Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Premier Antiques Show Experience in McLean, VA
Dordy Fontinel Show Management has been a trusted leader in the antiques industry for over four decades. Founded in 1978 as a dealer and evolving into professional show promotion in 1992, we specialize in connecting collectors with authentic estate items through curated antiques shows, estate sales, and auction services. Our events feature a diverse range of high-quality antiques spanning 300 years of design, from Chippendale furniture to Art Deco collectibles. We enforce strict authenticity standards, requiring dealers to guarantee merchandise and combat reproductions flooding the market.Our educational resources empower buyers with expert insights on evaluating prints, samplers, textiles, and furniture. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we serve novice collectors and seasoned enthusiasts across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our team's deep industry knowledge and commitment to preserving historical value have established us as a respected authority in the antiques community. We provide comprehensive liquidation services for downsizers while creating memorable events that celebrate timeless craftsmanship.
Services
Antiques Shows
Estate Sales
Auction Services
Liquidation
Dealer Connections
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience connecting collectors with authentic estate items
- Our events feature quality-assured antiques from Chippendale to Art Deco periods
- We enforce strict authenticity guarantees against market reproductions
- Expert dealers provide educational resources on evaluating antiques
- Comprehensive liquidation services for downsizing clients
Services
Antiques Shows
Our curated antiques shows feature 300 years of design excellence, from Chippendale furniture to Art Deco collectibles. Dealers guarantee authenticity while offering expert guidance to collectors. Events provide opportunities to discover rare items and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Estate Sales
We manage comprehensive estate sales services for downsizing clients. Our team ensures proper valuation and presentation of antique collections while maintaining the integrity of historical items throughout the liquidation process.
Auction Services
Professional auction services connect buyers and sellers through competitive bidding. We facilitate transparent transactions for authentic antiques including furniture, silverware, and decorative arts from various historical periods.
Dealer Connections
We maintain a trusted network of antique dealers across multiple states. Our curated selection ensures quality and authenticity while providing collectors access to specialized expertise in specific antique categories and periods.
Collector Education
Educational resources help collectors evaluate antiques through expert insights. We provide practical tips on identifying authentic pieces, understanding historical context, and proper care for various antique categories.
Questions
What types of antiques can I find at your shows?
Our shows feature authentic antiques spanning 300 years, including furniture, silverware, textiles, ceramics, and decorative arts from Chippendale to Art Deco periods.
How do you ensure item authenticity?
We require dealers to guarantee authenticity and combat reproductions. Our strict quality standards include verification processes for all items sold at our events.
Can I sell my antiques through your services?
Yes, we connect sellers with collectors through estate sales, auctions, and our dealer network. Contact us for evaluation and consultation services.
Do you offer educational resources for collectors?
We provide expert guidance on evaluating antiques, including tips for identifying authentic pieces and understanding historical context for various collectible categories.
What locations do you serve?
Our primary events are in McLean, VA with dealers and collectors from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, DC.
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