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Staircase to the Biennale Antiques Fair |
Palazzo
Venezia is the venue for the 9th edition of the Rome Antiques
Biennial this week (Oct 1-6,2014).
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lunch time at the Biennale |
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entrance to the Biennale, Palazzo Venezia, Via del Plebiscito directly in front of the 64 bus stop and Berlusconi's apartment |
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Dealer with two sculptures and a collection of mortars |
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Roman mosaic table top |
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Boldini portrait and two dealers |
Forty-three top antiques
dealers present their collections
of antiques, paintings, sculptures and art objects in a bid to revive interest (and sales) of antiques in crisis-hit Italy.
The best
time to visit the show is late morning or early afternoon when the crowds
have thinned out and the
dealers have time to answer questions about about their wares.
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A magnificent Madonna and child at Ida Benucci's stand |
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A dealer checks his computer flanked by two magnificent paintings |
Most of the exhibitors are the “old guard” with
classy shops in the Piazza di Spagna and Via Babuino area of Rome.
Others come from Bologna, Milano, Perugia and Florence.
The level
is extremely high with museum quality furniture, paintings,
sculptures and objects of art.
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a group of dealers discuss as they await visitors |
Prices of antiques (and real estate) have come down considerably in the past decade making this an excellent time to invest.
Dealers complain that buyers are scarce, and the Italians and foreigners who once purchased their prestige wares are now few and far between.
All
styles and periods are represented at
the Biennial where a few hours of browsing and chatting with dealers becomes an enriching
experience.
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Art Dèco parchment consolle |
Learn more about antiques, styles of furniture and how to buy antiques in Italy on Elegant Etruria's Antiques section .
The more you know about antiques and the market, the better you can bargain for that irresistible piece that catches your eye.
For more information see the Biennal's website . Your comments and questions are welcome.
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