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62 articles taggés "18th century"

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Oriental Patterns for European Painters
Carpets of extreme rarity because of their great age, with eclectic provenances, added a decorative touch to this Normandy sale, sporting names evoking…
Market Trends
The Louvre Embroiled in Controversy Over Acquisition
The museum is under fire for buying, at a high price, drawings "attributed to Fragonard" at the end of a tumultuous process. Here's some perspective.…
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Portrait of a Young Follower of Winckelmann
Under the watchful eye of the master Johan Joachim Winckelmann, the German art historian considered to be one of the fathers of neoclassicism, this…
Exhibitions
Upside Down. The Underside of History at the Musée de Valangin
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Old and Modern French Masters from Largillière to Mathieu
In Biarritz, a well-stocked selection of pictures ranged from Louis XIV splendor and the delicate work of late 18th-century star portraitist Élisabeth…
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Pure Largillière
Madame de la Bussières fulfilled all her promises, appealing to buyers with her splendid looks and attire.
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Sculpture in the Spotlight with an Anonymous Christ
An unexpected sculpture created a sensation – this 18 th -century Christ Crucified, as beautifully carved as a remarkable panel by the Paris sculptor…
Art Price Index
Chatelaines: Keys to Success
A chatelaine is a handy object made of finely worked gold wire, relying on its beauty to appeal.
Pre-sale
A Characterful Actor by Jean-Baptiste Van Loo
This actor portrayed by Jean-Baptiste Van Loo cuts a fine figure. And he is about to mount the auction stage to fresh applause.
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Latin America in Painting
Domingo Ortiz proudly portrayed Mexican traditions and François Lemoyne was preempted for Versailles.
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The Waltz of Sculptures, from the 18th Century to Camille Claudel
A Solid Investment: The Hermès 'Himalaya' Birkin Bag
A Spectacular Folly in the Form of a Chinese Pagoda
Camille Bryen, the Forgotten Glory of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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19 October 2021 - 23:06
Alexander Calder’s “Flying Dragon” Lands in Paris’ Place Vendôme
19 October 2021 - 22:06
Another Preemption at Drouot: A Chinese Porcelain Dish for Versailles
19 October 2021 - 21:02
Preemption at Drouot: Pierre Rousseau's "Chinese Folly" Goes to the Carnavalet Museum
19 October 2021 - 20:06
Paris Internationale Art Fair 2021 Opens Tomorrow