Leune, and a brace of exotic birds This flamboyant Art Deco vase is a perfect example of the taste for enamelled glass in France in the 1920s. It was made by Maison Leune, a Paris glass factory in business from around 1900 to 1930. What strikes you first are the ‘hot’ vitrified colours, the vibrant…
Where do French antique dealers buy their objects? “Where do you find your stuff?” It’s a question I get asked quite often. Even seasoned chineurs* can’t resist asking. So here’s a peek inside the French antiques circuit. French auction houses In France, auction houses are called “salles de vente”. The grand old dame of Paris…
Loys Lucha, where flowers bloomed all year round This luxury Art Deco Loys Lucha light first adorned a room in a fashionable Parisian home. Its original owner, Madame X, went to the Loys Lucha boutique to choose it in person, before sallying off to Angelina’s for tea and patisseries. Visiting the Loys Lucha light showroom around…