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Local Jeweler to Debut Exquisite and Rare 19th Century Ivory Carving in New York 
(November 15, 2011, Rochester, MI), Paul Haig, owner of Haig’s of Rochester Fine Jewelry & Asian Antiques in Rochester, Michigan, will debut a new acquisition – a finely carved nineteenth-century Continental ivory featuring the Greek myth “The Judgment of Paris” in New York this weekend. The exquisite museum-quality piece dates to 1860 and is nearly two feet high.
Haig’s of Rochester Fine Jewelry will present the piece at one of the premier antique shows in the country -- the New York Pier Antiques Show, Nov. 19-20 in New York City.
The story of the “Judgment of Paris” centers on a beauty contest between the goddesses Athena, Aphrodite and Hera. The prettiest would win a golden apple. When the god Zeus could not decide which of the goddesses was more beautiful, he let a local Trojan shepherd named Paris make the decision. Paris awarded the prize to Aphrodite after she promised to make the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Troy, his wife. The abduction of Helen from her husband, the Greek King Menelaus, was the mythological origins of the Trojan War.
“This piece is incredible and must be looked at in person to appreciate the carving’s intricate style and details,” said Haig. “The figures are gorgeous and the story of the Judgment of Paris is told beautifully in this rare piece. We are delighted to bring it to New York this weekend to show such a fabulous piece of art and art history.”
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, February 2-6, 2012
Southfield (MI) Pavilion Antiques Exposition, February 24 & 25
Chicago Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, April 20-22
Chicago Spring Merchandise Mart Antiques Fair, April 26-30, 2012
Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, May 31-June3
New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, July 20-23
Santa Fe Show Objects of Art Show, August 10-13; August 17-19
Additional Appearances
Paul can be seen on the new HGTV's reality series "Cash & Cari:" Paul provides his expert opinion on Asian art and antiques. Below is a list of the shows featuring Paul, with more to come.
The Charitable Sale
Jam Packed Treasures
Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Video
Read more about Paul in the news:
Antique & the Arts Online
C and G News
The Grand Rapids Press
Rochester Patch, March 6, 2011
Rochester Patch, June 3, 2011
Pure Michigan Connect
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