Posted inAnimals
Cranes
Cranes were popular motifs and sculptures during the Art Deco era and especially in Asian antiques. In Japan, the crane symbolizes good fortune and longevity so it can often be…
French Art Deco
French Art Deco. France was the birthplace of Art Deco design. It originated in the 1910's but it wasn't until the 1920's to 1930's when it began to flourish in…
Wrought Iron
Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a much lower carbon content than cast iron. It is malleable and therefore has often been used alongside other materials such as marble…
Greek Revival
Greek Revival. Archaeological discoveries during the Art Deco era led to an interest in ancient designs such as Roman, Egyptian and Greek. The Greek key design found its way onto…
Posted inArtists and Designers
Raymond Subes
Raymond Subes was a French metalworker who was born in 1891. He studied at the Ecole Boule and Ecole des Arts Decoratifs. He made some excellent items during the Art…
Posted inStyles
Egyptian Revival
The Egyptian Revival style began in the early 19th century but it also became fashionable during the Art Deco era as well. The Art Deco era was around the same…
Posted inArt Deco Designs
Sunburst Patterns
Sunburst patterns were popular during the Art Deco era up to the 1940's and later. The design consists of geometric lines radiating from a circle, either at the base or…
Posted inArchitectural Antiques Metalware
Architectural Grills
Architectural grills are openwork, usually metal but not always, features which are both decorative and practical. They are often put over windows and doors. Below are some examples and price…
Posted inJewelry and Watches Watches
Ladies Fob Watches
Ladies Fob Watches. Fob watch is another term for pocket watch, however, it is well suited to watches which were made to hang either on a pendant or lapel rather…
Posted inJewelry and Watches Watches
Pocket Watches
Pocket watches were still worn during the Art Deco era even though wristwatches were now becoming more popular with men as well as with ladies. The widespread use of pocket…
Posted inArt Artists and Designers Bronze Metalware
Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet
Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880–1950) was a French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. The subject matter of her best known work was primarily Arab…
Gold Cigarette Boxes
Gold cigarette boxes of the Art Deco period are extremely collectible but they often come with a high price tag. Considering the price of gold this is not surprising. As…
