There is nothing that says luxury more than this gracious Louis XV beechwood bergère. It can be recovered to suit your taste. Look closely at the grace of the curves and the quality of the joinery. … Continue reading
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This glorious drawing by François Boucher on Galerie Katrin Bellinger’s stand at the Salon du Dessin in Paris this year was breathtaking. Boucher used three chalks in The Head of a girl holding a rose (black, red and white chalk on … Continue reading
There was an outstanding array of talent at PAD in Paris this year. Oscar Graf’s stand was sublime in its simplicity, his stunning chairs taking centre stage in what was a true homage to the art of late 19th … Continue reading
We recently had the opportunity to stay a few nights at the amazing Pongara Ecolodge (www.pongara-lodge.com) on Le Pointe, an island 30 minutes from Libreville, the capital city of Gabon. We were drawn to these masks, which have been cleverly … Continue reading
Recently in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, we were thrilled to be invited to visit a private collection of traditional African art. This sculpture of a female head we found to be entrancing. She emerges from Mbigou stone, which is … Continue reading
Also in this fabulous private collection in Libreville we admired these stylized figures, which to our Western eyes were immediately reminiscent of Alberto Giacometti’s (Swiss sculptor b.1901 – d.1966) surrealist figures through the similar usage of elongated form. However, this male … Continue reading
Lebanese designer Majd Bazerji is an independent designer based in Paris. He founded his own design studio ‘mb-designlab’ in 2004. This 2011 example of his work has us spellbound. It is made from wengé (a dense wood originating in West Africa) and polished … Continue reading
We spotted this beautiful Philippe Hiquily guéridon while in Dior on Place Vendôme last week. Click on the photo for a better view of this beautiful showroom. … Continue reading
During work on a recent project, we found ourselves in a stunning apartment overlooking the Place Dauphine to one side and the Pont Neuf to the other. From this second floor apartment we were completely enchanted to be able … Continue reading
Painting: Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) ‘Le Pont Neuf, naufrage de la ‘Bonne mere’ Signed and dated C. Pissarro 1901 Oil on canvas 25 7/8 x 32 inches (65.8 x 81.3 cm) Christie’s King Street, London, Impressionist Sale, 18 June 2007. Photo: taken from … Continue reading
