Alberto Giacometti’s (1901-1966) sculpture L’Homme qui Marche I
What makes the £58m walking man so special? But what was so special about it? While prices for the...
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Month: March 2013
What makes the Stradivarius violin so special?
A well-preserved Stradivarius violin was sold in an online auction for a record £9.8m. What is it about the violins made by Italian craftsman Stradivari that makes the instruments so valuable? Over the years, various theories...
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What is an Inro?
Inro (‘seal-basket’) are small decorative containers that hang from the waist. They...
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What is Netsuke?
A netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture which developed in Japan over a period of more than...
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What is Eephemera?
People know the word ephemera but not exactly what it means. It is in fact very specific and is...
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What is an Antique?
Most dealers will agree that historically an antique is any crafted or manufactured item that is...
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What is a Sporran?
A sporran which is Gaelic for purse, is a pouch worn with the male traditional Highland dress. The...
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What is a Sgian Dubh?
The Sgian Dubh is the small ornamental knife traditionally worn in the top of the stocking by the...
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What is ‘Art Deco’?
The term ‘Art Deco’ was coined in 1966, following a retrospective exhibition entitled...
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What Gemstones Can I Place Beside My Computer?
More common gemstone or crystals used and are helpful around computers are Lapiz lazuli,...
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