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Pre-sale Published on 06/02/2023
The Art of Dom Robert in Four Tapestries
A group of tapestries with amazingly fresh colors opens the door to the wonderful world of the cartoon artist, then at the peak of his powers.
The Art of Dom Robert in Four Tapestries
Glossary Published on 05/05/2023
S is for Silk, in the 17th and 18th Centuries
During the Renaissance, Italy’s silk-making secrets became more widespread, and France was the first to benefit. Thanks to protectionist measures and...
S is for Silk, in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Glossary Published on 03/23/2023
S is for Silk in the 19th Century
As the Ancien Régime drew to its gruesome conclusion, French silk was in high demand and exported in great quantities. Lyon reigned supreme, but cotton...
S is for Silk in the 19th Century
Glossary Published on 01/26/2023
D for Dinanderie
Dinanderie refers to ordinary as well as luxury items made of copper and brass. Since the Middle Ages, the word has encompassed tableware, cookware...
D for Dinanderie
Pre-sale Published on 12/16/2022
A One-of-a-Kind 16th-Century Miniature Dutch Nativity Scene
This tiny triptych from the collection of Charles Boucaud, a unique piece from the studio of Adam Dircksz, will attract a lot of attention due to its...
A One-of-a-Kind 16th-Century Miniature Dutch Nativity Scene
Pre-sale Published on 12/09/2022
Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums
A set of three portfolios of projects that come directly from Pierre-François Fontaine’s library via his descendants attest to the two architects’ vision...
Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums
Glossary Published on 09/29/2022
W is for Wedgwood
In the space of a few years, Josiah Wedgwood managed to combine innovation, industry and craftsmanship. His work is still the quintessence of British...
W is for Wedgwood
Glossary Published on 09/15/2022
I Is for Iznik
Long thought to come from Damascus, Rhodes or Lindos, Iznik ceramics emerged from the shadows in the last century to reveal an Ottoman art influenced...
I Is for Iznik
Glossary Published on 06/02/2022
O is For Opaline
Its iridescent shades have made opal a much-prized gem since classical antiquity. Though difficult to imitate, this stone inspired glassmakers to start...
O is For Opaline
Glossary Published on 05/19/2022
T is for Tapestry: The Twentieth Century
In the artistic effervescence of the last century, tapestry was not forgotten. In Aubusson in particular, workshops multiplied thanks to the new consideration...
T is for Tapestry: The Twentieth Century
Analyses Published on 04/15/2022
Aubusson and Ymer & Malta Renew the Art of Tapestry
By giving Valérie Maltaverne a free rein, the Cité internationale de la tapisserie d'Aubusson has breathed an innovative new life into historic craftsmanship....
Aubusson and Ymer & Malta Renew the Art of Tapestry
Glossary Published on 03/30/2022
T is for Tapestry: The 19th Century, Volume 3
The 19th century certainly witnessed a notable dichotomy in the sphere of tapestries. After a period devoid of genius, which confined the woven creations...
T is for Tapestry: The 19th Century, Volume 3
Cultural Heritage Published on 03/03/2022
Cabinetmakers During the Reign of French King Louis XIV
Basing his study on a rigorous research method and in-depth knowledge of archives, art historian Calin Demetrescu's seminal book now reveals the results...
Cabinetmakers During the Reign of French King Louis XIV
Glossary Published on 02/16/2022
T is for Tapestry: the 16th and 17th Centuries, Volume 2
The creation of the royal tapestry workshops under Louis XIV broke with the mural approach specific to medieval and Renaissance tapestries. In these...
T is for Tapestry: the 16th and 17th Centuries, Volume 2
Glossary Published on 12/09/2021
T is for Tapestry: Volume 1
In the late Middle Ages, tapestry production, whose origins lay in the East and classical antiquity, was one of the most prominent crafts in Western...
T is for Tapestry: Volume 1
Glossary Published on 10/06/2021
S is for Stained Glass
In the 6th century, colored glass made an appearance in various church windows. This primitive technique became established in the 10th century with...
S is for Stained Glass
Glossary Published on 09/09/2021
M is for Mother-of-Pearl
In the sixth century, its iridescent nuances were already enlivening the mosaics at Ravenna’s Basilica of Saint Apollonia. Fragile and long inimitable,...
M is for Mother-of-Pearl
Glossary Published on 08/25/2021
A is for Azulejos
Unlike what might be commonly thought, azulejos take their name not from their traditional blue color but from the Arabic al zulaydj, meaning a small...
A is for Azulejos
Glossary Published on 06/24/2021
M for Marbling
In the 12th century, the Japanese art of "ink floating on water" met with considerable success. Then, after conquering the East and Turkey as the "art...
M for Marbling
Glossary Published on 05/12/2021
B for Bottle
Among all the existing containers, the cylindrical shape with its broad shoulders is the most recognizable. However, the history of the wine bottle...
B for Bottle

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