"Chicago International Antiques & Fine Art Fair"
2000-04-28 until 2000-05-01
Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL, USA United States of America

The return of the Chicago International Antiques & Fine Art Fair™, held at The Merchandise Mart Friday, April 28 through Monday, May 1, 2000, incorporates The Antiquarian Book Fair and Prints|Chicago. The Fair is larger than most events of comparable quality, but the show’s producers maintain high standards and offer an unusually broad selection of goods.

In addition to the staples of furniture, jewelry, paintings, silver and ceramics, the Chicago Fair is rich in 20th century design, clocks, fine prints and rare books.

This year’s loan exhibition, CHANEL: A Passion for Jewels, will feature highlights from the Chanel Fine Jewelry Collection that exemplify Mademoiselle Chanel’s lifelong passion for dramatic and innovative jewelry. Archival designs from Chanel’s historic diamond jewelry exhibition of 1932 are featured, along with new designs celebrating her enduring legacy.

To compliment this dazzling array of treasures, the Fair offers attendees amenities such as gourmet meals, snacks and desserts, cocktails and other beverages, a stimulating lecture series and special social and educational events throughout its four-day duration.

The Antiquarian Book Fair

The Antiquarian Book Fair, the Midwest’s finest showcase of rare and collectible books, first editions, maps, prints and autographs, is held in conjunction with the Antiques Fair. All participating booksellers are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) or its international equivalent, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and, as such, hold themselves to the highest professional standards.

Prints|Chicago

For the third year in a row, Prints|Chicago will be held in conjunction with the Antiques Fair. This prestigious 15-year-old show comprises dealers of works on paper who, together, offer tens of thousands of prints, drawings and watercolors.

Related Links:

Indepth Arts Resources for the State of Illinois

Other Important Exhibitions in Chicago