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Matisse and Picasso
A new exhibition at Tate Modern in London, later transferring to Paris and New York, compares and contrasts the work of Matisse and Picasso, two of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

Know Your Wood
An amazing number of woods have been used over the centuries to make antique furniture - find out more about the main ones and how to identify them.

100 Years of Beatrix Potter
As it is 100 years since the first commercial publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter collectables are going to be even more popular than ever.

Art Deco - Art Deco is now one of the most popular styles from the past. Learn more about it and see some stunning examples.

Art Deco Ceramics and Glass - For many people, 1920s and 1930s pottery is synonymous with Art Deco and the names of Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper automatically spring to mind. Whilst they are the most famous of the pottery designers, there were many others producing stunning work.

Art Deco Furniture - After the First World War there were great social changes which influenced the kinds of furniture required. There was also an emphasis, for those who could afford it, on well-designed decorative furniture which also included a high degree of functionality.

Careers - The antiques trade is one of the most difficult to join. Find out here how you can make it your career.

Clipart - You may use these images on your personal web pages or stationery, however you may not use the images for any commercial purpose whether it is a website, company stationery, advertising or any other commercial use.

Collectible Photographs - At one time it was possible to pick up old photographs quite easily and pay only a few pence for them. Now early Victorian photographs have become very collectable and so increasingly rare and expensive.

Collecting Silver - The beauty of silver has attracted collectors for many years. Collecting silver became particularly popular in the 19th century and this popularity continues to the present day. Hallmarking makes collecting and dating silver easier but there are some pitfalls and points to remember when buying.

Doulton Figurines - In 1815 John Doulton bought a share in small pottery in Lambeth, London. Within ten years the company, called Doulton and Watts, had grown to become one of the largest in the area.

Fake Furniture - Everybody who buys antiques, but is not an expert, fears buying a fake. Even antiques dealers are sometimes fooled and buy fakes in good faith. There are, however, some very basic ways of avoiding this. 

Georgian Furniture - These selected websites illustrate the beauty and elegance of antique Georgian furniture as well as giving information on the style.

Goss Crested China - These white glazed porcelain souvenirs were typically made in the classical shapes of Roman and Greek antiquities. Some were also modeled on attractions in particular areas like a statue of Captain Cook with the name and crest of the Captain's home town of Whitby.

Japanese Prints - Called Ukiyo-e, literally pictures of the Floating World, these prints constitute one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of graphic art.

Miller's Exploring Antiques in Britain
This is my own book, written last summer and to be published in April. It is a guide to the best areas in the UK for buying antiques and collectables arranged in easy to follow tours, ideal for the professional antiques dealer or the interested visitor.

Reference Books - Both dealers and collectors need good reference books to extend their knowledge and to help in identification, dating and pricing of antiques and collectables. Here is a selection of some of the most useful together with links to publishers.

Salvador Dali - May 11th, Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dalí was born in Figueras, Catalonia, Spain. Although he became the best known exponent of Surrealism, in his early work in experimented with Cubism.

Selling Antiques - From time to time many people want to sell an item from their collection or something they have inherited, here are eight tips for getting the best deal.

Tables Through the Ages
Do you know which styles of table were popular in different periods? If not, take a look at this article.

Teddy Bears - Read about the history of the teddy bear and find out what to look for when collecting them. Also, have a look at some bears of various ages.

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