As the largest resource for exceptional portrait miniatures in America, Elle Shushan specializes in the full realm of the art. American, British and European miniatures on ivory, vellum and in enamel, ranging from the 16th through the 21st centuries are all represented in the extensive collection, available to be seen by appointment in a landmark building in Philadelphia, or at major antiques shows.

In addition to many notable private collectors, Elle Shushan works with outstanding museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Yale University Art Gallery.

Services provided include collection and investment guidance, auction advice, instruction and appraisals.

The firm is always interested in purchasing single miniatures or entire collections. A prompt response and confidentiality is assured.





EXHIBITION AND LECTURE SCHEDULE


The Nantucket Historical Association Antiques Show
Bartlett's Farm, Nantucket, MA
August 5-8

USArtists
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
September 30-October 3
http://www.pafa.org/usartists/

ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show
Deerfield Academy, Deerfield MA
October 9-10

The Eastern Shore Virginia Historical Society Antiques Forum
October 22-24
Elle Shushan will present
"Face Painting Well Performed: Portrait Miniatures in the Colonial South"
www.KerPlace.org for more information.

Delaware Antiques Show
Chase Center at the Riverfront, Wilmington
November 4-7

Winter Antiques Show
Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue & 67th Street
January 20 - 30, 2011
www.winterantiquesshow.com



PUBLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS
"Informed Collecting: Portrait Miniatures of Children"
by Elle Shushan
Antiques & Fine Art Magazine, Jan/Feb 2010

"How America Found her Face:
Portrait Miniatures in the New Republic"

by Elle Shushan
The Magazine Antiques, April, 2009

At the Fairs - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com

2008 Winter Antiques Show - Art Review - New York Times

"Portrait Miniatures" by Marion Laffey Fox,
Southern Accents, September-October 2007

A Curiosity Shop With Stock to Covet From Around the World

"Small Wonders: An Introduction to Five Exquisite, Exotic and Enthralling Collecting Fields" by Gregory Cerio. House & Garden, September 2006.

"The Art of Family: Genealogical Artifacts in New England"
D. Brenton Simons & Peter Benes, editors.
The Art of Family is an indispensable resource illuminating the world of decorative arts and its relationship to family history. This volume, published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society includes "Tokens of Sorrow: New England Portrait Miniatures and Mourning Jewelry"
by Elle Shushan. A limited number of sealed copies available.

"The Art of High Living: Miniature Goldwork by John Ramage."
By Elle Shushan, Antiques & Fine Art Magazine


Elle Shushan
Philadelphia, PA
215-587-0000

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