Jacques Adnet (1900-1984)

The theme of a Man with a Guitar, to which he returned several times in his early years in Paris, inspired the Lithuanian-born artist to create a Cubist sculpture. A proof now up for auction is an ideal moment to look back at this artist's pioneering work.

The elegance and delicacy of neoclassical painter Jacques Stella's art united in a painted slate some 30 cm/11.8 in high: a tour de force!

The mysterious life of feudal casbahs in the High Atlas region of Morocco intrigued Jacques Majorelle all through his career—as illustrated by this bird’s eye view of Anemiter.

This instrument straight out of the 18th century contributed to the lifestyle of Marie-Antoinette’s time.

Featuring Jacques Bircklé's stamp, this Louis XVI period secretary is inlaid with an orangery in perspective.

Coming directly from the painter's family, several major works by Africanist painter whetted the appetites of Orientalist art lovers.

Jacques-Laurent Agasse, a brilliant animal painter, was born in Geneva but made a career in England. This intimate scene reveals another side of his immense talent.

This oil on panel by Jean-Jacques Lagrenée (1739-1821), depicting an 'Ancient Sacrifice', is thought to have come from the sale that followed the death of Louis-François de Bourbon, Prince de Conti, which took place in Paris from April 6 to 8,1777.

More than a passion, drawings were almost an addiction for the husband-and-wife doctors from the Paris region, who, over 60-odd years, collected works by 17th-century Northern European schools as well as drawings from Italy and France, Old Masters and modern pieces.

Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann walked off with the top three prices in the former collection of an Avenue Matignon gallery owner.