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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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Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Bracelet 55.66 Carats
Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Bracelet 5...

    Twenty-five of the most beautiful, perfectly matched fancy vi...

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The Bigger Picture: A Brief History of Mosaics
The Bigger Picture: A Brief History of Mosaics

   Last updated: 3/17/25   Mosaics represent one of humani...

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The Farcot / Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
The Farcot / Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery...

    This exceptional Farcot conical clock was acquired from a pri...

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M.S. Rau Donates Henry Clay Armoire to the Cabildo
M.S. Rau Donates Henry Clay Armoire to the Ca...

The Henry Clay Rosedown Plantation Armoire is an extremely rare and monu...

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Opal Emerald Bead Necklace
Opal Emerald Bead Necklace

    Brilliant and rare opals exhibit an incredible play of fiery ...

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Pope Paul VI's Cross and Ring
Pope Paul VI's Cross and Ring

    This exquisite cross and ring are perhaps one of the most exc...

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M.S. Rau Aspen
Our first permanent secondary location showcases works by some of the greatest visionaries in art and design, right in the heart of historic downtown Aspen.

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Irish Mahogany Dining and Games Table
Irish Mahogany Dining and Games Table

    A work of extraordinary beauty and rarity, this magnificent I...

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16 Ct. Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
16 Ct. Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring

    Displaying exceptional beauty and brilliance, this remarkably...

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Portrait of Rita de Acosta Lydig by Giovanni Boldini
Portrait of Rita de Acosta Lydig by Giovanni ...

    Giovanni Boldini 1842-1931 | Italian Ritratto di Rita de Acosta Lyd...

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Rare Savoyard Music Box by Polyphon
Rare Savoyard Music Box by Polyphon

    This exceptionally rare "Savoyard" automaton disk player by P...

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French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Guillotine Model
French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Guillotine ...

     An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, ...

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English Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons
English Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons

    Touted by famed clock author Derek Roberts to be "one of the ...

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Vintage French Foosball Game Table
Vintage French Foosball Game Table

    This delightful vintage foosball table is a wonderful and ent...

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French Billiard Table - Gothic Revival
French Billiard Table - Gothic Revival

Exceptionally rare and beautifully constructed, this French antique bill...

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What’s in a Name? The Splendor of Imperial Jadeite Jewelry
What’s in a Name? The Splendor of Imperial Ja...

[callout]"Gold is estimable; but Jade is priceless." -Chinese proverb[/c...

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