SALE — May 3–6, 2012 Spring Show NYCPark Avenue ArmoryPark Avenue at 67th Street, New York CityNow in its second year, the Spring Show showcases the finest in English, continental and American furniture, including paintings, decorative arts, manuscripts and autographs, tapestries, clocks and more. The four-day event is a vetted show: Every item in every booth is looked at by panels of experts for authenticity and comprehensive labeling.If you're interested in learning the history of the curated items, attend a lecture on power decorators Dorothy Draper and Elsie De Wolfe, or on Empress Eugenie’s outré Oriental Chamber at Chateau Fontainbleau. See the full lecture scheduleHours: Thursday, Saturday, 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Cost: $20 one-day pass, $40 five-day passPurchase tickets online

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