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Describing Antique Furniture Correctly — Examples of English & French Terms
Describing Antique Furniture Correctly — Examples of English & French Terms
Working as an appraiser, I spend a fair amount of time conducting market research into antiques, including 18th and 19th century European…
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
Jul 27, 2020
“Little Red Riding Hood” — A Tale of 18th Century Fashion?
“Little Red Riding Hood” — A Tale of 18th Century Fashion?
— Courtney Ahlstrom Christy, Ahlstrom Appraisals LLC
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
Jun 10, 2018
Villa Planchart: Poetry of Precisions — An Italian Vision for a Venezuelan Home
Villa Planchart: Poetry of Precisions — An Italian Vision for a Venezuelan Home
The Villa Planchart (1954–1957) was not a typical Venezuelan home, and its patrons Anala and Armando Planchart were not a conventional…
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
May 20, 2018
Meet the Flamingo Lawn Ornament
Meet the Flamingo Lawn Ornament
I know you’ve seen me around. Especially if you live in Florida.
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
Dec 17, 2017
Vargas and Another Type of Fantasy: His Hollywood Set Designs
Vargas and Another Type of Fantasy: His Hollywood Set Designs
Better known as the pin-up artist, Alberto Vargas dabbled early in his career as a poster and set designer.
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
Jun 30, 2016
Pop Goes the Warhol
Pop Goes the Warhol
What do a chair, a cow, and a movie star have in common when portrayed in Pop Art?
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
Aug 25, 2014
Miss Pickering’s Quilt
Miss Pickering’s Quilt
A Synthesis of Feminism, Folk History & Craft
Courtney Ahlstrom Christy
Aug 19, 2014
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