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Works by Sotheby's

Photographs (1999) 11 copies
Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own (2023) 8 copies, 1 review
Mercer House Savannah (2000) 6 copies
Important Tribal Art (1984) 6 copies
Art at Auction 1969: 2 (1971) 5 copies
19th Century European Art (2007) 4 copies
Cocktails 3 copies
Aboriginal Art 3 copies
African and Oceanic Art (1967) 3 copies
Photographs 3 copies
The Pearl Carpet of Baroda (Sale # DO9005) — Corporate Author — 3 copies
Howard Hodgkin : portrait of the artist. — Corporate Author — 2 copies
Fine Americana 2 copies
Italian Futurist Photographs 2 copies, 1 review
Aubrey Beardsley (1999) 2 copies
American Arts and Crafts (1981) 2 copies
Sotheby's at Ferrari (2005) 2 copies
Contemporary Prints (1990) 2 copies
Japanese Works of Art 2 copies, 1 review
PRADA 1 copy
Fine Americana (1998) 1 copy
Americana 1 copy
Husain 1 copy
Vienna 1900 (1994) 1 copy
American Indian and Eskimo art — Corporate Author — 1 copy
Americana 1 copy
Americana 1 copy
GRETA GARBO COLLECTION: Sale 6098 (1990) — Composer — 1 copy
Junkunc: Chinese Buddhist sculpture — Corporate Author — 1 copy
Modern & contemporary South Asian art — Corporate Author — 1 copy
Sculpture from the Collection of George Terasaki — Corporate Author — 1 copy
Art nouveau 1 copy

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While I confess that I'd hoped this would be a much thicker, hardcover catalog, I'm extremely pleased overall with the excellent work by Selby Kiffer, whose essays on the Bay Psalm Book's origins, printing, reception, and afterlife are extremely good. The census, too, is essential.
Dreams, idle dreams. Or, how the other .001% live.

If I were filthy rich, I'd have jewelry like this. Not to wear, just to look at. Admire. Fondle. Hang on the Christmas tree instead of ornaments.

I'd put the rings and bracelets in crystal wine glasses and underlight them in a cabinet. What a display that would be; unpretentious, but flaming.

Wearing it would be suicide. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't have it!

Jacques Grange as an eye for art and decorative arts that is curious, talented and sincere. his artistic gift, allows him to express himself through his chosen profession and to meet a great family of collectors, friends and clients who share his vision.
This Collection is his Chinese portrait, unveiling his personality. He has a strong sense of quality and knows what will never go out of fashion. His interests span many different eras and civilizations and he can appreciate every form of show more artistic expression and combine them with that unique personal style for which he is renowned.
There is always a sense of proportion, balance and harmony plus another rare quality that is hard to pin down: good taste.
His eye and his collection reflect his immense talent.

The Jacques Grange auction at Sotheby’s Paris made a record amount for the institution – €28.4 million. Jacques Grange recently parted ways with a part of his private collection of art and furniture. The renowned interior designer has worked with clients such as YSL, Valentino and Princess Caroline of Monaco.

An impressive career

The 73-year-old French icon spent his career helping clients to choose and arrange art and furniture. Notably, he worked with Yves Saint Laurent and partner Pierre Bergé to build up an impressive collection. Christie’s France auctioned their collection in 2009. It was widely viewed as « the sale of the century. »

When not helping high-profile clients, Grange spent time amassing his own extensive collection. It includes modern and contemporary pieces from the 20th century. In addition, photographs and antiques form part of the collection.

Early beginnings

Grange began his design career studying at Parisian design schools, the École Boulle and the École Camondo. He went on to apprentice for Henri Samuel and Didier Aaron, two prominent figures in design. Grange purchased his first piece in the 70s. It was an antique Nabis screen that he developed a payment plan to afford. This item was not included in the sale.

Throughout his career, Grange developed a particular liking for ceramics. He purchased pieces by Picasso, Miro and Gauguin. Furthermore, he soon discovered Art Nouveau, and became fond of the work of Hector Guimard. Grange emphasizes that he did not buy any of the pieces as investments. He bought them only because he loved them.

What prompted Grange to part with a large part of his collection?

The designer explains that he felt it was time to make a change. It was time for a « new energy. » He already had a good relationship with Sotheby’s through buying for clients. It was Sotheby’s that suggested the idea of a single-owner sale. Grange admits that he was at first hesitant, but saw the auction as an opportunity. It was « another creative project. « Despite the auction, Grange makes it clear that he will continue to collect. « It’s a beginning, a new birth. I can select many new things with this money. »

The results of the Jacques Grange auction

The Jacques Grange auction took place on November 21st and 22nd. It was held at Sotheby’s Paris, on the prestigious Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. In total the auction sold 150 lots. Works by Henri Matisse, David Hockney and François-Xavier Lalanne were up for auction. Moreover, notable guests included Princess Caroline of Monaco and Terry de Gunzberg.

The final figure was €28,4 million. Les Autruches de Lalanne, a rare piece, went for a staggering 6,191,150 €. A bidder purchased Damien Hirst’s Spin Painting for 945,000 €. Furthermore, an armchair by Alexandre Noll made 909,000 €. A total of 14 pieces by Noll found a new owner, bringing in €1.8 million. The Jacques Grange auction also went far beyond the pre-sale estimate of between €8.7 and €12.6 million. In addition, Sotheby’s sold 96% of everything that went to auction. 86% sold for more than their pre-sale estimate.
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What I like best about pre-Columbian art is the faces. They're all different, with a multitude of varied expressions. This catalog has a large number of interesting faces to admire.

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