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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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Bourbon with Bill - Floor to Ceiling: 10 Paintings from the Salon and Royal Academy
Bourbon with Bill - Floor to Ceiling: 10 Pain...

Discover the intrigue and prestige of the Paris Salon and London's Royal...

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Painting Mediums Explained
Painting Mediums Explained

Paint is perhaps the prevailing medium in all of art history. Its versat...

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Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco: Two Styles Explained
Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco: Two Styles Explained

Art Nouveau and Art Deco — they were the two powerhouse design movements...

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Art Glass: Innovation at the Turn of the 20th Century
Art Glass: Innovation at the Turn of the 20th...

Glass is one of the most ubiquitous materials in our modern world, from ...

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The Art of Pointillism
The Art of Pointillism

Standing close to the canvas, a Pointillist painting might look more lik...

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CBS Sunday Morning Visits M.S. Rau: Shop the Segment
CBS Sunday Morning Visits M.S. Rau: Shop the ...

M.S. Rau recently had the exciting honor of welcoming the CBS Sunday Mor...

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Spotlight on Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Spotlight on Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Meet the artist dubbed as the “Faberge of the Americas” — Andreas von Za...

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Italian Iron Floor Safe
Italian Iron Floor Safe

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

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The History of Majolica Pottery
The History of Majolica Pottery

Rich jewel-toned glazes, elaborate tableaux and whimsical, sculptural fo...

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The Art Deco Enamels of Camille Fauré
The Art Deco Enamels of Camille Fauré

The French city of Limoges was made famous for its heritage of unrivaled...

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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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Five American Artists and Their Unique Perspectives
Five American Artists and Their Unique Perspe...

As we reflect on the independence of the United States this month, we at...

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