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Published on 24 May 2024

A 13-Century Norwegian Chess Piece: May the Best Player Win!

Chess seems to have originated in India around the 6th century CE. This walrus-tusk ivory chess piece attests to its practice in Northern Europe in...

A 13-Century Norwegian Chess Piece: May the Best Player Win! - Pre-sale

Published on 17 May 2024

Precious Objects from the 18th-Century at the Musée Cognacq-Jay

Snuffboxes in chased gold enriched with diamonds, sewing kits including micro-scissors, ivory writing tablets for messages, perfume bottles, enamel-covered...

Precious Objects from the 18th-Century at the Musée Cognacq-Jay - Exhibitions

Published on 17 May 2024

Art Price Index: Luxury 18th-Century Pocket Boxes, a Reflection of Refined Social Customs

Illustrating the habits and customs of a refined and privileged society, exquisite small objects dating to and just after the Age of Enlightenment still...

Art Price Index: Luxury 18th-Century Pocket Boxes, a Reflection of Refined Social Customs - Market Trends

Published on 26 April 2024

Art Price Index: Objects for the Reader

Every bibliophile has his or her own literary habits to make the most of his or her favorite pages.

Art Price Index: Objects for the Reader - Market Trends

Published on 19 April 2024

The Language of Nature According to Henri Husson

Henri Husson is an artist whose work is rare on the market. He is the creator of this astonishing silver bowl featuring a fish whose body disappears...

The Language of Nature According to Henri Husson - Pre-sale

Published on 16 February 2024

Success for a 12th-Century Carved Madonna

This sale dedicated to medieval and Renaissance art garnered keen interest from museums and resulted in the triumph of a Madonna in majesty.

Success for a 12th-Century Carved Madonna - Lots sold

Published on 09 February 2024

François Hayem, the Spirit of a Carré Rive Gauche Antiques Dealer

A specialist in the 18th century, but curious about other eras, François Hayem is parting with the fruit of a lifetime of research and finds at Dro...

François Hayem, the Spirit of a Carré Rive Gauche Antiques Dealer - Pre-sale

Published on 08 February 2024

A 15th-Century Royal Embroidery

This highly refined embroidery dates back to the end of the 15th century. The presence of the fleur-de-lys and ermine indicates that it was made for...

A 15th-Century Royal Embroidery - Pre-sale

Published on 19 November 2023

Amber Sets the Kugel Gallery Ablaze in Paris

This exhibition staged by the Kugel Gallery in Paris is the very first devoted to amber in France. It took some 20 years to assemble the masterpieces...

Amber Sets the Kugel Gallery Ablaze in Paris - Analyses

Published on 17 November 2023

Art Price Index: Embriachi Caskets

The family workshop was founded by Baldassare degli Embriachi (active 1390–1410) to compete with Paris.

Art Price Index: Embriachi Caskets - Market Trends

Published on 03 November 2023

Lotus, a Vase by Alberto Giacometti Between Archaism and Modernity

Like all of Giacometti’s design objects, this extremely rare vase with pure lines is the quintessence of his artistry.

Lotus, a Vase by Alberto Giacometti Between Archaism and Modernity - Pre-sale

Published on 02 November 2023

Rock Crystal Comes to Life at the Cluny Museum

Tracing the universal history of rock crystal, from fascination to an understanding of its structure, is the ambition of this exhibition, which brings...

Rock Crystal Comes to Life at the Cluny Museum - Exhibitions

Published on 13 October 2023

Classical Highlights from Vallayer-Coster to Goya

Time and patience were the key factors in the auction house's ability to assemble a coherent, high-quality ensemble of works of art, furniture and carpets...

Classical Highlights from Vallayer-Coster to Goya - Pre-sale

Published on 07 September 2023

Art Price Index: The Snake, the Most Beautiful Ornament

Its sleek, serpentine lines have become a popular decorative motif for the most inventive creations.

Art Price Index: The Snake, the Most Beautiful Ornament - Market Trends

Published on 07 July 2023

Art Price Index: Historicism in the 19th century

Drawing inspiration from the past and reinterpreting it, craftsmen, artists and merchants created original works of art in the 19th century.

Art Price Index: Historicism in the 19th century - Market Trends

Published on 02 February 2023

One Collection, Three Preemptions

The Paul-Dupuy and Fabre Museums and the Château de Fontainebleau made the most of this top-quality, period collection.

One Collection, Three Preemptions - Lots sold

Published on 26 January 2023

Will the Choiseul Snuffbox Soon Join the Collections of the Louvre?

The Louvre has launched a major fundraising drive to acquire the famous snuffbox originally owned by the Duc de Choiseul (1719–1785), Louis XV’s minister....

Will the Choiseul Snuffbox Soon Join the Collections of the Louvre? - Analyses

Published on 03 January 2023

A Resounding Success for the Decorative Arts

Leading names in the field and other lesser-known artists found new homes and well-deserved peace.

A Resounding Success for the Decorative Arts - Lots sold

Published on 29 November 2022

The Brilliance of Porphyry Under Louis XIV

Unsurprisingly, this pair of Egyptian porphyry vases was the pinnacle of a sale featuring top-quality objets d'art.

The Brilliance of Porphyry Under Louis XIV - Lots sold

Published on 23 November 2022

Val d'Osne: The Golden Age of Cast Iron

For its inaugural sale, the new auction house beared its teeth with a considerable result!

Val d'Osne: The Golden Age of Cast Iron - Lots sold

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