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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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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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John Atkinson Grimshaw: Painting Moonlight
John Atkinson Grimshaw: Painting Moonlight

John Atkinson Grimshaw’s haunting, evocative paintings of idyllic lanes...

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5 French Impressionist Artists You Should Add to Your Collection
5 French Impressionist Artists You Should Add...

The famed and beloved Impressionist movement originated in France during...

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The History of Cartier
The History of Cartier

The name “Cartier” could be considered synonymous with luxury, beauty, a...

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Record-Breaking Churchill Sale
Record-Breaking Churchill Sale

  The Tower of Koutoubia Mosque by Sir Winston Churchill, painted Janu...

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Hugues Claude Pissarro: Continuing an Artistic Legacy
Hugues Claude Pissarro: Continuing an Artisti...

  As the grandson of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro, Hugu...

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Jackpot: The History of Antique Slot Machines
Jackpot: The History of Antique Slot Machines

Today there are thousands of slot machines in bars, casinos and clubs wo...

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The Charms of Collecting Memorabilia
The Charms of Collecting Memorabilia

Some of the most fascinating and downright fun objects in the world of a...

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