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Australian botanicals.. ‘native’ or ‘exotic’?

25 Feb

In botany, the word ‘exotic’ is used to indicate a botanical specimen has been introduced from another country. Many people describe our own native plants as ‘exotic’, meaning they have unusual foliag...

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Map Collecting. An enjoyable affliction!

25 Feb

Starting a collection in a new subject can be thrilling. Collecting maps can begin in many ways. A long time interest might result in a decision to begin collecting antique maps. Finding an old ch...

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Brisbane River charted by John Oxley, 1823

25 Feb

Plan de la Riviere Brisbane(Nouvelle Hollande) Découverte par M. OXLEY Ingenieur Chart of the Brisbane River Discovered by John Oxley, Geographical Engineer at Port Jackson. (December 1823) John ...

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Antique Prints simply explained

25 Feb

To know more about antique prints, you should understand the processes involved in their creation. To start at the beginning, “printing” describes the transference of ink from a prepared printing surf...

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Grand Raphael designs from the Vatican

25 Feb

Have you ever had a great holiday, and returned, still marvelling at the wonderful detail and classical style in the centuries-old buildings you saw? You may not be able to build your own stone chatea...

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Piranesi Vases/Urns Classical Design

25 Feb

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) was a brilliant classical artist whose work will always be admired - even if his name is often unknown. The series of superb etchings of Vases, often referred to...

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Bon Ton (Good Style) 1913-1925

25 Feb

Many new fashions from Paris couturiers were introduced to the wealthy, in the fashion plates by prominent artists for Gazette du Bon Ton (Journal of Good Style). The styles of these hand-coloured p...

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China Revealed to the West..

25 Feb

"China and the Chinese. A series of views from original sketches, displaying the scenery, architecture, social habits, etc., of this ancient and exclusive empire. by Thomas Allom Esquire." Chin...

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French Faience Porcelain

12 Jan

Few people can afford to collect the finest porcelain ever made, and most will never have an opportunity to see any. Everyone, however, is able to enjoy beautiful lithographs of fine early porcelain. ...

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Collecting Antique Prints and Maps

08 Jan

Collecting antiques prints and maps is a hobby for anyone. Antique prints need not be expensive. They can cost as little as $10 – or as much as $10,000. It's not necessary to spend a large amount ...