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We evaluate and buy antiques, fine art, and jewelry. Our gallery is located in Manhattan. We offer free house-calls to all NYC and Long Island areas.

We are NYC antique buyers. We have been buying antiques, fine art, collectibles, gold, sterling silver, coins and costume jewelry for over 40 years. We deal in Asian, European, and American antiques. Our family business offers free house calls to the New York City and Long Island areas 7 days a week. Call anytime to set up an appointment. Please see our website at www.syl-leeantiques.com for our company details.

10/26/2026

Before you clean out Mom and Dad's house, read this!

That old painting? The jewelry tucked away in a drawer? The furniture nobody wants?

Some of those things may be worth more than you think. Others may have little resale value, despite being in the family for generations.

When downsizing, inheriting possessions, or clearing an estate, it's surprisingly easy to make costly mistakes.

We've put together seven mistakes to avoid, including why you shouldn't automatically polish the silver, restore old furniture, or trust the prices you see online.

Ready to sell? Syl-Lee Antiques buys antiques, fine art, jewelry, silver, designer furniture, and more throughout NYC, Long Island, Westchester, NJ, and CT.
Call (212) 366-9466 for a complimentary in-home evaluation.

Not quite ready to part with things? Our Antique Help book, audiobook, and self-paced online course can help you figure out your next steps.

Read all seven mistakes here:
https://www.syl-leeantiques.com/downsizing-inheriting-or-clearing-an-estate-seven-antique-mistakes-to-avoid/

We buy antiques, jewelry & fine art. We offer free house-calls to all NYC and Long Island areas. Call us before you move!

08/20/2026

Don’t let the “Antiques” in our name fool you.

https://www.syl-leeantiques.com/yes-syl-lee-antiques-buys-modern-art-designer-furniture-more/

Syl-Lee Antiques buys much more than antiques—including modern and contemporary art, mid-century modern and designer furniture, luxury watches, jewelry, gold, silver, and entire estate collections.

Have a Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, KAWS, Nakashima, Eames, Kagan—or simply something you think may be valuable?

We’re happy to take a look.

Serving NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and surrounding areas.

Read our latest post to learn more about what we buy!

We buy antiques, jewelry & fine art. We offer free house-calls to all NYC and Long Island areas. Call us before you move!

07/23/2026

Could your "old wooden chair" be worth thousands?

George Nakashima wasn't just a furniture maker—he's considered one of the most important American furniture designers of the 20th century. Authentic pieces are highly sought after, but identifying them isn't always straightforward.

If you've inherited a chair, table, desk, or other Nakashima piece, there are a few key things to look for before you decide what to do with it.

Our new guide covers: ✔️ How to identify authentic Nakashima furniture ✔️ What affects value ✔️ Common markings and construction details ✔️ Whether selling privately or through auction makes more sense ✔️ The photos we need to provide an evaluation

You might be surprised what you have.

👉 Read the guide: https://www.syl-leeantiques.com/george-nakashima-furniture/

05/27/2026

Imagine discovering that a bundle of stolen 19th-century love letters — missing for decades from a Long Island estate — had quietly resurfaced on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.

That’s exactly what happened with rare letters written by John Keats to F***y Brawne.

Stories like this are one of the reasons the antiques world is endlessly fascinating. Objects travel. Families forget histories. Collections get dispersed. And every once in a while, something extraordinary reappears.

It’s also a reminder that old papers, photographs, letters, books, and “random boxes” tucked away in attics or drawers can hold real historical significance.

Read the post here: https://www.syl-leeantiques.com/stolen-from-a-long-island-estate-found-on-madison-avenue/

We buy antiques, jewelry & fine art. We offer free house-calls to all NYC and Long Island areas. Call us before you move!

04/29/2026

Spring cleaning isn’t just about getting organized. It’s about asking hard question:

“Why are valuable things sitting in drawers, boxes, and attics—doing absolutely nothing?”

We see it all the time. Jewelry never worn. Silver never used. Art never hung.

These pieces were meant to be appreciated, not stored.

If it’s not being used, it’s not serving its purpose. And in many cases, it could be turned into something far more useful—like liquidity, clarity, or simply less mental clutter. This is the part no one talks about.

Read more:https://www.syl-leeantiques.com/spring-cleaning-reframed-the-value-sitting-in-your-drawers-garage-and-attic/

Address

1133 Broadway, Suite 606
New York, NY
10010

Telephone

+12123669466

Website

http://www.syl-leeantiques.com/

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