Undoubtedly, the collection of Daniel Lebard, this lover of modernism, will mark the turn of the beginning of the century, by devoting even more figures who have become stars, such as Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand or even Jean Royère. This businessman who, in a book, revealed the truth about the politico-financial scandal Rhodia, had the audacity and the fortune to buy them at a time when the pieces of the pioneers of modernism were worth virtually nothing . “
This curious man immediately understood their importance and his support was essential for us. He had the means for his ambitions. He served as our guide, ”
summarizes the Parisian trio formed by merchants Patrick Seguin, François Laffanour and Philippe Jousse, who helped build his collection.
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