Bernie and his daughter Rachel share the legacy of Hyde Park Antiques and their vision for the future of collecting and dealing. For nearly sixty years Hyde Park Antiques has been the leading source of important English furniture in New York. Established in 1964 by Bernard and Barbara Karr in Lower Manhattan, Hyde Park Antiques, now run by Bernie and his daughter Rachel, continues to trade in its historic premises on Broadway just south of Union Square.

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Hyde Park Antiques: In Their Own Words

For over 60 years he has been in the English Antiques Trade, and Bernie has had many favorite pieces pass through his doors. He is a firm believer in buying what you love, not following market trends. So in a way, every piece he purchased was a favorite.

Bernard Karr’s Picks 

A timeline of English furniture styles represented in Hyde Park Antiques inventory

The Golden Age of English Furniture Making

A selection of Rachel Karr’s favorite pieces, styles and periods of furniture making from Hyde Park’s extensive inventory.&nbsp;

Rachel Karr’s Picks 

Stories told on porcelain, scenes painted on canvas

Vistas and Narratives

New York

For nearly sixty years Hyde Park Antiques has been the leading source of important English furniture in New York, a name synonymous with great works of the golden age of English cabinetmaking from the late 17th to early 19th centuries. Established in 1964 by Bernard and Barbara Karr in Lower Manhattan, the gallery has always been an essential stop on the itinerary of collectors, designers and dealers from both North America and the world – including countless visitors from England keen to repatriate some of their manifold treasures that have crossed the Atlantic over the years. Bernie and Rachel have carefully selected an enticing group of furniture, English and Chinese Export ceramics, and 19th century paintings to offer to a new generation of 21st century collectors. Sale Number: N11188

Senior Director, Head of Furniture and Decorative Arts


Henry House

Senior Vice President | Head of Department, English and European Furniture

Dennis Harrington

Director | Specialist, English Furniture

Director | Senior Specialist | Head of Furniture

João Magalhães 

Senior Director | Senior Specialist, English Furniture

David Macdonald

Senior Vice President | Global Director, Regional Art and Objects

Assistant Vice President | Specialist, Ceramics and Glass

Richard Hird

Assistant Vice President | Regional Sales Director,
Art and Objects | Specialist, Chinese Export Art

Justin Cheung

Associate Vice President | Specialist, 19th Century European Paintings 

Kathryn Kremnitzer, PhD

Specialist, Russian Pictures and Works of Art

VP | Head of Department, New York

Dr. Kalika Sands

Meet Our Specialists

Hyde Park Antiques: Past, Present and Future Part I 31 January 2023 •&nbsp;10: 00 AM EST •&nbsp;New York

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For nearly sixty years Hyde Park Antiques has been the leading source of important English furniture in New York, a name synonymous with great works of the golden age of English cabinetmaking from the late 17th to early 19th centuries. Established in 1964 by Bernard and Barbara Karr in Lower Manhattan, the gallery has always been an essential stop on the itinerary of collectors, designers and dealers from both North America and the world – including countless visitors from England keen to repatriate some of their manifold treasures that have crossed the Atlantic over the years.

Hyde Park Antiques: Past, Present and Future Part II