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Objects with a Past. Stories for Tomorrow.
A curated collection of European antiques, fine porcelain, antique silver and rare decorative objects shaped by time.
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We collect objects that time could not make ordinary.
Every piece in our collection is selected for its craftsmanship, provenance, authentic patina and undeniable character. We believe true luxury is quiet, tactile and rooted in history.
OBJECT № 0847
Meissen Porcelain Tea Service
Rare hard-paste porcelain service executed in the Royal Saxon Manufactory. Embellished with acanthus foliage relief in burnished fire-gilding and delicate polychrome botanical vignettes.
- Origin Germany · Late XIX Century
- Material Porcelain / Fire Gilding
- Provenance Private Bavarian Collection
Price on request
SELECTED WORKS
Curated Selection
Objects chosen for their history, provenance, craftsmanship and singular beauty.
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Beauty
survives time.
HISTORIC ARTIFACTS · PRESERVED ACROSS GENERATIONS
PROVENANCE STORY
Every object has travelled through time.
Trace the authentic lineage of a single Limoges enamel casket across three centuries of connoisseurship.
1874
Created in Limoges, France
Commissioned by the atelier of Paul Soyer for the Parisian Exposition des Beaux-Arts. Features grisaille enamel and champlevé detailing.
1891
Part of a Private Parisian Collection
Acquired by Henri de Valmont, prominent patron of the decorative arts, installed in his Boulevard Saint-Germain residence.
1928
Inherited by the Second Generation
Recorded in the estate inventory of 1928; carefully preserved in the family library through the mid-20th century.
2026
Selected for Maison Antique
Following extensive laboratory certification and provenance research, certified for acquisition by our curatorial council.
SAVOIR-FAIRE
The beauty is in the details.
From hand-painted porcelain glaze to centuries-old silversmith hallmarks and untouched bronze patina, every nuance tells us how an object was created — and how it survived.
Ormolu Gilding
Hallmark 1792
Natural Patina
Hand-painted Enamel
STANDARDS OF CONNOISSEURSHIP
Selected with expertise.
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AUTHENTICITY
Every object is examined by recognized museum scholars, gemologists, and guild horologists.
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PROVENANCE
Whenever possible, the lineage is documented through historical inventories, auctions, and estate archives.
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CONDITION
Conservation states are rigorously evaluated. We cherish untouched historical integrity over invasive restorations.
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SECURE DELIVERY
White-glove international shipping with climate-regulated art transit and full transit insurance.
“Collecting is not about owning the past. It is about becoming part of its story.”MAISON ANTIQUE CURATORIAL COUNCIL
THE HOUSE
A collection built over time.
For more than two decades, we have searched private collections, European markets and historic estates for objects of exceptional character. We do not mass-curate; our focus rests strictly on singular pieces that have withstood the test of epochs.
20+
Years of Expertise
1,200+
Objects Curated
32
Countries Reached
100%
Private Provenance
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BESPOKE CURATION
Looking for something particular?
We privately source museum-grade rarities and bespoke collector pieces for private individuals, decorators, and cultural foundations across the world.
- Discreet access to off-market European estates
- Full authenticity certification & scientific analysis
- Direct representation at premier auction houses
CONSIGNMENT & VALUATION
Have an object with a story?
We are constantly interested in exceptional pieces, family heirlooms, and private European collections.
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Send Photographs
Share high-resolution images of the object, any visible hallmarks, signatures, or existing provenance documents.
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Initial Assessment
Our curatorial committee conducts a preliminary valuation and historical evaluation within 48 hours.
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Private Consultation
We arrange a physical examination, direct acquisition, or confidential placement within our global collector network.
SALON & APPOINTMENTS
Visit the Collection
Private viewings are arranged strictly by prior appointment in our discreet Paris and Vienna salons.
PARIS SALON
18 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
+33 (0) 1 42 68 89 00
curators@maison-antique.com
VIENNA SALON
Herrengasse 14, 1010 Wien, Austria
+43 1 533 22 10