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 […]
Watches Wednesday, December 6, 2023 An auction dedicated to collector’s watches took place at Tajan on December 6. Patek Philippe‘s vintage and modern creations aroused keen interest among collectors, with a 1905 – 1910 minute repeater pocket watch selling for €15,744 and a Calatrava reference 3569 automatic from the 1980s selling for €13,120. […]
A “Success Story” for our Books, Manuscripts and Prints Department Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Hôtel Drouot – Paris On December 5, Alexia Taiclet, auctioneer and director of our Books, Manuscripts and Prints department, auctioned over 300 lots at Hôtel Drouot. Among the rare books on sale was Michael Maier‘s Atalanta Fugiens […]