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Bergman Bronzes of the Orient
The artist of the colorful, contemplative piece above is Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), foremost among Viennese cold-patinated bronze craftsmen....
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Small Treasures: Antique Carriage Clocks
Invented in 1812 by the seminal French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet for the original man-on-the-go, Napolean Bonaparte, the carriage clock...
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The Art of the Olympics: Let the Games Begin
Today, the Olympic Games is the foremost sports competition in the world with representatives of over 200 countries vying...
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Vintage Animal Figural Pins
Among the world’s oldest jewelry type, pins and brooches date at least as far back as the Bronze Age....
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Newfound Ancient Mural Redefines Mayan "Doomsday" Prophecy
Reported in the June issue of National Geographic, 1,200 year old paintings that redefine our understanding of Mayan culture...
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Nef: The Art of Elegant Dining
The striking fully-manned, full sail ship above recalling Shakespeare’s famous verse on the pleasure of seeing sails “grow big...
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How 2013 Gift Tax Changes Affect Collectors
On January 1, 2013, the lifetime gift tax exemption is scheduled to drop from $5 million to $1 million...
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Schiele Case's Impact on NYC Art World
International art world heavyweights, the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), the Society of London Art Dealers (Slad) and...
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Artist Ai Weiwei's Probation Terminated
The year-long probation of popular Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei ended yesterday, June 21, 2012 following his release from...
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New Gallery: Antique Reflections
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is proud to welcome new gallery Antique Reflections, specializing in vintage jewelry and...