Pair of Provençal Armchairs, Late 18th / Early 19th Century

Provencal Armchairs

The seats of Provence and the influence of the 18th centuryThe 18th century,…


Fauteuil, du mobilier aux Epis de la Chambre dite du Treillage au Petit Trianon © Art RMNGP

The Crystal

Birth of the Venetian crystallo and competition from Bohemian glassIn the…


Solid silver vegetable dish, late 18th century.

The Silver Hallmarks: Identifying and Dating

Hallmarks of the Ancien Régime: Complex but PreciseIt is too often forgotten…


Pair of Chinese cloisonné vases, 19th century

Cloisonné enamel

Amazed by the Byzantine productions, the medieval West explored and perfected…