Bernheimer-Colnaghi (Munich and London), a broad outlook
Though its main speciality is old masters of the 16th to 19th centuries, under Blanca Bernheimer’s direction, vintage and contemporary photography has taken a prominent place in its exhibition halls. The origins of this long-established family of antiques dealers go back to 1864, when the grandfather founded the business with a textile and oriental carpet shop. They progressively diversified their interests, and in 2002 acquired the Colnaghi gallery, founded in 1760.
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Galerie J. Kugel (Paris), a long lineage
The origins of this dynasty of antiques dealers (now in its fifth generation) go back to late 18th century Russia. Currently their catalogue ranges from gold and silver work to furniture, artworks and sculptures.
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Johnny van Haeften (London), a successful entrepreneur
For eight years he worked for the Christie's auction house before taking the leap of setting up his own firm. Specialized in the Dutch and Flemish masters of the 16th and 17th centuries, he is a member of the TEFAF Executive Committee.
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4.- Wildenstein & Company (New York), seekers of success
The family business goes back over more than five generations, for the firm was founded in Paris more than 130 years ago. Wildenstein prides himself on his ability to locate the artworks sought by his clients, however hard it may seem.
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5.- Blumka (US), a source for collectors and museums
A specialist in Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque artefacts. Since 1938 the gallery has had several locations in New York. Its achievements notably include having contributed to the enrichment of private and museum collections in America and Europe.
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6.- Kunstkammer Georg Laue (Germany), works made of exotic materials
Its collection focuses on Renaissance and Baroque art and includes objects made of coral, rhinoceros horn and amber. It is housed in a building designed in 1873 as a coffee house, located in central Munich.
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7.- Galerie Neuse (Alemania), gems in gold and silver
Though this gallery came into existence relatively recently (1967), it has become a major source for museums and collectors. It specializes in 16th and 17th century gold and silver work.
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8.- Moretti (Florence), specialists in Tuscan painters
The son of a celebrated antiques dealer, Fabrizio Moretti set up the gallery at the age of 22. That was in 1998. He now has offices in Florence, London and New York. His inventory draws on Italian – and especially Tuscan – painting up to the 17th century.
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9.- Brimo de Laroussilhe (Paris), by family recommendation
Nicolas Brimo set up as an antiques dealer on his arrival in Paris in 1908, on his brother’s advice. Years later, with his brother-in-law, he founded the gallery with its current name, specialized in Medieval and Renaissance artworks.
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10.- Axel Vervoordt (Belgium), a different touch in interiors
Axel Vervoordt’s philosophy as an interior designer is based on the juxtaposition of objects from different cultures and eras. The celebrated interior designer and antiques dealer cites three strands of influence: contemporary and oriental art, architecture and the Baroque.
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