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Since its inception in 1956, this premier art and antique fair has provided a glimpse of some of the world’s most exceptional objects, furniture and works of art. The 23rd Biennale des Antiquaires returns to Paris’ glamorously restored Grand Palais from Sept. 15 to 24, 2006 after a 14-year absence. www.biennaledesantiquaires.com |
| “Lustre” is an eight-light chandelier from the Empire period. Chased bronze-ormolu splayed candle arms support a large Paris porcelain bowl. Courtesy of Perrin Antiquaires. | |
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Enhanced by watercolor on paper laid down on canvas, this brush-and-India ink piece, titled “Woman and Child on the Street,” circa 1893, by Pierre Bonnard is shown by Galerie Beres. |
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| Specializing in 17th and 18th-century furnishings, Didier Aaron & Cie gallery presents this console with gilded wood from Paris, circa 1710 to 1720. |
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de Chirico’s oil on canvas, “Oreste E Pilade,” 1915, is also on exhibit. Courtesy of Galerie Cazeau-Béraudière. |
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| From the Empire period, 1805, this mahogany Lions Armchair, on view courtesy of Perrin Antiquaires, highlights intricately carved, gilded-bronze lions accentuated by brass laurels and stars. | |
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Courtesy of Pierre-Michel Dumonteil, this piece, “Torse d’Homme,” circa 1930, was sculpted from stone by Marguerite de Bayser-Gratry. |
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| One of a pair, this 17th-century ebony and Japanese lacquer cabinet by Saunier is accented with gilded bronze. Courtesy of Aveline. One of a pair, this 17th-century ebony and Japanese lacquer cabinet by Saunier is accented with gilded bronze. Courtesy of Aveline. |
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On display by Darga et Lansberg Galerie, “Nana,” sculpted by Niki de Saint Phalle in 1997, stands 73 inches tall. |
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| Brass, mosaic marble and intricately carved bronze distinguish this oak and mahogany guéridon designed by Francesco Belloni and Jacob Freres. Courtesy of Perrin Antiquaires. | |
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| Galerie Jan kruger, Ditesheim & Cie, Genève presents this oil on canvas, “Atelier à Antibes,” 1955, by Nicolas de Stael. | |
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| This rare ewer bearing the town mark of Paris for the year 1719 was sculpted by Master Silversmith Philippe Rougemaille. Courtesy of Bernard De Leye. |