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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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How History Shaped the Arts, Final Thoughts
How History Shaped the Arts, Final Thoughts

– A blog series by Bill Rau –   Previously, I mentioned my grandfa...

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How History Shaped the Arts, The Impact of War
How History Shaped the Arts, The Impact of War

– A blog series by Bill Rau –   Here is a painting done by arguabl...

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How History Shaped the Arts, The New World
How History Shaped the Arts, The New World

– A blog series by Bill Rau –   We are all familiar with the law o...

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9 Things to Know About Our Historic Expansion
9 Things to Know About Our Historic Expansion

In 2015, we had the great fortune to acquire an extraordinary building a...

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Five American Impressionists to Add to Your Collection
Five American Impressionists to Add to Your C...

American art has sometimes been overlooked by collectors in favor of the...

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How History Shaped the Arts, The Power of Wealth
How History Shaped the Arts, The Power of Wealth

– A blog series by Bill Rau –   We have looked at a great piece of...

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How History Shaped the Arts, When Art Makes the Headlines
How History Shaped the Arts, When Art Makes t...

– A blog series by Bill Rau –   This next work, we do not own – ye...

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The Amazing World of Faberge Canes
The Amazing World of Faberge Canes

  Blue guilloché enamel, gold and pearl Fabergé cane by workmaster H...

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