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Celebrating Marquetry

January 25, 2017 4:00 pm

Marquetry is a labor intensive process that yields remarkably beautiful results. Below, you will learn more about the history of marquetry, and see wonderful examples found here at Solvang Antiques. American Victorian Ebonized Marquetry Table Marquetry is the art of creating decorative designs and pictures by skillfully utilizing the grain and colors of thin veneers, […]

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Artist Spotlight: Édouard Leon Cortès

January 20, 2017 4:00 pm

Known as the “Parisian Poet of Painting”, French artist Édouard Leon Cortés is world-renowned for his ability to capture the romantic atmosphere of Paris. Porte Saint-Denis, Winter     Porte Saint-Denis, Winter, a Post-Impressionistic Paris street scene, was painted in 1930 by Édouard Leon Cortés (1882-1969) at the peak of his career. This striking winter […]

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Art Deco Watches at Solvang Antiques

January 18, 2017 4:00 pm

The Art Deco period (1920-1935) was a time of advancement in the arts, culture, and society. It was also a beautiful design period for jewelry and watches. We have a fantastic selection of rare watches with Art Deco flair.    There is no period like the Art Deco period. The designs of this era are […]

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Jewelry for Winter

January 13, 2017 4:00 pm

The new year has arrived! If 2017 calls for an update to your jewelry collection, we can help. These pieces are the perfect addition to your wardrobe this season. Click the photos to learn more about an item. Also, don’t miss our Jewelry Sale going on now! Save 15% off all jewelry by using the code JEWELRY15 at […]

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Clocks 101 – Part 2

January 11, 2017 4:00 pm

Welcome to the second edition of our Clocks 101 series! Here, you’ll learn more about wall, mantel, skeleton, and automaton clocks. These clocks can be very intricate and are collected all over the world. You will be able to see examples of clocks from our collection. Click the photos to learn more about each item. […]

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