[474] pp.

w/ 246 lots

Christie's New York

2006

10 1/2" x 8 3/8"

Fine

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New York Christies will open its fall European Decorative Arts Week on October 19with a spectacular sale of French furniture, works of art and Old Master paintings fromMaurice Segoura. One of the most prestigious dealers of antiques and fine arts in Paris,Maurice Segoura closed the doors of his celebrated gallery earlier this year. The October19 sale will feature pieces from his famed shop, as well as from his private collection. Inall, over 240 examples of high French style will be offered. In addition, six importantFrench Old Master pictures belonging to M. Segoura will be sold in the Old MasterPaintings sale in New York on October 17. Maurice Segoura has always been a ferventsupporter of the arts in France, and a portion of the sale will benefit the Chteau deVersailles. In addition, all lots estimated under $30,000 will be sold without reserve."It is a tremendous honor for Christie's to be holding this historic sale for MauriceSegoura, who over a long and distinguished career as one of the most celebrated antiquairesin Paris, has done so much to promote French culture and the arts," said WilliamStrafford, Head of European Furniture and Decorative Arts in New York.