Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Rare Antiques & Fine Art Since 1975
Since 1975, Dennis Holzman Antiques has specialized in curating historically significant items, traditional antiques, and fine art. Our inventory includes rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and decorative objects, most sourced directly from local homes. We prioritize authenticity, offering guarantees for all signed items and maintaining a reputation for honest, fair transactions. Our services extend to formal appraisals, collection consultations, and informal evaluations, trusted by institutions like the Albany Institute of History and Art and Union College. Located in Cohoes, New York, we operate from a renovated Woolworth storefront, blending accessibility with expertise to serve collectors, historians, and enthusiasts. 
Services
Appraisals
Rare Book Sales
Historical Document Sales
Fine Art Sales
Collection Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of expertise in rare and historical items.
- Our inventory is sourced directly from local estates and collections.
- We provide formal appraisals for estate, insurance, and institutional needs.
- All signed items come with lifetime authenticity guarantees.
- Our owner is affiliated with the Manuscript Society and Ephemera Society.
Services
Appraisals
Formal written appraisals for estate tax, insurance, or equitable distribution. Services include detailed analysis of antiques, rare books, and fine art by experienced professionals. Clients include institutions and private collectors.
Rare Book Sales
Curated selection of rare, out-of-print, and signed books. Includes historical texts, signed editions, and specialized collections. All items guaranteed authentic with provenance documentation.
Historical Document Sales
Offering letters, diaries, political campaign items, and 19th-20th century photographs. Focus on Americana, autographs, and culturally significant ephemera sourced from private estates.
Fine Art Sales
Paintings, sculptures, and prints from the 19th and 20th centuries. Includes works by recognized artists and period-specific decorative objects with documented histories.
Collection Consultations
Expert advice for building, evaluating, or selling antique collections. Services tailored to individual collectors, museums, and historical institutions with emphasis on authenticity and market value.
People
Dennis Holzman
Owner
Antiques expert with over 45 years of experience. Affiliated with the Manuscript Society and Ephemera Society for 30+ years. Lecturer on photography history and Americana consultant to major auction houses.
Questions
What types of items do you specialize in?
We specialize in rare books, historical documents, fine art, antiques, and Americana, including autographs, photographs, and decorative objects from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Do you offer appraisal services?
Yes, we provide formal written appraisals for estate, insurance, and institutional purposes, conducted by experienced professionals with decades of industry expertise.
How can I sell items to you?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule an evaluation. We purchase single items or entire collections, with a focus on handwritten materials, historical artifacts, and photographic works.
Is your inventory available online?
We list select items online, but our full inventory is available at our Cohoes, NY gallery. Visit in person or contact us for specialized inquiries.
What guarantees do you provide?
All signed items come with lifetime authenticity guarantees. We ensure accurate descriptions, secure packaging, and customer satisfaction for every transaction.
