“A series of limited edition Aquatints that takes us back to the heart of the tragic events of the crusade through art. Stephan & Blandine Lalou are the artists who recreated the drawings which appear in the unique manuscript, La Canso, created around the year 1219. La Canson or The Song of the Albigensian Crusade […]
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Popular from about 1880-1930 Coralene glass is made by applying tiny glass beads to a glass vase, bowl, carafe or any other type of glass vessel, the beads are fused to the glass during the firing process. The beads add a raised design to the glass in a pattern designed by the artist. In Europe
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Understanding the language used is the descriptions of antiques is so important. It can often explain why one item is listed at €100 Euro and something that looks closely similar at €1000. Here are some tips to get you started! Antique : should normally mean more than 100 years oldFor example in 2022 an antique
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Jinshan peasant painting（金山农民画） is a traditional folk art of Shanghai Han Jinshan. This style of folkart was launched in the1970s with support from Chinese leaders in Shangai, it’s inspiration is in the roots of southern folk art. In 1980, Jinshan peasant paintings were, for the first time, sent to the Brussels International Expo. Since then,
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Simply use a mild soap and sponge and gently work on small areas at a time. You will need to empty your water and refill regularly if your fireplace has years of dirt. Keep a tea towel or old T-shirt handy to wipe up drips and and mess. I used a standard kitchen sponge with
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From Wine Jugs and Carafes to Corkscrews and Ice buckets, you can find a treasure trove of wine antiques and vintage items at every Vide Grenier and at every Brocante. Covered in dust they do not look terribly exciting but once cleaned can look wonderful placed in groups or with just a single large bloom.
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Classic Beveled Glass French Photos frames from the 19C This beautiful collection of antique french photo frames with spring backs and decorative details on the frame and ball feet are a beautiful feature to hold wedding or treasured family photos. These are difficult to find and we have put together this collection over 2 years.
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These French Apothecary/Pharmacy metric system measuring cups are made on pewter. Made in the 19C approx 1870 by the makers Bellan Cadeta Toulouse These are from a pharmacy in Carcassonne. The stamps are verification marks signifying that the measure has been inspected by an official and found to be of the correct capacity. It became a
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We spend many weekends and mornings visiting brocantes, depot vents and vide greniers in the South of France. In October just as the weather here is turning Autumn like, the roads are quieter, most of the tourists have gone home and there are even more treasures to be found. Before the winter closes in there
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