A set of objects that appear to be contemporary art sculptures are actually 30 million-year-old sandstone formations called Gogottes, found in France. They can now be found on the Upper East Side, and they are coveted.
“They became collectible by Louis XIV, who actually found them. He was the king in that area, and he used them in Versailles in a fountain,” said Robert Simon, who runs an art gallery on the Upper East Side and is displaying the items in his booth at “.”
The show has art, antiques, design and jewelry on display from 62 exhibitors. The 68-year-old tradition benefits the East Side House Settlement, which offers
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