Faberge-marked desk clock from French adventurer Duke’s estate may bring $250K
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – The estate of the late Duke Louis d’Antin – a French-born nobleman who led a rich and interesting life prior to his passing earlier this year, who furnished his Key Biscayne, Fla., home with the finest art and antiques – will be sold on Saturday, Oct. 22,...
How Sèvres survived the French Revolution and why it’s so hard to avoid fakes and pastiches
Sèvres porcelain was favored by European royalty, the aristocracy of the 19th century, and the 20th century's great collectors. Its story begins in 1708, when, following frenzied experimentation, as German alchemist Johann Bottger discovered the formula for strong, delicate, translucent...