Today’s era, driven by technology and obsession with the
new, only celebrates a portion of our achievements. Sure, advances in design and
intuitive systems have made a huge impact in the way we live our lives—but they
only tell part of the story. For those of us who wish to look backwards at the
artistry of our ancestors, the antique world beckons with beauty and history.
Within the field, certain leaders set a precedent, acting as the medium between
the objects of yesteryear and the public. Among the top is Carlton Hobbs, a prominent dealer for three decades.
Based in Manhattan, Carlton Hobbs maintains an international
client base that both admires his collection and trusts his scholarly opinion.
Within his 20,000 square foot historical Manhattan mansion, which houses a
range of stunning artifacts from the 17th to 19th
centuries, is a research library that greatly informs Hobbs’ business.
Utilizing nearly 3,000 academic texts, Hobbs employs significant energy in
determining the provenance of each piece, thereby offering clients not only
beautiful pieces but an education about them.
Working in collaboration with business partner Stefanie Rinza,
Hobbs remains the antique dealer to the elite individual collectors as well as
museums including the Musee de Louvre, The John Paul Getty Museum, The Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, The National Gallery of Australia, and The Boston Museum
of Fine Arts. Recognized for representing pieces of only the highest pedigree,
he regularly shows in a number of antique and art shows, among them TEFAF
Maastricht, Grosvenor House, and the Biennale.
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