Antonin Artaud (1896-1948)

A faun was expected, but it was a Roman emperor who reached Olympic heights far ahead of fine quality antique furniture.

About 60 prints, paintings, drawings, books, autographs and objets d'art together with traditional African and Asian art from the collection of Lucie Scheler and her father Lucien are coming up for auction.

This marble bust from the Antonine period is so lifelike it looks as though the young man is about to speak to us. His slightly idealized features bring the legendary Antinous, the beloved favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian, to mind.

This work given by Joseph Sima to the wife and collaborator of Jean Ballard, head of Les Cahiers du Sud, illustrates the Surrealists’ interest in mythology.

The expressive face of a member of the imperial family—a fine example of sculpture from the Antonine period—shared the spotlight with two French designers, Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand.

The installation by French artist Vincent Leroy comprises sixty magnifying glasses, which spin slowly above canal Rio di San Antonin in Venice. Exhibited in front of the Louvre last year, in its new location, it reflects the water and buildings around it to create a kaleidoscopic effect. (designbloom)

The Cabinet Turquin ends the year on a beautiful note with the sale of two extremely rare, enigmatic Sienese School paintings by Pietro Lorenzetti that will fuel passionate debates among specialists.

The eleven days of La Biennale came to an end on December 5th.

A joint Art Nouveau creation by Majorelle and Daum shone out in all its glory, while Art Deco revealed its sober lines and precious materials.

A sale successfully appealing to several types of buyers with a singular piece of jewellery.