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Antiques, painting, drawing, sculpture, furniture, fine art, porcelain, ceramic, work of art, carpet, tapestry, silver are among the subject studied.
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Rhino horn is a simple cluster of keratin, hair to make it simple! Yet,
carved, especially in the form of cut, it turns heads and confirms the
excellent health of Asian art market.
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A lacquer flaking immediately after installation, it is infuriating. Fortunately
the Martin have all the solutions for a lacquer that lasts! To discover
exclusively, visit until June 8 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
the exhibition Secrets of French lacquer: The vernis Martin.
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In November 2012, the magazine Art Absolument dedicated Sera as one
of the 101 best contemporary artists in France over the last ten years.
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Founded in 1854, Louis Vuitton is one of the finest luxury brands in the
world. Of all its creations the Noé handbag is certainly the best known
today.
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Elegant and practical, luxurious and easy to wear the Birkin handbag by
Hermès represents the height of the female class. Since its creation in
1984, the model was so successful that it became a symbol of the
brand. Let’s lift the veil on this timeless accessory.
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France had previously many earthenware factories known throughout
Europe such as Nevers, Strasbourg, Marseille or Moustier. But the
oldest of them is Rouen showcase for the French way of life from the
Renaissance to the mid-nineteenth century.
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In this time of Advent where each family expects Christmas, preparations and traditions are honoured. We decorate the tree by placing the crib below, but where does it come?
The crib depicts the biblical story of the Nativity, in other words the child Jesus with his parents in the barn.
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Simple Object of paper, the book does not acquire its value on its single material, often unrepresentative of its importance. If the state of the binding or stapling is important, the value of the book lies primarily in the role of text in history.
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Mochica culture has developed on the north coast of Peru between the
first century and the ninth century AD. It is famous for its ceramics
deposited in graves as offerings to the dead.
Their decor modeled and / or painted iconography shows a richness
and variety greatly appreciated by art lovers. The price of a
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In a difficult economic environment in 2011, the auction houses in Paris
have shown a remarkable dynamism either Anglo-Saxon auction houses
, Sotheby's or Christie's, or auctioneers in Paris performing at Drouot,
the proceeds from sales of works and objects of art has progressed
significantly.
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Despite its ascending cotation, the tireless hero of 24 albums is always
between two investigations, kidnapping or assassination attempts
which he escapes continuously, at 26 rue du Labrador in Brussels.
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Quality, rarity and high end. This trio sums up the new edition of the
BRAFA - the antiques fair held in Brussels until January 29, in the vast
warehouse of Tour & Taxis - and undermines the discourse surrounding
pessimistic weighed down by the economic crisis.
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At the top of the wines of Champagne reigns the "special vintages" of
the great Champagne houses. Some of them are symbol historic
vineyard, such as the vintage "Winston Churchill" with POL ROGER,
which marked the enduring friendship between the Great Man and
Odette Pol Roger, started at a
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The 4th December, Guillaume Le Floch auctioneer will open his new
saleroom in Saint-Cloud. The inaugural auction will present top lots
valued thousands of Euros next to quality paintings, works of art and
furniture estimated below 1 000 Euros.
Our fine art specialist gives you his wish list.
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Street artist whose fame now exceeds largely the suburbs of Evry, his
hometown, Marchal Mithouard aka SHAKA, established himself as a
rising star of the French art scene.
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Water damage, theft, falling ... are some damages, sometimes
irreversible, that may be subjected objects. To avoid unpleasant
surprises, the owner of artwork can subscribe to a specific insurance
policy for its most valuable items. It will be for him, disaster, guaranteed
to be fast, and fully refunded.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Furniture in the eighteenth century required the intervention of a large number of artisans for the marquetry and the bronzes. According to the rules of the corporation, the tabletiers were in charge of providing cabinet boxes, boxes for play, necessary pawns lady and backgammon tables.
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