NEW YORK.- The Winter Antiques Show celebrates its 54th year as America’s most prestigious antiques show featuring 75 renowned experts in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts. Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton, Jr. serve as Honorary Chairmen for 2008. Bank of America premiers as the proud Show sponsor for 2008-2009, with Alan Rappaport, Bank of America, and Pamela Fiori, editor in chief of Town & Country as Co-Chairmen of the Opening Night Party on Thursday, January 17th. January 18-27: New York, NY. The Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street and Park Avenue.

All net proceeds from the Show benefit East Side House Settlement, a non-profit in the South Bronx that provides social services to community residents. An Eye Toward Perfection: The Shaker Museum and Library is the 2008 loan exhibition, designed by Stephen Saitas and sponsored by The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies for the twelfth consecutive year. The Shaker Museum and Library, based in Old Chatham, NY, owns the largest and best-documented Shaker collection in the world. Show hours are 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. daily; Sundays and Thursday, 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. To purchase tickets for the Opening Night Party on Thursday, January 17th or the Young Collectors’ Night on Thursday, January 24th, please call 718.292.7392 or visit the Show’s website at www.winterantiquesshow.com. General admission to the Show is $20, which includes the Show’s award-winning catalogue.