The Sarasota International

Antiques & Fine Art Exposition

AT THE EXCITING NEW SARASOTA-BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
8005 15TH STREET (WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY) SARASOTA, FLORIDA, 34243

January 25, 26, & 27, 2008

Fri: 11AM - 7 PM
Sat: 11AM - 6PM
Sun: 11AM - 5PM

THE LARGEST AND FINEST SHOW ON FLORIDA'S WEST COAST. FEATURING 250-300 DISTINGUISHED ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS DEALERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THIS AREA IS RANKED 3RD IN THE USA IN PER CAPITA BUYING POWER. IT IS CONSIDERED AMONG THE MOST CULTURALLY ENRICHED AREAS, BOASTING OF ITS OWN OPERA, SYMPHONY, BALLET & SEVERAL MUSUEMS. THE CONVENTION CENTER IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE SARASOTA-BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

Outstanding quality & variety presented by marvelous Antiques Dealers coming from all parts of the USA, Europe, South America & Canada. The "Best of the Past" for today's enjoyable lifestyles. Featuring antiques, fine art,  jewelry, vintage collectibles & more, for furnishing, decorating, investing and collecting with pleasure. A truly magnificent show with large trend setting exhibit booths, spacious aisles, knowledgeable exhibitors, reasonably priced antiques, excellent food, free parking, comfortable air conditioning, and an expert Appraisal Clinic that's open during all show hours, as well as Glass Repair and Polishing.

GALA CHAMPAGNE PREVIEW

Thursday, Jan. 24- 6 - 9pm
$50 per person (Profits to Benefit Local Charities)
Includes: Free Admission to all Seminars
Includes: Free Return Privileges each day
Call 352 -527-6666 to reserve your Preview Tickets
(Credit Card Payments Accepted for Preview Tickets)

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Friday Jan. 25
2pm- A History & Overview of Netsuke - Unique, exotic Japanese carvings- Presented by Jeffrey Klotz - President, Takara Asian Art; President, NYC chapter of International Netsuke Society; museum consultant

Sat. Jan. 26
400 Years Of American Glass - A series of 4 seminars, presented by The National American Glass Club, surveying the history of glass manufacturing in America from its inception.

10am The Beginning: 1607 to the 1850's: Presented by Bill Thomas - noted glass historian & member of the NAGC

11am The 1850's to the Early 20th Century, American Cut Glass & Victorian Glass: Presented by Sheldon Butts - respected glass authority & lecturer of the Dorflinger Glass Club

2pm The Early 20th Century & The Art Nouveau Movement - Presented by David Donaldson - Former curator, Corning Museum of Glass & Morse Museum. Recognized authority on Tiffany Glass & Art Nouveau Glass

3pm The Late 20th Century & the Contemporary Studio Glass Movement - Presented by Nancy Kotler - Outstanding collector & patron of such noted glass artists as Dale Chihuly & Harvey Littleton. Her talk is titled: "A Glass Journey"

Sun. Jan. 27
Collecting, Appraising & Evaluating Antique Chinese Textiles

1pm - Presented by Paul Haig - President, Haig's of Rochester. Author, "Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles from Ming to Ching", assisted by co-author, Marla Shelton. They are the definitive experts on antique Chinese textiles.

ALL SEMINARS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE LECTURE HALL AT THE FRONT OF THE SHOW