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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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Set Sail! The Art of British Maritime Painting
Set Sail! The Art of British Maritime Painting

Trimming the Sails by Montague Dawson. M.S. Rau (New Orleans) The sea ...

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Perfect Gifts for the Woman with Everything
Perfect Gifts for the Woman with Everything

As the holidays fast approach, the race to find the perfect gift can see...

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Festive Holiday Dishes from History
Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Festive Holiday Dish...

Every year when the holidays roll around, we look forward to serving - a...

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Let's Drink: The History of Cocktail Rings and Prohibition
Let's Drink: The History of Cocktail Rings an...

The original American “bling,” cocktail rings emerged during the 1920s a...

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The Haunted Neighbors of M.S. Rau
The Haunted Neighbors of M.S. Rau

With over 300 years of history, New Orleans has seen more than its fair ...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Pablo Picasso
10 Things You Didn't Know About Pablo Picasso

More than any other artist, Pablo Picasso defined Modern Art of the 20th...

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE MARVELOUS MUSIC BOX: WHEN WAS THE MUSIC BOX INVENTED?
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MARVELOUS MUSIC BOX: WHE...

From early man’s use of hollow logs to craft the first drums to the dig...

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J.C. Leyendecker: American Sophistication, Illustrated
J.C. Leyendecker: American Sophistication, Il...

Before Norman Rockwell, the American ideal was shaped by a different ill...

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