Exhibition "III Exhibition of art, antiques and jewelry"

O Brazilian Antique Dealers' Circle, a non-profit association that brings together professionals focused on arts, antiques and related activities, promotes III Exhibition of art, antiques and jewelryThe fair, in its third edition, offers free admission to the public from April 8th to 11th and takes place at the Renaissance Hotel in São Paulo. Fine arts, high-quality antiques such as furniture, sculptures, paintings, religious art, and jewelry are among the items that will be displayed by 15 exhibitors during the event.

To Luiz Octavio Louro GomesThe founder and president of the Brazilian Antique Dealers Circle, which began in 2002 as the Jardins Antique Dealers Circle and later became the São Paulo Antique Dealers Circle, says that promoting the third edition of the art fair is, beyond a challenge, a very special moment. “Our expectations are extremely positive. We want to show the public who appreciate art, antiques, and jewelry that we are capable of offering the best of national and international production, encompassing pieces from the 17th to the 21st centuries.” The first edition took place in 2004 at the Euroart space, and the second in 2006, at the same location, bringing together 20 exhibitors.

Among the highlights of this edition is a soup tureen from the Brazilian Imperial House and the English Royal House. Made of English silver from the Georgian period, the tureen dates from 1842/43 and bears the marks of the silversmith William K. Reid, a contemporary of Paul Storr, under whose influence he produced exceptional pieces. The lid is adorned with a handle over a floral garden and features a coat of arms on the bowl with rich, predominantly vegetal decoration. It is a central piece of a tableware set received in 1843 from the English Royal Family on the occasion of the marriage of Dom Pedro II and Teresa Cristina and is from the Collection of the Brazilian Imperial Family, formerly the Collection of Dom Pedro Gastão de Orleans e Bragança.

The oil on canvas depicting the young Dom Pedro II upon reaching his majority is another rare and historically significant item on display at the fair. The work, "Pedro II in his Majority," is signed by Claude Joseph Barandier (Chambéry, 1807 – Brazil, 1877) and depicts Pedro II in uniform, sporting the Order of the Golden Fleece and the Three Orders insignia, holding a pointed hat in his right hand and a studded sword in his left. In the background is a scene of Rio de Janeiro, with the portal of the São Cristóvão Palace in the foreground. The work is signed and bears the year 1840, the date of the Emperor's majority.

The carved wooden figurehead, an iconic item by the artist who celebrated the culture of the Brazilian backlands and folk art, belongs to Francisco Biquiba dy Lafuente Guarany (1884-1985), known as Mestre Guarany. Mestre Guarany was a renowned Brazilian sculptor, considered the greatest "figurehead maker" of the São Francisco River, known for his protective wooden figureheads with features such as strong hair and expressive eyes. His work was discovered by the art circuit in the 1950s and is now present in museums. For Luiz, it's an extraordinary piece. "When you acquire an antique item, you also acquire its history," Luiz points out, explaining that the great diversity of items displayed in this edition is one of its distinguishing features and, more than that, "an opportunity for collectors and for those who want to learn more about history or even start a collection."

Service
Exhibition | III Exhibition of art, antiques and jewelry
April 8th to 11nd
From 14h to 20h