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A French Artist Discovers Ancient Engraving in the Walls of His Studio

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The stone was engraved between 2100 and 2400 years ago. The post A French Artist Discovers Ancient Engraving in the Walls of His Studio appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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Journeying through history with a captivating fusion of art and geography, antique maps are not only fascinating geographical documents offering a vision of world’s gone by, but also artistic treasures in their own right. The French cartographer Nicolas de Fer furthered cartography’s artistic credentials. Ptolemaeus, Claudius.

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Trio of M.C. Escher prints bewitch bidders at Swann’s April 30 sale

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NEW YORK – Speaking about his 1957 color wood engraving and woodcut dubbed Whirlpools, shown above, Dutch artist M.C. Escher said: “I doubt that ‘the public’ will ever understand, much less appreciate, how many gymnastics of the brain, fascinating to me, have preceded the construction of such a picture.” Maurits Cornelis (M.C.)

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Designer Costume Jewelry Marks

Astor Galleries

The maker's mark is a stamp or engraving on the jewelry that identifies the maker or manufacturer of the piece. The maker's mark is typically found on the back of the jewelry piece, either on the clasp, the back of the brooch, or the inside of the bracelet.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?

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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

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Botanical illustrations offer a unique combination of scientific study and artistic allure. Over history the makers of botanical illustrations embodied unbridled passion for studying and documenting the natural world so that it could be shared, studied, and scrutinized by others. Sold for £226,800 GBP via Sotheby’s (May 2022).