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Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable art movements of the 20th century, defined by geometry, symmetry, rich materials and a modern vision of luxury. The style flourished during the 1920s and 1930s across architecture, furniture, jewelry, glass and decorative arts.

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

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

The History of Jewelry Metals

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

Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History

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

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

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

History of Enameling Techniques

Enameling is an ancient art requiring a remarkable level of artistry a...

Eight Important Portrait Artists

The human face draws our attention and art is no exception. People fro...

M.S. Rau Aspen

Our first permanent secondary location showcases works by some of the greatest visionaries in art and design, right in the heart of historic downtown Aspen.

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