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 Published on 26 April 2024

The Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation, Philanthropy In All Its Forms

The Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation’s distinctions are among the most generous and prestigious in the world, yet it keeps a low profile. Read more...
The Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation, Philanthropy In All Its Forms - Analyses
Lots sold
 Published on 01 March 2024

Pierre Chareau's Modernism in Three Lots

The radical architect and designer of the 1930s created a set of eight pieces, whose simplicity contrasted with the design of Artisans de Marolles.
Pierre Chareau's Modernism in Three Lots - Lots sold
Glossary
 Published on 23 February 2024

S is for Stucco

Contrary to popular belief, stucco was not made of powdered marble, but of a plaster- or lime-based paste whose formula was specific to each worksh...
S is for Stucco - Glossary
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 09 February 2024

The 800th Anniversary of Saint Eustache in Paris

Saint Eustache, a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, is celebrating its 800th anniversary. The church in the historic Les Halles area...
The 800th Anniversary of Saint Eustache in Paris - Cultural Heritage
Lots sold
 Published on 20 December 2023

The Extraordinary Eye of Visionary Architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux

The outbuildings of the Château de Ferrières turned out to contain a number of rare antiquarian books that were the object of enviable scrutiny.
The Extraordinary Eye of Visionary Architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux - Lots sold
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 22 September 2023

The Resurgence of the Château de Suscinio, a Medieval Gem in Brittany

After extensive restoration work, the Château de Suscinio is back to its former glory, and now boasts a new exhibition design. Located on the Rhuys...
The Resurgence of the Château de Suscinio, a Medieval Gem in Brittany - Cultural Heritage
Analyses
 Published on 25 August 2023

The Carré d’art in Nîmes Turns Thirty

Mayor Jean Bousquet opened the new contemporary art museum in the heart of the ancient Roman city before a crowd of well-wishers on a sunny day in May...
The Carré d’art in Nîmes Turns Thirty - Analyses
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 20 July 2023

Ledoux's Saline Royale d'Arc-et-Senans: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The visionary architect was behind a unique industrial project within a remarkable site that continues to evolve.
Ledoux's Saline Royale d'Arc-et-Senans: A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 07 July 2023

The Hannon House Reopens in Brussels

A sleeping beauty has awakened in Brussels' Saint-Gilles district. Closed since 2014, the Hannon House, a showcase of Franco-Belgian Art Nouveau, is...
The Hannon House Reopens in Brussels - Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 20 January 2023

Seoul’s Marvelous Changdeokgung Palace

Its buildings in harmony with its surroundings and its enchanting garden are the perfect expression of the Korean vision of beauty and space. A UNESCO...
Seoul’s Marvelous Changdeokgung Palace - Cultural Heritage
Pre-sale
 Published on 09 December 2022

Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums

A set of three portfolios of projects that come directly from Pierre-François Fontaine’s library via his descendants attest to the two architects’ vision...
Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums - Pre-sale
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 09 November 2022

The Labyrinth of La Masone: Franco Maria Ricci’s Neoclassical Enigma

La Masone—a neoclassical-style building standing in a star-shaped bamboo maze not far from Parma, Italy—is both a museum and the work of an outstanding...
The Labyrinth of La Masone: Franco Maria Ricci’s Neoclassical Enigma - Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 03 November 2022

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp Has Been Completely Revamped

Closed since 2011, the KMSKA reopened its doors in late September. An audacious display in a delicate extension has turned the exhibition into a museographic...
The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp Has Been Completely Revamped - Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 19 October 2022

Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille: The End of a Utopia?

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Le Corbusier's first housing unit was inaugurated in Marseille on October 14, 1952. Seventy years on, the post-war...
Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille: The End of a Utopia? - Cultural Heritage
Analyses
 Published on 05 October 2022

The New Munch Museum in Oslo

The former Munch Museum in Oslo gets a makeover, moving into a brand-new building with a stage design worthy of Norway’s iconic artist.
The New Munch Museum in Oslo - Analyses
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 15 September 2022

The Bibliothèque Nationale de France: A Renaissance

The National Library of France has been renovated from top to bottom. The now restored historic spaces are open to all. A new chapter is beginning for...
The Bibliothèque Nationale de France: A Renaissance - Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 22 July 2022

The Abbey of Beaulieu-en-Rouergue and its Modern Art Collection

After four years of restoration work, the Cistercian abbey is opening to the public with the Brache-Bonnefoi Collection. A stunning combination of modern...
The Abbey of Beaulieu-en-Rouergue and its Modern Art Collection - Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 21 July 2022

In Venice, Napoleon’s Forgotten Palace Finally Restored

The veil rose in 2016, like a promise of discoveries to come. Six years on, almost all of Napoleon's restored and refurnished royal palace in Venice...
In Venice, Napoleon’s Forgotten Palace Finally Restored - Cultural Heritage
Lots sold
 Published on 19 July 2022

A Medieval Stone Capital and Cardinal Richelieu's Velvet Cape

Curiosities and the 17th century were the keywords of this sale, which attracted many history buffs. A cardinal’s cape, an architectural capital and...
A Medieval Stone Capital and Cardinal Richelieu's Velvet Cape - Lots sold
Cultural Heritage
 Published on 03 May 2022

The Eisenhower Residence: Piper-Heidsieck’s Showcase in Reims

general Eisenhower’s former HQ in Reims has gotten a makeover. Repurposed as Piper-Heidsieck’s family home, the hôtel particulier (townhouse) intersects...
The Eisenhower Residence: Piper-Heidsieck’s Showcase in Reims - Cultural Heritage
Pierre Chareau Pierre Jeanneret Eileen Gray Hector Guimard Le Corbusier Henry Van de Velde Ron Arad Ettore Sottsass George Nakashima Lancelot-Théodore Turpin de Crissé Le Bernin Edgar Brandt Giovanni Piancastelli Marc Berthier Juste Lisch Paul Dupré-Lafon Clément Mère Karl Friedrich Schinkel Albrecht Altdorfer Friedensreich Hundertwasser Robert Tatin Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine Joseph-André Motte Morgan Colt Gio Ponti Eugène Grasset Louis Carrogis dit Carmontel Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Jacques Adnet Ai Weiwei Édouard Baldus Eugène Gaillard Claude-Nicolas Ledoux

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