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A Guide to Cameo Glass

Posted by David Hickmet · October 23, 2018

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.

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KNOW YOUR ARTISTS: DAUM FRÈRES

Posted by David Hickmet · October 05, 2018

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.

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KNOW YOUR ARTISTS: FERDINAND PREISS

Posted by David Hickmet · September 26, 2018

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.

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HOW BRONZE SCULPTURES ARE MADE/CAST

Posted by David Hickmet · September 20, 2018

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.

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ART NOUVEAU… THE NEXT BIG DEAL?

Posted by David Hickmet · August 31, 2018

Art Nouveau and Art Deco are often confused. Most probably due to the fact that both movements occurred at the beginning of the 20th Century and both start with the word ‘art’. This, however, is where the similarities end.

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HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF BRONZES

Posted by David Hickmet · August 24, 2018

Fortunately for collectors, Bronze sculptures need very little in the way of cleaning and polishing. The best advice as to their care is more a case of what not to do rather than what must be done. But to give you peace of mind, below we have written our top tips for cleaning and taking care of bronzes.

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