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  • The Transition style (1765-1775)

    The term Transition refers to the stylistic evolution which, in the second half of Louis XV's reign and at the very beginning of Louis XVI's reign, is characterized by...

  • The Empire style cylinder desk

    The cylinder desk, also known as a "secretary" desk, is a piece of furniture for storage and writing which, as we shall see, experienced a resurgence in popularity during Napoleon's reign...

  • An incredible acquisition: "Voyage de la Sainte Famille en Egypte" by Georges Och

      Georges Och, a largely unknown figure. Georges Och was a French landscape painter, born in 1798. To this day, little is known about the life and work of this artist who...

  • The French clock

    From the late 18th century onwards, artists rose up against classical rigidity and the cult of ideal beauty, expressing their preference...

  • Mercier Frères Transition Style Commode

    The Transition style: historical landmarks. The Transition style covers the period from 1750 to 1774 and refers to the stylistic evolution that, in the second half...

  • 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...

  • 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 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...

  • Silverware in the 19th century

    The housewife, an 18th-century invention. The practice of placing cutlery on the table, around each plate, became widespread from the 16th century onwards...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Art Deco, the modernity of the Roaring Twenties

    Who hasn't dreamed of having a drink in a sublime Art Deco setting, as if they were living in The Great Gatsby? Often considered the epitome of aesthetics...

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    We describe and document the items for sale as accurately as possible. We provide a certificate of authenticity for the items sold and an invoice. We...