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G R A N D PA L A I S
S Y N D I C AT N AT I O N A L
D E S A N T I Q UA I R E S
Ingres : © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du Louvre) - Thierry Le Mage / Verrière : © Cosimo Mirco Magliocca
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S U M M A RY
Editorial by Christopher Forbes – President of the Biennale Commission 5
Foreword by Mathias Ary Jan – President of SNA 7
La Biennale Paris 2018, main principles and strategic focus 9
Factsheet La Biennale Paris 2018 13
The Honorary Committee 15
La Biennale: 1962 / 2018 – highlights 17
The Biennale Commission 19
The CAO and Vetting process 21
Scenography 23
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac – the Guest Artistic Director 25
Exhibition “Napoléon, l’empereur sous la verrière" 27
Exhibitors 29
The VIP Lounge Ruinart 43
The New Graphic Identity 45
La Biennale Paris at the Heart of the French Art de Vivre Week 47
Union action and cultural program of the SNA 49
Organization Chart SNA and Press Contact 51
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EDI TOR I A L
BY C H R I S T O PH E R F O R B E S
PR E SIDEN T OF T HE BIEN NA L E COMMISSION
I wish to become the ambassador of La Biennale Paris
abroad, particularly in the United States, with the aim of
establishing this singular event as an essential international
exhibition for collectors and art lovers around the world.
I have travelled the world, but it seems to me that
La Biennale, from its unique venue of the Grand Palais
alone, presents many unique qualities that it has cultivated
with rigor and passion from year to year.
Through the alleys of the Grand Palais, the galleries tell
the story of beautiful objects which have been cherished
by many owners and are endowed with a soul. There also
lies the magic of La Biennale Paris!
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F O R E WO R D BY
M AT H I A S A RY JA N
P R E S I D E N T O F T H E S Y N D I C AT N AT I O N A L D E S
A N T I Q UA I R E S (S N A)
This thirtieth edition constitutes an essential step in the The event will uphold its distinctive features: a limited
history of the La Biennale Paris. It offers the opportunity to number of galleries on display so as to widen the exhibition
align itself with the new realities of the art market. space thereby welcoming more furniture, paintings and
exceptional objects, promote a beautiful scenery and host
This event represents an opportunity to look towards a unique dinner with nearly 800 guests amid exceptional
the future with optimism and not to relish in the past, artworks.
however prestigious it has been!
It will embody our novel ambitions and herald a new era
La Biennale Paris is therefore apprehending this thirtieth of international recognition for France from the Grand
edition with pride regarding its past accomplishments Palais venue in Paris.
and confidence in its ability to renew itself and preserve
the trust of exhibitors as well as visitors.
B I O G R A P H Y O F M AT H I A S A RY J A N
As the grandson and son of an architect, Mathias Ary Jan Mathias Ary Jan has been a member of the SNA for over
is a self-taught man with an everlasting passion for art 13 years. In 2016, he was elected as President at the age of 45
and the soul of a collector. He opened his first showroom after serving two terms as a Treasurer.
in 1997 and rapidly specialized in nineteenth-century
European paintings prior to setting foot in the Louvre His professionalism and unrelenting dedication has
des Antiquaires in 2000. He organized a first exhibition made him take part in the Compagnie Nationale des
dedicated to the painter Félix Ziem two years later, then Experts (CNE) and the Royal Chamber of Antique Dealers
became its main expert as part of the Association Felix of Belgium.
Ziem founded on his initiative in 2009.
Mathias Ary Jan has a deep-seated passion for
paintings from the end of the 19th century. He has
distinguished himself by offering his devotion to
Orientalism and Belle Epoque. Today, he is the only
one to defend these two artistic movements through
his regular publications of catalogues and participation
in many international exhibitions.
© Didier Plowy / SNA 7
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M A IN PR INCIPLES A N D
S T R AT E G I C F O C U S
T H E A N N UA L I Z AT I O N O F T H E E V E N T La Biennale Paris aspires to stand at the intersection
of artistic eras by exposing art from the antiquity to the
It has been long overdue and is now irreversible. This 21st century with the aim of uniting all art connoisseurs
process is essential to the implementation of a new policy across the spectrum, while according a special focus on
of conquering the exhibitions and fairs market which the preservation of harmony and balance in the exhibition.
has become very competitive over the last ten years, This openness is shared by certain members of the Syndicat
characterized inter alia by the rise of auction houses, and National des Antiquaires. To safeguard ancient art, some
the appearance of new players such as MasterPiece, Frieze have chosen to turn to contemporary art.
Masters, and TEFAF New York.
Far from abandoning its DNA, La Biennale Paris aims
These organizations have benefited each year from the very to enrich it by making it more representative of new
strong rise of the art market and have optimized their flow practices carried out by collectors in a market wherein
of transactions contrary to La Biennale Paris which was different disciplines, styles and eras coexist.
only able to capture this value every two years. Through
the process of annualization La Biennale Paris will reach A R E A F F I R M E D N AT I O N A L
the same pace as the market as well as adopting its newly DIMENSION
established best practices, of which includes the commercial
inclination of exhibitions in annual sales. Although La Biennale Paris remains an international
exhibition with a third of foreign galleries, it is primarily
A N A RT IST IC OPEN N E SS H A R N E SSED a beautiful display of French galleries as originally intended.
T H RO U G H R I C H U N I V E R S E S It is an art exhibition as well as an ephemeral museum that
A N D O R I G I N A L PAT H S opens the cultural season and contributes to the cultural
attractiveness of France and its art market. The importance
La Biennale Paris has a DNA: that of constituting given to hosting large French galleries differentiates
a national heritage, being a historical exhibition, prestigious La Biennale from other exhibitions in Europe whose
from the exceptionality of its displays and the attention national penchant is less pronounced. This fully assumed
offered to artworks. Henceforward, this legacy must meet stance stems from the fact that La Biennale Paris was never
the expectations of the new generations of collectors with thought of as a trade fair, but rather as a significant French
a passion for contemporary art, decorative arts, design and cultural event. Finally, Paris remains the last capital in the
the tribal arts. world which can rely on a large network of independent
merchants and galleries.
The divide, once very marked between buyers of ancient
arts and those whose interest was exclusively focused
on contemporary art, have withered away over time.
Different periods and styles now coexist harmoniously
in the exhibitions of collectors and art lovers. Naturally,
La Biennale Paris seeks to reflect this evolution and offers
a broader view of the heritage to visitors and collectors.
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T H E O P E N N E S S T O E M E RG I N G
GA LLER IE S A ND EXHIBITION
ENTHUSIASTS
For a long time, La Biennale Paris hosted historic galleries.
To this day, among the most prestigious galleries are still
ran during this event. International ones are less present
in general. New ones have been created over the past ten
years to revitalize artists from the beginning of the 20th
century. The SNA sought to welcome these newcomers
as they constitute an important component of the future
French art market.
This spirit of openness is also reflected in the fact that
for the first time La Biennale Paris will host the Journées
européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days)
on Saturday evening.
A TIME FOR R EFLECTION
La Biennale Paris seeks to contribute its fair share to
the collective reflection upon the state of the art market.
The latter has experienced an unprecedented rise. It has also
been confronted in recent years with a few jolts stemming
from the contested authenticity of certain marketed
artworks. Consequently, the SNA will organize a conference
on the art market during this time of exposure with all
its stakeholders: gallery owners, voluntary auction houses,
insurers, renowned experts, museum directors, magistrates,
academics and journalists.
As a non-traditional event, La Biennale Paris is not solely
subjected to the rules of a trade fair, thereby allowing it to
provide firmer requirements on the origin of its proposed
pieces, ultimately to the benefit of all visitors.
DEFENIDING THE FR ENCH
A RT DE V I V R E
One of La Biennale Paris’ prerogatives is to build ties with
several Parisian events focused on showcasing the French
refinement and whose attention is focused on defending and
valuing our sacrosanct crafts and traditions. An initiative in
this direction will be unveiled during the gala dinner. These
events are intended to form complementary partnerships in
the coming years.
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FAC T S H E E T
L A B I E N N A L E PA R I S 20 1 8
DAT E S
˂˂ Opened to the public from Saturday, the 8th of September
until Sunday, the 16th of September
˂˂ Private Viewing: Friday the 7th of September
VENUE
˂˂ Grand Palais – Avenue Winston Churchill,
8th arrondissement, Paris, France
OPEN ING HOU RS
˂˂ Every day from 12pm until 8pm
˂˂ Late-night opening hours : Thursday the 8th of September
until 10.30 pm, Saturday 15 September until midnight
˂˂ Closing on Sunday the 16th of September at 6 pm
FEES
˂˂ Full Fare 35 €
˂˂ Reduced Rate 30 €
˂˂ Students and children from 12 to 18 years old: 20 €
˂˂ -12 years old: Free Entry
C ATA L O G U E
˂˂ Published by Glénat
˂˂ 240 pages
˂˂ Public Price 35 euros
E X P E C T E D AT T E N DA N C E
˂˂ In excess of 40.000 visitors
1. La Grande Odalisque, Ingres Jean-Auguste-Dominique
Musée du Louvre 1314
T H E H O N O R A RY
COMMI T T EE
T H E H O N O R A RY C O M M I T T E B R I N G S T O G E T H E R G R A N D N AT I O N A L
A N D I N T E R N AT I O N A L C O L L E C T O R S A S W E L L A S R E G U L A R V I S I T O R S
O F L A B I E N N A L E PA R I S .
In 2018, the appointed members are the following:
˂˂ William B. Beekman – Senior Associate at Debevoise Plimpton
˂˂ Taco Dibbits – Director of Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
˂˂ Patrick Gerschel – CEO of Gerschel & Company
˂˂ Thomas Kaplan - Collector and president of ALIPH
˂˂ Eric M. Lee – Director of Kimbell Art Museum
˂˂ Robert Lee – Executive Director of PCCW
˂˂ Jean-Luc Martinez – Managing President of the State Corporation of the Louvre Museum
˂˂ Philippe de Montebello – Curator of the Franco-American Museum in the US
˂˂ Alex Nyerges – Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
˂˂ Maryvonne Pinault – Collector
˂˂ Louis-Antoine Prat – French art historian and collector
˂˂ Elizabeth Segerstrom – Author
˂˂ Elizabeth Stribling – President and founder of Stribling & Associates
˂˂ Becca Cason Thrash – Philanthropist, American Friend
˂˂ Willem van Gogh – Great grandnephew of Vincent van Gogh
˂˂ Vladimir Vorochenko – Collector and President of The Link of Times Foundation, Aurora Fine Arts
Investment Fund and Luxe-Holding
˂˂ Diane Wilsey – CEO de Wilsey Properties
The Honorary Committee also brings together the directors of major international museums, notably in North America
and Europe. The list, currently being compiled, will be unveiled before the summer.
GA L A DINNER
Nearly 1,000 participants attend this memorable dinner, among which stand personalities from the world of art and
culture, media, corporate bosses, politicians or collectors. Hosted by the exhibitors and the SNA, the 2018 Gala Dinner will
be hosted by six national and international ambassadors: influential women, representatives of luxury, life skills, and art
lovers.
V IP OFFER
Since 2010, La Biennale Paris has offered its privileged guests an exceptional program of private tours focused on the
rare and the excellence. Last year, the latter had thus been able to discover at the Louvre a preview of the Book of Hours
of Francis I, meet the artisans of the Louis Vuitton workshops, or be welcomed for an exclusive moment in the Maison
Mellerio.
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L A BIEN NA L E:
1962 / 201 8 – H I G H L I G H T S
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The first Biennale of Antique dealers at the Grand Palais The return to the Grand Palais
With the impetus of given by André Malraux, the On its 23th edition, La Biennale des Antiquaires returns
Antiques Fair (created in 1956) is replaced by La Biennale under the glass roof of the Grand Palais with 4,000 m²
des Antiquaires and is set at le Grand Palais. The greatest of exhibition space (it had been vacant for 6 events
antique dealers, decorators, jewellers and booksellers from from 1994 for renovation work). 111 exhibitors present
France and abroad gather to take part in this pastoral their artwork, of which 45 come from across the world
festivity. The 1st Biennale opens its doors under the name and 25% are new. More than fifteen specialties are
“Les Antiquaires et les Décorateurs au Grand Palais". represented across more than 7,000 art objects from nearly
3 millennia.
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La Biennale becomes a high standing social ball Karl Lagerfeld is the scenographer of the 26th Biennale
It attracts socialites and celebrities to its balls from all des Antiquaires
backgrounds, from Cary Grant to Hubert de Givenchy, The SNA asks the creator to take charge of the staging,
including Jacques Baumel or Olivier Guichard. decorations and visuals of La Biennale des Antiquaires.
Karl Lagerfeld, a multi-talented artist and great collector
of rare and beautiful objects, accepts the challenge. “I like
antique shops and what La Biennale represents. The Grand
Palais is my favourite place in Paris, it brings fond memories
1996 of Chanel fashion shows with oversized decorations ... (...)
For me, the Grand Palais is the very heart of Paris, the idea
The 1st dinner of la Biennale des Antiquaires
of Paris and its universal side. I wanted to emphasize the
The 18th Biennale des Antiquaires organizes its first
immensity and splendour of the glass roof, which will act
gala dinner for the benefit of the Fondation Hôpitaux
like a sky protecting the exceptional objects that will be
de Paris-Hôpitaux de France. The dinner of la Biennale
presented by antique dealers, galleries and jewellers". says
des Antiquaires, draws international recognition
Karl Lagerfeld.
and gathers famous media personalities and the keenest
collectors.
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La Biennale becomes annual and is now called
“La Biennale Paris"
La Biennale Paris offers a unique opportunity to discover the
exceptional heritage of the Barbier-Mueller family and the
variety of their collections. This exhibition, unprecedented
and prestigious, celebrates the passion of a collector, Jean
Paul Barbier-Mueller, and that of art as a heritage through
the gathering of three generations for the first time.
1. “Edouard Bresset initie Mme Giscard d’Estaing aux jeux
anciens". Art & Curiosité n° 81 17T HE BIEN NA L E COMMISSION
THE BIENNA LE COMMISSION
Decision pertaining to the selection of exhibitors as well as the major guidelines of La Biennale Paris 2018 are carried out
by the Biennale Commission. It consists of 6 members from the SNA Board and 9 qualified figures who are responsible
for selecting national, European and international galleries and antique dealers.
Under the aegis of its President, Christopher FORBES, The Biennale Commission brings together the following
notable characters:
Prince AMYN AGA KHAN, Foundation for the preservation of Chantilly
Max BLUMBERG, collector
Jacques GARCIA, decorator
Christian LANGLOIS-MEURINNE, patron
Alain-Dominique PERRIN, president of the Cartier Foundation
Jean-Louis REMILLEUX, collector
Roxana VELASQUEZ, director of the San Diego Museum of Art
Didier WIRTH, president of the Foundation des parcs et jardins de France
6 ex-officio members of the board of SNA:
Mathias ARY JAN, president
Anisabelle BERÈS, vice-president
Benjamin STEINITZ, vice-president
Corinne KEVORKIAN, general secretariat
Alexis BORDES, treasurer
Anthony JP MEYER, administrator
T HE BIEN NA L E COMMISSION PR I ZE
In 2017, Mathias Ary Jan, President of the Syndicat National des Antiquaires, and Christopher Forbes, President
of The Biennale Commission, established the Biennale Commission Prize. Thus, every year, the members of the
commission reward the exhibiting galleries at La Biennale Paris. The latter are chosen according to the quality
of their exhibited pieces as well as to the scenography of their stand. Last year, the Delalande Gallery, specialized
in marine, science and other curios, shared the prize with the Munich Gallery Röbbig München, a specialist
in decorative arts from the 18th century.
19Frédéric Castaing, President of the Compagnie Nationale des Experts (CNE) Michel Maket, President of the Syndicat Français des Experts Professionnels en Oeuvres d’Art et Objets de Collection (SFEP)
T H E C AO A N D V E T T I N G
PRO C E S S
T H E A R T WO R K A D M I S S I O N C O M M I S S I O N 2 0 1 8:
R I G O R , E X I G E N C Y E T T R A N S PA R E N C Y
Mr. Frédéric Castaing, President of the Compagnie Nationale des Experts (CNE) and Mr. Michel Maket, President
of the Syndicat Français des Experts Professionnels en Œuvres d’Art et Objets de Collection (SFEP) will again chair
the admission commission.
˂˂ The purpose of this commission is to guarantee the quality and authenticity of the artworks being presented to the
public.
˂˂ It must ensure that the proposed selection is unequivocally established.
˂˂ The audit criteria for the works will remain as stringent in 2018 as in 2017.
In the context of a controversy-stricken international art market this year:
˂˂ Since 2017, La Biennale Paris has deemed it essential to offer buyers and visitors a higher level of control and security.
˂˂ The choice of experts no longer runs through the President of the Syndicate or his council, but are entirely attributed
to the co-presidency Castaing-Maket.
˂˂ It constitutes a tremendous attractiveness factor of trust which is essential to the reputation of La Biennale Paris
the galleries and antique dealers.
The features of the commission of admissions of La Biennale Paris 2018 are as follows:
˂˂ No intervention by the elected officials and the president of the SNA are allowed.
˂˂ No exhibitor of La Biennale Paris will be able to be part of the Admission Commission of the Works.
˂˂ The commission's team of consultants will be strengthened by experts in restoration, institutions from France and
abroad.
˂˂ Exhibitors may appeal the decisions made by the commission of admissions. These are always limited to three items.
An important scientific apparatus will be put into place:
˂˂ 25 specialties will be represented in the selection of consultants.
˂˂ Almost a hundred consultants contribute to it.
˂˂ Nearly 5,000 works will be examined for two days requiring 1,000 accumulated hours
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T H E N E W G E N E R A L P L A N S I N T H E N AV E
˂˂ A central square opened to the galleries
˂˂ The exhibition “L'Empereur sous la verrière" in the centre of the square under the dome of the Grand Palais
˂˂ Two aisles bordering the 85 stands; the doors were designed in 2016 by Nathalie Crinière for the SNA
˂˂ A paddock area hosting the Ruinart VIP Lounge at the foot of the Stairway of honour
˂˂ Three dining spaces: two at each end of the nave, one in the paddock walkway
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D E C A S T E L BAJAC
THE GUEST A RTISTIC DIR ECTOR
“History is my greatest source of inspiration. I distort it, claim it, dissect it, transform it to reveal it and project it in the light of the
present and in the folds of the future with the mark of my imprint".
A protean artist, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac creates from scratch items from the mundane on a daily basis. He ennobles
anodyne objects, gives birth to the non-existent, gives form to the unimaginable. He frequently collaborates to bring forth
that which he does not expect. He seems to fit within every artistic movement and none at the same time. Anchored
in his era, he reminisces about the past, invokes the future and enriches the present with his imagination and an unwavering
passion. He began to make clothes in 1968 and founded his fashion house in 1978.
His creations are visionary and often inspired by childhood, history and the codes of Pop Art. His career is imbued
with rich encounters and collaborations with iconic artists such as Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, The Sex Pistols, Robert
Mapplethorpe, Vivienne Westwood, Xavier Veilhan, Robert Combas and Roger Tallon. Fashion, painting, design,
scenography, street art, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac explores all these domains by diverting their codes, adding his poetry,
and his sense uncanniness and strangeness. Each of his creations give rise to questions, spread trouble, open breaches and
reveals an unanticipated meaning. They make us aware of the impermanence of things, crystallize the invisible and invite
us to open our eyes to mystery.
In 1985, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is the first fashion designer to be invited to an exhibition at the Museum of Modern
Art in Troyes. In 1986, an exhibition was dedicated to him at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, followed
in 1988 by another called Antikörper at the Academy of Applied Arts in Vienna wherein he taught. In 1997, he designed
the liturgical garments for Pope John Paul II and all the archbishops during the WYD in Paris whereby he brought together
more than a million people under the colours of the rainbow. His creations will be exhibited from May to October at the
Met in New York for the great international exhibition “Heavenly Bodies" which spells out the influence of the Catholic
religion on fashion.
From his exhibition, “The Triumph of the Signs" in 2009 at Paradise Row in London, he combines logos with iconic
canvases from historical art pieces such as Manet's Le déjeuner sur l’herbe and Louis Vuitton. The Odalisque of Ingres
and Gucci, La liberté guidant le peuple Delacroix and Nike. He later presented the exhibition “The tyranny of beauty"
in 2010 at B.A.N.K. in Paris, place artists such as Botticelli and Walt Disney in a mise en abyme display, thus creating
a new sense of aesthetics interlaced within hybridity, chaos and iconoclasm and heralding the propagation of cultural
confusion, a contemporary cornerstone of our society. He is himself a major player in the practice of developing multiple
collaborations, having been one of its initiators by bridging the gap between art and fashion. Among his productions stand
Astronomy Domine, the crystallization of the statue of Henri IV on the Pont Neuf in Paris in 2010, Ceremony at
Mac / Val de Vitry in 2011, Ghosts, a space show for Lille 3000 in 2012, The dawn of innocence in 2013 at the 104 in Paris.
In 2015, he created Orlove, the current 3200 square meters fresco on the facade of Orly Sud Airport, based on the stories
of passengers and airport workers. That same year, he was called by the VIA to imagine the scenography of the traveling
exhibition Le French Design, whose aim is to promote French design worldwide. He is also the artist representing
France for the Year of France in Korea in 2016 in which he crystallizes the monumental statue of King Sejong called
King of the Signs. His last exhibition, I WANT, The Empire of Collaboration took place at the Magda Danysz Gallery in
early 2018.
Today he is also the artistic director of Le Coq sportif and Rossignol.
His universe: www.jeancharlesdecastelbajac.com
1. © Hubert de Castelbajac
2. La cristallisation d’Henri IV sur le Pont Neuf à Paris
3. Scenographic project, La Biennale Paris, 2018
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“ N A P O L E O N, L' E M PE R E U R
SOUS L A VERRIÈRE"
To celebrate its 30th edition, La Biennale Paris will welcome
in its heart a selection of iconic pieces from the exceptional
imperial collection assembled by Pierre-Jean Chalençon.
P I E R R E-J E A N C H A L E N Ç O N ,
A F L A M B OYA N T A N D PA S S I O N AT E
COLLECTOR
It is fair to say that he has earned his nickname “Emperor"
at Drouot and Christie's from his strong aura and assumed
self-derision. He carefully cultivates an offbeat appearance
and does not hesitate to exhibit on his finger the ring
of coronation and on his neck the stamp pendant of King
Jerome, Napoleon's youngest brother.
A N O U T S TA N D I N G C O L L E C T I O N
Fascinated by Napoleon since his early childhood,
he acquired the very first piece in his collection during
his adolescence, an autograph letter from the Emperor.
Many other purchases ensued. Today, this patiently
assembled collection counts around 1,200 objects and is
one of the most important Napoleonic collections in the
world. Endowed with museum-quality pieces intimately
connected to the figure of Napoleon such as his portrait
as the First Consul by Baron Gros or one of the two hats
her wore in 1809 during the Battle of Essling, this collection
also attempts to touch upon the Emperor's relatives: from
Josephine to Marie-Louise, from the Bonaparte family
to eminent marshals, the entire imperial elite is celebrated
by Pierre-Jean Chalençon’s passion.
T R AV E L L I N G T R E A S U R E S
Exhibited all over the world, from Australia to China to
the United States, the treasures of the Chalençon collection
have already been admired by nearly 4 million people.
Since 2015, they are exposed at the Palais Vivienne (2nd
arrondissement, Paris), an extravagant mansion which
welcomed the artistic elite and Parisian intelligentsia during
the eighteenth century, from Voltaire to Mozart, and in the
nineteenth century, from Flaubert to Victor Hugo.
27EXHIBI TORS
ART CUELLAR NATHAN, Zurich 1
Arturo and Corinne Cuéllar opened their gallery 25 years
ago. They’ve acquired exceptional paintings, spanning from
the 15th to the 20th century from artists ranging from
Ghirlandaio to Corot or Courbet. Among
their clients include the most prestigious museums in the
world as well as private collectors.
Speciality: Paintings and drawings - modern
and contemporaries
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ARY JAN GALLERY, Paris
Ary Jan gallery specialises in French and European painting
of the late XIXth and early XXth century, with a particular
focus on the Orientalist school and the Belle Époque.
Through its rigorous curating process, it has become
one of Europe’s most highly-esteemed galleries
in its field of specialty.
Speciality: Orientalism and Belle Epoque
JACQUES BAILLY GALLERY, Paris 3
The inauguration of the Jacques Bailly Gallery in 1973 led
its founder to organise exhibitions of both modern and
contemporary painters in his gallery.
Today, the activity of the gallery is oriented towards post-
impressionist painters as well as those of the Paris School,
with a particular focus on the painter Jean Dufy.
Spécialité : Impressionism and Modernism
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HELENE BAILLY GALLERY, Paris
Beyond its exhibition program and its artistic projects,
the Hélène Bailly gallery collaborates with prestigious
institutions such as the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée
Jacquemart-André in Paris, the Courbet Museum in Ornans,
the Musée de l’Annonciade in Saint-Tropez or the Van Gogh
Museum in Amsterdam.
Speciality: Modern and contemporary paintings
29JACQUES BARRÈRE GALLERY, Paris 5
Since 1969, it has organised exhibitions to promote art
from the Far East to museums and collectors. It specialises
in Chinese art objects: sculpture, archaeology, ceramics
and decorative arts, as well as Japanese
sculpture and porcelain.
Speciality: Asian Art - Art from the Far East
6 LORENZ BÄUMER, Paris
in 1992, the Maison LORENZ BÄUMER was opened at 19
Place Vendôme in 2013. As an atypical and innovative creator,
Lorenz Bäumer reinterprets jewellery by tweaking colours,
light, lines and volumes. Thanks to its incomparable style
and creations of exceptional quality, the House continues to
overturn the codes of jewellery.
Speciality: Jewellery
BERÈS GALLERY, Paris 7
Gallery Berès was founded in 1952 by Huguette Berès.
Now headed by his daughter Anisabelle Berès and
her granddaughter Florence Montanari. The gallery
specialises in avant-garde movements in France,
the XIXth to the XXth century in contemporary art.
Speciality: Paintings and drawings from the XIXth
and XXth centuries
8 DAMIEN BOQUET ART, Paris
Since 1997, Damien Boquet Art specialises in paintings and
drawings of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Their
selected works are significant to the extent that they illustrate
the profoundly innovative nature of the artistic movements
which emerged between 1850 and the late 1930s..
Spécialité : Paintings and drawings from the XIXth
and early XXth century
ALEXIS BORDES GALLERY, Paris 9
Four years ago Alexis Bordes set up his gallery on the rue de la
Paix after having spent 18 years in the Drouot district. Located
close to Place Vendôme, this space in the heart of Paris offers
the opportunity to gather with an international clientele in a
luxurious environment. The gallery specializes in the French
school of the XVIIIth and XIXth centuries, and appeals.
Spécialité : Paintings and drawings
of the XVIIIth and XIXth century
3010 BOTTEGANTICA, Milan
Bottegantica, located in a Baroque building in the heart of
Milan, was founded in 1986 by Enzo Savoia.The gallery offers
a selection of the most renowned painters from the XIXth
and XXth centuries such as Balla, Boccioni, Boldini, De Nittis,
Mancini Zandomeneghi, Over the years, Bottegantica has
organised numerous single and group exhibitions.
Speciality: Paintings of the XIXth and early XXth century,
modern and contemporary
BERNARD BOUISSET, Béziers 11
Since 1992, the Bernard Bouisset jewellery has specialized in
antique jewellery and rare high-quality objects such as Art
Deco ribbon bracelets, 1910 'Negligé' pendants
and diamond rings.The Luxury jewellery is mainly focused
on the creations of Chaumet, Boucheron,
Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Speciality: Jewellery
12 9 BOULAKIA GALLERY, Paris
Gallery Boulakia opened in 1971 on the left bank
of Bonaparte street and has been established for 20 years
avenue Matignon. The founding family is still in control
and continuously succeeds in exhibiting
renowned artists from the modern and contemporary art
movements such as Basquiat, Dubuffet, Warhol ...
Speciality: Modern and contemporary paintings
NICOLAS BOURRIAUD GALLERY, Paris 13
Nicolas Bourriaud discovered his passion
for XIXth and XXth centuries sculptures. As an expert,
he offers the public a large choice of sculptures and bronzes
in his Parisian gallery, and on international exhibitions.
Speciality: XIXth and XXth century sculptures and bronzes
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BRAME & LORENCEAU, Paris
Brame & Lorenceau was born from the fusion
of two galleries founded in Paris in 1864, one by Hector
Brame, the other by Jean Lorenceau. Established in 1921,
the gallery remains true to the art of the XIXth
and early XXth century while overarching
to the post-war period.
Speciality: Modern and contemporary paintings
31CAHN A. G., Basel 15
For more than 150 years, Cahn AG has been specialised
in the classical archaeology market. His line of conduct,
enriched by his expertise, led him to carefully study
the origin of his pieces.
Speciality: Archeology
16
ANA CHICLANA, Madrid & Paris
Present in Madrid for fifteen years but also in Paris, the Ana
Chiclana Gallery is specialised in the field of paintings
and ancient Spanish drawings.
Speciality: Old paintings and drawings
GALERIE COLLECTION – ATELIERS 17
D’ART DE FRANCE, Paris
Created in 20016 by Ateliers d’Art de France
in the heart of the Marais district of Paris,
Collection is the gallery of French contemporary fine crafts.
Every year, the gallery showcases the creations
of about twenty craftsworkers in Paris as well
as in well-known internationnal fairs.
Spécialité : Contemporary fine crafts
18 COSTERMANS, Bruxelles
The Costermans House stands in Brussels since 1839.
It specialises in art from the XVIth, XVIIth and XVIIIth
centuries and is one of the oldest European antiques.
In recent years, the gallery has displayed the artistic masters
of the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries.
Speciality: Furniture and Works of Art XVIIIth - XIXth -
Ancient Paintings
LAURENT DODIER GALLERY, The Val-Saint-Père 19
Based in the bay of the Mont Saint Michel since 1961,
Laurent Dodier Gallery is a specialist in tribal arts
from Africa, Oceania and the American continent. Laurent
Dodier has been an expert in tribal art since 2005. Each year,
the gallery takes part in significant events of its field.
Specialty: Archeology and primitive arts;
Africa, America, Oceania
32LAURENCE ESNOL GALLERY, Paris 20
The Laurence Esnol Gallery was born from the encounter
between a couple of passionate collectors, Laurence Esnol and
Daniel Aidan, and H. Craig Hanna the painter. Laurence Esnol
Gallery represents H. Craig Hanna. since his beginnings and
exclusively showcases his work as part of a world premiere.
The gallery has broadened its commitment by supporting
other forms of artistic expression and new artists.
Speciality: Contemporary art
21 FLEURY GALLERY, Paris
Founded by Christian Fleury in 1988 in Nîmes, the gallery
moved to Paris in 2007. Now run by her two sons,
the gallery offers a rigorous selection
of major works from Fauvism, Cubism
and abstract art from the 50s.
Speciality: Contemporary paintings and drawings
FRANCINE JOAILLERIE, Saint-Tropez 22
Specialized since 1985 in antique jewellery, fine jewellery
and prestige watches, Francine Joaillerie carries out her
activity in her gallery in Saint-Tropez, and exhibits in the
most famous antique salons.Through her professionalism
and expertise, she enjoys an undisputed reputation in the
world of antique dealers as well as a large national and
international clientele.
Speciality: Jewellery
23 YVES GASTOU GALLERY, Paris
Yves Gastou opened his Parisian gallery specialised
in Decorative Arts of the twentieth century in 1986,
in a space designed by Ettore Sottsass. Joined
by his son Victor in 2005, Yves Gastou continues
to exhibit both his modular and recreational furniture
of the 60s and 70s.
Speciality: Decorative Arts of the XXth century
MICHEL GIRAUD GALLERY, Paris 24
The gallery was founded in 1985 and stands since 2001 on
the rue de Seine in Paris. Michel Giraud has turned his space
into a privileged place for collectors by exhibiting a selection
of major works. All artistic fields are represented: painting,
sculpture and applied arts from the 30s.
Spécialité : Decorative Arts of the XXth century
3325 GLÉNAT GALLERY, Paris
Founded by the publisher Glénat in 2013 and located
in Paris, the Glénat gallery specializes in original comics
and illustrations.As an ambassador of the Art of Comics,
it exhibits the works of authors of all nationalities
and different artistic trends.
Speciality: Paintings and graphic arts
CHARLES HOOREMAN, Paris 26
Since the year 2000, Charles Hooreman has been specialising
in antique furniture, especially seats. He launched his gallery
in 2009, by exposing other objects, including paintings from
the nineteenth century. His clients include
important collectors..
Speciality: French Chairs from the XVIIIth century
27 HURTEBIZE GALLERY, Cannes
For almost 25 years, the Hurtebize Gallery has presented
the greatest artists of Modern and Post-Impressionist Art,
while supporting emerging talents on the international
contemporary art scene from Renoir to Soulages,
including Buffet, Mathieu, Vlaminck, Hartung, Marfaing,
Levée, among others.
Speciality: Modern and contemporary paintings
KEVORKIAN GALLERY, Paris 28
The gallery was established in 1923 and developed a strong
reputation over the course of three generations. Behind
this success are passionate antique experts and dealers
who have contributed to building or enriching some
of the most important French and international collections,
in the public as well as the private spheres.
Speciality: Oriental Archeology, Arts of Islam and India
29 KUNSTHANDEL KOLHAMMER, Vienna
The Gallery Kunsthandel Kolhammer is located right
in the heart of Vienna. The brothers Florian and Nikolaus
Kolhammer offer primarily high-quality art objects
of the Viennese Art Nouveau style. The assortment includes
products of the Wiener Werkstätte, as well as paintings.
Another specialty is the timelessly modern art objects
of the Hagenauer workshop.
Speciality: Art Nouveau, Decorative Arts, Design
3430 JACQUES LACOSTE GALLERY, Paris
As a specialist in Decorative Arts from the XXth century,
Jacques Lacoste has presented French creations from the 50s
since 1986. The gallery continually presents the artists Jean
Royère, Mathieu Mategot, Alexandre Noll, George Jouve,
Serge Mouille and Max Ingrand.
Speciality: Decorative Arts of the XXth century
MATHIVET GALLERY, Paris 31
The Mathivet gallery has based its reputation
on the authenticity and exceptional quality of the Art Deco
pieces it presents. Céline and Fabien Mathivet, settled
since 2004 in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, promote
the great masters of French Art Deco.
Speciality: Decorative Arts of the XIXth century
32 MARCILHAC GALLERY, Paris
Galerie Marcilhac is the oldest gallery in Paris dedicated
to Decorative Arts of the XXth century. Located in the heart
of the 6th arrondissement and under the direction
of Félix Marcilhac, the gallery presents unique
works from 1920 to 1940.
Speciality: Decorative Arts from the XXth century
MARC MAISON, Saint Ouen 33
Marc Maison is an antique dealer since 1979, he quickly
specialized in monumental architectural elements.
In the 1990s, he began to study and collect historicist
paintings, objets d’art and french carved furniture
of the second half of the XIXth century.
Specialty: Furniture and artworks of the XIXth century
34
MARTEL-GREINER GALLERY, Paris
Hélène Greiner offers to rediscover the sculpture from the period
between the two world wars. While being attached to the diversity
of decorative arts and the integration of sculpture to the interior
setting, Hélène Greiner also presents artworks from significant
movements of French, Belgian, Italian and American design
from the 50s to the 70s in her two Parisian galleries.
Specialities: Inter-war sculpture - XXth century
Decorative Arts
35MERMOZ GALLERY, Paris 35
Specialised in Pre-Columbian art from Mesoamerica
and South America since 1970, the Mermoz Gallery is an
international reference in this field. It was able to promote
civilizations such as Olmec, Mezcala, Colima or Maya. The
gallery has participated in the creation of the most important
collections in the USA and in Europe.
Specialty: Pre-Columbian Art
36 GALERIE MEYER OCEANIC & ESKIMO ART,
Paris
Since 1986, the Meyer Oceanic & Eskimo Art Gallery
is dedicated to Ocean Art and exhibits works of art
from the Pacific exclusively: Melanesia,
Micronesia, Polynesia and Australia. Since 2010,
the gallery is also interested in Eskimo primitive art.
Speciality: Oceanic Art and Eskimo Primitive Art
MING-K’I GALLERY, Waardamme 37
Directed since 1987 by Annie Janssens, the Ming-k'i Gallery
specializes in the arts of ancient China and pre-Columbian
America. The gallery offers its guests quality objects such
as funerary figurines; ritual vases in terracotta and bronze,
sculptures made of wood, stone and jade from ancient China
as well as terracotta or stone made figurines and masks ...
Speciality: Asian arts. Pre-Columbian art.
38 OPERA GALLERY, International
Founded in 1994 by Gilles Dyan, Opera Gallery is a network
of galleries present in thirteen major cities in the world
such as , New York, Miami, Aspen, London, Paris, Monaco,
Geneva, Zurich, Dubai, Beirut, Hong Kong, Singapore and
Seoul.
The group is a major player in the international art market
and presents masterpieces to its customers
Speciality: Modern and contemporary paintings
ALAIN PAUTOT GALLERY, Clermont-Ferrand 39
Alain Pautot has been specialized for 30 years in presenting
the creations of the great jewellers of the XXth century,
especially those from the Place Vendome. His passion will guide
you through the sphere of exceptional antique jewellery. During
the next La Biennale Paris his exhibition will include
an essential set from the Maison Van Cleef Arpels.
Speciality: Jewellery, Decorative Arts of the XIXth century
3640 ERIC POUILLOT GALLERY, Paris
Eric Pouillot has become a key actor in the sphere of Chinese
archaeology enthusiasts. His gallery, located at the heart
of Carré Rive Gauche, is dedicated to terracotta objects,
whether glazed or made of bronze, which are a part
of the Chinese funerary furniture. These are often illustrated
with zoomorphic or anthropomorphic statuettes, crockery
and architectural models.
Speciality: Archaeology Ancient China
LA PENDULERIE, Paris 41
Established in 1985 and managed by Christophe Guérin,
La Pendulerie is the only brand to offer such an significant
ensemble of exceptional clocks ranging from fire clocks,
cards to art objects.
Speciality: Clocks
42 GALERIE PERRIN, Paris
Dedicated to the arts for the past three generations,
the Perrin family is one of the leading specialists of French
art since the XVIIIth century.
Speciality: Furniture XVIIIth - Works of art
GALERIE DE LA PRÉSIDENCE, Paris 43
Located opposite the Elysée Palace, the Galerie de la Prési-
dence, created in 1971 by Françoise Chibret-Plaussu, is now
run by her daughter Florence. The gallery offers a selection
of works by the most significant artists from the nineteenth
and the twentieth century such
as Boudin, Cross, Derain, Dufy, Giacometti,
Gromaire, Matisse, Vuillard ...
Specialty: Modern and contemporary paintings
44 ROBERTAEBASTA, Milan
Roberta Tagliavini, founded the Robertaebasta gallery
in Milan in 1967. The exposed art pieces include works
by famous artists such as Terragni, Lancia, Venini, Richard
Ginori, Lenci, Rulhmann, and Arbus. In 1986,
the Robertaebasta gallery was invited to participate
in the international exhibition in New York where it was met
with great and everlasting success.
Speciality: Decorative Arts of the XXth century
37RAPHAËL ROUX DIT BUISSON, Paris 45
At the end of the 70s, Raphael Roux dit Buisson discovered
Primitive Arts, an artistic domain of which he became
an expert and merchant. He extended his interest to Modern
Art, covering the post-neoclassical period
to our contemporaries of the 1960s. He opened a gallery
in 1990 which specialised in painting
from the XIXth and XXth centuries.
Speciality: Impressionist and modern art
46 ROSENBERG & CO., New-York
Rosenberg & Co., based in New York, continues
the tradition of the Rosenberg family to exhibit both modern
and contemporary art. The Rosenberg family exhibits
the works of international modern artists and has established
one of the most prominent galleries in the world notably
by representing masters of art such as Pablo Picasso, Henri
Matisse, Fernand Léger and Georges Braque..
Speciality: Modern Art
47
RUSSO GALLERY, Rome
The Russo gallery has been located in Rome since 1984.
Being part of the fourth generation of a family in art
dealing, Fabrizio Russo presides over the gallery and
establishes unique relationships with some of the most
important painters of the XXth century,
such as Giorgio de Chirico.
Speciality: Tables XIXth and XXth century
48 SÃO ROQUE, Lisbon
With a longstanding tradition and a solid reputation
in the world of antiquities for 30 years, the São Roque
Gallery has become a reference for collectors and
international museums. It occupies today a predominant
position on the art and antiquities market.
Speciality: Portuguese Empire of the XVth
to the XVIIth century
CLARA SCREMINI GALLERY, Paris 49
The Clara Scremini Gallery‘s unique history spanning more than
35 years, has made a lasting impression, in particular in the field
of Contemporary Art Glass. Being related to three generations
of artists from around the world, she promotes a punchy
attitude, original perspectives and perpetual creation. During
each discovery, the viewer can sense the unmitigated audacity of
risk and fervent commitment in the works of her chosen artists.
Specialty: Glass and contemporary ceramics
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GALERIE SISMANN, Paris
The Sismann Gallery was founded in 1994. Now paramount,
it is in France the only space dedicated to European
sculpture from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance
and the Classical and Baroque periods. Some of the gallery’s
discoveries are in private art collections but also
in renowned institutions.
Specialty: Haute Epoque, ancient european sculpture
LIBRAIRIE CAMILLE SOURGET, Paris 51
The Camille Sourget Bookstore specialises in travel books,
original literary editions, scientific books, manuscripts and
beautifully illustrated books which have marked their time.
His research extends from the XVth to the early XXth century.
Speciality: Rare and precious books, original editions,
manuscripts from the XVth to the XXth century
52 SOUZY GALLERY, Paris
The Gallery was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Souzy, his son
Pierre-Edouard joined him in 1996. It offers tohe collectors
the opportunity to travel over time to the rhythm of a set of
paintings and art objects, with an increasingly important
place given to modern painting.
Speciality: Paintings, sculptures and art objects
from the XIXth and XXth siècle
STEINITZ, Paris 53
Established in 1968, The Steinitz House has achieved
worldwide renown and has forged unique relationships
with museums and cultural institutions, such as the Louvre
Museum or the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Benjamin Steinitz now chairs the gallery. The opening of the
new Steinitz Gallery, rue Royale, has helped establish a dialogue
between ancient objects of varied origins and modern pieces.
Speciality: Furniture and works of art
54 BRUNO SUGÈRES GALLERY, Clermont-Ferrand
The Bruno Sugères gallery is located in Clermont-Ferrand.
It specialises in the DecorativeArts of the XIXth century
and displays a particular taste for opaline.
Speciality: Decorative Arts of the XIXth century
3955 TANAKAYA, Paris
The Tanakaya Gallery was created in 1988 by Tamio Ikeda in
the district of Saint-Germain des Prés. With several national,
European and non-European museums
as part of its clientele, the gallery participates each year
In international fairs, including TEFAF in Maastricht
and BRAFA in Brussels.
Speciality: Original Japanese prints, paintings
and Japanese art objects
TAMÉNAGA GALLERY, Tokyo, Paris, Osaka 56
In 1969, Kiyoshi Taménaga opened the only gallery in Japan
specialized in the masterpieces of the western world.
He accomplished this by acquiring works by artists such as
Picasso, Van Dongen, Chagall, Kisling ... his gallery opened
in Paris in 1971 on Avenue Matignon. It will be the first
to have been opened by a Japanese merchant in Paris and
remains the largest in the capital.
Speciality: Modern and contemporary paintings
57 The Beautiful Watch, Paris, Monaco, Geneva et Gstaad
For over 10 years, The Beautiful Watch has been offering
unique collection watches in Paris, Monaco, Geneva and
Gstaad. No need to travel to find a fine watch, a website
is available.
Spécialité : Jewellery
TONINELLI, Monaco 58
Toninelli Modern Art exists since 1945 in Milan. In the 1990s,
after decades of successful exhibitions and art fairs, Ms.
MF Toninelli and Gaia Toninelli transferred the main office
to the Principality of Monaco. Toninelli Modern Art specialises
in modern painting and sculpture from the XXth century.
Spécialité : Tableaux modernes et contemporains
– modernes et contemporaines
59 UNIVERS DU BRONZE, Paris
The Universe Bronze gallery was founded in 1986 and
presents works of the major sculptors of the XIXth and XXth
centuries. The artists represented include Barye, Bugatti,
Carpeaux, Giacometti, Degas, Maillol, Rodin ...
Speciality: Sculptures from the XIXth and XXth century
40PELLAT DE VILLEDON GALLERY, Versailles 60
The Son of Jean-Yves and Odile Pellat of Villedon, both of
whom have been antique dealers in Versailles since 1965,
Ludovic Pellat de Villedon opened his gallery in 2006.
He is passionate about furniture and art objects
from the time of the Regency and has gradually expanded his
tastes to include the entire French XVIIIth century. He presents
a selection of the most beautiful artworks of this era.
Speciality: Furniture and art objects from the XVIIIth century
61 FLORENCE DE VOLDÈRE GALLERY, Paris,
The Florence de Voldère gallery is renowned for its paintings
of Flemish Masters of the XVIth and XVIIth centuries.
Located in the heart of Paris, on the avenue Matignon,
Florence de Voldère is known for its discoveries and its
selection of celebrated works.
Speciality: Old Paintings - École du Nord
WHITFORD FINE ART, London 62
Founded in 1973, Whitford Fine Art is an international
gallery, located in the St. James district of London,
under the management of Adrian Mibus and An Jo Fermon.
Whitford Fine Art participates in international art fairs
in London, Paris, Brussels and New York.
Speciality: Postwar Abstraction
and British Pop Art
1) Charles LAPICQUE, Regatta back wind (Régates vent arrière), 1952. 2) Etienne DINET, Chatterers (Bavards), 1896. 3) Jean DUFY, The Circus, 1927.
4) Henri MATISSE, Still life with ivy, 1915. 5) HEAD OF BUDDHA, VI E century. 6) LORENZ BÄUMER, Scarabée d’Eté Brooch - 543 stones – fire
opal, yellow beryl, blue tourmaline, lacquer and sapphires, white diamonds et Paraiba tourmaline. 7) Nicolas de STAEL, Abstract Composition, 1949.
8) Berthe MORISOT, Portrait of Louise Riesener, 1881. 9) Charles BEAUBRUN and Henri BEAUBRUN, Portrait of woman in a white satin dress
holding a mirror in her right hand, XVIIth century. 10) Vittorio Matteo CORCOS, Tell me all! (Dis-moi tout!), 1883. 11) Bulgari, Jewellery brooch
and ear clips, circa 1970. 12) Maria Helena VIEIRA DA SILVA, Hanging Garden, 1955. 13) Jules DESBOIS, The Source, 1918. 14) Alexander CALDER,
Composition, 1949. 15) billingual Cup last quarter of the VI century. BC. 16) Jerónimo Jacinto de ESPINOSA, Portrait of the Knight of the Order
of Montesa, 1634. 17) Jean-François FOUILHOUX, Brèche, enamelled sculpture celadon, 2008. 18) Adriaen van UTRECHT, Still life of fruits and
vegetables with a parrot and a monkey, 1646. 19) Eugene de KERMADEC, Woman putting her stocking, 1931. 20) H.Craig HANNA, End Of Summer, 2017.
21) Landscape with animals, 1959. 22) Bague CARTIER, spherical form panther model diamonds and black ceramic spikes. 23) Philippe HIQUILY, Armchair
"Polysex", 1993. 24) André GROULT, Cabinet with straw intarsia, circa 1930. 25) Olivier LEDROIT, Wika T3, 2018. 26) Louis CRESSON, Armchair,
circa 1740. 27) Bernard BUFFET, Clown with Violin, 1955. 28) Copper support. 29) Franz HAGENAUER, unique piece of art, designed for Fred Silberman,
1970s. 30) Marc DU PLANTIER, Dining table in brushed metal and Belgian marble, Circa, 1940. 31) Edmond Henri BECKER, Jewel Case, circa 1900.
32) Jean DUNAND, The harvest, Circa, 1935. 33) Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE and André-Fernand THESMAR, 1874. 34) Emiel VERANNEMAN, pair of library
-Vasarely, circa 1970. 35) Mask representing an Olmec sovereign – Mexico, 900 – 600 BC. 36) 3 men fighting - Thule culture. c. 1000 - 1600 AD. 37) Ding, vase
tripod nutrition ritual, China 7th - 6th century BC. 38) Manolo VALDÉS, Retrato II, 2017. 39) VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, Pair of earrings set with mysterious
sapphire, XXth century. 40) Jarre Colline – Wenjiuzun - Chine. 25 – 220 Ap. J.-C. 41) "LEPAUTE, Hger. of the King ", about 1770. 42) Chandelier twenty-one
lights, Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin, early XIXth century. 43) Jean DUBUFFET, Site with 8 figures, 1981. 44) Gio PONTI & Piero FORNASETTI,
Small desk with 'Coromandel' decor, lithographed on wood, 1950. 45) Salvador DALI, The Triumph of Tourbillon, 1943. 46) George L. K. MORRIS, Rondeau,
1948. 47) Amedeo MODIGLIANI, Woman’s head, 1916. 48) "Salva" Apparat, late XVIth century. 49) Eva VLCKOVA, Shell VI, 2018. 50) Attributed to
Giuiseppe SANMARTINO, Angel, 1750. 51) Abraham ORTELIUS, Theatrum orbis terrarum, 1603. 52) Bernard BUFFET, The Torero, 1961. 53) Ferdinando
TACCA horse XVIIth. 54) Pair of candelabra, engraved and gold plated bronze, cherry red marble. Early XIXth century, First Empire. 55) Kitagawa UTAMARO,
Kinuta no Tamagawa (The Kinuta Crystal River), 1795-96. 56) Pierre BONNARD, Young woman in a pink hat, 1913. 57) HEUER, Skipperera, Watch, 1970s.
58) André MASSON, Rameau dOr, 1962. 59) Charles CORDIER, Jew of Algiers, 1862. 60) Alcove Lounge, Attributed to Louis DELANOIS, end of Louis XV era.
61) Josse de MOMPER LE JEUNE and Jan BREUGHEL DE VELOURS, Panoramic landscape with harvest, 1610-1620. 62) Joseph LACASSE, Light, 1946
41THE VIP L O U N G E RU I N A R T L A B I E N N A L E PA R I S H A S E N T RU S T E D I T S V I P L O U N G E T O T H E RU I N A R T C H A M PAG N E H O U S E E S TA B L I S H E D I N 1 7 2 9, RU I N A R T I S T H E L O N G E S T-S TA N D I N G C H A M PAG N E H O U S E Elegance, know-how and light are the key words of the dean of champagne houses. These values are in line with its early commitment in favour of the arts. Maison Ruinart first expressed its artistic penchant by asking from the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha in 1896 to produce a poster, which, at the time, was a great sensation. Its commitment continues today as the House assigns each year a “carte blanche" to a contemporary artist. This is a way of expressing its heritage, its history and its know-how through the original and creative vision of artists. This year, a Chinese artist gave his interpretation of the House. Through his creations and performances, Liu Bolin, together with Ruinart’s collaborators, were able to highlight and express the links between culture, nature, respect and expertise. This exercise has contributed to revealing the Ruinart House’s identity through the actors’ performance. EXCESSIVE DRINKING IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH; ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHOULD BE CONSUMED WITH MODERATION. 1. Cachés dans les vignes avec le Chef de Caves, Liu Bolin 43
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T H E N E W G R A PH I C
IDEN T I T Y
O U R R E F L E C T I O N I S A R T I C U L AT E D
A RO U N D T WO K E Y E L E M E N T S :
I. The Grand Palais, an iconic Parisian venue with a close
link to the history of La Biennale Paris. Its quintessential
circular glass dome is honoured as the vault and the symbol
of La Biennale Paris.
II. A selection of objects and artworks illustrating
the diversity, richness and originality of La Biennale Paris.
Cultural movements, artistic expressions and eras meet
through a unique forum of translation of creative vision
and craftsmanship.
M A X E M I L I A N S T U D I O I S A PA R I S I A N
C R E AT I V E S T U D I O F O U N D E D I N 2 0 10
BY M A X E M I L I A N N I L S S O N
The studio supports quality brands and cultural institutions
in the development of their communication strategy and
image.
The Studio has had the chance to collaborate with, among
others:
Colette, Chanel, Fashion & Photography Festivals à Hyères,
Grand Palais, Jeu de Paume, Maison Bonnet, Maison
Michel, the Ministry of culture, MoMu - Fashion Museum
Antwerp, Olivier Theyskens, Rizzoli, Villa Noailles
45L A B I E N N A L E PA R I S AT T H E
H E A R T O F T H E F R E N C H A RT
DE V I V R E W E E K
L A B I E N N A L E PA R I S H A S A LWAY S Several points bring La Biennale Paris and Safi's exhibitions
B E E N AT TAC H E D T O D E F E N D I N G closer together, starting with having national and
A N D P RO M O T I N G E XC E L L E N C E A N D international visitors, among which creators and decorators
with a special attachment to heritage occupy a special place.
FRENCH REFINEMENT
This observation has led us to initiate a reflection on the
form that could take future complementary partnerships:
The interplay of tangible and intangible heritages has
the development of visit routes, the establishment of specific
historically contributed to forging its DNA, as evidenced
rates for our respective visitors ...
by the exceptional gala dinner which, every year, brings
This new synergy will enable the organization in September
together under the venue’s glass top amidst masterpieces,
of a week dedicated to L’Art de Vivre in the Grand Palais,
the greatest collectors around delicacies created by a great
thus establishing a new Parisian attraction which will offer
chef.
fans a high-standing view of the French artistic creation.
The high standards which are set as part of this event have
very recently been expressed through the hosting of an
exhibition of the Mobilier national, or by the importance
given to the discovery of many crafts during the private
visits offered to collectors in parallel to the event. At the
heart of the Louis Vuitton workshops or at Van Cleef &
Arpels, in the restoration and creation workshops of the
Mobilier national or in those of the Sèvres factory, our
guests were able to engage in a dialogue with exceptional
craftsmen who strive to perpetuate a tradition and promote
the French way of life.
In this 30th edition, La Biennale Paris has chosen
to resonate this position by opening itself more broadly
to contemporary design and creation, while moving closer
to different Parisian events with an intent on placing arts
craftsmanship in the limelight. Notable examples include
Maison et Objet show, the Paris Design Week or les Journées
européennes du Patrimoine.
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