Jacques
has been searching and collecting Antiques, as a hobby, for 35
years. He was also , during the same period, a scientist in the Glass
Industry.
“I
was fascinated by Art and intrigued by its creative process. After
few years, I understood the reason why Artist and Artisan (French
word for Crafts person) had the same root. Behind each original
piece, there is an Artist with imagination, who also needs the skills
to create it. The best and the brightest, e.g. da Vinci,
Michelangelo, Rodin, A.C. Boulle, Monet, were both remarkable Artists
and incredibly talented Craftsmen."
"The
creative process in Art is finally similar to the one in
Science."
Dr
Jacques Lemoine
We
have been open since December 27th 2006, but we bring 30
years of direct access and personal experience of French Antiques
market-auctions, dealers, flea markets – and 35 years of professional
experience with glass and related materials. We specialize in 17th
through 20th Century fine European Antiques with a particular
affinity and knowledge for French and Italian furniture and accessories.
On
this site you will be able to find a very wide array of furniture and
art objects of marvelous craftsmanship we selected in
Europe
with an eye to rarity and beauty, a taste for authenticity and respect
for quality. These constant priorities will provide, we believe, the
best protection to your investment.
We
also carry a superior line of Reproductions in furniture, Venetian
mirrors and chandeliers.
We
have access to a local French Cabinet Maker and Inlayer, who would be available to restore, refinish or
maintain our customer’s antiques.
Retail
and Trade Welcome
We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express.
