Anne Hall Antique Prints
Address
10 Bowens Wharf Floor 2, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
Phone
+1 413-245-4197Website
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Anne Hall Antique Prints is a specialized art gallery and antiques shop located on Bowen's Wharf in the historic city of Newport, Rhode Island. The store offers an exceptional collection of antique lithographs, engravings, and etchings dating back over 100 to 350 years, with a focus on rare 18th-century insect prints by the renowned German naturalist Maria Sybilla Merian.
Visitors to the store can explore a diverse array of museum-quality treasures, including antique maps, celestial charts, and botanical prints that tell captivating stories of exploration, scientific discovery, and artistic mastery. The owner, Anne Hall, is a second-generation print collector whose passion for these historical artifacts is evident in the store's meticulously curated displays.
Customers are often greeted by the knowledgeable and friendly staff, particularly Mark, who delights in sharing the fascinating histories behind the store's diverse collection. Whether seeking a rare find for their personal collection or simply appreciating the beauty of these timeless works, visitors can expect a personalized and enriching experience at Anne Hall Antique Prints.
As one customer remarked, "The owner's deep knowledge and the staff's genuine passion for these pieces make every visit a true delight." Another visitor noted, "The museum-quality collection and the picturesque setting on Bowen's Wharf create a truly unique and rewarding experience."
Located just steps away from the scenic Newport Harbor and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Anne Hall Antique Prints is the perfect destination for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Visitors can easily explore the nearby Breakers mansion, the Elms, and other iconic Gilded Age estates, as well as the vibrant shops and restaurants that line the charming Bowen's Wharf.
The store is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Customers can take advantage of the nearby paid lot or on-street parking, and the store is accessible to those with mobility needs. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious about the past, a visit to Anne Hall Antique Prints is sure to leave a lasting impression.
41 reviews
Daniel Dias
Absolutely fantastic experience with this shop that is truly in a league of its own. A world class selection of some of the most amazing prints and antique collectibles you will ever encounter. Personally this was a must see for me and I believe anyone in Newport. With the museum quality pieces there is no reason not to stop in. The lovely owners were helpful and informative and truly know their works. This shop was a highlight of my visit and something I can’t wait to come back and visit!
Thank you! It was our pleasure to have you in our little shop!
Maddie
Amazing shop with a knowledgeable and friendly owner! Took the time to teach me about different map making history and significant aspects of each map. He is obviously very proud of his work and him and his wife have a great deal of knowledge that is passed down through their family. I would highly recommend! Can’t wait to display my new piece.
Thank you, Maddie. You were delightful to talk with!
Gregory Brown
Anne is so lovely, my husband and I visited her wonderful store while traveling there from Canada. We had seen a stunning Lithograph that stupidly we didn't purchase at the time. However for the next few days and even on the plane ride home we kept chatting about it. When I got home I was able to find and get ahold of Anne, she arranged to have it shipped , she packaged it so well so it wouldn't get damaged. From start to finish I had it within a week... Anne thank you so much, she is so lovely to deal with I would highly recommend her.
Gregory, it was a pleasure meeting you both! I am glad you got that fabulous dog litho! Thank you!
h ransdell
THE MAN of Anne Hall Prints, Bowen Wharf, Is Mark. He is THE MAN, incredibly sweet, honest, calm, incredibly knowledgeable of rare prints. Obviously if he said anything to you, rudely, you ignored his first 12 warnings of the fragility of antique prints. Any one with common sense knows that oil on hands, normal bacteria, rough handling can diminish value of old rare 100 year old prints, art work of any kind. Stick to the dollar store for your art prints. Ciuccio
Thank You! Indeed, MARK is THE MAN and is delighted to share his incredible wealth of information with wonderful people like YOU! 🌎🌏🌍
Ashish Panchal
Wonderful experience. The shop owner was very nice and slowly showed us their collection from Georgia and India. So happy to purchase a print from this small business.
Thank you for your kind review! It was delightful to have you in our little shop!
Donald Beal
A wonderful display of botanicals and rare centuries-old prints you will not see anywhere else. It's on Bowen's wharf in a 1700's building in the middle of old Newport RI.
Mr. Beal, Thank you for your nice review! It is always a pleasure to see you!
Maria
Anne was just such a relief. Hugely knowledgable and incredibly helpful and patient. The quality of everything in the gallery was so impressive and so diverse it was just a really memorable experience speaking with her and leaving with something that I truly actually will just, benefit from really. Do NOT miss it if you have the opportunity to visit. Absolutely impressed, and very very pleased 🩷🩷
Thank You Maria, for finding my shop and for the kind review! I am happy I could help!
Shane B
Just incredible! I have never seen a shop like this in my life. The maps were beautiful. They had a fantastic inaccurate 16th century map of India, for example. Would make such special and unique gifts. Cannot wait to come back to this shop in the future. The owners were passionate, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Shane, thank you for finding our little shop in Newport. You rock!
M Dougherty
This is such a rare treasure of a collection. Anne is a second generation print collector and so knowledgeable. We saw so many special illustrations and held centuries old artworks. Newport is wonderful and we had such a lovely weekend but this is the absolute highlight. Love, will return and could have spent the whole day here
YAY!!! Thank you for your lovely review! So glad you visited!
John Paul Ruttan
Walked in to browse and ended up purchasing 3 prints of 1890s Wyoming and the Middle East. Had a very nice conversation with the shop owners who were incredibly nice and helped me find exactly what I wanted. Would 100% recommend.
John Paul, you and your friends are delightful! Thank you so much for visiting us!