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Monday, April 14
6:00 – 6:30 pm Networking
6:30 – 7:30 pm Welcome and
comments by Dr. Mark Schaffer
7:30 – 8:30 pm Viewing, Networking
A La Vieille Russie
781 Fifth Avenue at 59th Street
$35 Members
$45 Non-Members
FWA’s International Committee presents Dr. Mark Schaffer, proprietor of A La Vieille Russie on Fifth Avenue, his family’s antiques business, established in Kiev more than a century ago. Dr. Schaffer will comment on some of his establishment’s many Russian items of cultural and historical significance. They include works of art beautifully crafted by the famous shop of Faberge for the Russian nobility and royal family; portraits of the nobility or royal family and paintings once belonging to them; empire style furniture of early nineteenth-century palaces.
The collection showcases Russia’s wealth, its owners, their tastes and life styles. This glimpse into Russia will prepare trip participants for the breathtaking luxury they will encounter in Russia, particularly in its palaces and museums.
Dr. Schaffer is a connoisseur of exquisite Russian antiques and works of art. During its many years, the firm helped assemble the Forbes collection as well as many other important collections.
Directions:
By Subway: N, R, W 59th/Fifth Avenue Station or F 57th/6th Avenue Station
Establishment is located on northwest corner of intersection of Fifth Avenue & 59 Street; entrance on Fifth Avenue.
Special thanks to A La Vieille Russie for hosting this event.
This event is organized by the International Committee.
Reservations Required -- Bring Photo ID -- No Walk-Ins
Reservations/Cancellations and Payments are required by Thursday, April 10th.
FWA’s International Committee presents Dr. Mark Schaffer, proprietor of A La Vieille Russie on Fifth Avenue, his family’s antiques business, established in Kiev more than a century ago. Dr. Schaffer will comment on some of his establishment’s many Russian items of cultural and historical significance. They include works of art beautifully crafted by the famous shop of Faberge for the Russian nobility and royal family; portraits of the nobility or royal family and paintings once belonging to them; empire style furniture of early nineteenth-century palaces.