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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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The Queen of Sheba by Federico Beltrán-Masses
The Queen of Sheba by Federico Beltrán-Masses

    La Rena de Saba (The Queen of Sheba) displays the uniquely th...

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Newcomb Pottery
Newcomb Pottery

Clay collected from the bayous of Louisiana, thrown and kiln fired in Ne...

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Belleek Porcelain
Belleek Porcelain

  This delightful and rare Belleek porcelain dejeuner tea set exhibits...

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Sévres Porcelain
Sévres Porcelain

Held in the highest regard among monarchs, emperors, and cardinals, the ...

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The Artistry and Legacy of Meissen Porcelain
The Artistry and Legacy of Meissen Porcelain

Comprising an incredible 189 pieces, this impressive Meissen porcelain...

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Fabergé Silver
Fabergé Silver

Fabergé silver was produced in the Moscow and St. Petersburg workshops, ...

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Rundell, Phillip
Rundell, Phillip

Phillip Rundell did not enter his own maker’s mark to the London gold an...

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Reed & Barton
Reed & Barton

Reed & Barton, established in 1824, is one of the oldest silver manu...

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Anatomy of An English Hallmark
Anatomy of An English Hallmark

Anatomy of An English Hallmark Here’s a guide for reading and understand...

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The Mother of Invention: A Brief History of Mechanical Furniture
The Mother of Invention: A Brief History of M...

Mechanical furniture has a diverse and well-documented history. These ma...

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GoNola.com See & Do Video: Explore the Secret Room at M.S. Rau
GoNola.com See & Do Video: Explore the Secret...

  Three Monets, Napoleon’s death mask, a real dinosaur… it’s all inside...

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5.25-Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
5.25-Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring

     One of nature's rarest treasures, this 5.25-carat Natural Fa...

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Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance

    This amazing and extremely rare Bavarian Biedermeier-period p...

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1900 Paris World's Fair Sevres Vase
1900 Paris World's Fair Sevres Vase

  This extraordinary Sèvres vase was made for and exhibited at the 1900...

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Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace

    Showcasing the finest of emeralds amidst strands of dazzling ...

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