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Italian Scagliola in Carpi and Tuscany, 1600–1800
Italian scagliola from Carpi and Tuscany, 1600–1800: gypsum inlay technique, workshop practice, and how collectors distinguish it from pietra dura.
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Venice Antiques Guide: San Maurizio, Murano Glass & Dorsoduro
A practical 48-hour Venice antiques map: Campo San Maurizio fair, Dorsoduro dealers, and how to buy Murano glass without tourist traps.
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Rome Antiques Walking Guide: Via dei Coronari, Stampe & Markets
A practical 48-hour map of Rome antiques: Via dei Coronari dealers, Mercato delle Stampe, Piazza Quiriti, Ponte Milvio and how to use Porta Portese without wasting the morning.
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Milan Antiques Walking Guide: Brera, Navigli Markets & What to Buy
A practical 48-hour map of Milan antiques for visitors: Brera dealers, Navigli canal markets, Fiera di Sinigaglia, Mercatone dell'Antiquariato, and what to ask before you buy.
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Florence Antiques Walking Guide: Oltrarno, Markets & What to Buy
A practical 48-hour map of Florence antiques for visitors: Via Maggio dealers, Oltrarno workshops, Santo Spirito market, Mercato delle Pulci, and what to ask before you buy.
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BIAF 2026 Florence Antiques Biennale: Dates, Tickets & Programme
34th BIAF at Palazzo Corsini, 26 Sept–4 Oct 2026: hours, tickets, Botticelli’s first edition, vetting, Michelangelo loan and linked museum events for collectors.
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Florentine Pietra Dura: History, Identification & Collector's Guide
Identify Florentine pietra dura: Medici commesso technique, typical stones, Grand Tour plaques, and how hardstone inlay differs from scagliola copies.