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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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An Early English Five-Draw Telescope. Made from fine materials such as French polished mahogany, small display cabinets like those produced by Smith and Beck allowed the fortunate to display their latest scientific discoveries, in miniature. Sold for £8,125 via Christie’s (October 2009).

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. When evaluating the condition of a work, it’s important to consider factors such as age, materials, and any restoration work that has been undertaken.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! Hearts Few symbols encapsulate love and romance as universally as the iconic heart.

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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

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Never satisfied with superfluous decoration, however, Calder used jewelry-making as an alternative way of communicating his artistic ideals and fondness for incorporating found materials and movement into his work. The results were then featured in one of his photography shoots with Catherine Deneuve in 1968. Measuring a mere 7.5

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Assemblage and Collage: From Found Objects to Fine Art

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Braque’s technique was dubbed papier collé, a specific form of collage that is closer to drawing than painting and helped to establish the collage technique. Max Ernst and Hans Arp similarly embraced the form, while Kurt Schwitters scavenged scrap materials and trash to incorporate into his works.

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A century of Robert Rauschenberg: Blurring Boundaries, Redefining Art

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When you think of artists who changed the course of 20th-century art, Robert Rauschenberg stands out not just for his revolutionary ideas, but for his fearless exploration of materials, media, and meaning. And this mixing of artistic materials produced his landmark series of Combines (1954–64).

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.