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Links to Glass Museums by State A – L in United States
Glass Museums in the United States About Figurines partial list of Links to glass museums that have a focus on objects such as figurines and decorative arts made with glass, crystal, and ceramics. This list is from states beginning with A (Arkansas) through L (Louisana). ARKANSAS Arkansas Arts Center 501 East 9th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202; (501) 372-4000; http://www.arkarts.com/ The second major area of collecting is contemporary objects in craft media, including teapots by contemporary artists, contemporary baskets, turned wood objects, studio glass, ceramics, metalwork and jewelry designed by artists. Among the highlights are works by Dale Chihuly, Albert Paley, Peter Voulkos and Dorothy Gill Barnes. CALIFORNIA J. Paul Getty Museum 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049-1687; 310) 440-7330; www.getty.edu Ancient to 18th c. European glass Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wiltshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 213-857-6000; www.lacma.org With … Read entire article »
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Renard Fox Lalique Figurines Auction
Renard Fox highlights Ele Chesney Lalique Figurines Auction Ele Chesney, a millionaire rare automotible collector, has placed a rare Lalique Figurine collection of car mascot hood ornaments up for auction at the famed Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida on March 10, 2012. The estimated value of the 30 Lalique crystal glass figurines collection and display case could sell for $1.2 million or more according to RM Auctions. The Amelia Island event is a world wide … Read entire article »
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Swarovski Crystal Figurines: Collecting Animal Figurines
Swarovski Crystal Figurines: Collecting Swarovski, Swarovski Silver Crystal, and Swaroski Crystal Figurines are essentially luxury brands created through precision-cut jewelries, figurines and glasses. In 1895 Daniel Swarovski founded Swarovsk and started a tradition of creating beautiful Swarovski pendants, fashion accessories, and Swarovski figurines and collectibles. Swarovski crystal figurines are popular around the world as gifts. A mouse figurine was the first Swarovski figurine in 1975. It has been replicated many times since and remains a popular animal … Read entire article »
Lladro President Signs Figurine In Vegas
Lladro President Rosa Lladro finished her October United States figurine signing events with appearances in Nevada and California this weekend. Lladro is a world leader in fine quality porcelain figurines, home decor, sculptures, and gifts. The company is based in Tavernes Blanques, Spain. A suburb of Valencia the company moved into its City of Porcelain headquarters in 1969. Rosa Lladro is the daughter of Juan Lladro who along with brothers Jose and Vicente started Lladro in 1953. At first … Read entire article »
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News: About Figurines Selects “Top 5 U. S. Museums”
News: About Figurines Selects “Top 5 U.S. Museums” The online website About Figurines makes news today by selecting the “Top 5 U.S. Museums” based on historical content in the areas of figurines, figures, glass, porcelain, and crystal. Chosen from among the hundreds of museums throughout our great country these five present unique amazing exhibits. One need not be a collector to marvel at the beauty of the artists who fashioned these wonderful figures. I encourage everyone, collector … Read entire article »
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