Special Events
2024 Events Schedule
Friday, January 12
2:00PM
: 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

Saturday, January 13
11:00AM - 7:00PM
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

Sunday, January 14
1:00PM
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



2:00PM
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


Complimentary Valuations by

Wonder how much your art, antique, jewel, watch, handbag or accessory is worth and how to sell it? All valid ticket holders are invited to receive a complimentary valuation from one of Sotheby’s expert appraisers.*
Saturday, January 13th, 11AM to 7PM
Ocean Drive Ballroom A
* One (1) item per ticket holder. First come, first served.

Alexander Eblen
VP, Senior Specialist

Anna Ruzhnikov
Associate Specialist, Head of Fine Jewels, Jewelry

Jan Willem Van Haaren
VP, Senior Specialist