The Furniture & Works of Art department and its international team has rapidly established itself as one of the leading actors in this speciality in France.
Presenting a panorama of classical decorative arts from the Haute Époque to the end of the 19th century, including the great styles of the 17th and 18th centuries, the biannual prestige auctions of this speciality are illustrated by fine results such as a torso of Aphrodite sold for €443,000 in 2017, a Louis XVI royal mobilier sold for over €1m in 2020 and a Louis XV Bureau “Dos d’Âne” sold for €721,000 in 2022.
The Furniture & Works of Art department has a wide range of skills which are adapted to each collection profile. The specialists regularly call on renowned external experts and art historians to ensure the thorough study of items in areas as specific as goldsmithing, watchmaking, Western archaeology, sculpture and ceramics.
Artcurial’s specialists are at your disposal for free and confidential valuations of your antique objects and works of art.
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Cyrille Froissart
Ceramics Expert
Marie de Noblet
Plate Expert
The Furniture & Works of Art sales on 17th and 18th December will represent all the excellence of 18th-century decorative arts, embodying a quintessential vision of French Elegance. Among the highlights: an exceptional pair of silver oil cruet frames from the royal Penthièvre-Orléans service by master goldsmith Edme-Pierre Balzac.
On September 25th, 26th, and 27th, Artcurial will auction a selection of nearly 1,500 lots showcasing the richness and eclecticism of The Universes of the Ritz Paris, inviting participants to share a piece of this legendary place that embodies the art of French living.