Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary.

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Art Dealers Association of America

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Kayne Griffin Corcoran , a serene refuge off of a busy Los Angeles street, was originally conceived through a meeting of Maggie Kayne, Bill Griffin, and Jim Corcoran to discuss an artist commission and has since emerged as a destination in Los Angeles’s gallery network. From that point on, I realized this was the world I wanted to be in.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Gropius s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that they were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Disappointed by the more traditional design teaching in Vienna, Breuer joined the Bauhaus in 1920.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Over his career, the celebrated Chicago artist won multiple prizes. Eldred’s, estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

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MAY 29, 2024

Authentic taxidermy can also be identifiable by sight, so look for natural coloration of the animal, realistic eyes, and lifelike poses, along with natural materials like glass eyes, wood, and the condition of pelts or feathers. Or doing away with function entirely, a Victorian monkey head wearing a fez?

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Rooted in the Bauhaus movement and Scandinavian simplicity, this aesthetic emphasized clean lines, functionality, and organic forms. Key characteristics of this design style include: Minimalism Simple yet functional pieces with little ornamentation. Organic Shapes Curved, flowing lines and geometric influences.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2025

With their ornate bodies and fancy stylized arms that tentacle out like some sort of beautiful sea creature, epergnes are functional objets dart that demand the spotlight. Though expensive silver epergnes were still made during this era , the Gorham Corporation was the best-known American maker, producing exceptional silver designs.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 15, 2025

Makers Make a Difference Ever wonder why an Eames chair costs so much? Learn their styles and hunt for labels or maker’s marks. A classic glass figure by Lalique that couldnt be more Art Deco if it tried! Then theres mid-century moderncool, clean-lined, and functional. Image source: Auctionet Whats in a Name?

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JANUARY 8, 2025

However, Yoshimitsu was not satisfied with either the function or the aesthetic of this technique and suggested his craftsman find an alternative. Contemporary Applications and Interpretations A number of Japanese artists working today use Kintsugi in both traditional and modern ways. Subsequently, Kintsugi was born.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Emphasizing simplicity, clean lines, and the use of modern materials, the International Style was not only one of the most influential movements in modern architecture and design, but its aesthetic was also mirrored by revolutionary artists. Space and light and order. International Style in Art Homage to the Square: Yellow Resonance.

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APRIL 9, 2025

The leather and steel deconstructed club chair looked like an abstract piece of art that had its roots in the Bauhaus principle of form and function, but then again Martins chair had a reclining feature, so 1961 Ebony Model M Steinway Piano. American Art Glass Vase by Dale Patrick Chihuly. Vincent Van Gogh Reference Books.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 7, 2025

Gibran, a Lebanese-American poet, artist, and philosopher, is best known for his literary works, but this graphite sketch from 1909 is a rare gem. It’s a piece with both artistic and personal significance, and its rich history likely played a role in driving up the price. This particular piece, measuring 11.5″

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Mass production and a growing population working in new factories had begun to replace rural living and traditional crafts, so in response, artists and designers questioned this mechanized progress and sought a return to the pure values of the past by creating a new handcrafted aesthetic. MONUMENTAL FRENCH GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED BOOKCASE.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Discovering the Bauhaus Gropius’s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that pupils were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Wassily Kandinsky – Weisser Klang (White Sound).

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MARCH 20, 2025

He expressed his remarkable artistic skill across various media but was best known for his textile designs. Burne-Jones in turn introduced Morris to his social network, including Dante Gabriele Rossetti who along with his artistic associates had introduced England to Pre-Raphaelite painting in 1849. Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.

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APRIL 14, 2025

Whether your knowledge of modernist design movements is comprehensive or relatively rookie, Bauhaus is the name synonymous with influence, accessibility and functionality. The founder of this artistic hive mind? It was also where his championing of industrial materials such as glass, steel and reinforced concrete started to take shape.

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