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SEPTEMBER 9TH- FRIDAY LINK ROUND-UP
We’re excited for the upcoming sunny September weekend, but first, our favorite post of week! Every Friday, we post a list of some of our favorite art-related news and articles from around the...
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SEPTEMBER 16TH- FRIDAY LINK ROUND-UP
It’s another Friday, and you know what that means! Every Friday, we post a list of some of our favorite art-related news and articles from around the internet. Have you been wondering what the Textile...
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SEPTEMBER 23RD- FRIDAY LINK ROUND-UP
Another Friday is upon us and we have so many wonderful stories to share! Every Friday, we post a list of some of our favorite art-related news and articles from around the internet. If you haven’t...
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MODERN FIRST EDITIONS: IAN FLEMING’S JAMES BOND NOVELS
Image courtesy of James Pickard. Last month, we took a look into the different kinds of terminology that experts and collectors use to differentiate first editions and rare books, and this month we’re...
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THE PLASTIC GRAMMAR OF JOSÉ DE GUIMARÃES
José de Guimarães. Image courtesy of Antiflop. José Maria Fernandes Marques, known as José de Guimarães, was born in Guimarães, Portugal, in 1939. Guimarães studied engineering, obtaining his degree...
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WHAT MAKES JADE VALUABLE?
Jade has been revered by many cultures for its beauty, durability, and its presumed metaphysical properties, which include the ability to manifest various aspects of spirituality, as well as heal both...
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ASK MIR: SHELF LIFE OF A FINE ART APPRAISAL
Dear Deanna, Thank you for submitting this question, as it tends to come up frequently in our work. We are large proponents of detailed record keeping when it comes to artwork. A previous appraisal...
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THE FURNITURE OF WILLIAM MOORE: CRAFTSMAN SPOTLIGHT
During the 18th century, Irish furniture design possessed a style so unique that it was distinguishable from its European counterparts. One of the most influential designers during this time was...
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A Brief History of René Lalique and Lalique Cristal
René Lalique (French, 1860-1945) was an incredibly diverse artist and craftsman as well as an astute businessman. His career began when he was apprenticed to the jeweler Louis Aucoc in Paris at the age...
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More Than A Muse
Copyright ©2017 LAKS GmbH. All rights reserved. This month Gustav Klimt has been making headlines with his portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II selling for 150 million dollars and with Sotheby’s to...
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