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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

Age 98
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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty.

Age 98
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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Available at Spectrum Antiques. Available at Spectrum Antiques.

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The Art of Henri Matisse’s Paper Cut-Out Sculptures

Sarasota Antique Buyers

A Look at Matisse’s Creative Process and Techniques Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his use of color, is widely recognized as a painter. He initially studied law in Paris but began painting in 1889 after his mother gave him art supplies. We buy antique bronzes of all variety and we buy antique sculptures.

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How to find treasured interior design pieces & special decor

IACF

We are going to go straight in and show you some of the most incredible finds from iacf antiques fairs, enough to get you excited about your home again! Led by Florence Knoll , the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Paulin, Paulin, Paulin has established in this dynamic.

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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

Invaluable

Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

Age 72
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The Rise of African Modern & Contemporary Art

Grays Antiques

Part of a collection of tribal art from across the African continent available at Tabunov Antiques This spring, Bonhams African Modern & Contemporary Art department declared that they have seen 'an explosion of interest in modern and contemporary art from Africa' (1).