15/05/2024
Evening ensemble. Yves Saint Laurent, 1983.
Assembly place for true gems of art, antiques,
fashion & more.
Evening ensemble. Yves Saint Laurent, 1983.
Mirella Petteni photographed by Giampaolo Barbieri, 1965.
A masterpiece by Gabrielle “CoCo” Chanel.
Evening dress. Christian Lacroix, 1992.
Fragment of a Queen’s Face. New Kingdom, Amarna Period, ca 1353 - 1336 BC.
A glimpse of the exquisite interior of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome, an embodiment of Italian elegance and history.
Micael Douglas in ”Franklin”. Watch it on AppleTV.
Exploring the elegant and historic bedroom of Napoleon at Château de Malmaison, showcasing period furniture and luxurious drapery.
Marble floor plan. Rome, late 18th/early 19th century.
Rooted in a legacy of timeless elegance: the storied library of Galerie Kugel in Paris, where Nicolas and Alexis Kugel uphold a five-generation family tradition of art dealing that began with Elie Kugel’s passion for clocks in 19th century Russia. Amidst the hallowed halls of the Hôtel Collot, across from the Place de la Concorde, visitors encounter a curated collection spanning horology, jewellery, silver, furniture, and paintings - a testament to the Kugel family’s journey from Minsk to the pinnacle of Parisian art circles.
Explore the chambre de parade at Château du Champ-de-Bataille in Normandy, where historic textile craftsmanship is on full display. The ornate fabrics adorning the walls and furniture are a testament to the luxury and skilled artistry of France’s history. A walk through this room is a step back in time, surrounded by the rich tapestry that characterises France’s cultural heritage.
“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” - René Descartes
Happy World Book Day.
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” - Joseph Addison
Happy World Book Day.
Photography of Christy Turlington by Annie Leibovitz, 2006.
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
Happy World Book Day.
“Venus of Urbino” by Titian, 1538.
This masterpiece not only captures the beauty of its subject but also sets the compositional standards for the theme of the reclining n**e, a motif that has fascinated artists for centuries. Originating from the pioneering work of Giorgione, Titian’s interpretation has become the definitive template for this genre. The ‘Venus of Urbino’ is particularly renowned for its use of the deep Venetian red, a colour that adds a rich, warm depth to the painting, highlighting Titian’s mastery in colour manipulation. This piece is not merely a depiction of aesthetic beauty but a landmark in art history that continues to influence the portrayal of the human form.
“Day and Night”, by Thorvaldsen, no earlier than 1815.
These two are some of Thorvaldsen’s most popular reliefs. As opposites, they represent the two halves of a day and together symbolise the wholeness of a day. Day personified flies actively across the sky with a fixed gaze on the small torch-bearing boy, symbolising the light and the sun. Night personified drifts serenely across the sky with her eyes closed while the animal of the night, an owl, flies directly towards us.
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The Entrance, the West Hall.
From “Chatsworth, The House, The Duchess of Devonshire”, 2002.
Photography by
Torso of Mercury from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd century A.D.
Bernini’s remarkable sculpture, ‘David’, crafted between 1623-1624, depicts the biblical hero in the midst of battle, embodying the tension and concentration of his fight against Goliath. This Baroque masterpiece, housed in Rome’s Galleria Borghese, is renowned for its dynamic movement and emotional intensity, offering a stark contrast to the more serene Renaissance interpretations of the same subject.
Unleashing the power of the elements in Venice, with a glimpse of the stunning Santa Maria del Rosario, also known as I Gesuati, on the middle left. Designed by Giorgio Massari, this majestic church was constructed between 1725 and 1743, with its consecration marking the year 1743. However, its intricate decorations continued to be added until 1755.
Sculptures of Demosthenes and Lycurgus, by Pierre Armand Cattier at the Palace of Justice in Brussels.
Cartier London Crash, 1967. This emblematic watch appears to have been mangled in a car wreck, whence the name. For the aficionado, it is one of the greatest jeweler-designed wristwatches of all time, and yet Jean-Jacques Cartier was not convinced. Dennis Gardiner, a veteran designer of Cartier London, says: “Mr. Emerson [Gardiner’s colleague and co-designer] was a great designer, and I think there was a little bit of Salvador Dalí in the Crash. Mr. Cartier would not make it at first, but the first one sold immediately and they became a cherished item.”
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Charon Ferrying the Shades. Pierre Subleyras, ca 1735.
Study of flowers and insects. Jan van Kessel, 1653.
Portrait of Cosimo I de’Medici. Bronzino, 1545.
A set that was used to shoot Victor and Rolf by
Tim Walker for Vogue.
Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness. Caravaggio, 1604.
Portasanta marble vase. Italy, late 18th Century.
Portrait of Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt, Mrs Elliott Fitch Shepard. John Singer Sargent, 1888.
A view of the Library at Mafra Palace in Lisbon.
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