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 21th 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 COURSE SCHEDULE

Painted Faces - Spring Exhibition
April 10-13, 2008, by invitation or appointment.

Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair
London, June 5 - 15, 2008

Nantucket Historical Association Antiques Show
Nantucket New School, July 31 - August 3, 2008

Inaugural New Orleans Antiques Forum
Historic New Orleans Collection, August 7-10
Elle Shushan will present:
Les Miserables; French Emigre Miniaturists in America, 1788-1830.
for further information: www.hnoc.org

ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show
Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA
October 11 & 12

San Francisco Fall Antiques Show
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Pier
October 22 - 26

 

PUBLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS

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. (Article pdf)

"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 new volume, published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society includes "Tokens of Sorrow: New England Portrait Miniatures and Mourning Jewelry" by Elle Shushan. Order online at www.NewEnglandAncestors.org

"The Art of High Living:
Miniature Goldwork by John Ramage."
Antiques & Fine Art - Articles - The Art of High Living:
Miniature Goldwork


Elle Shushan
Philadelphia, PA
215-587-0000

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