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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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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Another issue to keep in mind is what medium you'd like to purchase: a wide range is available including original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, graphite as well as printed works including etchings, lithographs, silkscreens, and digital prints. Salvador Dali prints should not be touched with a ten-foot-pole.

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1960s Glam Returns in “Palm Royale” Styles

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Even fashion blogger Erin Fitzpatrick of WhoWhatWear couldn’t resist the allure, declaring, “ Palm Royale Is My New Personality,” as she shared her groovy warm-weather favorites, like boho-print scarves, white cat-eye sunglasses, swing dresses , bringing full-on pop to any modern wardrobe. ” I agree.

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Winslow Homer's illustrations

Antique Prints

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was one of the foremost American artists of the middle of the nineteenth century and we are fortunate that many of his images were produced as prints even a century and a half later are still accessible and affordable. Click here to see a selection of his prints.

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T.M. Fowler's Bird's Eye Views

Antique Prints

Urban bird’s eye view of the nineteenth century are one of the most interesting type of American prints there are. Beginning after the Civil War, the bird’s eye view became one of the most popular of print genre, with these prints being made of thousands of American towns and cities from the late 1860s into the early twentieth century.

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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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As the Age of Exploration dawned so did demand for maps among intrepid explorers. A century earlier, Copernicus printed his groundbreaking book On the Revolutions of the Spheres , but it was Blaeu who first incorporated this revolutionary heliocentric theory into a map of the world. Sold for £1,500,000 via Bonhams (November 2023).

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Bob Newhart Leaves a Legacy of Laughs and Collectibles

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He recently passed at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of humor instantly recognizable by millions. He had fans across all age groups, so his original vinyl albums from the 1960s get scooped up fast at estate sales and auctions. However, he won his only Emmy at the age of 83 for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.”