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As antique enthusiasts and experts, we are keen to promote growth in this wondrous sector.
Our guide to cleaning and taking care of bronzes .
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.
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.
Regarded as one of the leading ivory carvers of the 1920s and 1930s, the skill of Ferdinand Preiss in detailing and modelling in ivory was unsurpassed in the Art Deco era. Preiss is most well known for his stunning young ladies that perfectly capture the energy and seduction of the Art Deco Period, as well as his exquisite models of children.
One of our key specialities at Hickmet Fine Arts is sourcing bronzes of exceptional quality. Be they Animalier, Art Nouveau or Art Deco, we have a real appreciation for the finest antique bronze sculptures.
