Fine Art, Period Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Sterling Silver Antiques, We Buy Estates
Stillwell House Fine Art & Antiques opened in Manalapan in June of 2003. The current location is an authentic and NJ state-preserved 19th century farmstead located on bustling Route 9, which the shop owners renovated before opening to become the perfect showcase for a hand-picked collection of pre-industrial revolution era Antiques and select works of Art. The thoughtful and lovely transformation earned Stillwell House their first accolade in the form of the 2004 Preservation Award from the Monmouth County Historical Commission. After weathering the Great Recession, in 2010 Stillwell House Fine Art and Antiques filmed two test pilot reels for Leftfield Entertainment , the original production company for the well known reality show Pawn Stars. The business owners wished to continue to focus on the daily business of the Shop, but the concepts from the pilot reels were picked up and eventually became shows that were aired on cable TV. In 2011 they sold the Estate of the famous American Artist Leon Dabo (1864-1960, an event so newsworthy that it was covered in the New York Times with nearly a full page article. Stillwell House Fine Art & Antiques is also proud to be included in many important books and publications including "Retail Business: Entrepreneur's Step-By-Step Startup Guide", by Entrepreneur Press, "A History of American Tonalism, 1880-1920", by David Adams Cleveland, "The Drawings of Leon Dabo" by Sullivan Goss, "The Pastels of Leon Dabo; Essays by William H Gerdts , Dr. Cody Hartley , Frank Goss and Nathan Vonk", published by Sullivan Goss, and newly published "Leon Dabo Florals", by Sullivan Goss. In 2013 they participated in the Montclair Art Museum's 100 year anniversary show entitled "The New Spirit, American Art in The Armory Show , 1913" in Montclair, NJ.
Future plans include relocation in the Summer of 2014 to their new home at 212 West Front Street in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Keywords: Leon Dabo, Meissen Porcelain, French Antiques, Fine Art, Period Antiques, Lighting
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
14 Years
What is your primary product or service?
Fine Art and Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Period Furniture,Sterling Silver, Estate Jewelry, Bronze, Asin Antiques
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
HISTORY
Stillwell House Fine Art & Antiques opened their original gallery in Manalalapan, NJ in June of 2003. This former location is the site of an authentic early 19th century farmstead and also a State of New Jersey Farmland Preserve, which is located on bustling Route 9. Gallery owners Ronald Knox and Paul Gallagher renovated the 175 year old farm house before opening to become the perfect showcase for a hand-picked collection of pre-industrial revolution era Antiques and select works of Art. The thoughtful and lovely transformation earned Stillwell House their first accolade in the form of the 2004 Preservation Award from the Monmouth County Historical Commission. After weathering the Great Recession, in 2010 Stillwell House Fine Art & Antiques filmed two test pilot reels for Leftfield Entertainment, the original production company for the well-known reality TV show "Pawn Stars". The business owners wished to continue to focus on the daily business of the Shop, but the concepts from the pilot reels were picked up and eventually became shows that were aired on cable TV. In 2011 they sold the Estate of the famous American Artist Leon Dabo (1864-1960), an event so newsworthy that it was covered in the New York Times with nearly a full page article. Stillwell House Fine Art & Antiques is also proud to be included in many important books and publications including "Retail Business: Entrepreneur's Step-By-Step Startup Guide", by Entrepreneur Press, "A History of American Tonalism, 1880-1920", by David Adams Cleveland, "The Drawings of Leon Dabo" by Sullivan Goss, "The Pastels of Leon Dabo; Essays by William H Gerdts , Dr. Cody Hartley , Frank Goss and Nathan Vonk", published by Sullivan Goss, and "Leon Dabo Florals", by Sullivan Goss. In 2013 they participated in the Montclair Art Museum's 100 year anniversary show entitled "The New Spirit, American Art in The Armory Show , 1913" in Montclair, NJ.
After a complete gut-level, top to bottom renovation, Stillwell House Fine Art & Antiques re-opened in their new home in April of 2015 in the heart of the Arts, Antiques, and Design District at 212 West Front Street in Red Bank, New Jersey.
The original location in Manalapan, NJ is now closed.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Genuine important antiques, never reproductions, fine original works of art by listed artist.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One
Provide detailed directions to your location
In the heart of the Art and Antiques district in Red Bank at 212 West Front Street, diagonal to The Galleria.
What type of payments do you accept?
All
Which areas do you service?
Our business is international.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Proprietors Ronald Knox and Paul Gallagher are the owner operators and conduct the daily operations of the business.
What are your hours of operation?
Open 7 days a week. 11AM-5PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
" The most beautiful Antique Gallery we have ever been in......."