Micromosaic panel of Castle of Saint Angelo. Italy, 19th c. 8″ x 10-1/4″. Samuel Saidian Works of Art. Soon after the sumptuous St. Peter’s Basilica was erected around 1600, a crisis arose: damp clouds began to form on the vast interior walls, ruining the altar paintings of the most famous artists of the day. Seeking […]
This Valentine’s Day, we take a closer look at the ardent history of the lover’s eye brooch, featured in our post on Romantic Antiques through the ages. In 1784, at the tender age of 22, the future King of England fell passionately in love with a commoner–a twice-widowed Catholic commoner, six years his senior. George, […]
A rose that blooms forever. Sterling silver, Cartier, France, 1990s. Leah Gordon Gallery. Of the many origin myths of Valentine’s Day, the most popular by far is that of Saint Valentinus, an early Christian saint put to death for performing marriages for young soldiers at a time when it was forbidden. According to one legend, […]
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, widely recognized as the most important trade show in the industry, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jan. 31-Feb. 04, 2013, for it’s 52nd year. The largest antique exhibition in the world, the Miami Beach Show is unparallelled for variety and quality, featuring elegant 17th-19th century furniture, high-quality […]
Stained glass and wood window panel, Iran, 18th-19th century. From Anavian Gallery. For our last post of 2012, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite antiques and works of art we’ve featured on the-maac.com over the past year. With over 100 galleries and 60+ dealers, we can only skim the surface of […]
“I still have to buy my gifts,” is the frazzled refrain often heard just around this time. The balancing act of coordinating holiday travel, planning dinner menus, arranging family visits, and a multitude of other frenzied seasonal obligations leave many people with little time to buy holiday gifts. With Christmas just five days away, you […]