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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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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 £70 GBP via Hannam’s Auctioneers (Aug 2023).

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

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Sold for £1,500 GBP via Sworders (June 2023). Sold for $30 USD via Old Kinderhook Auction Company (December 2023). Auctioneers (May 2023). This sort of expert will be able to tell you all about the piece you ’ re interested in, including its age, materials, and history. Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry.

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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences

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As industrialization transformed skylines and technologies transcended people’s expectations for daily conveniences, architects and designers similarly updated their styles to brilliantly emulate the clean lines and sleek sophistication of the machine age. Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard.

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The American Arts and Crafts Movement: Handcrafted Furniture Masterpieces

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Origins of the Arts and Crafts Movement and its American Migration In the closing years of the Victorian age, art and design in 19th-century England underwent rapid transformation. Sold for $1,600 USD via Material Culture (May 2021). Sold for $500 USD via Hindman (November 2023). Charles Limbert – Long-Arm Rocking Chair.

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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Sold for $18,718,500 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). Sold for $8,492,400 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). This “less is more” approach is also found in the clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and natural materials of Zen-influenced interior design. Agnes Martin – Grey Stone II. Donald Judd – Untitled.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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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. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.