Graham Sutherland
Graham Sutherland studied at London University’s Goldsmith’s College School of Art between 1921 and 1926 and during this time he specialized in etchings. After the Wall Street crash in 1929…
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River Landscapes
River Landscapes. Rivers have often been popular subject for artists and can provide extra interest within a landscape. Each can have their own charm whether it's a gentle river flowing…
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Corallium Rubrum
Corallium Rubrum is the official name given for precious coral. Corallium is the genus and Corallium Rubrum is the species. The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and…
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Necklace
A necklace is an article of jewelry that is worn around the neck. Necklaces may have been one of the earliest types of adornment worn by humans. They often serve…
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Coral
Always considered a precious mineral, "the Chinese have long associated red coral with auspiciousness and longevity because of its color and its resemblance to deer antlers (so by association, virtue,…
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Cameo
Cameo is a method of carving an object such as an engraved gem, item of jewelry or vessel. It nearly always features a raised (positive) relief image; contrast with intaglio,…
Shaku Dokei / Pillar Clocks
Shaku Dokei are also known as Pillar Clocks or Stick Clocks. They were made exclusively in Japan during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were designed to accommodate the traditional…
Japanese Bronzes
Information and price guide to antique and vintage Japanese bronzes including a Japanese bronze parrot, a thirteenth century bronze mirror and a Meiji period bronze sculpure of a boy fishing.
Cocktail Books
Information and price guide to antique and vintage cocktail books. A cocktail book is a book of recipes. Some of the most collectible cocktail books are those from the Art…
Magnifying Glasses
Information and price guide to antique and vintage magnifying glasses. A magnifying glass (called a hand lens in laboratory contexts) is a convex lens that is used to produce a…
Lorgnettes
Information and price guide to lorgnettes. A lorgnette is a pair of spectacles with a handle, used to hold them in place, rather than fitting over the ears or nose.…
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15th Century Chairs
15th Century Chairs. In Europe, it was owing in great measure to the Renaissance that the chair ceased to be a privilege of state and became a standard item of…