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Barbara Israel Garden Antiques, established in 1985 by Barbara Frelinghuysen Israel, is a premier source for period garden ornaments from Europe, America, and Asia. Situated in a nineteenth-century farmhouse in Katonah, New York, the company's extensive collection is displayed throughout formal gardens, providing an ideal setting for fountains, statues, sundials, urns, and other decorative pieces dating from the fifteenth to the early twentieth centuries. The company's mission is to assist landscape architects, designers, and private clients in finding the perfect garden ornament to enhance individual garden aesthetics. While specializing in classical pieces, Barbara Israel Garden Antiques also offers a diverse inventory that includes rustic furniture, Art Moderne/Art Deco items, and eclectic objects, catering to a wide range of stylistic preferences. Barbara Israel, recognized as an authority in the field, authored "Antique Garden Ornament: Two Centuries of American Taste," considered a definitive work on the subject. She has served as a consultant to institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution for their collections of nineteenth-century cast iron. Her expertise has been featured in publications like The New York Times, House & Garden, and Martha Stewart Living, and she has appeared on programs including Good Morning America and Antiques Roadshow FYI. In addition to their showroom in Katonah, Barbara Israel Garden Antiques participates in major antiques shows annually, including The Winter Show in New York City, The Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show, and The Delaware Antiques Show. These events allow the company to showcase its exceptional collection to a broader audience, further solidifying its reputation as a leading dealer in antique garden ornaments.
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