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The genius of Jacques Grange - one of the great decorators of our time - is apparent in all his projects and has been throughout his long and distinguished career. Renowned for his deep understanding of architecture and his knowledge of works of art, his interiors demonstrate the perfect balance between boldness and subtlety and refinement and comfort; an example of the most superb goût français.
In his early years, Grange was greatly inspired by Marie-Laure de Noailles, whose strong character and intelligence helped develop his discerning eye. Madeleine Castaing, the celebrated decorator of the rue Jacob, was another strong influence on the young Jacques Grange, teaching him to laisser aller les beaux objets. He gained further experience when working for Henri Samuel and later Didier Aaron, providing him the platform to start up on his own.
The talented Grange moved away from the rigorous formality of some of his contemporaries and developed his own liberated style, known for its new forms and lines, both digné and aimable. The culmination of his intellect and knowledge of architecture allows Grange to evaluate spaces immediately. This, together with a deep understanding of his clients, their characters and wishes, result in interiors where harmony prevails and where the 'decor' and personality of his client form a perfect symmetry.
Throughout his life and career, Jacques Grange has formed many remarkable and longstanding friendships. His very special bond with the late Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé is particularly noteworthy, through their mutual admiration and histoire de goût partage. Grange carried out numerous projects for them including the rue Babylone, Paris; Chateau Gabriel, Deauville; Villa Oasis, Marrakech and Villa Mabrouk, Tangier. Each project bears witness to their unique friendship and his extraordinary talent.
The impressive Paris apartment, from which this collection comes together, was recently designed by Jacques Granges for a successful New York businessman and his family. His designs, together with the equisite pieces included in this sale, have resulted in yet another triumph of Jacques Grange's goût français.
A JAPANESE SUIT OF ARMOUR
EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
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A JAPANESE SUIT OF ARMOUR
EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
Yoko-hagi Okegawa nimai-do gusoku type, with sixteen-plate sujibachi ridged helmet, butterfly mon on the fukigaeshi [turnbacks], the peak stamped and coloured in the style of Dutch leather with scrolling foliage, black lacquered shikoro [neck guard], the russet iron do [breastplate] with small panels decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e on a black ground with plum blossom
61¼ in. (156 cm.) high including plinth
EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
Yoko-hagi Okegawa nimai-do gusoku type, with sixteen-plate sujibachi ridged helmet, butterfly mon on the fukigaeshi [turnbacks], the peak stamped and coloured in the style of Dutch leather with scrolling foliage, black lacquered shikoro [neck guard], the russet iron do [breastplate] with small panels decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e on a black ground with plum blossom
61¼ in. (156 cm.) high including plinth
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