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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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Georges Seurat: Pioneer of Pointillism
Georges Seurat: Pioneer of Pointillism

  La Mer á Grandcamp by Georges Seurat. 1885.     Though his ca...

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Remembering One of The Greats: The Personal Effects of Joe DiMaggio
Remembering One of The Greats: The Personal E...

  "Heroes are people who are all good with no bad in them. That's the wa...

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On the Market: Strength of the Middle Market
On the Market: Strength of the Middle Market

La Chiesa Gesuati by Federico Del Campo. Price: $335,000     It i...

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2018 Jewelry Trends: Top 10 Most Pinned Items on Pinterest
2018 Jewelry Trends: Top 10 Most Pinned Items...

Alright, we admit it — we aren’t above digital hoarding, especially when...

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The Porcelain Prisoner: The Making of Meissen Hard-Paste Porcelain
The Porcelain Prisoner: The Making of Meissen...

  Detailed of "Fire" from Meissen's Four Elements Ewers   Porc...

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The Fab Five: World-Famous Gemstones
The Fab Five: World-Famous Gemstones

There are approximately 200 naturally-occurring minerals in the world th...

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Pretty in Pink: An Exploration of the Pink Diamond
Pretty in Pink: An Exploration of the Pink Di...

The fancy colored diamond market is one that has gained significant trac...

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The Power of the Ruby: July Birthstone
The Power of the Ruby: July Birthstone

  Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring, 3.02 Carats   Red has lon...

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Animal Instincts: British Animal Painters
Animal Instincts: British Animal Painters

The depiction of animals in an artwork is as old as humanity itself. Som...

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Dining In Style: Cultural Influence at the Dinner Table
Dining In Style: Cultural Influence at the Di...

There are two traditional styles of serving elaborate meals: the French,...

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A Primer on Edwardian Jewelry
A Primer on Edwardian Jewelry

Known for its sheer elegance and touted as one of the most remarkable pe...

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