June29th
After a very successful trip away
its back to the usual times
Thursday 10 am to 6pm
Friday 10 am to 6pm
Saturday 10 am to 3pm
some great pieces on the way from Paintings 18th century école Française to pre raphaelite , Chandeliers , console tables , commodes from the 18th century to Art Nouveau
May24th
Saturdays only from 10 to 3pm
I will be away on a search and find
30/05/2011 to 29/06/2011
please contact me via email
May19th
A friend of mine came into the shop one morning looked at an 18th century Armoire ,after reading the tag his comment was “Thats very sustainable ”
What do you mean I asked ? ” well you can grow a pretty good oak tree in 200 years cant you ”
Whether an Armoire , chandelier , screen ,painting, sculpture or any thing manufactured for that matter.
If its life span is short , and many things dont even get to five years old these days,
Its Not Sustainable I would guess
Artistic merit , quality materials and good execution will usually ensure
something travels through time.
March22nd
EXHIBITION
On view form Thursday 24th March
A good selection of French refectory tables
over mantel mirrors
Chandeliers and more
Also on Offer is our interior design service
between Josie , Sophie and myself
we can bring Antique , contemporary , texture ,
colour , European building techniques
and natural finishes together
letting you create something unique
November18th
Fortuna gallery
October18th
After six weeks of search and find, there are finally some seriously fabulous pieces on their way
Including a couple of original Bourgogne
fire places , Trumeau mirrors , Refectory tables one of which is 4m long , Chandeliers ,ceramics,Clocks,
Mirrors, Buffets enfilades ( being the 3 and 4 door types ) and a generous 19th century white porcelain hand basin on column
as usual expect to find what you are not expecting.
I am always looking for a combination of ; style , a quality of materials used, artistic and correct execution , and to have been produced in the era that influenced the style originally.
Then the Objet ‘d art will always have a presence
August28th
From September to mid October,
while I am away in France
the shop will be open Saturdays only.
10 am to 3 pm , don’t forget parking at rear of premises enter lane from Osborne street
May20th
There is a bit of provenance here between these wonderful items
18 th century water gilded console d applique with Breche marble , 19 th century mirror and French lead Chrystal chandelier
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February24th
December4th
If ever the opportunity arises a visit to the Paris flea market near Porte Saint-Ouen is really a must for any one interested in design and decorative arts;
last month I visited the yearly fair put on by the traders there , and still after 20 years of frequenting the “Puce ” I’m still impressed by by the scope , quantity , quality and often the decorative arrangements the various stall holders can create.
Like most things in Paris it rewards those who do a bit of homework and research . What excites me most is that its living , you can handle the goods and have the possibility to buy even if you don’t take up the latter, its the antitheses of a museum .
Buying there is simple and the opportunity should be taken if you happen to fall in love with something there. Feel free to contact me if you would like to know more.