Collector Stories Camondo and Kraemer, a long and beautiful story between collectors On September 5, 1917, Lieutenant Nissim de Camondo, son of Comte Moïse de Camondo, went missing on an aerial mission while conducting photographic reconnaissance over the front between Germany and France. As we pay tribute to the heroes of the First World War,…
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Collector Stories “I paid a visit to the young Kraemer rue de Monceau” Between J.Paul Getty and the Kraemer family, a long and beautiful story around art. J.Paul Getty spoke of the great-grandfather of the younger generation in his personal diary in 1930. Since then, numerous art objects from 43 rue de Monceau have found…
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Collector Stories Christian Dior, from art to fashion, the same passion for the beautiful and the timeless. Before becoming the great couturier that we all know, Christian Dior immersed himself in the Parisian world of culture and art, drawing from there the inspirations that would make the identity of his haute couture house. In the…
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Karl Lagerfeld next to the Paris de Montmartel screen, from the Kraemer Gallery. Collector Stories “For the 18th century of high quality, the Kraemer Gallery is my favorite.” Karl Lagerfeld Fashion and Art! The relationship between Art and Fashion has always existed, but specifically since the mid-20th century when certain designers began to draw inspiration…
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Lafayette’s restaurant, a place that spans the ages For several weeks now, a selection of works of art from our gallery has been exhibited in the sumptuous period rooms of Lafayette’s restaurant, 8 rue d’Anjou, Paris 8, recently inaugurated. A restaurant… but also a place and an 18th century decor available to us, recreated by…
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EXCEPTIONAL FURNITURE Splendid “à la tronchin” architect table, presented by Olivier Kraemer This table is a prime example of the craftsmanship of Roentgen, a cabinetmaker. Only few of them exist today. Tables such as this one are known as “Tronchin”; they were invented by doctor Theodor Tronchin during the reign of Louis XVI. Tronchin was…
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A DIALOGUE ACROSS CENTURIES War: a universal subject explored by artists across four centuries. Kraemer Gallery loves mixing different styles. This collection features eclectic modern and contemporary artworks that are paired with pieces from the Kraemers’ area of predilection: 18th century furniture and works of art. We chose to display a four-panel painting by…
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BUSINESS AND EXPERTISE The 18th century: The golden age of marquetry Marquetry was originally created in Ancient Egypt. It was then taken up by the Italians and honed by French cabinetmakers like André-Charles Boulle. In 18th century France, the marquetry technique was used to produce numerous pieces of furniture. A deep dive into the history…
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