The collection of African art has been a prominent practice since the early 19th Century, when European colonization of the continent began in full force. During the 20th Century, African art became more popular because of artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, who drew inspiration from the “primitive” arts…
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Hurricane season is almost upon us and, as Floridians especially, we must start thinking about how to protect ourselves and our homes should a storm hit. The obvious preparations are made every year: stocking up on water and canned goods, checking and replacing shutters, etc. However, there is one aspect of…
This post will be the first in an ongoing series highlighting different artists that we come across in our appraisal work. Purvis Young was a local artist, having lived and worked his whole career in Overtown. His work is provocative and emotive, showcasing the daily struggle he witnessed as part…
Definition: Chinese Export Porcelain refers to porcelain made and decorated specifically for the European market from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Pieces are generally decorative and lacks the symbolism of wares produced for the domestic Chinese market. Types of Chinese Export Porcelain: Blanc de Chine, Kangxi Period (1662-1722): characterized…
Introduction Miriam Haskell (1899-1981) was an American costume jewelry designer. The Miriam Haskell Company was established in New York City in 1926, when the designer opened her first shop “Le Bijou de L’heure” in the McAlpin Hotel. Miriam Haskell herself did not design most of the costume jewelry the company…
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