An exhibition on old enamelled and gilded glass may seem very specialized, and therefore a priori not necessarily attractive.
However, we bet that the one offered by the Château d'Écouen, in the apartments of Catherine de Medici, fascinates even the most novice.
Because, regardless of the beauty of the pieces presented, it is the result of a real long-term investigation.
A “cold case”, as the American police would say.
With suspense and mysteries at the key.
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Recall of facts.
In 2000, Christie's New York proceeded to the sale of one of the collections of the late Baroness Bethsabée de Rothschild, that of her Venetian enameled glasses from the 15th century.
We expect some pieces to go to 100,000 dollars because there are only a thousand left in the world.
But disaster, some objects go to 3000 or 4000 dollars when a dozen others are swallowed.
The reason for this market collapse?
Enthusiasts fear counterfeiting.
The 19th century did a lot “in the manner of”, and in…
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