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March 4, 2024
A Brief History of Chinese Blue & White Ceramics

Layers of the iron rich cobalt blue were used to create a variety of shades resulting in a striking contrast between porcelain and pigment. Some artists mix in differing tones […]

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February 1, 2024
Spotlight Artist: Andrew Winter

Here we are, the first grand feature auction of 2024! What better way to embrace the February aesthetic of frozen hills, snowy mountains and a lingering chill before the March […]

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January 2, 2024
Bling's Anatomy - What is in a Stone's Cut?

Happy New Year, everyone! We hope you had a peaceful and warm holiday season, as well as a relaxing New Year’s Day. In this post, we will discuss the types […]

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December 4, 2023
Top Glass Art Terms Every Collector Should Know

We’ve come to another segment of collector guides for our blog, and just in time to wrap up the 2023 year! We’ve covered Japanese antiques, general fine art, pottery, jewelry, […]

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November 1, 2023
Spotlight Artist: Joseph Lincoln

Joseph Lincoln, or Mr. Lincoln as he was properly called by his community, was born in Accord, Massachusetts in 1859. As a young man, Joe's need for his own decoys […]

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October 9, 2023
Repatriation: A Collector's Guide to History, Ethics, and Giving Back

This October holds an important observance day, Indigenous People’s Day. With the history this day brings, it would be a good time to reflect how we as an auction gallery […]

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September 18, 2023
Bling's Anatomy - Structure of Jewelry

When it comes to high-end jewelry, auction houses are the best sources to go to. Beyond the glitter and grandeur of these events lies a language all its own — […]

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August 1, 2023
Types of Pottery Every Collector Should Know

Pottery is a timeless collectible and art form that has continuously prospered since the dawn of human civilization. It comes as no surprise that it still holds an iron grip […]

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July 1, 2023
Spotlight Artist: William H. D. Koerner

For those, however, who don’t know Koerner or his work, you’re probably wondering: What’s the big deal? What’s the hype behind him? Well, besides the fact that he’s the guy […]

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June 1, 2023
Elements of Art Deco

For those who don’t know the significant differences between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, here are a two major points: Like many artistic movements and endeavors, Art Deco, also known […]

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May 1, 2023
HISTORY TALK: We Like to Watch!

That got me thinking. As a member of our small but mighty Marketing Department, why not use our megaphones to share our favorite historical and artful content creators? Education is […]

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April 3, 2023
Elements of Art Nouveau

Artists like Alphonse Mucha, Otto Eckmann, Franz Stuck, and Henri Privat-Livemont and designers like Victor Horta and Louis Comfort Tiffany brought this movement to its highest popularity before Art Deco […]

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