The Merrin Gallery

09/18/2017

This past summer the tomb of a Classic Maya ruler was excavated in northwestern Guatemala. Dated at 300-350 AD it is the oldest known royal tomb in the region.

The tomb of a Maya ruler excavated this summer at the Classic Maya city of Waka’ in northern Guatemala is the oldest royal tomb yet to be discovered at the site, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Guatemala has announced.

06/30/2017

What an incredible find!

San Francisco's de Young Museum announces "Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire," with 200 artifacts from the ancient Mexican city.

01/19/2017

Just a week ago archaeologists investigated the discovery of a 600-year old Buddha statue. The statue stands within a reservoir that was constructed in 1958, and it is believed that the water that covered it protected the carving from elements that would have worn it away. A recent construction project is responsible for the decrease in water level and the ultimate rediscovery of this remarkable piece of history.

In addition to the 12-foot long statue the team discovered evidence of a temple that once stood beneath it.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/600-year-old-buddha-statue-discovered-in-china-as-reservoir-water-level-drops_us_587da65ee4b0d4cc08846755

Locals spotted the head of the 12-foot statue poking out of the lake.

01/10/2017

We are pleased to announce that we will once again be participating in the highly anticipated TEFAF Maastricht show this spring. Join us in Booth 430 from March 10-19, 2017.

10/19/2016

The Merrin Gallery is proud to announce our Fall 2016 Exhibition: Ancient Faces.

Throughout history artists have sculpted, carved, and painted the human face as a means of honoring the portrayed person, and to rise to the challenge of capturing the human soul. It is no wonder that many cultures have devised their own unique styles to imbue the eternal media of ceramic, metal, and stone with human life and expression. These objects have been chosen not only for their beauty, but for the power and strength they impress upon the viewer. As usual, The Merrin Gallery will be exhibiting museum quality objects. The show includes carefully selected sculptures from across the ancient world.

Ancient Sumeria
Ancient Etruria
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Ancient Mesoamerica
Ancient South America

Special Invite Preview Thursday Oct 20 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Open to the Public.

08/10/2016

The world's oldest gold artifact, dating back to 4500 - 4600 BCE, has been discovered in southern Bulgaria.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-worlds-oldest-gold-artifact-may-have-just-been-discovered_us_57ab178ae4b0db3be07c53e9?section=

The bead, found in Bulgaria, dates back to 4,500-4,600 B.C.

07/05/2016

It is easy to forget, with the marvelous antiquities of history from countries and cultures all over the world, that there are marvels in North America as well. Over the past two years a plethora of artifacts from colonial times have been discovered and donated by archaeologists to the soon opening Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/philadelphia-excavation-finds-artifacts_us_5777d0d3e4b0416464103834?section=

The remarkable collection spans nearly 300 years of people at the site near Independence Hall.

06/27/2016

The New York Times discusses the potential ramifications of Brexit on the art market.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/arts/design/brexit-casts-uncertainty-on-art-market.html?_r=0

It is predicted that fewer pieces will come to market in Britain because of the weakened pound, but experts maintain that art will persevere as an asset class.

06/24/2016

The Egyptians were some of the greatest architects of the Ancient World, but even they were not perfect!


http://www.livescience.com/55118-great-pyramid-giza-is-slightly-lopsided.html

The base of the Great Pyramid at Giza is a little lopsided because its builders made a teensy mistake when constructing it, new research reveals.

11/19/2013

Luis Morales' photography exhibit, "The End of Space", currently on until mid-January, 5th Avenue

10/31/2013

“Moche is the hand, and Nazca is the eye.”

Our artworks featured as part of the Katonah Museum of Art exhibition showcasing 3,000 years of portraits

“Moche es la mano, Nazca es el ojo.” Those were the words that came to my mind when I opened my email and saw the image of Portrait Head of Cut Lip with Large Facial Stripes. But to my surprise none of those words came to me in English, neither as a feeling nor as a thought. The meaning only came to...

06/29/2013

"The Merrin Gallery will show a Jaina figure of a seated male dignitary from Maya, 600-900 AD as well as other Roman and Greek pieces, many of which are dated BC."

The fourth edition of Masterpiece London is set to captivate collectors, museum curators, and visitors alike with its impressive offering of the world’s best and meticulously vetted art, ...