Galerie Léage
Exposition permanente
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Meubles et objets d’art du XVIIIe siècle
Richard de Lalonde (d’après), Paire de consoles, époque Louis XVI, Galerie Léage - Manufacture de Meissen, Johann Johachim Kändler (d'après), Jacques ou Philippe Caffieri (bronzes attribués à), Lazare Duvaux (probablement livrée par), Paire de candélabres aux oiseaux de proie, vers 1745, Galerie Léage
Permanent Exhibition – 18th-century Furniture and Works of Art
Crafted in the 18th century, under the reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, the works in our collection are selected for their provenance and the quality of their execution. Created by the foremost artisans of their time, they reflect refined taste and unparalleled craftsmanship.
From the Louis XIV taste to Neoclassicism, designers continually reinvented forms, techniques, and ornaments. Tastes evolved throughout the century, constantly redefining the notions of modernity and luxury.
Sought after from their inception by discerning collectors, these works later entered some of the most prestigious collections, including those of the Rothschild barons and the Schlumberger family. Today, their counterparts can be found in leading museums worldwide—institutions that several pieces from our collection have already joined.
The gallery
Founded in 1972 by François Léage, Galerie Léage specializes in museum-quality 18th-century furniture and works of art. The core of its collection consists of furniture and objects from the Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI periods, with royal or aristocratic provenance, or with counterparts held in museums or major private collections.
Galerie Léage is recognized by curators, collectors, and interior designers worldwide as one of the leading galleries in its field. Today, it is proud to see part of its collection represented in major museum institutions, including the Château de Versailles, the Louvre Museum, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Embracing a contemporary vision of art and collecting, Galerie Léage regularly fosters dialogue with other disciplines through a variety of events. Ancient, modern, and contemporary arts are brought together to create interiors of refined and subtle taste.y
The gallery is also committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship. It frequently collaborates with renowned houses such as the Prelle manufactory, Féau Boiseries, and de Gournay, which share its dedication to the intelligence of the hand.
Galerie Léage participates in major international events around the world. After exhibiting for more than 40 years at the Biennale des Antiquaires, it now shows at leading international fairs including TEFAF Maastricht, Fine Arts Paris – La Biennale (FAB), The Winter Show in New York, and Frieze Masters London.
