Category: Objets d’art

In this beautiful month of July, our gallery is hosting a remarkable exhibition-cum-sale of unique rugs and tapestries. There, you will notably be introduced to one of the most exquisite collections of Aubusson-style works in France. These handwoven, hand-knotted short-pile pieces were made in careful keeping with the renowned weaving technique and tradition. You will also have a chance to gaze at our shimmering …

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In 2012, during an expedition to Siberia, a group of various scientists discovered a baby wooly mammoth, dubbed Yuka. How was mammoth ivory discovered? What kind(s) of analyses do scientists carry out to certify it? Expeditions to Siberia Rare Discoveries Today, finding well-preserved mammoth remains is extremely rare. From those, whole or partial tusks (i.e. mammoth ivory) are gathered in very limited quantity. However, …

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