Jean Gismondi, a mixing of antiques & contemporary

Jean Gismondi, who exhibited during the 2010 edition of the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris shared with Artfinding his vision of the art market.

The Gismondi gallery is one of the most important 17th and 18th Centuries art and antiques gallery in Southern France. First focused on Boulle marquetry commodes and French 17th Century cabinets, the gallery has recently chosen to expend his taste and open the gallery's door to contemporary art. This choice is the result of two aspects.

First of all today's collectors don't buy a full range of furniture and art works from a single period. If twenty years ago collectors use to recreate "period rooms" - following the museums strategy - nowadays people aren't afraid to mix different periods and styles in a same room.

The second reason is related to the prices that reach top quality artworks in auction, that makes these pieces totally unreachable from new collectors. "Greatest pieces reach top prices, they are very expensive and this is a pity because young collectors can't afford such pieces", says Jean Gismondi.

Specialized in 17th and 18th Centuries furniture, this strategy also helps young collectors realizing that mixing a Louis XIV armchair and a very pop coloured portrait of Mickey Mouse is possible. One should remember that the today's creations are the results of the past experiences and trends. Furthermore, since common quality 18th Century furniture is disregarded by collectors since a decade, such mixings could give to these artworks a new comeback on the art market.

Classic 17th and 18th Centuries furniture trends and analysis - since 2005

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