Treasure Trove

The Delaware Antiques Show returns with over 60 dealers presenting noteworthy American fine art, design and antiques

November 11-13
The Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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The prestigious Delaware Antiques Show returns for a thrilling 59th year of showcasing the best in antiques, fine art and design, held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE, but hosted by the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. With more than 60 prominent dealers from around the country in attendance, Winterthur representatives feel that there is a little something for everyone. Patrons can expect a unique variety of works like American antiques, paintings, furniture, rugs jewelry and much more.

Display at the 2021 Delaware Antiques Show.

Designers and dealers this year include Johanna Antiques, Avery Galleries, Schwarz Gallery, Stephen-Douglas Antiques and Thistlethwaite Americana, among others.
Kicking off the event on Thursday, November 10 from 5 to 9 p.m., will be the Opening Night Party—a celebration of the show that includes cocktails and early shopping opportunities.

In addition to the many masterpieces for purchase, like Walter Elmer Schofield’s (1867-1944) classic oil painting Devon Farm, presented by Avery Galleries, attendees can expect highlights like keynote lectures and book signings. Many are looking forward to the lecture held on opening day, November 11 at 10 a.m., with neo-traditionalist designer Ashley Whittaker and ceramic lamp artist Chris Spitzmiller.

Walter Elmer Schofield (1867-1944), Devon Farm. Oil on canvas, 40 x 48 in., signed lower right: Schofield. Courtesy Avery Galleries.

On November 12 at 2 p.m., there will also be Young Scholars lectures, sponsored by the Decorative Arts Trust, and presented by recent Lois F. McNeil Fellows from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture—a joint graduate program of Winterthur and the University of Delaware. “Katrina Reynolds will present Rediscovering the Formula: Interpreting a Stenciled Pelerine in the Winterthur Collection and Ethan Snyder will present A Long Space Race: Contextualizing Early (Human) Flight in Eighteenth-Century Material Culture,” dictates the show press release.

Besides show admission, tickets also include all lectures and book signings, along with admission to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on show days. Tickets can be purchased through the museum website and by phone.