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All About Albrecht Dürer: Master of the Northern Renaissance

One of the first names that comes up when searching for artists of the Renaissance is Albrecht Dürer. A monumental figure in both painting and printmaking, Dürer reached a level of meteoric fame unlike any other artist from his time. In many ways, Dürer’s artistic output is the foundation for hundreds of artists to follow.

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The Ultimate Collector’s Guide to Loetz Glass
The Ultimate Collector’s Guide to Loetz Glass

Renowned for its iridescent beauty and innovative designs, Loetz glasswa...

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Jewelry Watch Guide
Jewelry Watch Guide

    You may have worn a watch for years, but if you’re no...

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Jewelry Colored Gemstones Guide
Jewelry Colored Gemstones Guide

What to Look for in a Gem Gemstones are both natural wonders and the re...

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Practical Elegance: 3 Examples of Utilitarian Art
Practical Elegance: 3 Examples of Utilitarian...

As people flock to galleries and stores to try and find the perfect gift...

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How Did History Shape Art?
How Did History Shape Art?

From the fall of empires to revolutionary movements, significant histori...

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Why is Everyone Talking About Catherine the Great's Furniture?
Why is Everyone Talking About Catherine the G...

Few historical figures earned the title “Great” during their lifetimes, ...

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The Art of the Samurai
Honor. Artistry. Tradition.

Step into the world of the samurai and discover how these historical guardians lived their lives through mesmerizing and functional works of art.

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How the Medici Family Changed History
How the Medici Family Changed History

If the Medici family existed today, their wealth would surpass the imagi...

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Rare Finds for Remarkable People: The Ultimate Gift Guide
Rare Finds for Remarkable People: The Ultimat...

  The holidays are upon us—a season filled with family, gratitude, laugh...

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What’s the Difference Between Watercolor and Gouache?
What’s the Difference Between Watercolor and ...

A common question we hear from our clients is: What is gouache? A popula...

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Record-Breaking Sales at Sotheby’s and Christie’s: Fall 2024 Art Auction Recap
Record-Breaking Sales at Sotheby’s and Christ...

News-worthy sales, diverse interests and market resilience—oh my! The re...

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5 Artists Who Used Color to Redefine Modern Art
5 Artists Who Used Color to Redefine Modern Art

Roses are red, violets are blue… but what if they’re not? At the turn of...

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4 of the World's Most Iconic Marble Statues
4 of the World's Most Iconic Marble Statues

Throughout history, the human impulse to capture beauty in art has been ...

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