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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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Sèvres Porcelain Palace Urns
Sèvres Porcelain Palace Urns

The Sèvres Porcelain Palace Urns     These majestic bronze-...

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Après l'Orage (After the Storm) by Jean Pierre Cassigneul
Après l'Orage (After the Storm) by Jean Pierr...

  A charming pair of stylish ladies stroll along the shores of the Fren...

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The Emerald Necklace by Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
The Emerald Necklace by Jean-Pierre Cassigneul

    Jean-Pierre Cassigneul 1935 - French   The Emerald Neck...

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Joe Frazier Memorabilia: Packing a Punch
Joe Frazier Memorabilia: Packing a Punch

  Joe Frazier is a good man, and I couldn’t have done what I did without...

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Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel...

    A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineerin...

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Inner Workings on Display: The English Skeleton Clock
Inner Workings on Display: The English Skelet...

The term "skeleton clock" refers to any clock or wristwatch in which the...

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Fine Art of the Georgian Era
Fine Art of the Georgian Era

  Portrait of Francis Bennett by the renowned Thomas Gainsborough ...

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Impressionist Landscapes by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Impressionist Landscapes by Pierre-Auguste Re...

  La Route Bordée d'Arbres by Pierre-Auguste Renoir   The Artist   C...

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M.S. Rau’s Collection on the Move: Two Giovannis Travel to Italy
M.S. Rau’s Collection on the Move: Two Giovan...

  Madonna With Child Enthroned By Giovanni Dal Ponte (Di Marco)   Wha...

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Tsar Nicholas II's Winter Palace Armoire
Tsar Nicholas II's Winter Palace Armoire

Towering just over eleven feet high, this magnificent ash armoire was sp...

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Beauty + Functionality: Etuis
Beauty + Functionality: Etuis

  Covered in delicate engraving and ornamentation, this discreet cas...

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Vatican Mosaic Depicting Saints Valeria and Martial
Vatican Mosaic Depicting Saints Valeria and M...

    This monumental mosaic was specifically made for and displaye...

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