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Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp Makers You Should Know

As demand for artistic lighting grew, prominent lamp makers emerged, transforming the humble table lamp into an object of beauty and desire. Join us as we explore some of the most influential lamp makers of this era, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Émile Gallé and René Lalique, whose ingenious designs continue to captivate collectors today.

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Built to Last: Your Guide to Types of Bronze Sculptures
Built to Last: Your Guide to Types of Bronze ...

At the 2022 Venice Biennale, American contemporary artist Simone Leigh ...

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Harness the Beauty of Harlem Renaissance Art
Harness the Beauty of Harlem Renaissance Art

What is Harlem Renaissance Art? One of the most influential 20th centur...

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How to Identify Antique Vases and Their Makers
How to Identify Antique Vases and Their Makers

Vases are an incredibly popular option for antique pottery collectors, ...

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What is Social Realism?
What is Social Realism?

Social Realism in Art Although Social Realism took the American art wo...

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Unveil the History of the Vase
Unveil the History of the Vase

Vases are some of the oldest and most widespread decorative objects, and...

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From Amphoras to Urns: Types of Vases Throughout History
From Amphoras to Urns: Types of Vases Through...

The beauty of antique vases is as varied as the materials, shapes and s...

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The Power of Post-War Art
The Power of Post-War Art

    Study for Nude with Bad Abstract Painting by Tom Wesse...

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Who Was Tamara Lempicka in the World of Art?
Who Was Tamara Lempicka in the World of Art?

“I live life in the margins of society, and the rules of normal society...

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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 History of Jewelry Metals
The History of Jewelry Metals

    Hellenistic Greek intaglio gold ring. Late 4th-3rd cen...

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Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History
Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History

Expositions are the timekeepers of progress. They record the world's adv...

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What is Enamel Jewelry? Everything You Need to Know
What is Enamel Jewelry? Everything You Need t...

Enamel is colorful and versatile, and has been used for centuries to cr...

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