Special Events

Unlocking the Vault: Decoding Antique Jewelry Across Eras: From Georgian to Art Deco, noted author, historian, lecturer and U.S. Antique Show dealer, Ioannis Alexandris of Gemolithos will explain the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of shopping for antique jewelry. Join us for this interactive, experiential education session that will shed new light on the 5 most significant eras of antique jewelry.

Ioannis Alexandris, Founder of Gemolithos Fine Gems & Jewels

Show Floor Lounge in Front of A/B Hall

2:00PM

Complimentary Valuations with Sotheby’s: Bring your Antique, Jewelry, Watches, or Artwork for a complimentary appraisal from one of Sotheby’s expert appraisers.*

Ocean Ballroom A

11:00AM to 7:00PM

*One (1) item per ticket holder 

Tales from the Trade: An #OMBAS Tell All: The one that got away, bidding wars, pieces of questionable provenance, unusual requests…our dealers have stories to tell! Traditionally kept within the confines of those “in the know,” for the first time, a diverse group of OMBAS dealers are going to spill the tea publicly! Without naming names, this tell-all panel discussion will provide an inside glimpse into what it’s really like to be an antique, vintage and estate dealer.

Laurie Geller, Geller & Co.

Kurt Rothner, Excalibur

Frank Kravits, Northeastern Jewelers and Estate

Show Floor Lounge in Front of A/B Hall

1:00PM

From City to Country: An Inside Look at Designing Houses Today with Peter Pennoyer Architects: Join firm founder Peter Pennoyer and Tim Kelly, associate principal and head of the Miami office, for an exclusive look at some of their most stylish city residences and striking country and coastal properties. As they share photos and discuss the process of designing distinctive architecture, Peter and Tim will offer insight into how the firm takes a client’s vision and transforms it into houses and buildings that are informed by tradition and history with a contemporary perspective and designed, above all, to endure. A book signing will follow the talk.

Peter Pennoyer, Founder Partner, Peter Pennoyer Architects

Tim Kelly, Associate Principal, Peter Pennoyer Architects

Show Floor Lounge in Front of A/B Hall

2:00PM