Jacques LeMaire is credited with the invention of the opera glass and the LeMaire Factory of Paris itself is recognised as the creator of many of the finest examples of opera glasses. We take a look at a selection including enamel style, painted style, and mother of pearl style. We […]
There’s something about opera glasses that just captures our imaginations. Maybe it’s the way they conjure up images of elegant ladies and dashing gentlemen attending the opera in centuries past. Or maybe it’s their delicate beauty, with their intricate designs and colorful enameling. Whatever it is, there’s no doubt that […]
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood forthcoming 20th Century & Contemporary auction on September 13th includes a lot of Three James Powell & Sons Whitefriars glass ‘Drunken Bricklayer’ vases: after a design by Geoffrey Baxter in Kingfisher blue, Meadow Green and Tangerine. The pictures they have taken for the lot is amazing […]
Dan Dare Rocket Gun information and price guide. Dan Dare is a British science fiction comic hero who was created by illustrator Frank Hampson. Hampson also wrote the first stories. Dare appeared in the Eagle comic story Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future from 1950 to 1967. The stories follow […]
Christies November art sale featuring the collection of Microsoft co-founder Payul G. Allen is poised to be the largest and most exceptional sale in auction history. Valued in excess of $1 billion, the sale of the Collection will be the largest and most exceptional art auction in history when it […]
The Clarice Cliff Rhodanthe pattern was introduced in 1934 and featured stylised trees with bold flower foliage with sinuous branches and trunks. The pattern became popular taking over from the famous Clarice Cliff Crocus design. We take a look at some Clarice Cliff Rhodanthe examples along with a realised auction […]
When it comes to fashion, there are few names as iconic as Mary Quant. The designer is most famous for her miniskirts and other 1960s-inspired designs, which continue to be popular even today. Mary Quant was also responsible for the fashions of a doll called Daisy, and named after the […]
The Jolly Green Giant is one of the most iconic symbols of American culture. For over 80 years, he has been a mainstay in advertising, and has become one of the longest-running campaigns in U.S. history. His image is recognized by people of all ages, and his presence can be […]
Measham Ware pottery and especially teapots were popular in the mid 19th century to the early 20th century, and is often referred to as bargeware. It was popular with people who worked and lived on the canals and inland waterways of the UK, and became synonymous with the barge people […]
In the early 20th century, a new artistic movement emerged in America which became known as American Modernism. This movement encompassed many different art forms, including architecture, painting, furniture design and interior design. One of the most notable furniture and interior designers of this time period was Karl Emmanuel Martin […]
