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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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Hidden in Plain Sight: Weapon Canes
Hidden in Plain Sight: Weapon Canes

Beginning in the Victorian era, a walking stick was a staple of any wea...

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Rau’s Greatest Masterpiece? A Park View by Georges Morren
Rau’s Greatest Masterpiece? A Park View by Ge...

Some of art history’s greatest names grace the walls of M.S. Rau’s New O...

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Optic Magic - Four Phenomenal Gemstones
Optic Magic - Four Phenomenal Gemstones

Who doesn’t love a one-of-a-kind gemstone? Among the most desirable gems...

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The Wonderful Wares of Venice
The Wonderful Wares of Venice

Anyone who has been to Venice knows that it is a world all its own. Floa...

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New Orleans' Holiday Traditions
New Orleans' Holiday Traditions

New Orleans is a place that is steeped in tradition, and its residents l...

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Winter Whites: Pearls, Opals and Diamonds
Winter Whites: Pearls, Opals and Diamonds

  Alternating strands of diamonds totaling approximately 55.04...

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At the Center of it All: Centerpieces to Elevate Any Table
At the Center of it All: Centerpieces to Elev...

Table setting for formal and informal occasions is a longstanding tradi...

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Collector's Guide: Bird Boxes
Collector's Guide: Bird Boxes

Frères Rochat Petit Swiss Singing Bird Box. Circa 1820.   S...

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Wedgwood: A Collector's Guide to English Ceramic Treasures
Wedgwood: A Collector's Guide to English Cera...

“Beautiful forms and compositions are not made by chance, nor can they e...

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EROTICA HISTORY IN THE WESTERN WORLD
EROTICA HISTORY IN THE WESTERN WORLD

Erotica accords a vivacious presence to the world of antiques and histor...

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Generations of Beauty by the Tiffany Name
Generations of Beauty by the Tiffany Name

The Tiffany name is recognized internationally as a provider of beautifu...

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Antique Medical Kits: The History of Healing
Antique Medical Kits: The History of Healing

Whether you’re intrigued by surgical practices of the Civil War era or f...

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