Paris, France — Abundant amphoras, those containers from Antiquity, a medieval mosaic depicting a griffin, a classical Greek wine jug configured with the intriguing head of a woman, zoomorphic rhytona, conical containers […]
Paris, France —These were the Chavin, the Nazca, the Moche, the Wari, the Chimu and finally the Incas, civilizations spanning 3,000 years of Peruvian history from 1250 B.C. to the 16th century. […]
Auvers-Sur-Oise, France — It was his black cat that made him famous the world over. A rather angry-looking black cat but one that you can’t take your eyes from. It appears on […]
Paris, France —It is a bucolic country home in the middle of Paris across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Nestled into the hills of the Passy neighborhood is the 18th century […]
Brooklyn, New York — Some days Coney Island seems to have emerged from a dream, good or bad. With its boardwalk, beach, Mermaid Parade and carnival ambiance, it makes for one of […]
Paris, France — Sculptor, painter, draftsman, writer, Alberto Giacometti moved to Paris in 1922 and lived and worked there while studying under the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. He would ultimately become one […]
It is a singular body of work with paintings peopled with fantastical creatures, works resembling comic book art, glowing and colorful canvases. The Musée de Valence in southeastern France is celebrating the […]
Versailles, France — Heading out to Versailles to be a queen or a king or just a member of the royal court for a day or two? The castle offers a fine […]
Artcurial, the French auction house, enjoyed a highly successful week of auctions during its now legendary Monaco Auction Week in Monte-Carlo. Luxury was on the agenda with high jewelry, watches and designer […]
Reims, France — It is always an imposing and sweeping site turning into the wide driveway of the 19th century Pommery Estate in Reims in the heart of Champagne country. It is […]
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