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Founded in 2001 by Frédéric Sioufi and Nidal Ouaiss , the gallery was established in the heart of Paris, at the Louvre des Antiquaires , a stone's throw from the Louvre Museum. The couple, united by life and a shared passion for works of art, have been developing their expertise in furniture, decorative objects, and collectibles from the 18th to the 20th centuries for nearly 25 years. Frédéric Sioufi, a former financial market trader, and Nidal Ouaiss, an art historian and daughter of antique dealers, have combined their strengths to create a gallery with a diverse and c...Read More

Atena

Established in 20011stDibs seller since 2016

Featured Pieces

Engraving enhanced with watercolor, "Esther's Toilette", Late 18th century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A late 18th-century French engraving illustrating "Esther's Toilette," a biblical episode in which Esther prepares to be presented to King Ahasuerus. At the center of a palatial arch...
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Antique 1780s French Decorative Art

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Paper

Engraving enhanced with watercolor, "Esther's Toilette", Late 18th century

Engraving enhanced with watercolor, "Esther's Toilette", Late 18th century

Important plaster sculpture of The Discobolus, after Myron, Louvre mold workshop
By Atelier de moulage du Louvre
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
An important plaster sculpture depicting the Discobolus, the ancient athlete captured in the movement preceding the discus throw. The taut body, raised arm, and gaze turned towards t...
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Antique Early 1900s French Greco Roman Statues

Materials

Plaster

Important plaster sculpture of The Discobolus, after Myron, Louvre mold workshop

Important plaster sculpture of The Discobolus, after Myron, Louvre mold workshop

Pair of Baccarat four light molded crystal candelabras
By Baccarat
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A pair of Baccarat four-light candelabra distinguished by their slender silhouette and intricate crystal decoration. Each piece features a base adorned with round cabochons and a row...
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Antique 1890s French Candelabras

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Baccarat four light molded crystal candelabras

Pair of Baccarat four light molded crystal candelabras

Pair of paintings by Léopold Durangel, Hunting scene
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
An important pair of paintings by Léopold Durangel depicting two hunting scenes: a hare and a pheasant, shown in natural landscapes. The painter pays particular attention to the rend...
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Antique 1860s French Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair of paintings by Léopold Durangel, Hunting scene

Pair of paintings by Léopold Durangel, Hunting scene

Imposing Biscuit sculpture of the Christ on the Cross
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This very large sculpture depicts Christ on the cross, his head bowed and his arms outstretched. The figure, carved in white biscuit porcelain, stands out against a dark oak cross, c...
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Antique 1880s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Imposing Biscuit sculpture of the Christ on the Cross

Imposing Biscuit sculpture of the Christ on the Cross

Murano blown glass chandelier with gold decorations
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This striking 12-light decorative chandelier captivates with its airy design and rich ornamentation. Its clear glass structure features curved, twisted arms surrounding a central ste...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano blown glass chandelier with gold decorations

Murano blown glass chandelier with gold decorations

Large mantel clock of Socrate drinking hemlock
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Important gilt and patinated bronze clock featuring an architectural composition, flanked by two figures dressed in antique style, representing on one side Socrates holding the cup c...
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large mantel clock of Socrate drinking hemlock

Large mantel clock of Socrate drinking hemlock

Louis XVI period clock of Vénus and Cupid, France, 18th century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A Louis XVI period mantel clock in white marble and finely chiseled and gilded bronze, featuring an elegant allegorical composition dedicated to Venus and Love (Aphrodite and Cupid/E...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI period clock of Vénus and Cupid, France, 18th century

Louis XVI period clock of Vénus and Cupid, France, 18th century

Charles X mantel clock in gilt bronze
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A Charles X period portico clock distinguished by its symmetrical composition and rich gilt-bronze decoration. The dial, encircled by a ring of flowers above a stage curtain, is flan...
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Charles X mantel clock in gilt bronze

Charles X mantel clock in gilt bronze

Large Directoire period clock in patinated and gilt bronze
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A large Directoire period clock distinguished by its architectural silhouette and contrasting patinas. The circular white dial, with Roman numerals, rests on a console with lion's pa...
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Directoire period clock in patinated and gilt bronze

Large Directoire period clock in patinated and gilt bronze

Romantic period, Couple mantel clock, 19th century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A large, gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock from the Restoration period depicting two figures at the top: the man appears to be an artist, shown seated, holding a palette. His cu...
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Antique 1840s French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Romantic period, Couple mantel clock, 19th century

Romantic period, Couple mantel clock, 19th century

Louis XV period bronze cartel signed "Martin in Paris"
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A bronze wall clock with a flowing silhouette typical of the Louis XV Rococo style. Its asymmetrical decoration combines scrolling volutes, foliage, and bouquets of flowers, dominate...
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV period bronze cartel signed "Martin in Paris"

Louis XV period bronze cartel signed "Martin in Paris"

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