I never tire of seeing glorious handcrafted treasures. It helps to train one's eye to truly quality workmanship. Gorgeous Antique Furniture and Accessories. Gorgeous Antique Furniture and Accessories This oak veneered French secrétaire was created as part of a set by Martin Carlin in 1775. It features a circular Sèvres porcelain inset painted by Jean-Jacques Pierre. The Hollandois shaped vases on top of the secrétaire were also Sèvres porcelain. For my 28th birthday, Mr. Decor took me ... View the Post
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Love Remains
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Religious art is not my favorite. Gasp! Shock! Dismay! I know. But other Love Remains. “The Virgin and Child”, The Master of Klosterneuberg, c.1335 Masterpieces Certain works created during the Renaissance are, no doubt rightfully considered masterpieces. I am thankful to have seen a great many of these esteemed classics with my own eyes. Prior to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, it was a commonly accepted belief that through ... View the Post