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The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » M.S. Rau Blog
.... 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 4th century where the technique was known as opus sectile... Read More »
Windows Into a Lost World: Antique Pre-Columbian Pottery ~ M.S. Rau Antiques
[from About Us] 01/18/2013
...: Pre-Columbian Pottery January 2013 View Original Article A A A Art Fix Daily... While much of Europe was in the throws of the artistic and social decline known as the Middle Ages, across the Atlantic, the ancient cultures of the Americas were experiencing a vibrant cultural....... These ceramics are more than remarkable works of art, they provide unique insight into the fascinating ancient cultures that shaped our history... Read More »The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Bill Rau
.... With a meticulous eye and steady hand, a master of this hardstone inlay technique can literally “paint” a picture in stone. The art form developed in ancient Rome in the 4th century where the technique was known as opus sectile.......S. Rau Blog , Stories | No Comments » Windows Into a Lost World: Pre-Columbian Pottery January 18th, 2013 While much of Europe was in the throws of the artistic and social decline known as the Middle Ages, across the Atlantic, the ancient cultures of the Americas... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » January
...was in the throws of the artistic and social decline known as the Middle Ages, across the Atlantic, the ancient cultures of the Americas were experiencing a vibrant cultural period distinguished by fascinating....... These ceramics are more than remarkable works of art, they provide unique insight into the fascinating ancient cultures that shaped our history. Click here to view M.S. Rau Antiques’ entire collection of Pre......Driven Table Regulator People have been preoccupied with measuring and recording time since ancient civilizations first relied upon the sun, moon and stars to gauge the passing of days. As each age advances... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Jewelry
...” arts of Africa and ancient Egypt. The worldwide press coverage that the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb drew certainly popularized these elements......-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......in New Orleans will instantly recognize the fleur de lis accenting the pendants, suggesting a European’s take on ancient Egyptian style. A similar necklace is found at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Lyndon Lasiter
...[...] Posted in Antiques , From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog | No Comments » Tracking The New Year, Antique Style January 4th, 2013 People have been preoccupied with measuring and recording time since ancient civilizations first relied upon the sun, moon and stars to gauge the passing of days... Read More »
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...M.S. Rau Antiques ARMSARMOR Maximilian Field Armor Item 29-3973 Mameluke Sabre Sword Item 29-4589 Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead Item 29-6006 17th-Century Hungarian Hetman Mace Item 29-6009 Persian... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » September
.... 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 take on ancient Egyptian style. A similar necklace is found at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, attesting to the importance of this piece... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Antiques
.... 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 4th century where the technique was known as opus sectile......-thinking attitudes of the Machine Age, this eclectic style was greatly influenced by the so-called “primitive” arts of Africa and ancient Egypt. The worldwide press coverage that the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » February
.... 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... Read More »
America’s Artistic Pioneer–Louis Comfort Antique Tiffany ~ M.S. Rau Antiques
[from Resource Library] 01/21/2011
.... Tiffany's stunning Favrile glass exhibited dichroic properties inspired by ancient Roman glass.... Read More »The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » May
.... Few objects in the world posses the beauty and allure of natural colored diamonds. Ancient peoples first discovered these wonders of nature circa 3,000 B... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » March
...” arts of Africa and ancient Egypt. The worldwide press coverage that the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb drew certainly popularized these elements... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » May
.... 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 4th century where the technique was known as opus sectile... Read More »
