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[from Glossary]
.... 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...
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.... After the fall of the
Roman Empire, the technique was brought to Byzantium, where it was used to grace the interiors of churches. It wasn...
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...and the classical, which resonated with aristocrats who liked the association to the great
Roman Empire. Like all art students of his time, Coysevox became skilled at copying classical sculptures to develop his....... This statue particularly appeals to me for its still beauty. The
Roman goddess Venus is one of the most captivating figures in mythology and one of the most depicted by artists of the ages. The sensuality......pendulum that swings above the clock on a spring suspension, triggering the detent escapement with a ruby impulse pallet. Blued steel hands mark the time on the silvered dial with champleve
Roman numerals...
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...[...] Posted in Antiques , From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog | No Comments » The Fire Within April 26th, 2012 Nonius, a
Roman Senator, preferred exile to parting with the Ethiopian Opal that Marc Antony demanded from him...
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.... He is known for a mix of styles – the ornate baroque admired by the king and the classical, which resonated with aristocrats who liked the association to the great
Roman Empire....... This statue particularly appeals to me for its still beauty. The
Roman goddess Venus is one of the most captivating figures in mythology and one of the most depicted by artists of the ages...
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[from Resource Library] 01/21/2011
.... Tiffany's stunning Favrile glass exhibited dichroic properties inspired by ancient
Roman glass....
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...The Fire Within April 26th, 2012 | posted by James Gillis Nonius, a
Roman Senator, preferred exile to parting with the Ethiopian Opal that Marc Antony demanded from him...
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.... His work includes a variety of rustics and shepherds, animals – especially dogs – and many portrait busts and medallions, typically in
Roman costume...
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.... After the fall of the
Roman Empire, the technique was brought to Byzantium, where it was used to grace the interiors of churches. It wasn...
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.... The resurgence of classical taste was incited by the discovery of antique
Roman sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the mid-18 th century...
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.... The
Romans perfected the micromosaic technique, and their workshops grew to the height of popularity through the entire 19 th century...
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...skill and historical importance. Mosaic jewelry was made in two distinct styles: micromosaic and pietra dura, differentiated by both geography and technique. The
Romans perfected the micromosaic technique...
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.... Unfortunately, due to intense competition, smaller factories left many of their pieces unmarked. Typically, Old Paris porcelain is a combination of Greek,
Roman and Egyptian influences accented with bright colors and gilding...
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.... After the fall of the
Roman Empire, the technique was brought to Byzantium, where it was used to grace the interiors of churches. It wasn...
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.... After the fall of the
Roman Empire, the technique was brought to Byzantium, where it was used to grace the interiors of churches. It wasn...
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