Resources and documentation
Our objects have a history. Through our themed articles, explore their past and the techniques and crafts that created them.
Animal Bronzes
With the 19th century as the golden age, animal sculpture followed artistic movements and appeared in the 20th century as a laboratory of modernity. From Antoine-Louis Barye to…
Provencal Armchairs
Their clean lines, the simplicity of their materials and the quality of their assembly make them sought-after pieces of furniture. From the straw seat to the uprights in turned or…
The Crystal
When in the 15th century the fall of Constantinople deprived the West of its supply of rock crystal, the princes hired their glassmakers to create a glass capable of equaling the…
The Silver Hallmarks: Identifying and Dating
Nothing is easier than finding a hallmark on a piece of silverware. It is still necessary to be able to identify it and to know its meaning! A few clarifications to help you find…
Cloisonné enamel
From Ancient Egypt, where it was used on the pectoral of Ramses II, to the wonderful translucent creations of Art Nouveau, cloisonné enamel rose to the rank of the most…