Save the 2021 dates! - The San Francisco Fall Show

The 2021 virtual edition of the San Francisco Fall Show will take place on the InCollect platform from October 15-24, 2021 and will feature dealers from around the world, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts from antiquity to the present day. The goal is to represent all styles and periods including American, English, Continental and Asian furniture, art, and decorative objects, paintings, prints, photographs, books, precious metals, jewelry, rugs, textiles and ceramics. Show Chair Suzanne Tucker puts it this way: “For anyone interested in art and design, furniture and the decorative arts – buying, collecting, or simply learning about art and antiques – this 10-day online event is not to be missed. Dealers are spending the summer curating a unique selection of items for the show – and they will be available 24/7 to communicate directly or through the InCollect platform with buyers and collectors”.

InCollect’s advanced technology and robust platform will allow all dealers to have their own online “booths”, allowing for photo and video, as well as take full advantage of the site’s purpose-built search tools and InCollect’s huge existing digital audience. In short, InCollect provides the absolute best experience for discovering and acquiring art, antiques, jewelry and design. in the words of John Smiroldo, InCollect’s President and Founder: “We’re devoting extensive resources to create an immersive online show experience unlike anything else, combining the benefits of direct live show interaction with the efficiencies of the internet. I’m very excited to work together with the San Francisco Fall Show as it is truly one of the great shows in America.”

Below are a few teaser images from the upcoming show (and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more previews and inspiration!):

Four vertical panels with red frames display detailed black metal reliefs of various plants: orchid, chrysanthemum, plum blossom, and bamboo, each on a cream background, representing the Four Gentlemen motif in East Asian art—an elegant decorative style that continued to inspire artists well into 2021 dates.

From Justin Evershed-Martin: Chinese Iron Panels on Paper, circa 1800.

A traditional Japanese artwork shows four people in kimonos under blooming cherry blossoms, evoking celebrations reminiscent of 2021 dates. One holds a red parasol. White flowers fill the scene, and a bamboo fence runs along the bottom. The background is golden, enhancing the elegant, festive mood.

From Galen Lowe: Japanese two panel folding screen of people cherry blossom viewing. Taisho Period-early Showa Period, circa 1930.

A rectangular table with a black top and ornate wooden base. The base features closely spaced, vertically stacked wooden blocks forming columns, creating a textured, architectural look reminiscent of modern 2021 dates in furniture design. The floor and plain background highlight the table’s unique design.

From Stephan Jones: Modern Directoire limed oak colonnade center table with cleft slate top, inspired by the salt works at LeDoux. France, circa 1980’s.

Abstract painting featuring vibrant, layered brushstrokes in blue, teal, orange, purple, brown, and white tones. The composition has an energetic, dynamic flow—reflecting the creative spirit of 2021 dates—with colors blending and overlapping to create a textured, expressive, and non-representational landscape.

From Foster-Gwin: Sommerville Blue, 1960 by Joseph Fiore (1925-2008). Oil on canvas.

Ornate wooden table with carved cabriole legs and claw feet, featuring a rectangular, polished, light-colored marble top. The apron is adorned with intricate scrollwork and floral details, giving the table a classic, antique appearance reminiscent of timeless craftsmanship—an elegant addition to any setting that transcends fleeting trends or 2021 dates.

From Lennox Cato: Georgian design walnut and marble top center table, possibly Irish.

Three intricately woven baskets sit side by side. The left and right baskets are dark brown with tight, patterned weaving. The middle basket is tan, taller, and features a wide, curved bamboo handle—perfect for displaying save the date cards or cherished 2021 dates. All baskets are displayed against a black background.

From Eocene Arts: Bamboo flower baskets by Kosuge Kogetsu (1932-2017), circa 1960. With original boxes signed/sealed by the artist.

Two ornate, antique gold mirrors with intricate floral frames stand side by side. The mirrors are tarnished and reflect dim, cluttered rooms with books, statues, and lamps—some marked with faded 2021 dates—giving a vintage, mysterious atmosphere.

From C. Mariani Antiques: Pair of 18th century gilt wood mirrors.

A four-panel wooden screen stands open, each section displaying multiple sepia-toned architectural drawings, engravings, and landscape scenes arranged in neat rows. The artworks, many annotated with 2021 dates, depict grand buildings, gardens, and courtyards, all framed by thin gold borders.

From Carlton Hobbs: A very large four panel double-sided glazed folding screen mounted with seventy-eight prints and one watercolor painting, depicting views of London from the collection of the Earl of Granville. English, second half of the 19th century.

By Vera Vandenbosch