ANTIQUE BRONZE SCULPTURE: HOW TO TELL IT'S AUTHENTIC
As antique enthusiasts and experts, we are keen to promote growth in this wondrous sector.
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ANTIQUES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
In this day and age of constant change where everything is now digitized on plasma screens the desire for authenticity has never been more prominent. Antiques are one of the few things we have today that keep the spirit of beauty from times gone by alive with us.
A Guide to Cameo Glass
Cameo glass was first seen in Ancient Roman art where it was an alternative to luxury engraved gem vessels in cameo style. It was also used in Islamic art in the 9th and 10th centuries but the precise techniques used by the Roman and Islamic artists were lost to history.
KNOW YOUR ARTISTS: JOHANN LOETZ
The Johann Loetz glassworks were considered the premier manufacturer of Art Nouveau glass from around 1890 to 1920. The glassworks has an intriguing history so read on to learn all about it.
KNOW YOUR ARTISTS: DAUM FRÈRES
History
The Daum Verrier de Nancy factory was set up by Auguste and his father Jean Daum in the early 1880’s. It initially specialised in pocket watch crystals and household glassware.