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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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Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects
Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable art movements of the 20th cent...

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Read the Room: How to Read the Symbols in Still Life Paintings
Read the Room: How to Read the Symbols in Sti...

Packed with motifs and meaning, Pieter Claesz’s still life is loud with...

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100 Years Later, Mary Cassatt Deserves Her Moment
100 Years Later, Mary Cassatt Deserves Her Mo...

Mary Cassatt stands as one of the most revolutionary figures of the Impr...

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Famous Gardens That Shaped Great Artists
Famous Gardens That Shaped Great Artists

Explore the famous gardens and landscapes that shaped the work of artis...

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M.S. Rau’s Matisse on View at SFMOMA
M.S. Rau’s Matisse on View at SFMOMA

Henri Matisse is celebrated as one of the most daring colorists in the ...

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8 Most Expensive Clocks To Ever Sell at Auction
8 Most Expensive Clocks To Ever Sell at Auction

Since ancient times, humans have sought to measure and understand tim...

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Join M.S. Rau at The San Francisco Fall Show
We're bringing some of our finest acquisitions, featuring works by renowned artists and master craftsmen, to the West Coast.

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M.S. Rau’s Renoir Drawing On View Now at Musée d’Orsay
M.S. Rau’s Renoir Drawing On View Now at Mus...

For over a century, the world has celebrated Pierre-Auguste Renoir as o...

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Who Wore the Most Famous Watches in the World?
Who Wore the Most Famous Watches in the World?

The wristwatch is, and has always been, a status symbol. Its history is...

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Dress and Power: From Court Dress to Red Carpet Fashion
Dress and Power: From Court Dress to Red Carp...

Every awards season, audiences tune in for more than a ceremony. Before...

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What Does “Fashion Is Art” Mean?
What Does “Fashion Is Art” Mean?

For lovers of fashion and celebrity, the return of spring carries a fam...

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