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French Collector Roger Therond’s Visionary Collection of Photography, from 1839–1980, to be Auctioned at Christie’s Paris Nov 13, 14, & 17
Christie’s has announced the auction of Collection Roger Therond: Une Passion Francaise, to take place in Paris with two live auctions, Nov. 13 and 14, and an online component closing…
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Louis-Émile Durandelle: The New Paris Opera
By Alex Novak
Louis-Émile Durandelle was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1839 in Verdun, France.
Durandelle was in partnership with Hyacinthe Cesare Delmaet in Paris. In 1862 Delmaet died. Delmaet's…
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Risk Management and Insurance for Private Photography Collectors, Dealers, Gallery Owners and Museums
Most people will never face a disaster that will reduce their 40-foot home to two feet of ashes. Nor will they ever face the loss of a major collection of…
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