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virtu

Posted on January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 by admin

vər tu
noun
1. an appreciation for or knowledge of fine objects of art, antiques, or the like.

“Here,” he resumed, arising and leaning on my arm as he sauntered around the apartment, “here are paintings from the Greeks to Cimabue, and from Cimabue to the present hour. Many are chosen, as you see, with little deference to the opinions of virtu. They are all, however, fitting tapestry for a chamber such as this.” (E.A. Poe, “The Assignation”)

2. merit or value inherent in such objects.
What virtu is evident in that crystal piece!

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