Au Bord Du Lac: An Interior by François-Joseph Graf

BGUK_2299118 - on Thursday 20 January, ahead of the live auction on 26 January. This unique home, on the shores of Lake Geneva, was one of François-Joseph Graf’s earliest projects after launching his agency in 1986. The collection features French decorative arts, furniture and paintings, predominantly from the late 19th century. Each room had a distinct identity and aesthetic, created by Graf for his clients without slavishly adhering to a particular style or period. Graf combined luxurious materials such as lacquer and gilt-bronze with lustrous ceramics and glass and his own rich fabrics, which when brought together created a home which was both comfortable and opulent. The sale is on public view at Christie’s in London from 20 to 25 January.