What is trending in Design? The simple answer is Mid-Century Modern. However, styles are constantly evolving. What was once more popular has fallen out of favor over time, and now certain design elements are moving into the...
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Edward S. Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis, born in 1868, dedicated his life’s work to capturing the...
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“I just want to know…… what’s it worth??” by Claire A. Peña GG It...
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A New Generation of Instagrammable sterling silver Collecting fine silver has once again become a...
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William J. McCloskey was an American nineteenth-century painter made famous originally for his portraits. He and his wife, Alberta Binford McCloskey took the Los Angeles art world by storm in the mid-1880s with William’s portraits and Alberta’s still lifes. They painted together as a team for 15 years across the United States, London, and Paris.
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Inspirations from Chinese Ritual Bronzes: Taotie The magnificence of the bronzes of Shang and Zhou...
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What are condition reports for? Why you want one & What you need to know Condition reports are...
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Chinese art is deeply embedded with auspicious motifs believed to bring good fortune. If...
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Brooches are making a comeback. Learn a bit about their history, famous brooch and pin wearers and view examples of recently auctioned vintage brooches from Clars Auction Gallery.
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Buying at an auction gallery doesn’t have to be intimidating, in fact it can be a great way to find unique art, antiques, furniture and jewelry that you won’t see every day at the big box stores. Furnishing and decorating your home? Looking for that truly unique one-of-a-kind gift? Adding to your collection? Prices at auction are often significantly less than for similar items at retail stores or galleries. Look no further, auction houses have it covered and offer opportunities for both beginning as well asexperienced luxury goods seekers.
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Deaccessioning is defined as the process by which a work of art or other object is permanently removed from a museum’s collection. Deaccessioning is a practical and constructive tool of collections care that, if practiced thoughtfully, supports the long-term preservation of a collection and can help a museum refine the scope of its collection in order to better serve its mission and community.
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Welcome to Clars Auction Gallery’s new blog. Our blog will give us the opportunity to share the latest news in art and design. You will hear from our specialists and staff who will discuss recent auction trends, and will provide tips for new buyers and sellers. We invite you to leave comments and ask questions, and we hope you enjoy our postings. Thank you for your interest in Clars Auction Gallery.
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