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Category Archives: Desks
A little over half the lots at the Cornette de Saint Cyr XXth Century Decorative Art sale on June 8th in Paris were unsold. Among these was the star lot, the ‘Fauteuil-Scultpture ‘Leda’ chair by Salvador Dali (estimate €20,000-30,000). Interestingly, there … Continue reading
Transcendent Aesthetics of ArtDesign Eric Schmitt and Benoit Lemercier are two contemporary designers creating supremely seductive and sculptural ArtDesign objects. With different methods and intentions both create works that evoke beautiful harmony. There work will be presented at PAD Paris by the exciting Jean-Jacques Dutko Gallery. … Continue reading
Here are some exciting pieces we have spotted this week! The sensuous and organic form of this contemporary bronze lamp (‘Grande Lyre’) by Philippe Cuny drew us in. The glow from the bronze is gorgeous. .… This reclinable chair in … Continue reading
For French designer Benjamin Graindorge, cristalCane lamps are living beings. Their skeletons are made of glass and they carry the essence of light with grace and elegance: the energy is totally invisible – revealed only through its effect – the … Continue reading
This Black Edition ‘Big Table’ from the ‘Molar’ series (2007) by Wendell Castle sold at $74,500, within its estimate of $60,000-80,000 in the Phillips Contemporary Art and Design Sale in New York last night. Crafted in plastic and reinforced with … Continue reading
This incredible, sleek desk, designed by Michel Roux Spitz(1888-1957) in 1930 for the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, became his personal desk in his offices at 33 Rue Octave Feuillet in Paris. It is now in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs. … Continue reading
There was a strong showing of 20th century design classics and arts decoratifs, amid much talk of a shift in taste of the Fair’s clients away from French 18th century antiques towards this market. Galerie Alain Marcelpoil was showing an … Continue reading
We couldn’t help but recall William Hogarth’s ‘line of beauty’ as defined in his book the Analysis of Beauty (1753) after recently posting a couple photos of objects that exemplify this theory and span two centuries! Here we have reposted … Continue reading
Ormolu mounted Louis XV parquetry ladies desk, stamped by Pierre Migeon Artcurial, Paris June 2012 We can imagine being deeply inspired working at this bureau with its beautiful parquetry and perfect proportions. A true masterpiece of technical and aesthetic excellence! … Continue reading
