Egypt at the Merrin Gallery
Merrin Gallery directors Edward and Samuel Merrin created
Egypt at the Merrin Gallery in an effort to spotlight an
individual culture: the culture of ancient Egypt. The
Merrin Gallery’s Egypt exhibition features pieces whose
inception spans across the dynasties of the prolific
ancient Egyptian culture. The Merrin Gallery’s exhibition
features pieces in marvelous condition, presented in a
setting that will best allow the viewer to appreciate its
beauty.
Samuel Merrin, Edward Merrin, and Moshe Bronstein: A Personal Touch
Samuel Merrin and Moshe Bronstein personally selected each piece featured at Egypt at the Merrin Gallery. The 1992 show was filled with objects acquired from around the world, many on loan from major museums and collections for the duration of the exhibition. For Merrin Gallery directors Edward and Samuel Merrin, Egypt at the Merrin Gallery was a show that was not only stunning visually, but deeply personal, as the father and son pair found themselves “dazzled and inspired” by each piece chosen for the landmark exhibition.
Samuel Merrin and the Art of Acquisition
Samuel Merrin, at a 1992 auction at Sotheby's in New York. The sale focused on antiquities and Islamic works of art, with a special emphasis on ancient Egyptian antiquities. The auction was fierce, and the June auction saw bidding escalating at an incredibly rapid rate. Remarked Sam Merrin at the time, “I wasn't able to even raise my paddle.”
At the time of Samuel Merrin's 1992 exhibition, Egypt, at the Merrin Gallery, Egyptian antiquities were hot. At the Sotheby's auction, Sam Merrin found that when quality was high, antiquities were quickly purchased. “Everything above decent quality,” remarked Samuel Merrin, “did very well.” He added that the Merrin Gallery in particular was seeing an increase in sales of Egyptian antiquities, saying that he and his father, Ed Merrin, “can't keep a good piece of Egyptian in the gallery.”