Art For Eternity

Specialties

Art for Eternity is a leading New York gallery specializing in classical antiquities, Pre-​Columbian art and Tribal Art. We are pleased to celebrate our 25^th year dealing in these areas and pride ourselves on superb connoisseurship, communication and customer satisfaction.

We are actively seeking to buy quality ancient and tribal works art and artifacts and are know in the industry to pay top dollar for such objects. Please let us know if you have any Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Pre Colombian and traditional tribal arts of Africa available for sale.

We are collection managers and licensed auctioneers. We are open to consultations and certified appraisers.

Howard Nowes, owner and director of Art for Eternity Gallery on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has been finding treasures and bringing them to collectors for over 20 years. His exceptional eye and excellent reputation have made him a go-​to source for connoisseurs of classical antiquities, pre-​Columbian and tribal arts for decades. Pieces from Art for Eternity live in museums at Yale, Dartmouth, Princeton and Emory – and have been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, CNN and Newsday.

A trusted and respected expert, Mr. Nowes organizes an informed collection – affording buyers much-​needed security, honest appraisal and ethical pricing and is noted for his ability to distinguish rare and important objects

History

Established in 1989.

Originally by appointment on East 14^th Street, NYC.

From 2004 to 2010 located at 1220 Broadyway in the heart of NYC

From 2010 to Present at the street level UES location

Meet the Business Owner

Howard N.

Business Owner

Howard was a charter member and former associate of Sothe​bys​.com, a world leader in the auction of fine art collectibles.

Howard is a member of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association, an organization of honest, informed, ethical professionals affording buyers much-​needed security in their consultations and purchases. The ATADA also fosters education for the public and sets high standards for the trade in Tribal Art.

Howard holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in History of Art from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY and has taken art business courses at Sotheby’s in London.

Howard is a certified member of the Appraisers Association of America, Inc. [AAA]. All Howard Nowes Appraisals are prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set forth by the Appraisal Foundation in Washington D.C. and is bound by the strict Code of Ethics of the AAA. Howard has also conducted auctions previously, being a licensed NYS auctioneer.