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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 Everlasting Elegance of Pearls: June Birthstone
The Everlasting Elegance of Pearls: June Birt...

The oldest known of all the precious gemstones, pearls have been coveted...

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Perfect Pieces for Father's Day
Perfect Pieces for Father's Day

With Father’s Day only a few short weeks away, it is time to start think...

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Dangerous Elegance: The Beauty of the Dagger Cane
Dangerous Elegance: The Beauty of the Dagger ...

A classic statement of style, a finely crafted walking stick adds elegan...

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Continental Inspirations: The Furniture of William and Mary
Continental Inspirations: The Furniture of Wi...

  The precision afforded to these creations make them as much a work...

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Like Father, Like Son: The Artistic Style of the Brueghel Family
Like Father, Like Son: The Artistic Style of ...

  The Alchemist by Pieter Brueghel the Younger   The Brueghel family...

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