The Englishman Hosts Grand Opening of Fifth Avenue South Gallery

Fine art gallery The Englishman will host a grand opening celebration debuting its new location at 365 Fifth Avenue South on Friday, December 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event features an exhibition and meet-and-greet reception with internationally renowned sculptor Ruth Bloch.

Bloch’s distinctive work is familiar to Naples residents thanks to its inclusion in public sculpture displays sponsored by Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate. Hoffmann purchased several sculptures by Bloch, as well as works by artist Jim Rennert, to enhance retail areas owned by the company on Fifth Avenue South and Third Avenue South. The sculpture displays are part of Hoffmann’s vision of an enticing, engaging downtown Naples that will benefit local businesses. Hoffmann has also installed works by Bloch and Rennert for its retail properties in Winnetka, Illinois.

Israeli artist Ruth Bloch attended the Avny Art Institute in Tel Aviv, and took additional studies in psychology in the United States. Her work exhibits a great depth of feeling for the human figure, revealing the living unity of her masculine and feminine forces. Her works are exhibited all over the world.

Jim Rennert will also be attendance during the reception on December 8. Three of his new monumental sculptures will be on display.

The Englishman has been trading in the USA for nearly 30 years and has an extensive inventory of late nineteenth and early twentieth century oil paintings and a collection of quality furniture and furnishings from the eighteenth to early twentieth centuries. Over the last five years, The Englishman has also represented living artists; both painters and sculptors. The strictest selection criteria are applied in assembling the collection and The Englishman is truly global in its search to bring you the best available works. Its flagship gallery is in Olde Naples, Florida and it also has a headquarters in the UK. The Englishman is open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information about The Englishman, please call 239.682.6146 or visit www.TheEnglishmanUSA.com.

About Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate

Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate is an established real estate holding company and the largest owner of commercial properties in downtown Naples, FL. The company transforms and maintains properties to a Class “A+” standard, or more commonly known as the “Hoffmann Standard.” This commitment to excellence contributes to Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate’s overall tenancy rate of 97 percent. The Company's portfolio is rapidly growing, consisting of both stabilized and value-add properties in strategic locations throughout the country, with future investments in the United States and abroad. Our reputation represents an unrivaled commitment to excellence and is becoming more widespread with every transaction. Learn more at http://HoffmannCRE.com.

Photo Caption: “Comfortable Grace” by artist Ruth Bloch greets visitors on Fifth Avenue South in a public art display presented by Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate. Meet the artist at the Grand Opening of The Englishman art gallery on December 8.