A look at perhaps the most iconic jeweller of the modern era, the beautiful, precious pieces he made, and the style of decorative arts he inspired.
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A look at perhaps the most iconic jeweller of the modern era, the beautiful, precious pieces he made, and the style of decorative arts he inspired.
Read MoreThis blog post explores the influence and importance of Madame de Pompadour, the royal mistress of King Louis XV of France.
Read MoreIt’s impossible to buy European antiques without coming across ormolu. Our extensive guide unravels the mystery of this precious and beautiful material.
Read MoreOur latest blog post is the second of two installments on the furniture and decorative arts of the 19th Century.
Read MoreThis latest blog post is the first of two installments on the turbulent and diverse furniture of the 19th Century in France.
Read MoreThe man, the myth, the marquetry: our guide to the 17th Century's most enigmatic cabinetmaker, and the beautiful, opulent and intricate style of furniture he inspired.
Read MoreWhen it comes to antiques, bigger is not always better. Read our guide to the 19th Century makers who specialised in the tiny, intricate and painstaking craft of micromosaics.
Read MoreFrom the world's largest chandelier to the chandelier that inspired that famous scene in The Phantom of the Opera, we count down our top ten favourite chandeliers of all time.
Read More‘Enamel’ is everywhere: it lurks in the most mundane of places, yet adorns the most exceptional objects. It is ever-present but always hidden. Read our guide to find out more.
Read MoreIn our latest blog, we investigate the very best, and most extravegent examples of gift-giving throughout history.
Read MoreIntrigue, espionage, war, revolution, royalty, and some of the greatest works of decorative art ever made: the incredible history of the Sevres porcelain factory.
Read MoreIn our latest post, we delve into the curvaceous elegance of interiors, furniture, painting and sculpture in the Rococo period.
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