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.... acanthus Stylized carving of the acanthus leaf commonly used to decorate furniture. Adam Brothers Robert 1728-1792 and James 1730-1794 were English architects, influenced by the excavations at Pompeii in the
18th century....... anthemion motif The classically inspired anthemion, or honeysuckle motif, originated with Greek and Roman architecture and was used extensively on furnishings and decorative arts of the late
18th......and early 19
th centuries. It is marked by a stylized flower design of scrolling or radiating form. Famous furniture makers and designers including Gillows of Lancaster, Thomas Sheraton and George Hepplewhite incorporated this motif in their furniture designs...
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.... The desk is a stunning example of Chippendale’s late
18 th century aesthetic, with demure neoclassical design and excellent detailed workmanship unique to Thomas Chippendale pieces....... A very heavy and very secure crate contained an impressive early 17
th century safe. With a robust design, and clever locking mechanism, our newly acquired Italian safe would have provided the....... This incredible pietre dure plaque is comprised of numerous hardstones intricately inlaid to create a “painting of stone.” The art form developed in ancient Rome in the 4
th century where the technique was known as opus sectile...
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.... Popular in the first half of the
18th century. Incised A pattern or carving produced by cutting into a stone, wood, or other hard surface....... intaglio A decorative technique in which a design is cut into a hard surface. Intaglio is also the Italian word for carving. Irish Furniture (
18th-Century......) During the
18th century, very few Irish families were wealthy enough to afford luxurious furnishings. With middle-class demand virtually non-existant, almost all Irish furniture was of exceptional quality and crafted exclusively for the tiny aristocratic population...
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[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
...styles speak of elegance and opulence like those of
18 th century Paris. The great Kings of France, namely Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, each ushered in a style of decorating that reflected their own personal tastes, from extravagance of the rococo to the restrained......? Fortunately, the answer is a resounding no! Looking Back, Moving Forward The mid 19
th century saw a renewed interest in the styles and tastes of the
18 th century, prompted in no small part by Napoleon III's beautiful new bride, Empress......Eugenie de Montijo, whose fascination with Marie Antoinette led to the revival of the
18 th century styles. The Empress' reputation for extravagance bode well for a slate of talented Parisian cabinetmakers who created extraordinary pieces for the palace and country homes of the Empress and her court...
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....S. Rau Antiques and Fine Art has acquired an extraordinary collection of
18 th century “étuis” which are decorated using different types of gold and agate....... Agate was highly prized in the
18 th century for its marbled look and used as an amulet or talisman to divert storms in ancient civilizations....... It proved to be much more cost effective to update one’s plates than to buy an entirely new globe. From Edinburgh, the Johnston firm emerged during the second half of the 19
th-century as one of the foremost globe makers in all of the United Kingdom, overshadowing their rivals in London...
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.... Hassock A tightly stuffed, upholstered cushion used as a footstool or seat. Hepplewhite An English designer in the
18th century who frequently co-operated with the Adams Brothers....... Popular in
18th-century America....
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....S. Rau purchased a collection of étuis – the jewel-like decorative cases used in the
18th century to store small items or to discreetly pass notes between members of nobility......» 11 posts by Ludovic Rousset: Travel Back In Time With Louis Vuitton Luggage April 11
th, 2013 The name Louis Vuitton denotes a distinct sophistication befitting what is considered the world.......S. Rau Blog , Stories | No Comments » Good Things Come In Small Packages March 11
th, 2013 About a year ago, M...
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...[...] Posted in Fine Art , From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog , Stories | No Comments » Wearable Art at M.S. Rau Antiques September 21st, 2012 The origin of the institutions we now call museums lies in the motley
18th century collections known......» 5 posts by Deborah Choate: The Write Stuff: Beautiful Antiques That Celebrate The Art of Writing May 16
th, 2013 It is easy to forget the pleasure of the quickly disappearing art of writing.......S. Rau Blog | No Comments » Bouguereau and the Impressionists December 13
th, 2012 The holidays are in full swing here in the French Quarter, and that means decorations, parades and parties...
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...» Good Things Come In Small Packages March 11
th, 2013 | posted by Ludovic Rousset This rare English
18th-century agate and gold......– the jewel-like decorative cases used in the
18 th century to store small items or to discreetly pass notes between members of nobility......combination known as chryselephantine. The combination of ivory and bronze was pioneered in Belgium at the turn of the 20
th century...
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...’Eventail is a study of a young woman dressed in
18 th century period costume, seated in a park, coquettishly holding a fan near her face. Typical of Tissot....... Tissot bought these costumes at local second-hand markets to suit the tastes of his patrons, who preferred portraits in
18 th century dress......, illustrate how these masters paved the way to this remarkable movement in art history in the 20
th century. The artists of these museum-quality paintings, whose works are the bench marks of these highly influential movements, embody the pre-Impressionist and Impressionist period peerlessly...
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.... Popular in late
18th-century and 19
th-century Europe. Cache pot A French term used to identify a decorative china or metal jardiniere designed to hold a small potted plant or cut flowers....... Originally designed for storing sheet music and books, canterburies first appeared in England during the late
18th century, and today are suitably designed for holding magazines and newspapers....... Cellaret A portable chest, case, or cabinet for storing bottles, decanters, and glasses, dating from the
18th century...
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.... The desk is a stunning example of Chippendale’s late
18 th century aesthetic, with demure neoclassical design and excellent detailed workmanship unique to Thomas Chippendale pieces......» A Meeting of Masters: The Los Angeles Art Show 2011 February 21st, 2011 | posted by Bill Rau Owner Bill Rau and sales consultant Lyndon Lasiter getting ready for the show opening What happens when the works of
18th-century portraitist Thomas Gainsborough and late 20
th-century....... A very heavy and very secure crate contained an impressive early 17
th century safe. With a robust design, and clever locking mechanism, our newly acquired Italian safe would have provided the...
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...| posted by Deborah Choate A 17
th century painting of a "cabinet of curiosities" by Frans II Francken The origin of the institutions we now call museums lies in the motley
18 th century collections known....... Micromosaic Necklace, ca 1870. Image from V & A. One of the most desired destinations of the Grand Tour in the late
18 th century was Rome, where the medley of ancient cultures produced artifacts, jewelry and objets d.......S. Rau Antiques owns one of these stunning examples, a 19
th century micromosaic necklace created in the Etruscan Revival style, crafted of
18K gold and painted glass tesserae...
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...in the motley
18 th century collections known as “cabinets of curiosities.” Assembled by the wealthy, who could afford to travel the world on the Grand Tour and amass souvenirs along the way, these cabinets (which......-show spectacle and part educational dioramas. Micromosaic Necklace, ca 1870. Image from V & A. One of the most desired destinations of the Grand Tour in the late
18 th century was Rome, where the medley of ancient......combination known as chryselephantine. The combination of ivory and bronze was pioneered in Belgium at the turn of the 20
th century...
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...This rare English
18th-century agate and gold étui exhibits a graceful Rococo style. Adorned with exceptional carving and gold mounts, this charming étui opens with the push of a button. Circa, 1770......complete the design. Circa, 1760. About a year ago, M.S. Rau purchased a collection of étuis – the jewel-like decorative cases used in the
18 th century to store small items or to discreetly pass notes....... This incredible pietre dure plaque is comprised of numerous hardstones intricately inlaid to create a “painting of stone.” The art form developed in ancient Rome in the 4
th century where the technique was known as opus sectile...
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