This exquisite piece, characterized by its obelisk shape and intricate Egyptian-inspired details, sold for $60,000 (R1,14 million). 1930 Art Deco Czech Josef Schmidt perfume bottle. Embodying the ...

Art Deco may be hard to define, but you know it when you see it. Its architecture is at once angular—associated with shapes such as chevrons and triangles—and arcs. Consider, for instance, the top of ...