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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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Adams 1855 Model Double Action Percussion Revolvers
Adams 1855 Model Double Action Percussion Rev...

    This handsome pair of 54-Bore Adams 1855 Model Double Action ...

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Pair Russian Crimean War Carronades
Pair Russian Crimean War Carronades

    These incredible Russian carronade cannons were captured by t...

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Bubblegum Pink Sapphire Ring
Bubblegum Pink Sapphire Ring

     An extraordinarily rare, 16.37-carat Pink Ceylon sapphire ta...

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Chameleon Diamond Ring 4.03 Carats
Chameleon Diamond Ring 4.03 Carats

    Chameleon diamonds are the rarest and most sought after of th...

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Swiss Burlwood and Ebonized Interchangeable Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Burlwood and Ebonized Interchangeable C...

    A captivating and exceptionally engineered Swiss interchangea...

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An American Legend: The Incredible Silver of Tiffany & Co.
An American Legend: The Incredible Silver of ...

  This incredible English King flatware service by Tiffany & Co. c...

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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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George III Mahogany Gun Collector's Chest
George III Mahogany Gun Collector's Chest

  This handsome George III-period mahogany chest is actually an ingenio...

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American Cut Glass
A Cut Above: America's Brilliant Period Cut G...

  This cut glass bowl was crafted by renowned glassmakers Sinclaire...

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Captured Sunshine...Fancy Yellow Diamond
Captured Sunshine...Fancy Yellow Diamond

    Weighing 20.05 carats, this breathtaking, GIA-certified Natur...

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David Morris Three Strand Diamond Necklace, 72.58 Carats
David Morris Three Strand Diamond Necklace, 7...

    An incredible three-strand diamond collar necklace by London ...

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The Royal Blue Diamond, 10.06 carats
The Royal Blue Diamond, 10.06 carats

  This magnificent, 10.06-carat Natural Fancy Blue diamond is one of th...

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The Grand Tour: An Education of High Culture and Collecting
The Grand Tour: An Education of High Culture ...

  This breathtaking, exhibition quality micromosaic is attributed to D...

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Fine Art From M.S. Rau
Fine Art From M.S. Rau

Have you ever walked in to a room and been stopped in your tracks by som...

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Lasting Bonds
Lasting Bonds

    What like no other symbolizes the special bonds of lasting lo...

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Aquamarine Necklace by Edward Everett Oakes
Aquamarine Necklace by Edward Everett Oakes

    The 85-carat aquamarine in this stunning Arts and Crafts-era ...

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