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ANTIQUES
s.o.s. Antiques
This is a maritime gallery full of collectibles dating from the
early 16th century, including antique maps and charts, prints, instruments, sextants,
and barometers. The outlet also carries one of the Caribbean's largest collections of
antique and reproduction cannons, swords, flintlock pistols, and daggers, enough for
a fifth installment of
Pirates of the Caribbean.
In all, it's got the island's best shipwreck
salvage, including treasure coins found locally and from shipwrecks around the world;
they are mounted in 14-karat and 18-karat gold. Pieces of eight are sold both set and
unset.
5132 Dronningens Gade 1.
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340/774-2074.
ART
Bernard K. Passman
Bernard K. Passman is the world's leading sculptor of
black coral art and jewelry. He's famous for his
Can Can Girl
and his four statues of
Charlie Chaplin. On Grand Cayman, he learned to fashion exquisite treasures from
black coral found 200 feet under the sea. After being polished and embellished with
gold and diamonds, some of Passman's work has been treasured by royalty. For us
laymen with an eye for good sculpture, there are simpler and more affordable pieces
for sale. There is also a sister location in the Havensight Mall.
5195 Dronningens Gade,
Ste. No. 2.
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340/777-4580.
www.passman.com.
The Color of Joy
This is a showcase for the vivid watercolors of Corinne Van Rens-
selaer, who also does custom framing (the best on the island). This little gallery also sells
original prints by local artists, crafts, and gifts, including batiks, etchings, cards, and
prints, along with glass and larimar (a type of volcanic stone) jewelry. There is also a
selection of ceramics, coral sculptures (much of it done locally), and Haitian artwork.
American Yacht Harbor, 6100 Red Hook Quarters.
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340/775-4020.
http://thecolorofjoyvi.com.
Gallery Camille Pissarro
Located in the building where Pissarro was born in
1830 and where he lived until he was 26, this gallery displays many prints and origi-
nals by local artists in three high-ceilinged and airy brick-lined rooms. Paintings and
artworks sell for between $50 and $15,000. The gallery also sells original batiks, alive
in vibrant colors. You'll find this funky, charmingly bohemian place at the top of a
flight of uneven steps—a welcome change from the endless rows of jewelry stores on
the street outside.
14 Main St.
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340/774-4621.
www.pissarro.vi.
Gallery St. Thomas
This is a showcase for the works of Virgin Islands paint-
ers, notably Lucinda Schutt, who is best known for her Caribbean land- and sea-
scapes. At this second-floor gallery, to the west of Hotel 1829, Schutt not only sells
artwork, beginning at $18, but also teaches watercolor painting.
First building on Garden
St., Government Hill.
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877/797-6363
or 340/777-6363. www.gallerystthomas.com.
Mango Tango Art Gallery
This is one of the largest art galleries in St. Thomas,
closely connected with half a dozen internationally recognized artists. Original art-
work begins at $500; prints and posters are cheaper. Represented are internationally
known artists who spend at least part of their year in the Virgin Islands, many of them
sailing during breaks from their studio time. Examples include Don Dahlke, Max
Johnson, Anne Miller, David Millard, Dana Wylder, and Shari Erickson.
Al Cohen's
Plaza, Raphune Hill, Rte. 38.
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340/777-3060.
www.mangotango-art.com.
Native Arts & Crafts Cooperative
This is the largest arts and crafts emporium
in the U.S.V.I., combining the output of 90 different artisans into one sprawling shop.
Contained within the former headquarters of the U.S. District Court, a 19th-century
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