Side House and advancing its vital work in empowering communities through education and opportunity.”
All general admission revenue and net proceeds from the fair’s related events will also support East Side House’s community programs. To learn more and purchase your own tickets, visit the Winter Show website.
The Winter Art Show will return to New York’s Park Avenue Armory on January 23, 2026.
Tiffany & Co., ca. 1885. An American silver and polychrome enamel mantle clock. (Courtesy Shrubsole)
A life-size Minton & Co. majolica figure of a peacock, 1876. (Courtesy French & Company)
‘Exceptionally Large Historismus Nef,’ manufactured by Simon Grunwald, Vienna, ca. 1870-90. Deeply-carved rock crystal, silver-gilt, enamel, and semi-precious stones. (Courtesy European Decorative Arts)
Robert Henri, ‘Celestine,’ 1920. (Courtesy Avery Galleries)
Installation view of a previous Winter Show in New York. (Photo: Simon Cherry)
As the country’s longest-running art, antiques, and design fair, the Winter Art Show showcases a rich assortment of timeless objects.
Installation view of a previous Winter Show in New York. (Photo: Simon Cherry)
Pair of mahogany chests of drawers, Russian, early 19th century. (Courtesy Galerie Léage)
Tiffany Studios, ‘Wisteria‘ table lamp, American, ca. 1906. (Courtesy Lillian Nassau LLC)
Fujino Sachiko, ‘Imagery ‘25-1,’ 2025. Stoneware sculpture with white matte airbrushed glaze. (Courtesy Mirviss)
John George Brown, ‘We Can’t be Caught,’ ca. 1876. (Courtesy Debra Force)
Egyptian Amarna relief, ca. 1350–1334 BCE. (Courtesy Hixenbaugh Ancient Art)
Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, and Pierre Jeanneret, ‘Chaise longue basculante,’ French, 1928. Copper tubular frame, black lacquered steel base. (Courtesy Maison Gerard)
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My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Dada Goldberg.
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