Scenes From the Los Angeles International Antiques, Fine Arts and Jewelry Show

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Apr 10th 2005 at 5:30PM

I ducked in from the brilliant sun of a Southern California afternoon to check out the antiques show at the LA Convention Center. Considering the overall value of the objects inside, security was surprisingly light. Inside, classical music played as the monied few checked out the beautiful selections available. The offerings at the show varied widely in style, there were many examples of contemporary art and sculpture, Picasso, Calder and Chagall sketches, vintage and contemporary jewelry, antique home furnishings, lighting and garden supplies. The selections available were uniquely stunning and all highly priced. The most inexpensive things I saw (a set of four Chinese fish paintings) were priced around $1,000. The show is open to the public for $18 per ticket. Want to check it out for free? I have an additional pass for two to view the show (open until next Sunday) so if you want them drop me a note in the comments below. Click through for more pictures from the show.

This mosaic table from Toulouse Antique Gallery is inlaid with malachite and other semiprecious stones. It sells for $185,000.

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This stone lady sells for $58,000.

The central necklace in this case from Shafian Gem is made of South Sea baroque pearls and sells for $35,000

This three piece gilt and marble lyre clock set sells for $45,000

This painting by Hendricus Jacobus Burger sells for $45,000