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Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable art movements of the 20th century, defined by geometry, symmetry, rich materials and a modern vision of luxury. The style flourished during the 1920s and 1930s across architecture, furniture, jewelry, glass and decorative arts.

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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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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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