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An 18th-century chest of drawers with polychrome European lacquer decoration, in blue, red, and gold on a black background. Typical of Mathieu Criaerd for the lacquer, the rich gilt bronze decoration, the trim and apron.
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Mathieu Criaerd, Master Cabinetmaker Under Louis XV

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A striking 19th-century Longwy planter with a D5670 decor and a blue jay.
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Longwy Enamels & Faience: Most Famous Collectibles Beyond the “Apple Blossom” Pattern

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Art Deco cabinet by Maurice Pré inspired by Ruhlmann's "bahut Elysée".
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Maurice Pré: Designer From Ruhlmann’s Art Deco to Modernism

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Pierre Bonnard, the Nabis, and the Democratization of Art through Print

Watercolor by Henry-Edmond Cross using pointillism technique to depict a maritime landscape of Provence in Le Lavandou.
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Post-Impressionism in Provence: When the Sun Stroke the Painters’ Eye

Follow the vibrant trail of Post-Impressionism through Provence, a region whose dazzling light ...
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René Lalique, the Unsurpassed Genius of Art Deco Glass

With this guide about René Lalique’s glass artworks, we give you a thorough ...
Detail of Paul Follot Art Deco chest of drawers - Galerie des Minimes
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L’Atelier Pomone Returns: A look Back at Paul Follot and the Emergence of Art Deco

Let’s applaud the initiative of the renowned Parisian department store Le Bon Marché ...
Audoux-Minnet logo with the adorable black kitten for a pun on Minnet and "minet" meaning "kitty" in English. It also mentions the location of their furniture store in Golfe-Juan.
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Audoux-Minnet: Mid-Century Modern Rope and Rattan Furniture

If you are a fan of rattan, bamboo, or rope furniture, getting to ...
Pair of Trophy / Triumph sculptures by Chiparus under the J. Darcourt pseudonym.
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The Athletes, Sculptures of Chiparus | Art Deco to Celebrate the Paris Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics are in the starting blocks. Did you know that ...
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Émile Zola and Impressionism: Monet, Cézanne, Manet

What a fantastic photograph to introduce Émile Zola (1840-1902) in regard to Impressionism! ...
Oil on canvas by Eugène Boudin. Sun setting in Plougastel, Brittany, painted in 1871. Presented by Galerie A&G.
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Eugène Boudin and Johan-Barthold Jongkind: Inspiring Claude Monet and Impressionism

Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) born in Honfleur, Normandy, was a specialist of marine paintings ...
Painting by Frédéric Bazille: his workshop rue de la Condamine. With Manet and a group of friends. Maître at the piano and maybe Monet, Renoir or Astruc standing up. Painting visible at the Musée d'Orsay.
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Let There Be Light: Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism

What an event in France: the 150th anniversary of Impressionism! What could be ...
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Etienne Doirat: A Regency Cabinetmaker and His Chests of Drawers

Étienne Doirat (c. 1670-1732) was a talented and prominent French cabinetmaker of the ...
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Treens and Carvings in St. Lucie Wood. Or Is It Bagard Wood?

In the 17th and 18th centuries, some artisans from the Duchy of Lorraine ...
Susanna and the Elders - Artemisia Gentileschi - 1639 - Royal Trust Collection
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Susanna and the Elders: The Joy to Rediscover an Artemisia Gentileschi’s Painting

There are already plenty of reasons to visit Windsor Castle, but until April ...
Caspar Bernhard Hardy - Pair of wax reliefs - Sellers of fruits and vegetables
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Caspar Bernhard Hardy’s Wax Reliefs: Late 18th-Century Curiosities

A close observation of this pair of polychrome wax reliefs by Caspar Bernhard ...
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Dumfries House in Scotland: Thomas Chippendale’s and Robert Adam’s Early Works

Blue like the Mediterranean Sea, the magnificent rococo bed restored in 2010 attracts ...
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Cows in a Meadow by Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)

I am a student of my father and beautiful nature.” — Rosa Bonheur ...
Jean Lurçat wool tapestry
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Weaving a Legacy: Jean Lurçat and the Art of Tapestry

Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) was a French artist, designer, and ceramicist who made significant ...
Ferdinand Barbedienne Plate in Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Enamel
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Ferdinand Barbedienne: Flamboyance and Renewal in 19th-Century French Bronze and Enamel

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) was a French metalworker and bronze caster who became known ...
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Sauteuse Chest of Drawers From Jean-François Hache’s Workshop

This commode is curved on the front and on both sides. With only ...

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