Twenty three years of experience as an antique dealer throughout Europe.
Doctorate from University of Chicago.
Extensive knowledge of trade sources.
Bilingual in English and French.
Serving Serious and Casual Collectors:
DEALERS
We will visit:
Marché Aux Puces (Saint Ouen)
Drouot Auction House
Vanves Market
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Antique Village in Provence)
Avignon/Bezier/Montpellier (Dealers’ Markets)
Lille (Dealers’ Market)
Lyon (Dealers’ Market)
DESIGNERS
We will visit:
Village Suisse (Paris antique center with multiple shops selling high end art and antiques)
Louvre des Antiquaires (Multiple antique shops with high quality merchandise)
Shops which specialize in selling authentic architectural elements (previously from chateaux, etc)
Marché Aux Puces (Saint Ouen)
Passage Verdeau/Other Covered Passages
MUSEUM CURATORS
We will visit:
Drouot Auction House
Specialized Shops selling archaeological treasures (e.g. shops in the Boulevard Saint Germain area of Paris)
Art Museums in Paris
Art Galleries selling paintings, drawings or engravings
Ateliers and Galleries specializing in sculpture
Carré Rive Gauche (several streets containing high quality antiques in the Saint Germain area)
Quai Voltaire Antique Shops
COUPLES
We will visit:
Four Seasons George V Hotel
Relais Christine Hotel
Ile Saint Louis (scenic island)
Place des Vosges (scenic historical site)
Eiffel Tower Tour d’Argent (restaurant & winery)
Hermes (luxury boutique)
Vuitton (luxury boutique)
Dépôt Vente (off the beaten track shops containing new and/or slightly used clothing, furniture and merchandise)
Marché Aux Puces (huge weekend market)
Vanves (unique finds from this weekend market)
INDIVIDUALS
For one-on-one, we can also experience:
The Drouot Auction House Ladurée (delicious tea & pastries)
Rue Jacob (eclectic shops featuring antiques, design work, pottery, etc)
Madeira (famous linen shops)
Anne Fontaine (women’s white blouse shop)
Champs Elysées (experience the 5th Avenue of Paris)
GROUPS
Whatever meets your fancy! Add the various exclusive crystal shops such as:
Christofle
Odiot
Puifurcat
Baccarat
Daum
Lalique
Saint-Louis
Customized Services:
Antiques at Wholesale Prices
Unique Trade Sources
Negotiating with Vendors
Assistance with Shipping Worldwide
Experienced, Professional Care
Tailored Market Trips
Courses on Auction Houses such as Drouot
Learn & Buy Sessions
How to Recognize the Real from the Fake
Antiques to Buy:
Archaeology
Art Glass
Antique Linens
Antique Silver
Art Nouveau & Art Deco Period Pieces
Books & Manuscripts
Ceramics
Estate & Vintage Haute Couture
Jewelry
Gardening Items
Indian Art
Islamic Art
Judaica
Culinary Items
Oriental Art
Paintings
Porcelain
Primitive Art
Regional, Country, Haute Epoque
Art Nouveau & Deco Furniture
Sculpture
Sporting Art & Golf Antiques
Victoriana
Vintage Haute Couture Clothing
Vintage Prints & Posters
Vintage Hermes, Vuitton, Chanel & other Luxury Goods
Dedicated to your success in finding extraordinary antiques!