Styles & Techniques
Vincennes and Meissen Porcelain Flowers in the 18th Century: To Embellish the Everyday
Have you noticed those porcelain flowers with such delicate colors adorning many objects ...
Artists
L’Atelier Pomone Returns: A look Back at Paul Follot and the Emergence of Art Deco
Let’s applaud the initiative of the renowned Parisian department store Le Bon Marché ...
Artists
Audoux-Minnet: Mid-Century Modern rope and rattan furniture
If you are a fan of rattan, bamboo, or rope furniture, getting to ...
Artists
The Athletes, Sculptures of Chiparus | Art Deco to Celebrate the Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are in the starting blocks. Did you know that ...
Decor
Stripes to Elevate Your Home With a Summer Flair | Art Deco and Vintage
Stripes are naturally vibrant. Associate them with bold colors and the summer instantly ...
Artists
Émile Zola and Impressionism: Monet, Cézanne, Manet
What a fantastic photograph to introduce Émile Zola (1840-1902) in regard to Impressionism! ...
Artists
Eugène Boudin and Johan-Barthold Jongkind: Inspiring Claude Monet and Impressionism
Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) born in Honfleur, Normandy, was a specialist of marine paintings ...
Artists
Let There Be Light: Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism
What an event in France: the 150th anniversary of Impressionism! What could be ...
Customs
The Chinese Dragon: May the Force and Imperial Power Be With You
The dragon—long 龍 in Chinese—is far more than one of the 12 Chinese ...
Styles & Techniques
White, Grey, and Black Marble in European Antiques
Welcome to the guided tour of our virtual white, grey, and black marble ...
Artists
Étienne Doirat’s Chest of Drawers: The Creative Exuberance of the Régence
Étienne Doirat (c. 1670-1732) was a talented and prominent French cabinetmaker of the ...
Styles & Techniques
A Guide to Marble in European Antiques Illustrated by Pietra Dura Table Tops
Choosing an accent piece in marble simply can not go wrong. Taking marble ...
Artists
Treens and Carvings in Sainte-Lucie Wood. Or Is It Bagard Wood?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, some artisans from the Duchy of Lorraine ...
Customs
Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature
In the image below, a crane perches on the edge of a lily ...
Customs
Hanukkiah: The Lights of Hanukkah
Each year, Hanukkah–or Chanukah–, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated from 25 Kislev ...
Furniture
Carpentry and Colonialism: The Exquisite Woodwork of India
Pictured below is a 19th-century folding Savonarola armchair made in India during the ...
Artists
Susanna and the Elders: The Joy to Rediscover an Artemisia Gentileschi’s Painting
There are already plenty of reasons to visit Windsor Castle, but until April ...
Artists
Caspar Bernhard Hardy’s Wax Reliefs: Late 18th-Century Curiosities
A close observation of this pair of polychrome wax reliefs by Caspar Bernhard ...
Decor
Hizen Wares: Fine Ceramics From Southern Japan
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Saga Prefecture in Southern Japan is the ...
Artists
Dumfries House in Scotland: Thomas Chippendale’s and Robert Adam’s Early Works
Blue like the Mediterranean Sea, the magnificent rococo bed restored in 2010 attracts ...
