Mark Busacca really wants you to know that "museum quality" items belong on his website community. The brick-and-mortar antique shop presents its wares in a gallery (rather than showcase) format, and is a mix of old and new, traditional and eclectic, art and artisanry. We went on my birthday and I fell in love with these tiny bone sets of dominos - I'm talking a box two inches long and a half inch wide - and my beloved bought me a set as a present. Mark had a selection of them, from the utterly gorgeous $800 set to the still-beautiful yet much less expensive set mere mortals like me could access. Hyde Street is fun because there's a lot of shops in the area. There used to be elle-même (a great vintage jewelry store that has recently gone online) just around the corner, and there is still the superb and mysterious Hyde & Seek down the street. There's a cable car that comes up and down this street, and the street sounds like it buzzes with electricity as a result. read more

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Don't pay attention to the posted hours....it's not uncommon to find the Gallery open at 10pm on a Saturday night. A fun place to stop after a meal or *ahem* few glasses of wine at one of the many nearby Hyde St. restos. You might be lubricated enough to slide the wallet out of the pocketbook and purchase a charming objet, especially after a chat with the rather eccentric proprietor (and we say that with all due respect and admiration for eccentricity). So many cool things here it's a bit hard to decide what needs to be liberated to come live chez vous....but again, that's a good thing. read more

Historical Treasure Trove - Art Haven I met Mark Busacca years ago and checked in regularly for quite some time but after a while lost touch. On my way to visit family a friend told me to stop into Busacca Gallery to check out what Mark had been working on for over five years. Let me just say I was pleasantly surprised!! Not only is ABBA M.'s review spot on Busacca has an incredible website launching soon. Stay tuned for a remarkable and unique project!! GREAT PROJECT MARK!! Love your shop with all of the amazing historical treasures from beyond. Date Rating: N/A Pick up Scale: N/A Strong Suggestion: bring a friend here who appreciates beautiful treasures with tales of their own. Disclaimer: I know Mark is a friend but if I didn't like what he was doing I would just not mention his shop or website at all. read more

Great antique store filled with unique objects, run by an extremely helpful and friendly owner. Interesting tidbit: owner is developing an app that will be used for antique appraisals! New age meets old world... read more

Ok, this might easily be the coolest place I have ever been in my life. There was such an overwhelming assortment of crazy objects and art that I'm sure if I could have I would have been entertained for hours and probably spent a ridiculous amount of money. Props to the owner, who, when I (loudly drunk) whispered to my friend : "Do you think everything in here is super expensive?", he loudly whispered back: "No, it's not." (I wasn't wearing my glasses and couldn't see him behind his desk...we'll blame it on that). read more

Visiting San Francisco last Saturday and also to have some Erte silk screens appraised to see what they will be hitting for when times are lean. The owner was more then gracious, welcoming and gave us an extensive education as to what I could to do preserve them, consign them and what he recommended sound very wise. He wasn't pretentious, arrogant in the slightest and being a novice to fine art, he really spent time explaining how the art game goes as far as being a dealer, or appraiser. He kept it real, yes they are worth a nice chunk of change but recommended to sit on them for a few years until there's perhaps another Art deco boom Or when it becomes fashionable again. Being forthcoming and real is my language for sure. His eclectic collection of diffrent piece's where truly a sight to behold. I'd love to spend more time when I head back and purchase something to display in my home. Mark you are the man!!! Thumbs up for sure, your professionalism and kindness spoke volumes warmed my little black heart and so he was just very inviting on a chilly December day!! Lol! Much appreciated sir! I'll Holla back at you when I'm in the city!! ! ! read more

A great new little shop with all kinds of beautiful treasures. The owner is incredibly kind and very knowledgeable on the history of his pieces. you can tell he is passionate about what he has collected. it's a unique floor gallery that includes modern pieces mixed in with pieces that are hundreds of years old. i went in to purchase a gift for my parents and found a great little piece and a story to go along with it which they loved. He was truely excited about being able to help and appreciated my business. Even if you aren't in the market I would recommend going by just to admire his pieces. read more

Well-lit with very interesting objects. Owner is happy to tell you the story of any piece.

Wonderful selection of unique, beautiful, sometimes bizarre, unusual, rare, and delightful antiques and small art objects. Completely the result of owner Mark Busacca's discerning eye. He buys what he likes and thinks is beautiful and presents it stunningly in his shop. Check out his web site, too. read more

My friends and I stopped in to Busacca Gallery while waiting for a table at Zarzuela and were blown away. This is quite possibly one of the most beautiful and interesting stores in the city. Full of awesome art objects and antiques, posters and sculptures. And, everything has a story. Don't believe me? Ask the owner Mark. Mark takes pride in knowing detailed information about every item in the store. Hearing him speak is a little like watching Antiques Roadshow. And he has a knack for putting seemingly incongruous objects together to make something fascinating or beautiful. Definitely worth a visit, whether your eating in the neighborhood or not. read more

Forget the ridiculously expensive Jackson Square stores -- or wading through the junk to find a treasure at the Alameda Flea Market for that matter. If you want to find unique and beautiful objects curated by a guy who knows his stuff -- go to Busacca Gallery on Hyde or go to BusaccaGallery.com. Mark, the owner, has impeccable taste and a wonderful story about everything he sells in his store or online. You can even sell your most prized possessions online since he does consignment on his website. All you have to do is provide him with great photo's and the history behind your objects and he'll sell them for you. Who wants to sell fine art or antiques on Craigslist? Not me! I have several pieces of art and jewelry listed on his website now -- and can't wait to sell them so I can buy what I have been admiring in his store. Go check it out! read more

The gallery is a fantasyland of delightful, unusual and rare objects. The owner's artful soul resides in every specially selected piece. His passion and his taste are there for you to see. Go! Frequently! Every visit is a new experience. read more

Busacca Gallery is one of the most fun places in town. It's not just a gallery or an antique shop - it's a place to be. You can spend countless hours browsing a meticulously put together collection of interesting items. Mark, the owner, will always have a story about the object you are looking at. Everything is a conversation piece. It's a great place to buy presents for people who already have everything they need. read more

I live in the neighorhood and have walked by the Busacca Gallery many times. After staring at the window for a few moments the owner invited me in. I was amazed at the uniqueness of the collection. I told him I needed a small gift and he happily showed me some prints that were perfect. I appreciated the fact that he didn't pressure me or make me feel that my budget was too small. A good guy and a great neighborhood a "treasure." read more

There aren't many places around where you can find high quality decorative items and artwork while thoroughly enjoying the experience and Busacca Gallery is definitely the best. The quality of the art, antiques and collectables that the owner, Mark, uncannily puts to together is amazing. I can always find a great treasure, at a fair price, and Mark will supply the story.....which I find equally as compelling as the item itself! I love the eclectic mix and the sense of discovery that Busacca Gallery offers. The gallery is a jewel and my first stop when I am looking for a special piece for myself or for a gift. read more

Incredible "cabinet of curiosities", art and antiques. Each piece has a story and provenance. Really unique gallery and very accomplished artist owner who is very happy to discuss items on display in addition to those items sold through his on line gallery. read more

I'm impressed, you have to see his gallery! Strikingly curated and designed by Mark Busacca, who also makes art look good, his gallery at 2010 Hyde St is considered one of the top San Francisco's, art-worlds heap. Exhibiting a madcap array of intricate skulls, inlaid boxes, paintings, carved wood animals, ivory figures, and much more in a dynamic Gallery," Mark is the ultimate explorer of the "Cabinet of Curiosity" concept at which his Gallery always seems to excel in. Mixing everything from tribal art, Old Master paintings and antiquities to modern and contemporary art, photography, and design, the gallery is a virtual delight for new as well as connoisseur collectors. Mark Busacca, who has been celebrated for his jaw-dropping displays of objects from all cultures and ages at his Busacca Gallery in San Francisco, turns his diverse inventory into a poetic mix, where one thing links to the next. Explaining his philosophy for building a display, Mark said, "It starts with the major pieces you want to expose. What's the spirit of those pieces? Around that, I think architecturally, but the art is always the main thing. I like to expose multiple elements to teach people whatever they want to learn and to share the wonderful sense of living with the fun of collecting great art. It's not a matter of mixing, it's more about creating design harmony. It has nothing to do with aesthetics, it's about the story and conversation between the art pieces". A MUST SEE! http://www.BusaccaGallery.com read more