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Valuation of a French Charles X period gaming table in our next auction
Le Floc'h auction house in Paris and Saint Cloud, in collaboration with our experts specialized in free valuation and free appraisal will auction a French Charles X parquetry game table, Thursday 23rd of January in Saint Cloud.
Valuation of a French parquetry bombe commode in our next auction
Valuation of a French parquetry commode stamped Flechy in our next auction in Saint-Cloud
Valuation of a French Regence parquetry stamped commode in our next auction in Saint Cloud
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Valuation of a French Charles X period gaming table in our next auctionLe Floc'h auction house in Paris and Saint Cloud, in collaboration with our experts specialized in free valuation and free appraisal will auction a French Charles X parquetry game table, Thursday 23rd of January in Saint Cloud.
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The Musee de Sevres, opened by Alexandre Brongniard in 1824, owned
a fabulous ceramic collection covering centuries of research and
design. From simple earth ware to the richest porcelain, these works of
art tell us the ceramic history and in particular the Sevres one. » Read more
Main item from the triptych forming "the French coat" and whose 3-piece
suit will be the last incarnation, the vest is a piece of menswear that it is
not uncommon to discover in the trunk of old costumes and in auction.» Read more
Ormolu and patinated bronze pendule au bon negre
Column Furniture and works of art , Appraisal and valuation
The 18th century was marked by a strong passion for the exotic. Until
1775-1780, the Far East was the inspiration source in decorative arts.
But with the spread of “Lumieres” in particular with Jean-Jacques
Rousseau and the publication of the novel “Paul et Virginie” by Bernardin
de Saint Pierre,» Read more
Elegant table objects, the coolers were used to keep drinks cold until the
middle of the nineteenth century.
Presentation of this ancestor of champagne bucket.» Read more
It is always interesting to discover new creative centers. Let's look
today at the art of Liege which has too often been regarded as
"regional." Always close by the spirit of Paris, the artists of this state
managed to shine by their own originality.» Read more
On March 28 at the Palais de Tokyo, Christie's sold the Chateau de
Gourdon’s collections. For 4 days, collectors and dealers bid for these
key pieces of Art Deco periods, Art Nouveau, Modernism and UAM
(Union des Artistes Modernes) for a total of 42 million.» Read more
Since last year and everywhere in the world, prices of Chinese imperial
works of art literally “exploded”. In March Drouot counted several
biddings over one million euros for Chinese artefact, often far from the
experts estimation.
» Read more
During the exhibition "Mois du dessin" in Paris, the gallery Tarantino
presents " Paint in Rome: pictures and drawings from the 17th and 18th
centuries". Among the exposed works, a rare drawing of Giovanni
Guerra uses introduction to the chronological journey.» Read more
Born under the Italian heavens where the words are music where
gestures are theatre and where colours are always lively, Aldo, graduate
of the Fine arts School of Fine Arts) of Naples settles down in Paris in
1961.» Read more
Three artists, Edouard Traviès, Leon Danchin and Boris Riabouchinsky
said RIAB, dominate the market of engraving and the lithography with
hunting topic today. Each one, in a distinct style, transmits the art of
hunting to us through his perception of the animal.
» Read more
Son of the famous Italian creator of furniture Carlo Bugatti, and brother
of the car manufacturer Ettore Bugatti, Rembrandt Bugatti is one of the
most important animals sculptors of every time(weather). Disappeared
prematurely at the age of 33, its sculptures are rare and always so
looked for by the big European and American collectors.» Read more
Symbol of elegance, refinement, luxury and smoothness, the porcelain
was in the centre of all covetousness’s during the 18th century.
Jealously envied by Europeans Eastern, the porcelain exerted an
immense fascination lasting of the centuries.
» Read more
Chez Cax, French Vintage Gallery
Column Modern and contemporary art, Design, Appraisal and valuation
Chez Cax gallery was a former butchery and became a retro flea
market, in Angouleme, where you can find very atypical items and
furniture, from the 20th century and especially from the 50’s to the 70’s.» Read more
Following the French styles Restauration and Louis-Philippe, the
Napoleon III style started in France around 1845 to end with the First
World Ar. For long French collectors didn't have any interest in it. It is
only now that Second Empire furniture and works of art attract interest
from private and dealers. » Read more
Very Important auction : Les collections du château de Gourdon
Column Appraisal and valuation, Modern and contemporary art, Design
One of the most important early XXth century Decorative Arts private
collections will be on sale, at the end of March, at Christie’s. Estimated
between €40 and 60 million, the Chateau de Gourdon collection contains
the most wonderful pieces of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. » Read more
Friday, February 11, Art Valorem will auction the collection of Mrs. R.
This sale includes a large collection of silverware of the 18, 19 and 20th
centuries. We draw your attention to estimates that are particularly
reasonable. Lets have a look on some lots that we spoted through the
catalogue.
» Read more
The story of this ceramic pot takes us back to the French late 17th
century under Louis XIV. With its curious shape, it looks like a gravy
boat. However, makes no mistake, the Bourdaloue is nothing else than a
chamber pot exclusively design for women.» Read more
Saturday, January 15, Philocale auctioneer sold 198 lots including
paintings, jewellery, furniture and works of art. Authenticite appraised the
latest. Very good prices were achieved in each field, have a look on
some of them.» Read more
Good news: the French art market is in great shape! In 2010, the
product sold by the 139 Drouot's auctioneers has jump by nearly 6% to
440 M €. When, in the meantime, Sotheby's France saw an increase of
78% with just over € 175 million!» Read more
The months of November and December are traditionally marked by strong activity in the world of auctions. We invite you to discover the latest market trends in relation to the results of lots that we had the pleasure of organizing the sale or recently appraised. » Read more
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