Gaston Chaissac (1910-1964)

With its opal wings and eyes, gold body dotted with diamonds and an emerald on its back, this dragonfly exquisitely illustrates the delicacy of Art Nouveau (l.7 cm/2.8 in., weight 20.6 g/0.72 oz).

On Saturday, September 10, Cyril Duval Enchères OVV will hold another sale in La Flèche, in the Loire Valley, focused on hunting.

A totally forgotten photographer of the Roaring Twenties is back in the spotlight thanks to a show at the Centre Pompidou and the meticulous work of historian Michel Frizot. The exhibition also shines fresh light on the role of photography at that time.

An advocate of contemporary painting and sculpture in the post-war years, the art critic and historian is now the hero of auctions. Thirty works from his private collection tell the tale of a fascinating career.

The post-war artists featured in this auction catalog sought to transcend matter.

Exoticism is the order of the day with this lacquer panel by Gaston Suisse. The interior designer, one of the leading names in Art Deco, once again demonstrates his mastery of this very ancient technique.

This painting from the collection of the owners of the famous Baudy Hotel in Giverny evokes the artistic energy that reigned supreme in the little town in Normandy at the turn of the 20th century.

Curated by Eleanor Nairne, “Jean Dubuffet: Brutal Beauty” harmoniously compliments the site of the Barbican Gallery, in London. Brutalist architecture and Dubuffet’s Art Brut go hand in hand, creating a world of materiality and delight for the audience to enjoy.

Known as a member of the Grand Jeu Group, Joseph Sima (1891-1971) sought a form of unity in representation in all of his work. A prime example of his landscapes of light, Ombres portées I (Cast Shadows I), is by an artist at the height of his powers.

A pair of chairs designed by Georges de Feure and made for Madeleine Vionnet’s fashion house took a turn on the red carpet of the auction room.