Théodore Gudin (1802-1880)

With 100-odd paintings and drawings, this new retrospective at the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris explores different aspects of the work of this landscape painter, a forerunner and rebel in several respects.

A year after Théodore Géricault's "Noailles Hindquarters" was classified as a French National Treasure, this equally large version comes at just the right time to stir up passionate debate.

As the Musée Roybet-Fould in the Paris suburb Courbevoie devotes an exhibition to the artist for the first time since 1980, we look back at the career of one of the stars of ceramics from the market angle. When he was barely 17, the young Théodore Deck...

There is no shortage of Art Nouveau jewelry going under the hammer; but pieces by this artist are exceptional.

These elephant vases by Théodore Deck are typical of the 19th century ceramist's inventiveness. 

The Lyon artist Théodore Lévigne celebrated his city with this painting of the official visit of Henri II and the great Catherine de' Medici.

Almost instantly recognisable, this group of lions bears the stamp of Théodore Géricault. These big cats were one of his favourite subjects, along with horses.

Sold under the hammer of Tessier Sarrou on Friday at Drouot, the Portrait of Charles Ferdinand Théodore de Vassinhac d'Imécourt, who died in the prime of life during the siege of Dantzig, quintupled its high estimate. The portrait had remained with the descendants of Ferdinand Imécourt's older brother until now.

Annick Lemoine, appointed director of the Petit Palais in Paris two years ago, unveils plans and ambitions designed to make it somewhere for everyone.

Paul Touzet was one of France's most renowned post-war experts. The sale of part of his collection of paintings and drawings is an opportunity to pay him a well-deserved tribute.