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Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable art movements of the 20th century, defined by geometry, symmetry, rich materials and a modern vision of luxury. The style flourished during the 1920s and 1930s across architecture, furniture, jewelry, glass and decorative arts.

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Expert Insights: Belgian Iron Combination Safe by L. Duvilers
Expert Insights: Belgian Iron Combination Saf...

  This Belgian cast-iron safe represents an important precursor t...

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When Medicine Was New: Viewing Medical History Through Medical Antiques
When Medicine Was New: Viewing Medical Histor...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Health is wealth. Your body is you...

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Stay Home with M.S. Rau
Stay Home with M.S. Rau

While COVID-19 is forcing the closure of museums and galleries around th...

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A Closer Look at David Webb
A Closer Look at David Webb

Virtuosic Visionary  For any person who considers herself a collector or...

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Inside Out: Delving into Skeleton Clocks
Inside Out: Delving into Skeleton Clocks

Skeleton clocks are one of the most exciting subsets of antique clocks a...

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A Guide to Antique Mixology
A Guide to Antique Mixology

During these times of isolation, what better activity is there than hunk...

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Bringing Our Gallery To You
Bringing Our Gallery To You

    Bill Rau takes you on a tour of the gallery, pointing out a few of ...

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The Surreal Life and Work of Rene Magritte
The Surreal Life and Work of Rene Magritte

Rene Magritte was undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic artists of the 2...

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Year-Gong Skeleton Clock by John Pace
Year-Gong Skeleton Clock by John Pace

    This exceptionally rare year-going skeleton clock by esteemed clock...

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Expert Insights: The Battle of Issus Chess Set
Expert Insights: The Battle of Issus Chess Set

  Lavishly decorated and large in size, this extraordinary ches...

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Expert Insights: 17th-Century Venetian Torchieres
Expert Insights: 17th-Century Venetian Torchi...

  Awe-inspiring in size and artistry, these incredible Venetian figu...

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M.S. Rau Antique Jewelry: The Ultimate Collecting Guide
M.S. Rau Antique Jewelry: The Ultimate Collec...

  M.S. Rau takes pride in offering enchanting things that evoke curiosit...

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Frank Sinatra: Chairman of the Canvas
Frank Sinatra: Chairman of the Canvas

Singer, actor, director, philanthropist — Frank Sinatra did it all, his ...

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Expert Insights: The Master of All Our Seeing by Annibale Gatti
Expert Insights: The Master of All Our Seeing...

  Monumental in both size and artistry, The Master Light of All Our ...

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