THE TRIUMPH OF FRENCH FURNITURE FROM LOUIS XIV TO NAPOLEON

International Appraisers Association
Field Study Trip and Workshop
directed by Juan P. Lluria,
IAA President, Master Appraiser.

 

 

Noted Guest Lecturer: Thierry Millerand,
formerly of Sotheby's and Phillips
and among the most widely recognized
experts in 18th Century French furniture.

Date: Monday, 15 October and Tuesday, 16 October 2007,
New York City

This exclusive "hands on" study trip and workshop for appraisers and non-appraisers who want to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of great French furniture and related decorative arts also welcomes dealers, auctioneers, interior designers and serious private collectors. The workshop will begin with a private breakfast as guests of Christie's, followed by a walkthrough of the collection on view at Christie's of the legendary Parisian antiquaire Bernard and Benjamin Steinitz.

This milestone auction, entitled Le Gôut Steinitz will be a thrilling note on which to start our 2-day voyage of learning and discovery. The walkthrough will be given personally by the head of the Christie's Department of French and Continental Furniture, Will Strafford. Other excursions will include privileged private visits with the owners of long established galleries known for their superb examples of great 18th Century French Furniture.

In the company of the eminent Thierry Millerand, our small group will be permitted special access to the inventory of The Chinese Porcelain Company and Dalva Brothers which recently relocated to splendid new headquarters in Manhattan. Other excursions will include viewing of important furniture in the collections of the Frick and the Metropolitan Museum with Juan P Lluria, another respected specialist in French 18th Century decorative arts.

All participants will receive a free copy of the Christie's auction catalogue for Le Gôut Steinitz. This exciting inaugural IAA excursion will end with a cozy champagne reception at the elegant residence of Thierry Millerand in New York City as the second day winds up to a rewarding close.

Cost:
This intimate study trip is limited to only 18 participants. The course fee is $650.00 for IAA members. Non-members pay $750.00 to participate. No refunds or cancellations. Travel, lodging, meals and incidentals are not included. See how to book at the bottom of the page.

The Workshop Director and Coordinator:
Juan P Lluria is a S. Florida based appraiser of art, antiques and related residential contents with over 20 years experience. Mr. Lluria is an acclaimed lecturer on the 18th Century in France and the Decorative Arts in such respected venues as Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York City and at the Institute of Art in Minneapolis.

Guest Lecturer:
Thierry Millerand graduated from Sotheby's Institute in London and began his career as assistant to the legendary Sir Francis Watson at the Wallace Collection. In 1972, Mr. Millerand came to Sotheby's in New York and was the head of its French and Continental Department Worldwide until 2000. He also established the French Furniture Department of Phillips de Pury and Luxembourg. He is intimately familiar with the most celebrated public and private collections of important 17th, 18th and early 19th Century French Furniture in Europe and North America. In 2003, with his Paris business partner Eric de Saint Seine, he co-founded Le Cabinet Millerand - Saint Seine. "Le Cabinet", as it is familiarly known in the elegant world of connoisseurs, caused a widely publicized sensation when it handled the sale of a BVRD table once made for a French dauphine in a private New York City collection back to its original home at the Chateau de Versailles in 2004. Mr. Millerand lives in New York City and Paris.

Payment:
To book and pay for your attendance at this unique trip click here and you will go to a secure PayPal payment page where you can use your credit or debit VISA or Mastercard. We will immediately confirm your booking. Please remember to book your own flight and hotel.

You may also pay by check - bank check only please - payable to the International Appraisers Association Inc., and mail to us at:

International Appraisers Association Inc.,
P.O. Box 144232, Coral Gables, Florida 33114.

Please email us when you mail the check so that we can
reserve a place for you.

We have had a lot of interest in this trip and places are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Out of our 18 seats, some places have already been reserved. We expect to sell out the rest quickly.

We look forward to sharing this exciting learning experience with you.

International Appraisers Association Inc.
www.iappai.com