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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. Ancient Astrolabe Elaborately engraved and intricately designed, astrolabes were at the forefront of science in ancient times, as they connected curious stargazers to the world around them.

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Mayfair Art Weekend 2019

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This year the programme includes exhibitions of old masters and contemporary performance art, and will host expert speakers, established and emerging artists at a series of private views, evening receptions and in-store events. It’s a chance to to see Mayfair at it’s very best.

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Mesoamerican Marvels: Art and Architecture of the Aztec and Mayan Civilizations 

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In addition to their political acumen and technological innovations, both civilizations contributed significantly to the artistic and architectural record. Mayan Art Mexico/Guatemala, Engraved Jade Pectoral Plaque of a Richly Adorned Lord. The Mayan and Aztec cultures left an indelible legacy within ancient Mesoamerica.

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Patrick Boyd Carpenter: ' It’s a Proper Old Fashioned Antique Shop.'

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I just bought an amazing collection of Eduardo Paolozzi sculptures. He was a Scottish artist of Italian heritage, who lived in Paris, and was established in Chelsea. In terms of stock, I’ve got a good selection, Master drawings, sculptures, oils, textile, and prints. He was an extraordinary figure within British art.

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Household goods: Exclusive, iconic and designer pieces that should be valued

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These collections are made up of paintings, sculptures, object art, drawings, engravings and others. There are subcategories that must be analyzed carefully, such as lamps intervened by artists or tapestries (Gobelins). In this area, the collections are usually analyzed by our ART specialists at VALUEPROS.

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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

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How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. Ray also leveraged the medium to further explore the artistic preoccupations of his career.

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