The emergence of Art Nouveau glassware coincided with a revolution in lighting, the importance of which we don’t fully appreciate today, at the end of the 19th century. Indeed, around 1880-1890, oil lamps and kerosene lighting were still almost unrivalled in every household. It was only at the beginning of the 20th century that the […]
Comics & Illustration Nine Works of the Ninth Art Sale on Thursday, February 8 Paris – Tajan is pleased to announce its Comics & Illustration sale, to be held on February 8 at 2:30 pm under the hammer of Maître Louise de Causans. The works will be presented by expert Pauline Testut. The […]
A set from André Aleth Masson’s (1919-2009) Estate A ceramist, sculptor, painter and engraver, André Aleth Masson began by studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Rennes, then in Paris. In 1947, he enrolled at the École Professionnelle de Céramique in Fontcarrade, near Montpellier. From 1950 onwards, he took part in the Salons […]
“Les Francs-Tireurs de l’Art”: Bruts, Naïfs, Singuliers and other Outsiders On April 10, the Modern Art department, in collaboration with Bruno Montpied, will be holding a sale dedicated to the “Francs-Tireurs de l’art”. Who are they? Who do they bring together? The field of art has expanded since the dawn of the twentieth […]
Fashion, Leather Goods & Luxury Accessories Thursday, December 14, 2023 The Fashion, Leather Goods & Luxury Accessories sale conducted by Maître Louise de Causans on December 14 was a resounding success, confirming buyers’ interest in Hermès leather goods. Indeed, the “Kelly” model, available in an infinite number of sizes, models and […]