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Water. In most of our day to day lives, we take it for granted. We might consume it daily, but most people seldom have the opportunity to gaze upon in its natural state. For the French Impressionists, water became an integral part in expressing their new artistic vision. Celebrated artist Claude Monet particularly valued the [...]
Today, I have the pleasure to introduce you a very early example of a French desk, the “bureau Mazarin.”
This desk was named after the Cardinal Mazarin, regent of France from 1642 to 1661. It was, in fact, originally created 10 years later. Mazarin did hire Pierre Gole to create two grand cabinets to donate to [...]
Our collection is so extensive that it can, at times, be overwhelming to try to be knowledgeable about every piece.
Today, I would like to tell you about an unforgettable treasure of the neoclassical period in France: a Secrétaire by André Louis Gilbert.
While Louis XV’s taste is remembered as Rococo, Louis XVI preferred a much more [...]
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot is always considered a genius amongst 19th century art historians. As the father of the Barbizon School, his images are praised for their elegant atmospheric qualities and gentle brushstrokes. Furthermore, his work is credited as a major influence on the later Impressionist movement.
One of the most compelling aspects of L’entrée du Chemin Creux, [...]
The French have a saying: “the smaller, the finer.” I am quite excited to share my admiration for a piece, recently acquired by M.S. Rau Antiques, that flawlessly illustrates this sentiment. This item, or “objet d’art,” is a 150-year-old hand-crafted box by Maison Tahan of Paris. Its maker, Jean-Pierre Tahan, was known to produce the [...]
