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How to Identify Antique Clockmakers

Identifying the maker of an antique clock is one of the most important steps in understanding its age, authenticity, historical significance and market value. A maker's name can reveal where and when a clock was produced, placing it within horological history and the broader traditions of the decorative arts.

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A Guide to Asian Pottery: Exploring the Rich History and Techniques
A Guide to Asian Pottery: Exploring the Rich ...

  Pottery first emerged across Asia, particularly in regions like China,...

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4 Famous Portraits and Their Mysterious Sitters
4 Famous Portraits and Their Mysterious Sitters

Portraiture, one of the oldest genres of art dedicated to capturing a p...

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M.S. Rau Heads to Aspen
M.S. Rau Heads to Aspen

  A New Chapter in Our History For the first time in our 113-year histor...

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The History of the Color Purple, the Royal Hue
The History of the Color Purple, the Royal Hue

From the ancient Phoenician dye to its symbolic use in medieval and Rena...

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How to Identify Wood in Antique Furniture
How to Identify Wood in Antique Furniture

Antique Furniture & Wood Antique wooden furniture, especially in pr...

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A-List Art: Celebrity Art Collectors and Their Influence
A-List Art: Celebrity Art Collectors and Thei...

Did you know that Sir Elton John has one of the largest private collecti...

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Picture Perfect Pawns: The Aesthetic History of Chess
Picture Perfect Pawns: The Aesthetic History ...

For centuries, chess has tested the skills and puzzled the minds of stra...

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Artist Friendships
6 Famous Friendships That Shaped Art History

No matter the era or movement, friendships between artists have played a...

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Yellow Diamonds: The Radiant World of Canary Gems
Yellow Diamonds: The Radiant World of Canary ...

Yellow diamonds, with their vibrant hues, have captivated hearts since t...

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Art on Screen: Art History in the Movies
Art on Screen: Art History in the Movies

In the mesmerizing world of major motion pictures, nestled within the fr...

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8 Vacation Spots That Shaped Art History
8 Vacation Spots That Shaped Art History

Whether you are eagerly anticipating an upcoming trip, have recently ret...

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5 Things You May Not Know About the Female Form in Art
5 Things You May Not Know About the Female Fo...

From prehistoric to modern art and beyond, the female figure has been a ...

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Provenance and the Art Market
Provenance and the Art Market

  Controversies of the Art World Elgin Marbles. c. 447-438 B.C.E.. The ...

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Blossoms in Brushstrokes: Flower Symbolism in Art
Blossoms in Brushstrokes: Flower Symbolism in...

Have you ever wondered if there’s more behind those roses your beau brou...

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