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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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Tufts Automatic Cobalt Fountain
Tufts Automatic Cobalt Fountain

  A fascinating and exquisite luxury of Victorian America, this incredi...

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Investigating French Realism
Investigating French Realism

   Largely considered the first modern movement in art history, 19...

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The Georgian Era Collection
The Georgian Era Collection

The Georgian Era Exhibition Collection: Beginning, Middle and Late Furni...

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Allure of the Orient: Odalisques in 19th- & 20th-Century Art
Allure of the Orient: Odalisques in 19th- & 2...

In fine art, the term “Orientalist Painting” refers to the depiction of ...

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The Singing Bird That Inspired Walt Disney
The Singing Bird That Inspired Walt Disney

Walt Disney’s “audio-animatronics” was inspired by an antique singing bi...

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Impressionist Master Claude Monet & the Coast of Normandy
Impressionist Master Claude Monet & the Coast...

  "It is beautiful here [in Le Havre], my friend; every day I discover e...

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A Primer on Wedgwood Marks
A Primer on Wedgwood Marks

  Portland Vase Wedgwood mark as seen on a Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre...

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Asprey & Company Mystery Clock
Asprey & Company Mystery Clock

      This extraordinary mystery clock by Asprey & Company is ...

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Exploring the Padparadscha Sapphire
Exploring the Padparadscha Sapphire

Automatically imbued with ideas of luxury, delicacy and brilliance, the ...

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Vessels of History: An Exploration of the Chalice
Vessels of History: An Exploration of the Cha...

The chalice, an object steeped in religious, devotional, and cultural hi...

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