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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

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From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed. Join us to explore this rich artistic tradition through its history and core makers.

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The American Arts and Crafts Movement: Handcrafted Furniture Masterpieces

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Societal shifts, combined with technological advances in mechanical reproduction, left some artists and designers to lament the loss of the artful hand-craftsmanship that had guided design for previous generations. These ideas were soon absorbed by American makers to great excitement. Charles Limbert – Long-Arm Rocking Chair.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity

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Accordingly, Shaker designers only incorporated high-quality materials and durable styles. Characterized by makers like George Nakashima , this field also celebrated natural materials in sparing designs. Sold for $4,000 NZD via Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers (March 2021). Trestle Table Cherry Trestle Table. September 2013).

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The Essential Guide to Minimalist Art: 10 Artists Who Mastered the Art of Simplicity

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Emerging as a reaction to the emotional qualities of Abstract Expressionism in the mid-20th century, Minimalism reduced art to its essential elements, focusing on geometric shapes, flat surfaces, and primary colors. Kelly wanted to eliminate any trace of the artist so that his works were, as he put it, “objects, unsigned, anonymous”.

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WorthPoint Indices: Concert T-Shirts

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Still, some vintage examples featuring well-known musical artists and bands can be resold for high figures, like these Tupac T-shirts we came across in an episode of This Week in Thrifting. Artists or bands with enduring reputations and fame have tees that are more highly sought after. percent, respectively. Read it for yourself here.