Q & A with one of our favorite Paris galleries – Patrick Fourtin

 Console ‘Bellatrix’ (2015) by OAK reflected in  KAMAL AOUN’S spectacular mirror sculpture ‘Hoop’ (2015). (2m x 2m).  ~~ Galerie Patrick Fourtin is one of the most beautiful galleries in Paris, situated in the stunning Palais Royal area.  Patrick always has an … Continue reading

Collectible design Private Sale in Paris

Furniture For Sale from the Private Collection of an Art Advisor in Paris These items are all in good condition and priced to sell.contact@arte-case.com or +33 6 22 37 44 72We will help arrange shipping. Hanging PULP lamp by Jo Meesters, 2008, Purchased from Tools … Continue reading

Italian Lighting and Blue Fractal Resin!

We were up at Les Puces for the first time in quite a while this week. Each year it becomes more “established” and this year is no different – from new numbered awnings for easier identification of the stands to … Continue reading

Antoine Vignault at Galerie Patrick Fourtin, Paris

Galerie Patrick Fourtin hosted the vernissage of the first collection by Antoine Vignault last evening. This six piece collection is one we have been following for some time and it was a wonderful experience to see the pieces in person. Above: A labradorite sphere … Continue reading

American in Paris – Frank Lloyd Wright

  Frank Lloyd Wright created the philosophy of organic architecture. His idea of “organic architecture is a reinterpretation of nature’s principles as they had been filtered through the intelligent minds of men and women who could then build forms which … Continue reading

Friday Finds!

Treasure hunting in Paris on a beautiful fall day. … This is one of a pair of ‘Pipe Line Series 2’ chairs (1983) in lucite and chrome by Jeff Messerschmidt. With a small production of just 75 chairs, they were an exciting … Continue reading

Friday Finds!

We have some truly wonderful objects to present to you today! This unique 1940s Venini chandelier is from a private home in Paris and it is truly exceptional. Restrained and elegant in expression and proportion … block out the ceiling and other lights in … Continue reading

Friday Finds!

Chairs and tables! Tables and Chairs!Starting on Monday there are several smaller sales in Paris with fantastic opportunities to to find collectible items. See something you like? Contact us! contact@arte-case.com This lounge chair was designed by French architect/designer Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) in … Continue reading

Friday Finds!

This week we found some exciting pieces around Paris! Above on the left, Susan on the surprisingly comfortable ‘S’ chair by Tom Dixon, in metal and straw, circa 1989. H103cm x L47cm x W55cm On the right, Elizabeth testing the … Continue reading

Friday Finds!

Pharrell Williams has curated the exhibition GIRL which opened this week at Emmanuel Perrotin’s new gallery space, Salle du Bal, a former ballroom at the Hotel du Grand Veneur. The show celebrates women and is both challenging and uplifting. Try … Continue reading