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JULY 8, 2024

Join us as we return to this golden era of American design and explore some of the context and core makers that contributed to its magnificence and enduring cultural impact. In addition, renowned institutions like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts became leading centers for artistic innovation in response to European painting trends.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. You can also examine the doll for artist signatures or maker’s marks, manufacturer marks or other details that can help you identify it.

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Astor Galleries

MARCH 20, 2023

Vintage costume jewelry refers to jewelry that was made between the 1920s and 1980s, which is now considered to be a collectible item due to its historical and artistic value. It was also frequently produced by high-end fashion designers and jewelry makers, such as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Miriam Haskell, among others.

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MAY 13, 2024

Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard. Contrasting the simple shapes of Art Deco designs were the luxurious materials that often augmented these forms. Extravagant materials typically joined rich tones and decorative details to contribute to the sumptuous ornamentation of Art Deco designs.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Its simple arrangement of glass lenses to magnify objects was not too dissimilar to a pair of opera glasses. A Rare Medieval Brass Astrolabe, Probably Italian, late 13th/Early 14th Century.

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JULY 8, 2024

Join us as we return to this golden era of American design and explore some of the context and core makers that contributed to its magnificence and enduring cultural impact. In addition, renowned institutions like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts became leading centers for artistic innovation in response to European painting trends.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist.

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Grays Antiques

AUGUST 23, 2018

The artist's much acclaimed work focuses on the body’s relationship to architectural space and references 20th century Modernism, on a much larger scale than the mid-century pioneers of the movement first imagined. She transforms the brutalist aesthetic of the gallery into a phantasmagoria of thought provoking environments to move through.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? 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. Does this example "fit?"

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APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Our vast assortment includes a variety of designs, from beautiful fabric crafts to elaborate glass-blown ornaments. Jerry’s Antiques sells ornaments created from sustainable and environmentally friendly materials called Kork Fibre Art.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Paving the way for a more inclusive and functional approach to art, Constructivist artists spread the political ideologies of the socialist Soviet cause with the belief that art should reflect the modern industrial world and be accessible to the masses. Sold for €115,200 via Tajan (March 2016).

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

Jerry’s Antiques specializes in modern antiques such as mid century modern furniture, vintage electronics, retro kitchenware, art glass, modernist art, industrial furniture and decor, and contemporary studio pottery. Each antique tells a tale and reflects its era’s social, artistic, and cultural trends.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

The glass-front panels to the cabinet doors help shield delicate electronic equipment like cameras from dust. Artists and crafters have room to spread out while working on a dining table’s expansive surface. I’ve had many conversations through the years with individuals who’ve inherited beautiful antique furniture from a family member.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Comforting Colors Baltic amber can range in hue from buttery yellows to bronze-like browns and even rich reds depending on the minerals and materials in the environment as it was forming. Sometimes the stone itself offers its own delights, as polishing can reveal bits of prehistoric material forever preserved inside.

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APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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Grays Antiques

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Adapted by the Romans, Cupid is an ancient 'match-maker' famed for his enchanted arrows that induce love between mortals and even divine beings. Shell motifs , and decorative objects fashioned from shell and materials like Mother of Pearl offer a unique and whimsical expression of love, sure to make your sweetheart smile!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Whether in the exploration of modern materials or contemporary architectural trends, he responded to modern life with vigor, vision and intelligence, leaving an indelible mark on our lived environment and our sense of what is possible. Saint John’s Abbey Church, built in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1961.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 20, 2024

One of the most fascinating parts of researching fine and faux jewelry is delving into all the varied materials. For example, when it comes to Lalique jewelry—beginning with René Lalique in the 1800s and continuing with his heirs much later—glass is the building block of many masterpieces.

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A Matter of Brilliance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The 300 objects on display give you a sense of the genius of these artisans: their materials, the symbolism of the items they created, and the impact of their talent on future generations. They also figured out how to create glass and enamel to decorate the faience. It’s fascinating and the jewelry is simply amazing.

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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. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

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JULY 1, 2024

Upending the fine-art world, Collage and Assemblage subverted the very fabric of art, as artists like Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp elevated everyday items into high art, broke boundaries, and challenged traditional notions of what constitutes art, leaving an indelible print on the art world in their wake.

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Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer whose life and soul was rooted in Hackney, East London from age 13. From 1961 into the 1990s, his commissions to teach and dance at events and parties introduced him to a wide range of people, including artists, aristocrats, and socialites.

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MAY 29, 2024

Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for $169,500 USD via Toomey & Co.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

In addition to contextualizing the rise of the field, we’ll dive into some of the key techniques and makers that helped to elevate the genre to international acclaim. Left in artistic limbo, Northern European painters began to investigate other fields, from genre painting to still lifes. Public domain image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Art Advisor's Blog

JULY 11, 2019

You can search by location or by type of material to be appraised. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass. Many times, of course, I know the names well and am happy to discuss the state of the market for that artist’s work.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This luxurious luster comes from the technique of faience, a clever invention of ancient Egyptian artists using natural materials to give a glossy opulence across a wide variety of objects. In addition to an abundant source of silica from the sandy terrain, the Egyptians were also active in the copper and glass industries.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post-war era called for affordable yet stylish furnishings, leading to the use of new materials like molded plywood, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Innovative Materials Experimentation with plastics, metals, and new fabrication techniques. Organic Shapes Curved, flowing lines and geometric influences.

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MARCH 24, 2025

Read on as we chart the history of frames as they responded to artistic trends and technological innovations. In addition to some splendid historical examples, well also break down the materials and methods that go into these works of art all their own. During this time new materials were also incorporated into frame-making.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 7, 2025

Austria boasts a vibrant artistic heritage, being the birthplace of artists like Gustav Klimt. Today, some of Hoffmanns creations from this time sell for tens of thousands at auction, especially the silver work, which has the added value of the material. She holds a B.A. in Visual Art from Brown University and lives in Boston.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mosaics have been a mode of artistic expression across history and continue today to inspire artists and enthusiasts. In this article well dive into the history of mosaic art, looking at some of the core materials and methods and illuminate those modes with some of the most celebrated examples from across history.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What I Look for in Fine Cameo Jewelry Cameos have been around since ancient times, and they’ve been carved from all types of natural materials, including genuine gemstones. They’ve also been molded out of plastic and glass much more recently. Coral and lava were also frequently carved into cameos during the Victorian period.

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Before this technological breakthrough, artists would venture outdoors to sketch or paint in watercolors, capturing the essence of a scene before returning to their studios to create larger, more detailed oil paintings. What changed was as much a technical revolution as an artistic one. The invention of portable oil paints by John G.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Techniques and Materials of Kintsugi It is often assumed that Kintsugi involves mending with gold, but the original process is a little more complicated. Contemporary Applications and Interpretations A number of Japanese artists working today use Kintsugi in both traditional and modern ways.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

This exhibition, overflowing with major designers – including glass pieces by Ren Lalique and furnishings by Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann – revealed the potential of Art Deco style within modern international design thinking. Alluring Materials Art Deco Bracelet with Coral, Enamel and Ivory by Georges Fouquet.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Sacred geometry has inspired artists and designers for generations, from the precise placement of ancient sanctuaries to the anatomical accuracies of Renaissance revolutionaries. This golden relationship resonates through nature and can be used to balance artistic or architectural compositions. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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