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MAY 29, 2024
Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £850 GBP via Curated Auctions (Dec 2022).
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APRIL 24, 2024
The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Despite this diversity, American folk art does share some core characteristics: Hand-Craftsmanship American folk art typically incorporates materials that can be wrought by hand.
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APRIL 24, 2024
The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Despite this diversity, American folk art does share some core characteristics: Hand-Craftsmanship American folk art typically incorporates materials that can be wrought by hand.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Creating paints from raw pigments was a difficult and time-consuming process, and the resulting materials—especially oil paints—were cumbersome and not easily transported. Sold for $237,500 USD via Shannon’s (October 2022). Sold for $237,500 USD via Shannon’s (October 2022). Edward Willis Redfield – ”Drifted Road.”
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JUNE 26, 2024
French provincial pieces were fashioned out of locally sourced materials – namely wood, which included oak, walnut, cherry and mahogany. Sold for $2,100 USD via Stair (February 2022). Where and How Can I Find Authentic French Provincial Furniture for my Home or Collection? Directoire-Style Bouillotte Lamp. Directoire Style (c.
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OCTOBER 14, 2022
All photos (C)2022 Aimee Berrent If you live anywhere nearby, run, don’t walk, to the Worcester Art Museum before January 8. The 300 objects on display give you a sense of the genius of these artisans: their materials, the symbolism of the items they created, and the impact of their talent on future generations.
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APRIL 3, 2024
The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Like snuff bottles, vases, pots, teapots, and plates were made out of materials including clay, jade, bronze, and porcelain.
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