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Bill's Holiday Gift Picks: Fabergé Inkwell
Bill's Holiday Gift Picks: Fabergé Inkwell

Fabergé Silver and Cut Glass Inkwell   View more of Bill's top holida...

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Bill Rau's Holiday Gift Picks: Tiffany Studios Vase
Bill Rau's Holiday Gift Picks: Tiffany Studio...

Tiffany Studios Faville Floriform Vase   View more of Bill's top holi...

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THE TWELVE PRINCESSES BY GUSTAVE-MAX STEVENS
Expert Insights: The Twelve Princesses by Gus...

  Gustave-Max Stevens 1871-1946 | BelgianThe Twelve Princesses Oi...

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Crowning Jewels: 15 Jewelry Masterpieces from the M.S. Rau Collection
Crowning Jewels: 15 Jewelry Masterpieces from...

M.S. Rau recently opened the doors to its new jewelry gallery, a luxuri...

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Art Across the Ages: Bill Rau, Rebecca Rau and David Lenefsky
Art Across the Ages: Bill Rau, Rebecca Rau an...

  We recently had the pleasure to welcome the Young President’s ...

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Italian Iron Floor Safe
Italian Iron Floor Safe

  Size, security and exceptional craftsmanship distinguish this f...

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Femme Allongée By Kees Van Dongen
Femme Allongée By Kees Van Dongen

  An artist whose career was defined by coloristic expression and unyi...

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Pissarro Dynasty: M.S. Rau Chats with Lyora Pissarro and Shares their Current Exhibition
Pissarro Dynasty: M.S. Rau Chats with Lyora P...

This is a recording of an event that was previously broadcast live on Zo...

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Chilean Huaso Spurs
Chilean Huaso Spurs

  This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. ...

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Swiss Ideal Music Box and Cabinet by Mermod Fréres
Swiss Ideal Music Box and Cabinet by Mermod F...

  This monumental Swiss Ideal interchangeable cylinder music box by Mer...

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Double-Sided French Ormolu Portico Clock
Double-Sided French Ormolu Portico Clock

  This quarter-striking, double-sided French clock is among the most co...

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Bourbon with Bill: The Art of Dining
Bourbon with Bill: The Art of Dining

  Bill Rau and curator Amanda Chunn offer an informative look at the in...

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