named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Art and Antique Fairs
Facilitates dealer participation in national and international art and antique fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Masterpiece London, and the Winter Antiques Show
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 6 activities
- Dealing in and selling high-quality antique furniture and decorative artsSells American classical period furniture to major museums, historic houses, and government residences including The White House and The Governor’s Mansion of Texas. Also deals in English antique furniture, specializing in high-quality country and high-style pieces.
- Delivering educational lectures on American furnitureDelivers lectures on early 19th century American furniture at New York University, museums, and academic forums to promote public and scholarly understanding of American decorative arts.
- Producing scholarly research and publications on American furnitureAuthors scholarly articles and essays on American classical furniture published in The Magazine ANTIQUES, Antiques & Fine Art Magazine, and exhibition catalogues; currently writing a comprehensive guide on formal American furniture from the first half of the 19th century.
- Publishing annual catalogues on rare textiles and costumeOrganizes and publishes an annual catalogue focused on rare costume, textiles, and needlework, contributing to the documentation and appreciation of textile arts.
- Specializing in the sale and appraisal of fine jewelry and antiquesActs as a selling agent for fine jewelry and antiques, offering confidential transactions with immediate payment. Provides valuation, consultation, and repair services for jewelry and fine antiques, and specializes in the purchase and sale of estates and individual jewels.
- Trading in rare antique rugs and carpetsSpecializes in sourcing, selling, and distributing rare antique rugs and carpets—including Persian, Turkish, French, Indian, and Caucasian weavings—internationally to clients worldwide, with over 50 years of expertise in the field.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Operating as a trade association for antique and art dealersServes as a professional trade organization supporting antique and art dealers across multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia, fostering industry standards and professional networks.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing exhibitions, lectures, and art fairsPresents exhibitions, sponsors conferences, and delivers lectures on art and antiques for specialists and the public. Participates annually in major international art and antiques fairs including TEFAF Maastricht, Masterpiece London, the New York Winter Antiques Show, and the New York International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Supporting art historical research through grantsProvides funding for art historical research at institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and organizes fundraising events like the Philadelphia Antiques Show to support medical programs at Penn Medicine.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy on elephant conservation and ivory trade policyPublicly opposes elephant hunting for sport and the importation of elephant trophies into the United States, while advocating for a balanced approach that considers conservation concerns alongside the historical significance of antique ivory in art and antiques. Maintains that banning trade in legal antique ivory will not stop poaching or eliminate global demand.
- Funding social services and educational programs through antiques eventsProvides financial support to organizations such as East Side House Settlement through proceeds from the Winter Antiques Show and founded Antiques in Alexandria to raise funds for community initiatives while promoting public appreciation of antiques.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$2K12%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$14K
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balance sheet
Total assets$54K
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Net assets$52K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANTHONY BLUMKA — DIRECTOR
- JOAN BOENING — DIRECTOR
- MARK A SCHAFFER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Antique Dealers Association of America Network — Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc. is a member of the Antique Dealers Association of America (ADA).
- Art and Antique Dealers League of America Network — Tony Blumka is a Past President and Honorary Member of the Art and Antique Dealers League of America.
- CINOA Network — International confederation of art dealers of which Titi Halle is a member.
- Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens Network — Professional society of which Titi Halle is a member.
- Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Œvres d’Art Network — Tony Blumka is a member in good standing of the Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Œvres d’Art.
- Costume Society of America Network — Professional society of which Titi Halle is a member.
- East Side House Settlement Partner — Receives financial support from the Winter Antiques Show.
- International Fine Art and Antiques Fair Partner — Titi Halle serves on the textile vetting committee.
- Julius Böhler Kunsthandlung Partner — Partners with Julius Böhler Kunsthandlung of Starnberg, Germany, which houses the Blumka’s collection of ivories.
- La Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d’Art Network — NAADAA is a member of CINOA, an international organization of leading art and antique dealer associations.
- Masterpiece London Partner — Regular exhibitor at Masterpiece London.
- Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP Partner — Legal counsel for the organization on matters related to antique ivory trade.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — NAADAA provides grants for art historical research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
- National Antique and Art Dealers Association of America Network — Member organization of which Titi Halle is a member.
- National Antique and Art Dealers Association of America Network — Tony Blumka serves on the Board of Directors of the National Antique and Art Dealers Association of America.
- National Antiques and Art Dealers Association of America Network — Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc. is a member of the National Antiques and Art Dealers Association of America (NAADAA).
- New York International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show Partner — Exhibits at the New York International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show.
- New York University Partner — Mr. Berlin serves as an adjunct professor and offers a course on early 19th century American furniture at NYU's School of Continuing Education.
- Olympia Fine Art and Antiques Fair Partner — Titi Halle serves on the textile vetting committee.
- Penn Medicine Funder — Beneficiary of fundraising from the Philadelphia Antiques Show.
- Ritz-Carlton Hotel Partner — Leased premises at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Arlington Street from 1956 to 1996.
- Spoleto Festival USA Partner — Mr. Berlin serves on the Board of Trustees of Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, S.C.
- TEFAF Maastricht Partner — Regular exhibitor at the TEFAF Maastricht art and antiques fair.
- THE NATIONAL ANTIQUE & ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, Inc. Government — Entity responsible for maintaining the website and managing content, terms, and user interactions.
- THE NATIONAL ANTIQUE AND ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC Network — Member of the National Antique & Art Dealers Association of America, adhering to its standards of scholarship, provenance, authenticity, and condition.
- Textile Society of America Network — Professional society of which Titi Halle is a member.
- The European Fine Art Fair Partner — Titi Halle serves on the textile vetting committee in Maastricht, Netherlands.
- The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages Partner — Mr. Berlin serves on the Board of Trustees of The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages.
- The Winter Antiques Show Partner — Titi Halle serves on the textile vetting committee in New York.
- Winter Antiques Show Partner — Annual exhibitor at the Winter Antiques Show in New York.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Balanced Historical Preservation and Conservationmethodology: balanced_historical_preservation_and_conservationBy advocating for policies that balance the preservation of historical ivory art with elephant conservation, the organization enables the continued appreciation of cultural heritage while supporting ethical wildlife protection, because both values can be advanced through responsible stewardship and regulation.
- Integrity-Based Member Standardsmethodology: integrity-based-member-standardsBy requiring members to adhere to principles of honesty and fair dealing, the organization ensures trustworthy transactions in the antiques and art market, because market integrity and consumer confidence are strengthened through enforceable ethical standards.
- Scholarship and Authenticity in Curatorial Practicemethodology: scholarship_and_authenticityBy grounding acquisitions and curation in rigorous scholarship, provenance research, and authenticity verification, the organization produces trust and credibility in the art market, because buyers and institutions are more likely to engage when confidence in accuracy and condition is systematically assured.