Susan and Alan Miller were discerning antiquarians whose refined eye and deep intellectual curiosity shaped a lifetime of thoughtful collecting. Susan’s passion for textiles was a key pillar of their collecting, guided by a fascination with the history embedded in woven patterns, embroidered motifs, and the centuries-old design traditions they reflect. This connection to historical references extended across the couple’s collection, where highlights including European drawings, Asian works of art, and European and American furniture show an appreciation for the decorative arts in all their forms.
Susan possessed a remarkable ability to understand how objects speak to one another. She recognized the cross-pollination of ideas between cultures and centuries, from Chinese porcelain to Dutch Delft. Her connoisseurship was matched by her commitment to scholarship. Susan devoted hundreds of hours to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, assisting curators and contributing to ongoing research, her with characteristic rigor and enthusiasm.
The Millers’ Park Avenue apartment was beautifully arranged with textiles, ceramics, furniture, and works of art, reflecting a life steeped in study and curiosity. This collection offers insight into a life of cultivated taste, and the pleasure found in living with objects that carry stories of history and influence.
GALLERY PREVIEW:
Friday, January 16: 9am – 5pm
Saturday, January 17: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, January 18: Closed
Monday, January 19: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, January 20: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, January 21: 9am – 5pm
Thursday, January 22: 9am – 5pm
Friday, January 23: 9am – 5pm
Saturday, January 24: 9am – 5pm
Sunday, January 25: Closed
Monday, January 26: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, January 27: 9am – 5pm
CATALOGUE ONLINE:
Friday, January 16