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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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New Orleans Advocate
New Orleans Advocate

Jefferson Parish students win Rau for Art contest scholarships ...

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Young Talent: Announcing the Rau for Art Scholarship Winners
Young Talent: Announcing the Rau for Art Scho...

2019 1st Place Scholarship Winner Kathy Nguyen with Owner Bill Rau Man...

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From Sea to Shining Sea: An Exhibition of American Art
From Sea to Shining Sea: An Exhibition of Ame...

One of the greatest qualities of American painting - and ultimately the ...

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Art and the Intersection with Wealth Transfer
Art and the Intersection with Wealth Transfer

This is a guest blog from SEI: Private Wealth Management, our partner on...

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Exceptional Antique Italian Safe
Exceptional Antique Italian Safe

      Massive and deftly constructed to be impenetrable is this fully f...

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Exploring Colored Diamonds: What Makes Each Color Unique?
Exploring Colored Diamonds: What Makes Each C...

In 2018, Harry Winston spent a record-breaking 50 million dollars on a j...

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Art and Politics: A Brief History of Presidential Acquisitions
Art and Politics: A Brief History of Presiden...

Since the nation's very first president, George Washington, took office ...

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How History Shaped the Arts, An Introduction
How History Shaped the Arts, An Introduction

–A blog series by Bill Rau–   It is my firm belief that almost eve...

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Lightning Trapped: A Guide to Opals
Lightning Trapped: A Guide to Opals

There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant pur...

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Brilliant Beginnings: A History of Diamonds
Brilliant Beginnings: A History of Diamonds

Today diamonds are the most ubiquitous of all the precious gemstones. Th...

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Miss Daisy's Legacy: Fairyland Lustre by Wedgwood
Miss Daisy's Legacy: Fairyland Lustre by Wedg...

There are few examples of such whimsy in finely crafted china as in Wedg...

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A Guide to Antique Tables: A Journey Through Time and Style
A Guide to Antique Tables: A Journey Through ...

  The extendable English dining table dates to the mid-17th century wh...

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