Summer 2017

Thursday, April 20, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Early Admission 5:00 PM) Preview Party Join the excitement of opening night, and have the first opportunity to view select antiques, important art, and rare period pieces offered for sale by the Show’s distinguished Exhibitors. Sponsored by The Haverford Trust Company For information and tickets visit: philadelphiaantiquesandartshow.com or call 215-573-2247. Friday, April 21 at 11:30 AM It’s All in the Mix The Art of Reinterpreting What Is Old and Making It New Again Meg Braff Noted Interior Designer and Author Learn how to mix fine antiques and vintage items with unique modern pieces to create tasteful, fresh interiors. Book signing of The Decorated Hom e to follow. Friday, April 21 at 2:00 PM Forged Art The FBI Team’s Role in Solving Crime Jake Archer Special Agent, FBI Art Crime Team Philadelphia Division Delve into the dark world of art and cultural property crime and the FBI Art Crime Team’s role in apprehending thieves who steal, defraud, loot, and traffic a surprisingly substantial amount of items annually. Sponsored by Altus Partners Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 PM Banners of Liberty Flags of the Revolution R. Scott Stephenson, Ph.D. Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions & Programming Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord in 1775, Revolutionary Americans graphically depicted the political ideals of their “Glorious Cause” on the flags that waved over forts, ships, and regiments. This talk will explore the history and meaning of a variety of Revolutionary-era flags. Sponsored by Flather & Perkins Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 PM Spangled and Splendid Discovering Art and History in Antique American Flags Jeff Bridgman | McNeil Curator Le cture Presented as a walking tour of the loan exhibit, discover fascinating details about the evolution of stars and stripes as the official American flag design, the use of these graphic elements in other historic patriotic textiles, and how various political advertisements were integrated into flags through the years. All lectures are included in the price of daily admission. Each Day 10:00 to 11:00 AM Guided Show Tours The Philadelphia Museum of Art Fairmount Park House Guides will share their expertise as they escort small groups through the Show, highlighting notable objects and art offered by the Show’s outstanding exhibitors and taking a closer look at the 2017 Loan Exhibit. Price: $25—includes admission to the Show. For reservations, please call 215-573-2247 SHOWHOURS Friday, April 21 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday, April 22 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday, April 23 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM “What So Proudly We Hail” Antique American Flags and Patriotic & Political Textiles The 2017 Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show loan exhibit will explore outstanding examples of American flags and patriotic textiles from the 1790s to 1912, featuring objects that simultaneously ignite a love of both art and patriotism. THE 2017 LOAN EXHIBIT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tickets available at the door and online at philadelphiaantiquesandartshow.com.