Art lovers are well acquainted with this not-to-be-missed address in Paris:Hôtel des ventes Drouot, located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is a bustling and teeming marketplace forFrench and international art. Paintings, sculptures, objets d'art, antiques, furniture, period documents: collectors and cultural institutions from all over the world come here to unearth treasures all year round.
It's a place of dreams for the curious: what if we told you that you could visit the auction house for free? Drouot will be taking part in the 41st Heritage Days on September 21 and 22, 2024. To mark the occasion, the institution is opening its doors to the general public and offering a range of activities over the weekend.
Does this offer sound too good to be true? Don't worry: the Journées du Patrimoine are real, and always bring their share of discoveries and surprises. This annual event allows us to learn more about the monuments, historic sites and curiosities that surround us, by organizing a weekend-long open house in September.
So what can you expect during these Journées du Patrimoine atHôtel Drouot? Here's the program of upcoming events.
Behind the scenes tour of Hôtel Drouot
Saturday, September 21, 10am and 4:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Number of participants: 20 per session
Speaker: Adriane Grünberg, auctioneer
The visit:
We invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at Hôtel Drouot, a unique institution in the world. Morning and night, this temple of the auction house is in perpetual motion, the scene of a ballet of handlers orchestrated by the auctioneers and their teams. From the delivery dock to the corridors, from the freight elevators - which were the first hydraulic elevators in Paris! - to the Magasinage warehouses, vast spaces are dedicated to the passage of works in a continuous and methodical cadence. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the daily mechanics of the institution, and understand the complex logistics involved in selling some 300,000 works of art and objets d'art every year. A detour through the archives will also allow them to immerse themselves in the rich and fascinating history of this emblematic venue, open since 1852.
At Hôtel Drouot, the show is everywhere!
Atelier Parole d'expert: In the early days of jewelry and watchmaking, the studio drawings of Jean Thierry Bondt
Saturday, September 21, 11:15 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes
Number of participants: 20
Speaker: Marie-Amélie Chotard, auctioneer, specialist in jewelry and watches, Maison de ventes Gros & Delettrez
The workshop:
A collection of some fifty preparatory drawings by Jean Thierry Bondt and his workshop will enable Marie-Amélie Chotard to explain the know-how of jewellery and watchmaking, the development of creative projects in these disciplines, and the technical skills required. Drawing is an important step in the journey from idea to finished (luxury) product...
An active workshop since the late 1940s, Jean-Thierry Bondt worked for numerous jewelers such as Lacloche, Sterlé, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and above all Boucheron, the latter being his major and preferred customer. A confidential name and art at the service of Parisian jewelry excellence.
Thematic tour: The art of collecting
Saturday, September 21, 12pm and 3pm
Duration: 1h
Number of participants: 20 per session
Speakers: Adriane Grünberg and experts and auctioneers from Millon, Daguerre and Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés
The visit:
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, Hôtel Drouot invites you to discover the art of collecting, in connection with three groups of works that will go under the auction hammer a few days later:
- The Bismuth-Etcheverry Collection, offered by the Millon auction house, offers a captivating panorama of twentieth-century artistic creation. It reflects the taste and history of a couple of collectors who were regulars at auction rooms, where they acquired some of the greatest signatures of their era.
- You will then explore An unpublished collection, recently discovered in the Paris apartment of an anonymous art lover. Presented by the Daguerre auction house, this corpus of graphic works and photographs conceals some fascinating and unexpected finds.
- You will also be transported to the heart of the collections of a grand residence, the Château de Nernier, which span the ages with a constant interest in bibliophily, fine furnishings and objets d'art. A rare opportunity to delve into the history and soul of these collections, which bear witness to passions handed down through the generations.
Each collection tells a rich and unique story!
Discovery tour The world of Hôtel Drouot
Saturday, September 21 at 1:15pm and 3:15pm
Duration: 1h30
Number of participants: 30 per session
Speaker: Alexandre Bakker, Des Mots et des Arts lecturer
The visit:
The Hôtel des ventes Drouot invites you to immerse yourself in the world of auctions. Plunge into the heart of this emblematic institution, a key reference in the art market, to discover its history and evolution, the organization of sales and the subtleties of the auctioneer's profession. You'll be guided through the rooms of Hôtel Drouot, where you can appreciate the diversity of works of art and collectibles from all periods and styles. Auctions will hold no secrets for you!
Atelier Parole d'expert: Les photographies de la Collection inédite, un panorama des possibles
Saturday September 21, 5pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Number of participants: 20
Speaker: Serge Plantureux, expert, Maison de ventes Daguerre
L'atelier :
The hitherto unknown collection of 20,000 drawings and 800 paintings being auctioned by Maison de ventes Daguerre also contains a body of photographs, spanning the history of the discipline from its origins to the 1950s/1960s in 300 prints. This is an opportunity for Serge Plantureux, an expert in the field, to look back at the major trends and some of the very big names, including Nadar, Baldus, Steichen, Man Ray, Kertész, Krull... who have left their mark on photography, and to decipher the techniques at work and the criteria for valuing this art of the multiple.
For photography enthusiasts and neophytes alike, who would like to start a collection at reasonable prices!
Behind the scenes tour of Hôtel Drouot
Sunday, September 22, 10am and 4:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Number of participants: 20 per session
Speaker: Adriane Grünberg, auctioneer
The visit:
We invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at Hôtel Drouot, a unique institution in the world. Morning and night, this temple of the auction house is in perpetual motion, the scene of a ballet of handlers orchestrated by the auctioneers and their teams. From the delivery dock to the corridors, from the freight elevators - which were the first hydraulic elevators in Paris! - to the Magasinage warehouses, vast spaces are dedicated to the passage of works in a continuous and methodical cadence. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the daily mechanics of the institution, and understand the complex logistics involved in selling some 300,000 works of art and objets d'art every year. A detour through the archives will also allow them to immerse themselves in the rich and fascinating history of this emblematic venue, open since 1852.
At Hôtel Drouot, the show is everywhere!
Expert Opinion Workshop: The poster in all its states
Sunday, September 22, 11:15 a.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Number of participants: 20
Speakers: Alexandre Boyer and Laurence Dantec, experts, Tessier Sarrou & Associés auction house
The workshop:
Omnipresent in urban spaces and in our eyes, what happens to posters - fragile witnesses to an era - once their "public career" is over? This is what you'll discover with Alexandre Boyer and Laurence Dantec, who will take you on a journey through the history of this so-called "popular" art of illustration, with its essential masterpieces, its great artists, its rarities, its production methods and conservation techniques, its collections... A journey guided by one through the posters of the international 7th art, and by the other through promotional and advertising posters.
Thematic tour: The art of collecting
Sunday, September 22, 12pm and 3pm
Duration: 1h
Number of participants: 20 per session
Speakers: Adriane Grünberg and experts and auctioneers from the Millon, Daguerre and Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés auction houses
The visit:
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, Hôtel Drouot invites you to a rendez-vous focusing on the art of collecting, in connection with three groups of works that will go under the auction hammer a few days later:
- The Bismuth-Etcheverry Collection, offered by the Millon auction house, offers a captivating panorama of twentieth-century artistic creation. It reflects the taste and history of a couple of collectors who were regulars at auction rooms, where they acquired the greatest signatures of their era.
- Next, you'll explore Une collection inédite, recently discovered in the Paris apartment of an anonymous art lover. Presented by the Daguerre auction house, this corpus of graphic works and photographs conceals some fascinating and unexpected finds.
- You will also be transported to the heart of the collections of a grand residence, the Château de Nernier, which span the ages with a constant interest in bibliophily, fine furnishings and objets d'art. A rare opportunity to delve into the history and soul of these collections, which bear witness to passions handed down through the generations.
Each collection tells a rich and unique story!
Discovery tour: The world of Hôtel Drouot
Sunday September 22 at 1:15pm and 3:15pm
Duration: 1h30
Number of participants: 30 per session
Speaker: Alexandre Bakker, lecturer Des Mots et des Arts
The visit:
The Hôtel des ventes Drouot invites you to immerse yourself in the world of auctions. Plunge into the heart of this emblematic institution, a key reference in the art market, to discover its history and evolution, the organization of sales and the subtleties of the auctioneer's profession. You'll be guided through the rooms of the Hôtel Drouot, where you'll appreciate the diversity of works of art and collectibles of all periods and styles. Auctions will hold no secrets for you!
Atelier Parole d'expert: Aux prémices de la création joaillière et horlogère, les dessins d'atelier de Jean Thierry Bondt
Sunday, September 22 at 5 pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Number of participants: 20
Speaker: Marie-Amélie Chotard, auctioneer, jewelry and watchmaking specialist, Maison de ventes Gros & Delettrez
The workshop:
A collection of some 50 preparatory drawings by Jean Thierry Bondt and his workshop will enable Marie-Amélie Chotard to explain jewellery and watchmaking know-how, the development of creative projects in these disciplines, and the technical skills required. Drawing is an important step in the journey from idea to finished (luxury) product...
An active workshop since the late 1940s, Jean-Thierry Bondt worked for numerous jewelers such as Lacloche, Sterlé, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and above all Boucheron, the latter being his major and preferred customer. A confidential name and art at the service of Parisian jewelry excellence.
An unusual and free visit not to be missed during this September weekend.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Hotel Drouot
9 Rue Drouot
75009 Paris 9
Prices
Free
Official website
drouot.com
