At the Upper East Side Headquarters of Carlton Hobbs Antiques, a sprawling, painstakingly restored mansion that was once home to Virginia Graham Fair Vanderbilt, an 18th century Thomas Leverton side table shares space with wonders like a Julius Grimm painting of the moon, a circular travertine center table crafted by the famed sculptor Henry Moore, and an engraved plaque commemorating Emperor Napoleon’s signing of the Treaty of Tilsit. Other rare items contained within Carlton Hobbs’ New York showroom include a pair of green lacquered cabinets by Giles Grendy, a 19th century mirror accented with red and gold, three large gilt-bronze chandeliers by Peter Bicknell, and a set of hand-painted Chinese wall hangings in near perfect condition, despite the delicate paper’s 18th century origins. Spread across the mansion’s 20,000 square feet, these incredible pieces represent only a tiny percentage of Mr. Hobbs’ complete collection.
Recognized as one of the foremost forces in his industry by colleagues and clients alike, Carlton Hobbs has garnered numerous distinctions for his collection over the years. Go to twitter.com/CarltonHobbs to view a stunning online catalogue of the offerings available through Carlton Hobbs Antiques.