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and other precious and very laborious engraving techniques. are specialised in working delicate feathers for all the major Lison de Caunes, descendent of the famous decorator Ancoutouriers as well as, of course, for their “mother house” dré Groult, has dedicated her talent to revitalize the lost art Chanel. Nelly Saunier too is an expert in handling the of straw marquetry: with a technique similar to that of wood “plumes” and regularly works with many fashion brands on marquetry, she creates delicate and beautifully intricate dectheir extravagant creations. Lionel Hück’s speciality is the orations for polychrome boxes, small tables and pieces of restoration of ancient textiles and upholstered furniture: he furniture. Michel Jamet is one of the finest and most famous restored Madame Récamier’s room and many pieces from restorers in France and has worked on several pieces of furroyal palaces like Fontainebleau. Fabrice Gohard is not only niture from Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte. Ornamental an expert restorer of gold-lacquered objects and sculptures sculptures in wood are regularly created for sophisticated, but also a loyal collaborator of contemporary designers: he very reserved and international clients by Etienne Rayssac worked on the golden statues of the Paris Opéra and devel(who has also worked on the historical heritage of brands ops projects for Jean-Pierre Raynaud, the designer of the like Shiseido and Guerlain) and Jean Renouvel. huge golden vase at the Centre Pompidou. The Austrian-born Ludwig Vogelgesang is an expert in the Reinhard von Nagel builds harpsichords that play notes of restoration of Art-Déco works as well as the author of a crystalline pureness. Master goldsmiths Jean-Christophe refined collection of furniture inspired by the materials, the Fouchier, Gérard Desquand (President of the Institut Nashapes and the elegance of that epoch. Those who nurture tional des Métiers d’Art) and Claude Delhief all speciala passion for fine accessories will love the creations of Serge ize in different and time-honored techniques, from high Amoruso: bags and leather goods in precious materials, aljewellery to metal engraving and stone carving. And apart ways crafted with meticulous attention to the demands of from the Maîtres nominated by the Minister, Paris is rich in his clients. Or the delicate, elegant shoes signed by Pierre small ateliers where passionate craftsmen still perform their Corthay, who has also collaborated with Yohji Yamamoto, gestures with noble dignity: perfumers, glove-makers, taiDior Couture and Lanvin. Without forgetting Massaro, lors, milliners… Paris, magnificent treasure box, continues of course, who realized Coco Chanel’s iconto house and foster that same excellence in the Below, from left, ic “beige sandal”. Ladies who can indulge the making of luxury objects which has made her the masks of Erhard luxury of not carrying anything in their hands famous for centuries. Thanks to the talent of Stiefel; works will appreciate the exquisite delicacy of the fans her finest artisans, exceptional men and women photographed in René crafted by Anne Hoguet, who is also a restorer who can craft, interpret and fulfil a dream. In Tazé’s laboratory; and has created a museum dedicated to fans. In Paris they are called maîtres, masters. Never a detail of a theatre costume made by Danièle the atelier established by Lemarié, skilful hands name was more appropriate. Boutard.Top, coats of arms engraved by Gérard Desquand, chairman of the INMA.
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