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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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On the Market: Picasso
On the Market: Picasso

The legacy of Pablo Picasso has an unyielding hold on our collective cul...

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Millennia in the Mirror: Portraiture in Historical Society
Millennia in the Mirror: Portraiture in Histo...

  Portraiture in Ancient Art Portraiture has a history almost as long as...

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Pearls: A Collector's Guide
Pearls: A Collector's Guide

The pearl is undoubtedly one of the world's most recognizable and sought...

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Bidding Farewell to Temptation
Bidding Farewell to Temptation

  That's a wrap!   Our latest show Vice & Virtue: An Exhibitio...

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Flora Danica: Porcelain Fit for Royalty
Flora Danica: Porcelain Fit for Royalty

Prestige. Refinement. Royal Provenance. A true product of its age, the o...

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The Evolution of the Nude in French Art
The Evolution of the Nude in French Art

French art of the 19th century underwent a transformation that was perha...

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A Survey of French Art: Romanticism to the Modern Age
A Survey of French Art: Romanticism to the Mo...

Though largely known by the ephemeral landscapes of the Impressionist fr...

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Curious Cutlery: Unique Flatware Serving Pieces
Curious Cutlery: Unique Flatware Serving Pieces

In the days when formal silver was used for only the most luxurious and ...

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Coming of Age Works of Art
Coming of Age: The Art of Growing Up

Since antiquity, some of the world's most famous artists have sought to ...

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