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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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D.H. Chiparus: Master of Art Deco Sculptures
D.H. Chiparus: Master of Art Deco Sculptures

The Art Deco period was renowned for its sculptures featuring high quali...

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Woven Masterpieces: Aubusson Tapestries
Woven Masterpieces: Aubusson Tapestries

  This incredible Aubusson tapestry is modeled on the work Les const...

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Bones and Caskets: Halloween at M.S. Rau
Bones and Caskets: Halloween at M.S. Rau

Crinkling leaves, pumpkins, witches, and warlocks…. The spookiness of Ha...

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The Extravagance of the Fabergé Bell Push
The Extravagance of the Fabergé Bell Push

The House of Fabergé rests as one of the most important and influential ...

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The Duck Press - Strange and Delightful
The Duck Press - Strange and Delightful

  Silver Plate Duck Press by Joseph Heinrichs - Item Number 30-1042 ...

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At Your Leisure, Madame - With Berthe Morisot
At Your Leisure, Madame - With Berthe Morisot

Natural, contemporary, spectacular, and radical. The amount of new artis...

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