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19th Century European Painting From Barbizon to Belle Epoque by Bill Rau ~ M.S. Rau Antiques...
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19th-century art, you don't want to miss Bill Rau's definitive work on the subject.......
19th-Century European Painting leads you on a visually stunning journey through every artistic movment of the
19th century. Learn More....
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...Fine Art | Impressionist Paintings |
19th Century Paintings | Original Paintings | Rare Artwork ~ M.S. Rau Antiques Back to Top...
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[from About Us] 11/13/2012
...Kirkus Reviews
19th Century European Painting: From Barbizon to Belle Epoque ~ M.S. Rau Antiques Kirkus Reviews
19th-Century European Painting....... An exhilarating journey through a pivotal moment in art history conducted by a captivating docent. Order your copy of the book
19th Century European Painting......“into styles and subjects” started in the 1800s, a
century that also saw the rise of journals and critics, who expanded the dialogue, the audience and, most importantly, the field of collectors for art...
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.... Our 30,000-square-foot showroom literally overflows with remarkable Collections of fine art, exquisite jewelry and exceptional 18
th and
19th -
century antiques...
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[from About Us] 03/16/2009
...Bill Rau ~ M.S. Rau Antiques A A A Bill Rau Considered one of the foremost experts on 18
th- and
19th-century European and American antiques and fine art, Bill Rau has worked in the family-owned gallery full....... Within seconds, an entrepreneur can answer any question, accessing information from around the world. For the
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...and early
19th 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....... 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 18
th century....... Arcading Carved architectural ornament suggesting arches. Often used on chair-backs and applied on panels. Armoire A movable wardrobe, usually with one or two doors, originating in late 16
th century France...
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...of appreciation, as was tradition in
19 th century England. In addition to silver items, honorees were often given the Freedom of the City (equivalent to the Key to an American city). Robust, and with ample room....... 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...
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.... Our 25,000 square foot gallery literally overflows with remarkable collections of fine art, exquisite jewelry and, of course, exceptional 18
th-and
19th-century antiques, and our highly trained staff...
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[from Resource Library] 03/14/2009
...Collecting
19th Century Art ~ M.S. Rau Antiques Collecting
19th Century Art A A A Chances are good that the wonderful landscape your parents bought 30 years ago to hang over the mantel wasn't purchased as an investment....... Chances are even better that this same painting, if painted by a
19th-century artist of even reasonable note, has greatly increased in value....... Chances are even better that this same painting, if painted by a
19th-century artist of even reasonable note, has greatly increased in value...
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[from About Us] 08/02/2012
..., collectibles, and memorabilia, often with royal or Gilded Age pedigrees. Although many periods are covered, Rau has particular expertise in European art from the 18
th and
19th centuries....... As always, Bill Rau remains on the lookout for masterworks long off the market, but he is paying special attention this year to the imminent publication of his new book on
19th-century European paintings.......S. Rau Antiques Centennial | Impressionism: Influences and Impact | Barbizon School | Pre-Raphaelitism | Impressionism | Views of Venice |
19th-century European Paintings...
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[from Resource Library] 04/30/2009
...William Bouguereau-
19th century artists ~ M.S. Rau Antiques William Bouguereau A A A Considered the finest of the French academic painters, William Bouguereau's works are among the most renowned of all
19th-century paintings....... Unpretentious and modest, Bouguereau became one of the most decorated artists of the
19th century. He received medals from the Salons and Universal Expositions, successive ranks, including Grand Master, of the prestigious Legion of Honor, and was the leading member of the Institute of France......: Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 1976, E. Bénézit The Random House Dictionary of Art and Artists, 1988, Random House
19th-Century Art, 1984, Robert Rosenblum & H.W. Janson Tags: Bouguereau...
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...,” The New York Times, Nov. 5
th, 2010 At the outset of Sotheby’s
19th Century European Art Sale on November 4
th, 2010, the expected sale price of Sir Lawrence Alma....... It is one of the most beautiful works by one of the greatest artists of the
19th-century, and it comes with the security of most assuredly rising in value......’ new cataloge raisonne As a gallery that specializes in
19th-century European painting, we always get excited when new publications appear on one of the era’s all...
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[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
...The Allure of
19th Century Parisian Furniture ~ M.S. Rau Antiques The Allure of
19th Century Parisian Furniture A A A by Bill Rau The Allure of
19 th Century Parisian Furniture Lessons from the Masters Paul Sormani and Francois Linke Few furniture......? 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....... Of course, it wasn't only the royals of Europe who fueled the demand for these 18
th century interpretations. The
19 th century was a time of tremendous growth in manufacturing...
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[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
.... Standing at just over 10 feet tall, this diaphanously draped maiden is truly a glory to behold. She is a monumental, one-of-a kind clock crafted by two of France's most important artists of the
19 th century, E....... While sculptural figures were the most popular theme for conical clocks, more industrial themes began to appear late in the
19 th century....... It was during the second half of the
19th century that the design of these fascinating movements flourished with the addition of artistic beauty by the hands of creators like E...
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