An exceptional array of art, antiques, and jewelry will add to the allure of Florida’s Gold Coast as the Palm Beach area hosts the American International Fine Art Fair, February 4 to February 8, 2009.

More than 90 prestigious exhibitors from more than 13 countries are anticipated to attract local and global connoisseurs for an international event highlighted by carefully vetted exhibits featuring artwork of all periods and disciplines. The fair also provides the largest collection of period and haute couture jewelry found in any U.S. exhibition, with participants including Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Veronique Bamps, David Morris and Buccellati, to name a few.

“Within the realm of art and antique fairs, the Palm Beach event is globally recognized as America’s most glamorous and elegant art and antique fair,” says David Lester, who founded the event in 1997, alongside his wife, Lee Ann.

Daytime activities will include golf, tennis, and beach outings, in addition to daily educational and informative lectures. Invitation-only events include private dinners at the Norton Museum of Art, the Flagler Museum, and Donald Trump’s exquisite Mar-a-Lago estate.

The event commences February 3 with a private art preview and reception, sponsored by legendary jewels Van Cleef & Arpels, with proceeds benefiting the Norton Museum of Art.

Lester says, “The event provides a unique, elegant yet intimate atmosphere, which makes possible a special interaction between the dealers and collectors. The goal of the fair is to provide exhibitors with a world-class venue for showcasing their artwork and opportunity to develop new relationship with fledgling collectors as well as connoisseurs who regularly peruse the global marketplace seeking rare and unusual acquisitions.”

He continues, “The extraordinary scope of art, antiques and jewelry are only part of what makes this annual fair week so wonderful.”

For details on activities, exhibitors, and pricing, please view the following link: American International Fine Art Fair.

—Holly Marie Busacca

Above image courtesy the American International Fine Art Fair website, www.AIFAF.com