A Golden Age: Furniture and Decorative Arts from the 19th Century

Specialists Casey Rogers and Giles Forster present highlights from A Golden Age, a sale of fine furniture and works of art from the top Parisian ateliers of the 19th century. ‘What connects the pieces in this exceptional group is the absolute exquisite craftsmanship of these top makers,’ explains Casey Rogers, Christie’s specialist. The sale presents furniture by the top Parisian cabinet makers of the 19th century, including works by the Beurdeley dynasty, Paul Sormani, Henry Dasson, Lexcellent, and Françios Linke. ‘The best Paris-made furniture is so exquisitely crafted,’ notes Giles Forster, Decorative Arts specialist at Christie’s. ‘It combines rare materials and precious materials to create perfectly beautiful objects.’ Find out more: https://ift.tt/2Od6tK5