Gallery Anne Sophie Duval is specialized in Art Deco and 20th-century Decorative Arts
Presentation
Galerie Anne Sophie Duval is specialized in Art Deco and 20th-century Decorative Arts. After celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2022 with several exhibitions and the publication of a retrospective book, the gallery is delighted to announce an eventful new season.
This year, the gallery organised several projects and exhibitions, such as Ceramic Brussels in January 2025, the reopening of the gallery with a new decor by the renowned architect Sylvain Dubuisson, “Jewellery Objects” by Sophie Buhai 10th anniversary exhibition of Buhai’s studio, TEFAF Maastricht in March 2025, “Roots of Heaven”, an exhibition of photographs by Julien Drach.
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The gallery Anne Sophie Duval is happy to present the exhibition “Roots of Heaven”, a series of photographs by Julien Drach.
April 4th – July 4th, 2025
For the reopening of the gallery quai Malaquais with a design by Sylvain Dubuisson, Julie Blum and Sophie Buhai will be happy to welcome you for the exhibition
“Jewellery Objects” by Sophie Buhai.
March 3rd – June 30th, 2025
Our gallery
Discover our Art Deco selection of outstanding artworks at the Gallery. Our collection features classic pieces of the early 20th-century Decorative Arts and contemporary unique pieces, carefully chosen to inspire and captivate. Each artwork tells a unique story, reflecting the diverse creativity and vision of talented artists that marked their period. Explore the delicacy and craftsmanship that define our vision. Feel free to reach us for more information or to schedule a private appointment.
Located 5 Quai Malaquais in the heart of Paris, Anne-Sophie Duval gallery, specialized in Art Deco and 20th-century decorative arts, was founded by Anne-Sophie Duval in 1972, the same year Jacques Doucet’s furniture collection sale revealed Art Deco to the public.
From its opening, the gallery showcased Art Deco major names who, each in their own way, helped define the characteristic forms of modernity, such as Pierre Chareau, Jean Dunand, Armand-Albert Rateau, Eileen Gray, and Jean-Michel Frank.
Renowned for its educated selection and discerning eye, the gallery has become an essential destination for collectors and enthusiasts of Decorative Arts over the past fifty years, offering a opportunity to rediscover both reknown or forgotten creators.
Now run by her daughter, Julie Blum, the Anne-Sophie Duval gallery is celebrating its fifty years anniversary with this book, highlighting the most remarkable pieces from this highly creative period. A special focus is given to women creativity, particularly in ceramic, who played a pivotal role in this period of formal renewal.
An architect by training with a passion for the modernist movements of the 1930s, Julie Blum has contributed to the writing of several books dedicated to early 20th-century decorative arts.
Our book
An Eclectic collection of Art Deco and Decorative Arts
Our gallery showcases a selection of original pieces signed by the most importants designers of the Art Deco period and the Modernist Movement such as Jean-Michel Frank, Pierre Chareau, Armand-Albert Rateau, Jean Dunand, Jean Lurçat or Léon Indenbaum.
Furnitures
Elegant pair of “Basket” armchairs by André Groult, c.1920
Three tables in East Indies Satinwood by Georges De Feure, c.1910. Table tops marquetry with a floral inlay, mother of pearls, ebony and fruit wood.
Cubic armchair with white leather and ebony veneered feet,
by Jean-Michel Frank, c. 1928.
Side Table by Clément Rousseau, 1933.
Shagreen, ivory and mahogany, with two opalescent glass ashtrays.
Cherrywood “Chauffeuse” by Maurice Dufrene, c.1922
Low side table with drawer in lacquer by Jacques Quinet, c.1965, with bronze handles and feet.
Pair of oak chairs by Jean-Michel Frank c.1920.
Drop-leaf table by Marcel Coard, c. 1930.
Black-lacquered wood and green tinted parchment, silver bronze feet.
Pair of lounge chairs by François Turpin c.1933.
Painted angled steel, angle section.
Sycamore coat hanger by Jean-Michel Frank, c. 1925.
Pair of columns by Syrie Maugham, c.1923.
Tubular glass, chromed metal tube and painted wood.
Lacquered side table by Jean Dunand, c.1925.
Needlepoint tapestry screen with birds and sea by Jean Lurçat, c.1921.
Ceramics
Our gallery features an exquisite selection of unique ceramic pieces.
Explore the craftsmanship and the timeless elegance of the Art Deco and Post War period.
Green patinated engobe terracotta covered pot by Gio Colucci, 1939, with interlacing handles.
Pedestal cup by Jacques Lenoble, c. 1935 in glazed and crackled light pink terracotta.
Dragon centrepiece in off-white enamelled terracotta by Gio Colucci, c.1940.
Abstract sculpture by Michell Hartmann, 1973, sprayed lead on ceramic on a wooden base.
Decorated dish by Emile Decoeur, c.1919.
Dark blue glazed porcelain stoneware and white enamel decoration.
Two-necked jug by Valentine Schlegel and André Vilar, c. 1950.
Orange and black glazed terracotta.
“Gear”, by Mado Jolain, c.1960, green-yellow glazed earthenware vase.
Large “Oyster” bowl by Claire De Lavallée, partially glazed brown clay and white engobe.
“Brasero” planter by Mado Jolain, c. 1960.
Earthenware green-yellow glazed ceramic.
Pair of vases by Primavera, c.1930.
White crackled glazing and splattered enamel.
Orange enamelled ceramic vase by Primavera, CAB, c. 1930.
Double-necked vase by Gilbert Valentin, c.1950,
black and white enamelled ceramic.
Objects
This selection highlights the craftsmanship and technical innovation of the 1930s, blending Art Deco’s geometric elegance with Modernism’s functional simplicity. Each piece showcases the era’s mastery of materials and design, reflecting a timeless fusion of form and function.
Three birds on a branch, mica marquetry on silver painted glass by Camille Roche c. 1940.
“Poisson pris”, reversed painted glass sculpture with mirror, glass on lacquered base c.1929 by Etienne Cournault.
Fish sculpture, by Etienne Cournault, c. 1930,
glass and mirror sculpture, on a black wooden base.
Set of six tubular napkin rings by Pierre Legrain, hammered and rolled zinc plates,
each engraved with a Roman numeral from I to VI, c. 1920.
“ KIN ” necklace in urushi lacquer and gold leaf on Kanshitsu background.
Lacquered tray by Salomé Lippuner,
Textured red and black urushi japanese natural lacquer.
‘Engrenage’, round mirror by Mithé Espelt, c. 1950,
crystallized green glass and crackled gold.
L’Équilibriste à la Poire (The Pear Balancer) by Etienne Cournault,c.1929.
Painted glass, silver mirror metal base by Jean Prouvé.
“ Harpy”, tapestry by Guidette Carbonell, 1989, sewn textile.
Wall sconces by Jean Perzel c.1930, opalescent glass with lead.
Copper dinanderie vase by Jean Dunand, c. 1925.
Geometric patterns and red lacquer.
Ovoid vase by Jean Dunand, c. 1925.
Copper dinanderie with silver-inlaid stripes.
Gouache on paper by Eileen Gray, c.1925.
Study for a rug design.
“Dove with Branch” by Josef Csaky, c. 1928,
black opal glass panel, engraved with a dove holding an olive branch.
Lighting
Stripes lamp by Primavera c.1930.
White glazed ceramic with decoration.
Freeform lamp in molded black glazed ceramic, c.1950.
Get in touch
Reach out to us through our contact page for more information or to schedule a private viewing.
We look forward to welcome you and present our current selection.
