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

....S. Rau Blog , Stories | No Comments » Travel Back In Time With Louis Vuitton Luggage April 11th, 2013 | posted by Ludovic Rousset Louis Vuitton Luggage Suite The name Louis Vuitton denotes a distinct sophistication befitting what is considered the world.......S. Rau currently has two fantastic selections of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage, including a fascinating travel trunk....... The unmistakable design, along with the intriguing biography, makes these travel trunks some of the most delightfully collectible pieces... Read More »

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

...-edition Marilyn Monroe photographs, click  here . Posted in From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog , Stories | No Comments » Travel Back In Time With Louis Vuitton Luggage April 11th, 2013 | posted by Ludovic Rousset......by which all others are measured, with a brilliant historical narrative adding to the value. M.S. Rau currently has two fantastic selections of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage, including a fascinating travel......trunk. The unmistakable design, along with the intriguing biography, makes these travel trunks some of the most delightfully collectible pieces. The history of European travel is closely linked... Read More »

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

...& W Cary June 13th, 2012 Summer has arrived, which means the travel season is in full swing. I recently returned from a vacation with my family, and many of my friends are planning their trips to places both near and far....... If you have a passion for traveling, this pair of extremely rare 18” J & W Cary globes will [...] Posted in Antiques , From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog | No Comments » Next Page »... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2010 » August

....  They were built to survive voyages in the holds and cabins of passenger ships and on the backs of elephants.  Indian royalty were some of the first to commission trunks from Louis Vuitton for long-haul travel, some containing simple hanging racks, others with portable beds......! 29-5427 And when you are not traveling the high seas or on the back of an elephant, these trunks can double for a great room accessory, a magnificent storage piece, or even a coffee table... Read More »

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

...: 18″ Globes by J & W Cary June 13th, 2012 | posted by Lyndon Lasiter Summer has arrived, which means the travel season is in full swing......& W Cary of London If you have a passion for traveling, this pair of extremely rare 18” J & W Cary globes will certainly capture your imagination......– capture the most accurate representation of the world and the sky available in 1816. The terrestrial projection even delineates Native American tribal lands and natural resources and includes accurate placement of New Orleans, a well-traveled and economically vital port... Read More »

Antique Orchestrion Organ Brings Music to Life ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 08/02/2012
...... You enter a room filled with spirited music; the rhythm grabbing you immediately as it travels through the air... Read More »

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

...as “cabinets of curiosities.” Assembled by the wealthy, who could afford to travel the world on the Grand Tour and amass souvenirs along the way, these cabinets... Read More »

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

...» 11 posts by Ludovic Rousset: Travel Back In Time With Louis Vuitton Luggage April 11th, 2013 The name Louis Vuitton denotes a distinct sophistication befitting what is considered the world... Read More »
October 2012

Swirling Silver: ART NOUVEAU ANTIQUE METALWORKERS REVELED IN VINES, LEAVES, FRUIT AND THE HUMAN FIGU

[from About Us] 12/05/2012
.... The railway and steamship age enabled more people to travel, and Art Nouveau's trends crossed borders more quickly than ever, brewing an international stew that universally embraced sinuous organic....... McNally and Youngberg agree that American collectors tend to strongly favor American silver makers, "unless they've travelled extensively overseas," says Mc... Read More »

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

....  Those developments, along with a quickly expanding railway network, afforded easy travel to the previously inaccessible countryside where many artists chose to paint......as “cabinets of curiosities.” Assembled by the wealthy, who could afford to travel the world on the Grand Tour and amass souvenirs along the way, these cabinets... Read More »

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

...accomplished by a full orchestra. You enter a room filled with spirited music; the rhythm grabbing you immediately as it travels through the air... Read More »

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

[from Glossary]
.... Necessaire Travel became a key pastime for the affluent beginning in the 18th century. Young gentlemen and women of high social standing often traveled throughout the Continent in an extended, educational tour known as their Grand Tour... Read More »

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

.... In this particular painting, De Voorzaan , Monet depicts a harbor scene from his travels to Holland in 1871. Inspired by the light in Holland, Monet set out to capture the effect of the gray sky on the water... Read More »

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

.... The weeks passed and soon, I was in England on business. I had decided to depart from my travel schedule to make an unplanned visit with a friend, and there it was... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2010 » July

.... Shipped from London, the containers travel by steam ship (then by truck or rail) and take an average of two... Read More »