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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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Yazbek, Charlotte
Yazbek, Charlotte

Charlotte Yazbek (1919-1989) was known for her characteristic, elongated...

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Waterhouse, John William
Waterhouse, John William

John William Waterhouse, R.A., R.I. 1849-1917 British John William Wate...

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Waring and Gillow
Waring and Gillow

Founded in 1703 by Robert Gillow, the august Gillow firm operated succes...

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Vuillard, Jean-Edouard
Vuillard, Jean-Edouard

Jean-Édouard Vuillard 1868-1940 • French “I don’t paint portraits…I pai...

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Utrillo, Maurice
Utrillo, Maurice

Maurice Utrillo French • 1883-1955 Maurice Utrillo is among the most pr...

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Stuart, Gilbert
Stuart, Gilbert

Gilbert Stuart is responsible for composing the iconic images of our nat...

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Stone, Marcus
Stone, Marcus

A much admired British artist, Marcus Stone’s works brought him fame and...

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Stern, Irma
Stern, Irma

Considered one of the most significant South African artists of the 20th...

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Spence, Thomas Ralph
Spence, Thomas Ralph

Born in Yorkshire, England, into a family of builders, Spence studied as...

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Soulacroix, Charles Frederic Joseph
Soulacroix, Charles Frederic Joseph

Soulacroix is best known for his scenes of wealthy 18th-century figures ...

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Sormani, Paul
Sormani, Paul

1817-1877 • French — Sormani received enormous attention as one of Paris...

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Seymour, John & Thomas
Seymour, John & Thomas

American — The Seymours were the most famous of the early American cabin...

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Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith
Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith

The partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith produced some of the g...

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Rysselberghe, Theo van
Rysselberghe, Theo van

Théo van Rysselberghe 1862-1926 • Belgian Belgian Neo-Impressionist art...

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Robinson, Garrard
Robinson, Garrard

1834-1891 • English — The son of a blacksmith, Robinson attended the New...

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