The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show

The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show (IFAADS) 2013 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of one of New York’s most prestigious art and antiques fairs. Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory in October 2013, the event brought together leading international dealers presenting museum-quality works spanning antiquities, fine art, furniture, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and decorative arts. Renowned for its rigorous vetting standards, the fair offered collectors and institutions the opportunity to view and acquire exceptional objects ranging from ancient civilizations to contemporary design. The 2013 edition reflected the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of the art market, with exhibitors juxtaposing historical masterpieces alongside twentieth-century and contemporary works. The fair attracted collectors, curators, designers, and art enthusiasts from around the world, reinforcing New York’s position as a major center for the international art trade. Set within the grand interiors of the Park Avenue Armory, IFAADS 2013 combined scholarly expertise with commercial excellence, creating an environment where art history, connoisseurship, and collecting converged in a celebration of artistic achievement across centuries.