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Wallpaper panorama by Zuber & Cie: a view of 19th-century America - SOLD
In the history of interior decoration, few works are as spectacular and refined as the panoramic wallpapers from the Zuber & ... factory.
How are porcelain biscuits made?
In our previous article, we explored the rich history of porcelain biscuit. This time, let's turn our attention to the techniques used to create these objects...
The Directoire style (1789-1804)
The term "Directory" refers to a historical period following the French Revolution (1789) and the National Convention (1792-1795), but also to...
A renewed interest in furniture and art objects
A widespread return of the French to their homes. The health crisis, which has affected us, has considerably transformed our relationship with...
Travelogue about Japanese Arts and Crafts
We've just returned from a long trip to Japan, a country where we lived almost 30 years ago—an eternity! We had to go back to the place where we met. Where it all began, where our...
The mirror, an iconic decorative object
The history of the first mirrors dates back to around 6000 BC. The oldest examples are made of polished stone, then polished metal, copper...
Empire style ornamentation
The Empire style, a style of propaganda. At the end of the 18th century, Ancient Rome was celebrated both for its political grandeur and for what the...
The different engraving and printing techniques
Engraving and printing techniques are artistic methods that allow an image to be reproduced on various media. Engraving involves incising a surface to...
Lighting fixtures in 19th-century France
19TH-CENTURY CHANDELIERS A chandelier is a piece of furniture designed to capture light and enhance the brightness of an interior. It is...
The Napoleon III style (1852-1870)
A period of decadence, the Second Empire (1852-1870) sought to impose prestige through pomp, festivities, and luxury, in contrast to the bourgeois reign of the discreet Louis-Philippe...
The History of Porcelain Biscuit
Attention, sweet tooths! The biscuit we're about to talk about will make your teeth ache. Bust, peasant, prom queen, or centerpiece, they're immaculately white to...
Atena and her collection of Romantic-era art
"Romantic Paris, 1815-1848": The Petit Palais's landmark exhibition. From May 22 to September 15, 2019, the Petit Palais presents "Romantic Paris," an exhibition...