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Sothebys Paris announces Orientalist Pictures & Islamic Art sale to be held on 9 October |
| September 3rd, 2012 01:35:37 am |
PARIS.- Sotheby’s announced the sale in Paris on 9 October 2012 of a superb ensemble of Orientalist pictures, Islamic works of art, ceramics, arms, and Moroccan jewellery from the famous Villa An Kassimou in Marrakesh, property of Patrick Guerrand-Herms. Monsieur Guerrand-Herms is a descendant of the founder of Maison Herms, and has been a discreet, efficient director of the group for a number of years. He is also a sports-lover and keen polo enthusiast, who has recreated the warm atmosphere of a fine, late 19th century Moroccan residence in this enchanting villa, swathed in bougainvilleas and colourful flowers. The collection includes a magnificent ensemble of equestrian scenes, reflecting the Herms family’s passion for horses. Orientalism and its array of itinerant artists is the central theme of the collection which Patrick Guerrand-Herms has amassed at the Villa An Kassimou. The ensemble of around one hun |
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