L’ane de Pompadour desk in patinated bronze, brass and leather by Francois-Xavier Lalanne. The model was created in 1973 and this example in 2001. The original model was made for the de Noailles family whose residence, L’Ermitage de Pompadour was … Continue reading
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Expanding on the traditional ‘decorator interiors’ Christie’s and Sotheby’s hosted influential bloggers and top designers in there exhibition spaces this fall, asking them to compose interiors using objects in their design sales mixed with Modern and Contemporary artwork. The results are truly inspiring! It … Continue reading
Interesting and inspiring article about how and why to commission works from artists and craftpeople via Christie’s. (Click image to link to the article.) Sotheby’s announced results that beat out Christie’s in the end of 2014 for the first time … Continue reading
Rare M2 and M3 ceiling lights by Joseph André Motte at Galerie Pascal Cuisinier for Art-Saint-Germain des Pres. Motte was one of the first French designers to use perspex in this specific interlocking design. Each light is made up of four … Continue reading
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
Richard Artschwager’s “Chair/Chair sold very well yesterday at Sotheby’s 20th Century Design Including Works by Tiffany Studios from the Geyer Family Collection Sale in New York. Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD LOT SOLD. 37,500 USD (Hammer Price with Buyer’s Premium)) The designer, … Continue reading
Sotheby’s 20th Century Design sale today includes this sultry caramel velvet canapé from circa 1925. It is stained wood, vellum and brass. The designer is unknown. The estimate: 20,000 – 30,000€. This statement piece needs space to be seen! We … Continue reading
These gilt bronze and blue plexiglass floor lamps are over the top! Designed by César and Jean-Claude Farhi in 1970, they are being sold today at Sotheby’s, Paris for 60,000- 80,000€. We can source work by these designers for you. … Continue reading
Here is an insitu photo of this pair of spectacular lamps. The shocking and flamboyant combination of gilt bronze and blue lucite ( at the time known as plexiglass ) creates an exciting effect that can serve as a bridge … Continue reading
Talk about ‘power’ desk. This 1970s bureau by Serge Manzon in the upcoming 20th Century Design sale at Sothby’s Paris is substantial and seductive! The soft warmth of the dark brown lacquer together with the glowing warmth and strength of … Continue reading
