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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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The Perfect Gift for the Antiques and Book Lover in Your Life
The Perfect Gift for the Antiques and Book Lo...

Literature and art have had an interconnected and reciprocal relationshi...

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The Artistry of Storytelling: Set Design, Costuming and Hollywood
The Artistry of Storytelling: Set Design, Cos...

In the realm of visual storytelling and cinema, costume and set design a...

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The Allure of Antique Clocks: A Guide to History’s Finest Timekeepers
The Allure of Antique Clocks: A Guide to Hist...

The allure of antique clocks transcends mere timekeeping. These objects ...

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Ahoy! The Golden Age of Pirates and Maritime Art
Ahoy! The Golden Age of Pirates and Maritime Art

Introduction The golden age of pirates—a period most commonly identifie...

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Marie Antoinette: The Intersection of Art, Jewels and a Tragedy
Marie Antoinette: The Intersection of Art, Je...

Marie Antoinette, once the Queen of France, remains an enigmatic figure ...

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The Magnificent Topaz: November's Birthstone Explored Through Color and Variety
The Magnificent Topaz: November's Birthstone ...

Topaz, a gemstone renowned for its vibrant color range and durability, h...

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Hammer Down: 10 of the Most Expensive Art and Antiques Ever Sold at Auction
Hammer Down: 10 of the Most Expensive Art and...

The appeal of fine art and antiques often lies in their historical signi...

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Olive Oil Green: The History of the Fashionable Hue
Olive Oil Green: The History of the Fashionab...

Green decor is capturing the attention of designers and homeowners alike...

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The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Second French Empire
The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Secon...

During the Second French Empire (1852-1870), Emperor Napoleon III brough...

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How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spawned the FBI
How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spaw...

If the FBI had existed in 1803, Napoleon’s troublemaking little brother ...

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The Three Napoleons
The Three Napoleons

Typically when people hear the name Napoleon, one person springs to mind...

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Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition:  The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The M...

How did this man, born to minor nobility, profoundly change Western and ...

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