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Philippe Dufour

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Pre-sale Published on 04/05/2024
When Grog Clay Inspired Sculptor Eduardo Chillida
Oxyde 54 recalls Eduardo Chillida's fascination with grog clay, discovered whlie Joan Gardy-Artigas was working with the material at the Maeght family...
When Grog Clay Inspired Sculptor Eduardo Chillida
Lots sold Published on 03/29/2024
Raza, Hartung, Buffet: A Flurry of Records on the Riviera
A couple of restaurateurs passionate about modern art assembled, in Paris and Cannes, a collection of demanding pieces, whose dispersal yielded some...
Raza, Hartung, Buffet: A Flurry of Records on the Riviera
Lots sold Published on 03/15/2024
Louis Lagrenée at the Top of the Auction Block
At a sale in Savoy, a rediscovered lost painting by Louis Lagrenée (1725-1805) rivaled a sumptuous lotus bowl from the Qianlong period.
Louis Lagrenée at the Top of the Auction Block
Pre-sale Published on 03/01/2024
The Paul Touzet Collection of Old Masters
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...
The Paul Touzet Collection of Old Masters
Lots sold Published on 03/01/2024
Pierre Chareau's Modernism in Three Lots
The radical architect and designer of the 1930s created a set of eight pieces, whose simplicity contrasted with the design of Artisans de Marolles.
Pierre Chareau's Modernism in Three Lots
Pre-sale Published on 02/23/2024
A Singular Portrait by Gustave Van de Woestyne
This 1920 painting of Adrienne De Zutter illustrates the intersecting cultures that shaped the work of this unique painter.
A Singular Portrait by Gustave Van de Woestyne
Pre-sale Published on 02/15/2024
Jean Dubuffet’s Extraordinary Garden for the French Car Brand Renault
Sculptures by the protean artist who created Hourloupe and Coucou Bazar have reappeared, recalling his controversial unfinished work Salon d’été (Summer...
Jean Dubuffet’s Extraordinary Garden for the French Car Brand Renault
Pre-sale Published on 02/02/2024
Fables and Figures in a Late 4th-Century Apulian Vase
Emblematic of this Hellenized region of Italy, this richly decorated crater celebrates the creativity of its ceramists, who created an unmistakably...
Fables and Figures in a Late 4th-Century Apulian Vase
Pre-sale Published on 12/15/2023
Korovin on the Okhotino Terrace with His Friend Suvorov
The rediscovery of this painting from the Russian Impressionist's most prized period is a major event in our understanding of his work.
Korovin on the Okhotino Terrace with His Friend Suvorov
Lots sold Published on 11/24/2023
Surprise Triumph of an Iznik Tile with a Lavender Background
The rare color, impeccable provenance, and unexpected appearance of this ceramic at auction triggered fierce competition.
Surprise Triumph of an Iznik Tile with a Lavender Background
Pre-sale Published on 11/02/2023
An Armful of Wildflowers in a Delicate Pastel by Odilon Redon
The Symbolist master offers us this spectacular bouquet of flowers, testimony to his lifelong passion for botany.
An Armful of Wildflowers in a Delicate Pastel by Odilon Redon
Pre-sale Published on 09/22/2023
Sodom and Gomorrah in Flames by Jan Bruegel the Elder
A recurring theme with late 16th-century Northern European artists, here the ruin of Sodom and Gomorrah is brilliantly depicted in a style typical of...
Sodom and Gomorrah in Flames by Jan Bruegel the Elder
Pre-sale Published on 07/13/2023
The Comte de Vergennes' Golden Sword: A Royal Gift
Sporting a gold hilt, a magnificent sword evokes the role of the monarchy's key servants and the necessary overhaul of the King's household under the...
The Comte de Vergennes' Golden Sword: A Royal Gift
Pre-sale Published on 06/25/2023
Six Porsches in Search of Racing Drivers
Like an echo of the hundredth anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, these German made sportscars, which were regularly on the podium, are preparing...
Six Porsches in Search of Racing Drivers
Pre-sale Published on 04/28/2023
A Window into the World by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
The culmination of her formal explorations since the 1930s, this painting by Helena Vieira da Silva also reflects a new approach to space in her twilight...
A Window into the World by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Pre-sale Published on 04/21/2023
On the Yellow Road of a Painting by Paul Sérusier, in Brittany
This corner of Finistère, which is full of legends and where the Nabi master lived for a long time, provided him with inexhaustible material for landscapes,...
On the Yellow Road of a Painting by Paul Sérusier, in Brittany
Pre-sale Published on 03/31/2023
Nessus and Deianira: An Italian-Inspired Bronze
The myth about a kidnapping captivated the great Mannerist sculptors, particularly Giambologna and Susini.
Nessus and Deianira: An Italian-Inspired Bronze
Lots sold Published on 03/31/2023
Chaumet Borne Aloft on the Wings of Fame
In creating this Valkyrie set, the Paris refined jewelry company asserted its inventiveness and appeal for a bold clientele.
Chaumet Borne Aloft on the Wings of Fame
Pre-sale Published on 02/23/2023
A 17th-Century Mexican Chest
A rare piece of 17th-century furniture will soon reveal its lavish decoration, carved using a technique specific to workshops in the Oaxaca region.
A 17th-Century Mexican Chest
Lots sold Published on 01/07/2023
Success for a Guitar by Jacques-Philippe Michelot
This instrument straight out of the 18th century contributed to the lifestyle of Marie-Antoinette’s time.
Success for a Guitar by Jacques-Philippe Michelot

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