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Davenport & Shapiro Fine Arts, 37 Newtown Lane in the walkway from the parking lot to Newtown Lane in East Hampton May 15 with a special exhibit of earlier work of Michael Knigin in our East Gallery. Our west gallery will feature an eclectic selection, leaning towards modern abstract and geometric art. Upstairs we have a section devoted to the American Scene and one devoted to Works on Paper, ceramics, glass and bronze sculptures.
Leonard Davenport has been in the antique and fine art business since the early 1970s when he dealt in Japanese ceramics, paintings, netsuke and lacquer. Since the 1990s, he has focused on American post-war ceramics and paintings. He and his wife Gail Davenport have done art and antique shows all over the East Coast. They live in Bridgehampton, where they show by appointment. Call 631-537-3324 for more information. Sometimes we can show you a piece in real time. Call and ask how you can using Skype.
Howard Shapiro is the owner of Lawrence Fine Arts. After 20 years on Wall Street and nearly as long as a collector, Howard Shapiro decided to make a business out of his passion for American art. Mr. Shapiro is a graduate of Yale University, cum laude
Davenport & Shapiro's goal is to place quality, well-priced works of American art in the hands of discerning collectors and homeowners. We focus on American Impressionism, tonalism, early modernism, abstract expressionism and WPA, as well as sculpture and sculptural ceramics. We work with collectors and decorators and offer art consultation services, framing, conservation and restoration services. We also pride ourselves on offering visually interesting and decorative art by by-passed regional artists of talent.
We represent a few artist friends, but we don't specialize in a style or period, seeking out individual items that appeal to our eclectic aesthetic and that we can offer at / near or below auction prices, without a buyers' premium and with a guarantee (see below). Much of the art we buy and sell never makes it to this site. Click on SOLD button for a an idea of the things we are interested in buying.
The merchandise on display at a show, on this website, even on our companion website, on AskArt, or VandM, and/or Hiden Galleries and/or in our soon to open gallery is only a fraction of our inventory. Let us know your interests. We have opened a convenient private gallery by appointment to dealers, decorators and previous private customers. Call 631-537-3324 or email us directly at LSDArt@ mac.com an appointment. We take M/C and VISA and regularly arrange lay-aways.
We will send you a pass to any of our shows. Click on the show if highlighted in blue for more detailed information. Then give us a call. It's a convenient way to inspect a work of art you found on the website. We'll bring it, subject to prior sale, or hold it for you for a nominal refundable deposit. The cost of shows has risen dramatically, so our show prices are sometimes higher than on this website. Mention you saw an object here to get the best price.
Visit our companion website for items starting at $10. Visit Leonard on Facebook.
Fine Print: Most of our mechandise is pre-owned; some normal wear should be expected. All pieces are sold as is. When we sell an item on ebay we make every effort to note every blemish, but on items in our gallery and on the website, as a matter of practicality, we only note repairs or unusual problems, but we will be happy to examine carefully any piece you are interested in and issue a more detailed description and provide additional email pictures if desired.
We make every effort to attribute accurately and go well beyond the protection offered by any auction house.
Guarantee: We offer an unconditional guarantee for 14 days from date of purchase or receipt from shipper and an unconditional refund of purchase price with an expert letter disputing attribution for 30 days. We also extend an unconditional sales credit for one year, regardless of reason. All guarantees assume return of the merchandise to our gallery in the same condition as sold. Any return after 30 days will be charged a restocking fee of 10%. Guarantees to Dealers vary.
On consigned pieces, we cannot offer the same extended year guarantee, but in such cases, that limitation will be noted before purchase.
Please note, returns outside of these stated conditions and all returns of wholesale or discount sales are subject to a 2.5% per month (minimum 10% / maximum 25%) restocking fee.
Lay-a-ways are available. In general, we require 10% down and 10% a month, although we are flexible on payment schedule. In the event of cancellation, after 48 hours, the 10% down payment is forfeit. Any balance will be returned within 30 days. Late payments, not previously cleared with us, may be subject to a 2% surcharge after 15 days. Cumulative late charges are also forfeit in the event of cancellation.
Shipping: We use FedEx, UPS or the Postal Service for domestic shipping. Insurance is at your option at carrier’s rates. Our charge for boxing is $2-5 plus special boxing if necessary. We pack carefully, double-boxing more delicate items. Inquire on cost of shipping of large paintings and on shipments to international destinations. Merchandise can also be picked up in Bridgehampton or at any of our scheduled shows. We are always happy to ship on your account with any carrier.
NYS Sales Tax in our county is 8.625%. Shipments within New York State are at locally applicable sales tax rate. Shipments outside of New York State are not subject to sales tax. Dealers are asked to fill out a tax exempt certificate or send by fax or pdf at time of purchase.
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