Lafayette’s restaurant, a place that spans the ages For several weeks now, a selection of works of art from our gallery has been exhibited in the sumptuous period rooms of Lafayette’s restaurant, 8 rue d’Anjou, Paris 8, recently inaugurated. A restaurant… but also a place and an 18th century decor available to us, recreated by…
Details
EXCEPTIONAL FURNITURE Splendid “à la tronchin” architect table, presented by Olivier Kraemer This table is a prime example of the craftsmanship of Roentgen, a cabinetmaker. Only few of them exist today. Tables such as this one are known as “Tronchin”; they were invented by doctor Theodor Tronchin during the reign of Louis XVI. Tronchin was…
Details
A DIALOGUE ACROSS CENTURIES War: a universal subject explored by artists across four centuries. Kraemer Gallery loves mixing different styles. This collection features eclectic modern and contemporary artworks that are paired with pieces from the Kraemers’ area of predilection: 18th century furniture and works of art. We chose to display a four-panel painting by…
Details
BUSINESS AND EXPERTISE The 18th century: The golden age of marquetry Marquetry was originally created in Ancient Egypt. It was then taken up by the Italians and honed by French cabinetmakers like André-Charles Boulle. In 18th century France, the marquetry technique was used to produce numerous pieces of furniture. A deep dive into the history…
Details