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Rare Antiques ~ Fine Art ~ Antique Jewelry ~ Antiques Dealers ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

...to » Petrified Wood and Bronze Urns Go to » Cartier Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Go to » Bali by A. E. Herrmann The Very Best of Art Deco The Very Best of Art Deco One of the most iconic of all decorative art movements, Art Deco inspired everything from jewelry to architecture... Read More »

Antique Marble Sculpture | Bronze Statues | Rare Sculptures ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

...Antique Marble Sculpture | Bronze Statues | Rare Sculptures ~ M.S. Rau Antiques Back to Top... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » M.S. Rau Blog

.... If doré bronze is more to your taste, however, than you may appreciate this opulent turn-of-the-century inkwell.......  The vivid green of this mineral, which was prized by the most elegant homes of the time, provides a wonderful contrast to the doré bronze body......– from a majestic onyx and doré bronze clock to a gleaming art deco bar. Although the newly acquired items have not been through our research and photography departments, I have a few pieces I would love to share with you... Read More »

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...& Crosby Item 29-8580 Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Ring Item 29-8831 Art Deco Black Onyx Lorgnette and Chain Item 29-5712 Friends Forever Bronze and Ivory by Chiparus Item 29-9992 Towards the Unknown (Valkyrie) by C... Read More »

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...• Decorative marquetry of brass, pewter, and bronze are pierced into tortoiseshell and ebony veneer • Features gilt bronze feet with twisted channeling... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » May

.... If doré bronze is more to your taste, however, than you may appreciate this opulent turn-of-the-century inkwell.......  The vivid green of this mineral, which was prized by the most elegant homes of the time, provides a wonderful contrast to the doré bronze body......– from a majestic onyx and doré bronze clock to a gleaming art deco bar. Although the newly acquired items have not been through our research and photography departments, I have a few pieces I would love to share with you... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » March

...” of luxury and style. Even the fine arts were impacted by the new ideals of Art Deco. “Friends Forever” by Demetre Haralamb Chiparus is a charming figure of a young girl and her two borzoi, or Russian wolfhound companions, comprised of patinated, cold-painted bronze and intricately carved ivory, a......combination known as chryselephantine. The combination of ivory and bronze was pioneered in Belgium at the turn of the 20th century.......   Friends Forever Bronze and Ivory by Chiparus All of these pieces express the various wondrous qualities of Art Deco... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Fine Art

...” of luxury and style. Even the fine arts were impacted by the new ideals of Art Deco. “Friends Forever” by Demetre Haralamb Chiparus is a charming figure of a young girl and her two borzoi, or Russian wolfhound companions, comprised of patinated, cold-painted bronze and intricately carved ivory, a......combination known as chryselephantine. The combination of ivory and bronze was pioneered in Belgium at the turn of the 20th century.......   Friends Forever Bronze and Ivory by Chiparus All of these pieces express the various wondrous qualities of Art Deco... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques

.... If doré bronze is more to your taste, however, than you may appreciate this opulent turn-of-the-century inkwell.......  The vivid green of this mineral, which was prized by the most elegant homes of the time, provides a wonderful contrast to the doré bronze body......, | From Our Sales Team , | M.S. Rau Blog by Deborah Choate | No Comments » Tags: Bronze Inkwell | French Writing Desk | Malachite... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Antiques

.... If doré bronze is more to your taste, however, than you may appreciate this opulent turn-of-the-century inkwell.......  The vivid green of this mineral, which was prized by the most elegant homes of the time, provides a wonderful contrast to the doré bronze body......Chiparus is a charming figure of a young girl and her two borzoi, or Russian wolfhound companions, comprised of patinated, cold-painted bronze and intricately carved ivory, a combination known... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Stories

...– from a majestic onyx and doré bronze clock to a gleaming art deco bar. Although the newly acquired items have not been through our research and photography departments, I have a few pieces I would love to share with you....... Crafted of lavish mahogany and doré bronze fittings, this desk possesses an outstanding patina that intrigues with its evident use by a dedicated businessman......companions, comprised of patinated, cold-painted bronze and intricately carved ivory, a combination known as chryselephantine. The combination of ivory and bronze was pioneered in Belgium at the turn of the 20... Read More »

The Allure of 19th Century Parisian Furniture ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
.... Sormani furnishings are distinguished by the superior quality of the bronze chasing and gilding and the overall proportion and form......." In his quest to create haute luxe furniture, François Linke enlisted the talents of sculptor Léon Messagé to give life to his stylistic vision in the form of exquisite sculptural gilt bronze mounts of the absolute highest artistic merit....... In these cases, consult with a Linke expert to determine if this early piece is indeed an example of his work. Later pieces often bear an engraved signature on one of the bronze mounts or on a lockplate... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2011 » November

.... Although Boulle is known for his cabinet work, he was also quite prolific in making doré bronze lighting fixtures that exude the luxurious aesthetic of Louis XIV....... Boulle utilized the ormolu technique to bond gold to bronze in both his lighting fixtures and his furniture....... The highly toxic process involved heating mercury to very high temperatures in order for the gold to bond to the bronze... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Events

...– from a majestic onyx and doré bronze clock to a gleaming art deco bar. Although the newly acquired items have not been through our research and photography departments, I have a few pieces I would love to share with you....... Crafted of lavish mahogany and doré bronze fittings, this desk possesses an outstanding patina that intrigues with its evident use by a dedicated businessman......several bronze sculptures (including a Renoir buste), a game table containing a plethora of playing pieces, several arm chairs, and numerous items by Galle, Tiffany Studios, and Meissen. To see all of our... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Jewelry

...” of luxury and style. Even the fine arts were impacted by the new ideals of Art Deco. “Friends Forever” by Demetre Haralamb Chiparus is a charming figure of a young girl and her two borzoi, or Russian wolfhound companions, comprised of patinated, cold-painted bronze and intricately carved ivory, a......combination known as chryselephantine. The combination of ivory and bronze was pioneered in Belgium at the turn of the 20th century.......   Friends Forever Bronze and Ivory by Chiparus All of these pieces express the various wondrous qualities of Art Deco... Read More »