Resources and documentation
Our objects have a history. Through our themed articles, explore their past and the techniques and crafts that created them.
The Bordeaux Wardrobe, Masterpiece of Port Furniture
Considered as the most beautiful expression of port furniture, Bordeaux's 18th century mahogany furniture is not only part of the history of art but also testifies to the…
Bargueño, Luxurious Cabinet of Portugal
Borrowed from the Spaniards and taken over by the Portuguese, the bargueño is more than a prestigious piece of furniture. In the 17th century, it became the affirmation of a…
Chest of Drawers attributable to Thomas Hache, Late 17th Century
Thomas Hache (1664 - 1747), son of Noël Hache (1630 - 1675), initiated - better than his father - the reputation of the dynasty, which was permanently established in Grenoble.…
An Empire Console stamped Jacob Desmalter, Early 19th Century
Emblematic piece of furniture of the French Empire style, our mahogany, marble and gilded bronze console carries all the imperial splendor into its signatures.
An Indonesian Mask, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Far from the common and touristic productions of Bali, this bondres mask (topeng) testifies to the traditional Indonesian theatrical practice, a central practice of the culture of…
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…
A Gilded Bronze Church Lectern, 19th Century
The Neo-Gothic period left its mark on the minds and tastes of the second half of the 19th century. Religious works of art are privileged witnesses to this, especially when they…
Bronze signed Jean Gaspar (1861 – 1931), March 1918
Today considered the greatest Belgian animal sculptor, Jean Gaspar was a tormented artist whose genius is today compared to that of a Rembrandt Bugatti or an Auguste Trémont. A…
Japanese copper basketwork box, 19th century
All in copper basketry, our discreetly gilded and lacquered box is a typical Japanese aesthetic: the Wabi Sabi.