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

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Fine Art | Impressionist Paintings | Original Painting | Rare Artwork | Rare Sculptures ~ M.S. Rau A

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Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

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.... Often used in sculpture, decorative stone panelling, beads, and cabochons. amboyna A type of wood native to Southeast Asia typically orange or reddish-brown with a curled and mottled grain......, but also painting and sculpture, jewelry design, architecture, fashion and advertising. A response to the changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau was characterized by flowing, abstract shapes and sinuous forms... Read More »

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

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The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » November

...& Medical Various Fine Art Paintings Sculpture Jewelry Stone Aquamarine Colored Diamonds Colored Gemstones Diamonds Emerald Opal Other Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tanzanite Tourmaline Type Bracelets Brooches......’t help but to think about being bundled up and reading a great classic.  In reflecting on childhood classics, I felt compelled to share with you an exquisitely crafted sculpture that is inspired by the well-known tale Little Red Riding Hood. This 19th......  century sculpture is expertly carved from pure white marble by Joseph Gott. Known for his unconventional, almost light-hearted approach to his subjects, Gott first entered the Royal Academy schools in 1805... Read More »

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

...& Medical Various Fine Art Paintings Sculpture Jewelry Stone Aquamarine Colored Diamonds Colored Gemstones Diamonds Emerald Opal Other Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tanzanite Tourmaline Type Bracelets Brooches.......  I want to share a range of items that came out of this movement, because the way it transformed everything from sculpture to lighting is truly.......  In reflecting on childhood classics, I felt compelled to share with you an exquisitely crafted sculpture that is inspired by the well-known tale Little Red Riding Hood. This 19th... Read More »

History's Technical Marvels: Collecting Antique Clocks ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
.... So why choose a clock as the central feature of this luxurious hotel? Why not a painting? Or a sculpture? Or a great piece of furniture....... She is at once a work of art and science; prized as much for her beauty as for her timekeeping. And, perhaps it is because a wonderful sculptural clock such as this, with its soothing tick-tock rhythm and gently swaying pendulum can be a most romantic beginning or end to a lovely interlude....... Three such types of clocks are conical clocks, swinging clocks and traditional sculptural clocks.   Conical Clocks Among the more popular collectible clocks is the conical clock... Read More »

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

...& Medical Various Fine Art Paintings Sculpture Jewelry Stone Aquamarine Colored Diamonds Colored Gemstones Diamonds Emerald Opal Other Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tanzanite Tourmaline Type Bracelets Brooches......inspired to present my very favorite Art Deco pieces to you.  I want to share a range of items that came out of this movement, because the way it transformed everything from sculpture to lighting is truly astounding......from the spectrum of art history so they have a dynamic timeline of periods, artists and mediums. Focused collectors hone their tastes and collect intently on just that subject. We have a sculpture... Read More »

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

...& Medical Various Fine Art Paintings Sculpture Jewelry Stone Aquamarine Colored Diamonds Colored Gemstones Diamonds Emerald Opal Other Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tanzanite Tourmaline Type Bracelets Brooches......and mediums. Focused collectors hone their tastes and collect intently on just that subject. We have a sculpture in the gallery that would be an impressive piece for both a classical or encyclopedic collection......at copying classical sculptures to develop his talent. He later progressed into what would become his greatest legacy: portrait busts. His profound ability to capture both the physical likeness... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » June

...& Medical Various Fine Art Paintings Sculpture Jewelry Stone Aquamarine Colored Diamonds Colored Gemstones Diamonds Emerald Opal Other Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tanzanite Tourmaline Type Bracelets Brooches......sculpture in the background acts as a mirror for the young seamstress. By placing both beauties within the composition, Godward invites a comparison between the two. He clearly wants us to see the woman as one......would see the sculpture: beautiful and idealized. To say that one is dazzled by the splendor and artistry contained within Godward’s canvas is an understatement. Even more engaging is the undercurrent... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » July

...& Medical Various Fine Art Paintings Sculpture Jewelry Stone Aquamarine Colored Diamonds Colored Gemstones Diamonds Emerald Opal Other Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tanzanite Tourmaline Type Bracelets Brooches......The Spirited Style of Art Nouveau July 25th, 2012 | posted by Liz Beirise Salammbo Art Nouveau Sculpture by Breton As one of the more recognizable movements in art and design, Art Nouveau is pervasive in visual culture even today....... The silvered bronze sculpture by French artist Paul Eugene Breton brings to life the powerful figure of Salammbô... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Blog Archive » Lebasque in the Summer

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

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

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The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Blog Archive » We Simply Cannot Contain Ourselves!

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