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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

A rare and highly important animated dwarf clock, by John Bailey Jr., Hanover, Massachusetts, circa 1815.

curated mag - A rare and highly important animated dwarf clock

Too special not to share – This highly important clock is an early example of the rare diminutive “dwarf” clocks produced in the Southeastern Massachusetts area. The bulk of American dwarf clocks were produced in Plymouth county by the influential…

Tiffany Glass: A Passion for Color

Tiffany glass is subject of an exhibition now on view at the Montreal Museum of Art. Tiffany Glass: A Passion for Color details the stems from the 1866 commission of windows for the American Presbyterian Church handled by Louis Comfort…

“Convenient and Fashionable” Federal Furniture at Old Sturbridge Village

Running through to September, 2010, Convenient and Fashionable: Furniture of Inland Massachusetts, 1790-1830 covers my favorite period of American decorative arts – the Federal. The exhibition, held at Old Sturbridge Village, includes 22 pieces of furniture and a smattering of…

The Arts of Africa at the Dallas Museum of Art

In this new book, 110 objects from the Dallas Museum of Art’s world renowned collection of African art are showcased and placed in interpretative context. Against the notion of “art for art’s sake” these objects are explained for their religious…

Art Deco at the Met

Roberta Smith writes, “In terms of art, one of the more decadent sights in New York right now is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” She’s describing a new installation of art deco furnishings, curated by Jared Goss, and bringing…

Behind Closed Doors: At Home in Georgian England

Written by Amanda Vickery, Behind Closed Doors introduces readers to men and women of all social classes and walks of life. Through a vast array of archival material (from upholsterers records to burglary trials) Vickery explores the home as social…

Antique Dealer Spotlight | Nathan Liverant & Son

Located in Colchester, CT, Nathan Liverant & Son Antiques has actively been dealing in fine examples of 18th and 19th century Americana since the 1920s. Current specialization focuses on pieces of Connecticut and New England furniture made before 1840 (roughly…

Christie’s 20th Century Dec. Arts & Design Auction

Lot 309. Liberty & Co., Silver Dessert Stand, 1918. Estimate $8,175 - $13,080.

Christie’s London is holding it’s 20th Century Decorative Arts and Design auction on September 30. Offerings include the classic works of Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Louis Icart, and other notable artists and designers of the twentieth century. The circa 1958…

Dodo Arslan Exhibition

A recent exhibition of work by Dodo Arslan at the Triennale Museum in Milan gave a look into the process of designer Dodo Arslan. The designer works through process via comprehensive study of materials and objects. Taking them down to…

Doyle’s Important Estate Jewelry Auction

Lot 525. Art Deco Platinum, Carved Green Onyx, Diamond and Black Onyx Brooch, circa 1920. Est. $500-$700.

Why pay retail prices for jewelry when you can find antique and estate gems and baubles crafted by the master jewelers of decades and centuries past? Check out Doyle’s upcoming Important Estate Jewelry sale on Oct. 3. You can preview…

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decorative arts

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

A rare and highly important animated dwarf clock, by John Bailey Jr., Hanover, Massachusetts, circa 1815.

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Tiffany Glass: A Passion for Color

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

“Convenient and Fashionable” Federal Furniture at Old Sturbridge Village

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The Arts of Africa at the Dallas Museum of Art

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Art Deco at the Met

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Behind Closed Doors: At Home in Georgian England

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Antique Dealer Spotlight | Nathan Liverant & Son

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Christie’s 20th Century Dec. Arts & Design Auction

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Dodo Arslan Exhibition

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Doyle’s Important Estate Jewelry Auction