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PARISIAN AUCTION GROUP SET TO CONQUER LONDON by Adrian Darmon
31 March 2011
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Europ Auction, a rising Paris-based auction group, is set to stage an important sale of works of art and 18th Century furniture at the Claridge Hotel on May 5 and 6, 2011 (see catalog)in London. This will be the first-ever auction sale organised in the U.K by a French group, Europ Auction being more than eager to rival Christie's and Sotheby's which set foot in Paris a few years ago to eventually become the leading auction groups there. Undeterred by the fact that Paris has steadily lost of its lustre on the art market, Europ Auction has taken the daring decision to cross the Channel with the aim of selling some 80 exceptional works of art and pieces of furniture likely to achieve a total turnover of about 7 million GBP. Conquering London rather seems to be an ambitious task especially as Europ Auction, created in 2009, has been considered as a newcomer on the market. Still, after such a short existence, this young group has managed to become a respected leader in the sales of 18th Century furniture in Paris thanks to the incredible stamina and flair shown by its team led by Jean-Philippe Dumonceau and Camille Burgi, an expert regarded as one of the greatest specialists in that field.  
J- Dumonceau Camille Burgi
Before reaching his enviable status, Burgi started its activity over 30 years ago as a flea market dealer to then climb steadily the ladder of success, a kind of career likely to impress the British who have great consideration for self-made great entrepreneurs. " Obviously, some people might be tempted to compare me with another William the Conqueror or Napoleon regarding my desire to conquer London just like that. In fact, our main ambition is simply to prove that a French group is capable to be successful in the U.K as much as Christie's and Sotheby's", said the buoyant Burgi who has been banking on recent successes in Paris and in Geneva to test Europ Auction's abilities in London. In fact, Europ Auction is not coming empty-handed in London but with an impressive catalogue of remarkable pieces likely to arouse interest from many important buyers not only from the U.K but from elsewhere in the world. "Our young team has been working day and night to promote this much expected event and though we are like nervous runners preparing for an Olympic Game final we already are sure to achieve some solid results since we have received some offers for certain much sought lots even before the catalogue has been published", added Burgi whose achievements not only as an expert but also as a dealer on the Paris market have been impressive since the past twenty years. 
Nathalie Vermot
This important sale comprising several 18th Century pieces of furniture seldom seen on the market will be conducted by the young Nathalie Vermot who has been showing some extraordinary composure despite the arduous task awaiting her on May5 and 6.
Asked why he decided to try his luck in London, Camille Burgi explained that after its successful sale held in Geneva in 2010, Europ Auction needed a new challenge to pursue its impressive development. "London was therefore an obvious choice", he pointed out.
French furniture mirror above all French good taste abroad. In addition, these are the best pieces that be can exported in view of their universal significance speaking in terms of luxury. There are no borders for refinement and British and international buyers know that perfectly. This sale will thus be an opportunity to make some remarkable acquisitions", Burgi stated.
A richly lacquered table with a prestigious provenance stamped by the famous Bernard II Van Risen Burgh (BVRB) estimated between 500 000 and 600 000 euros will be among the most coveted lots in this sale marking the debuts of Europ Auction in the U.K.
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Europ Auction, a rising Paris-based auction group, is set to stage an important sale of works of art and 18th Century furniture at the Claridge Hotel on May 5 and 6, 2011 (see catalog)in London. This will be the first-ever auction sale organised in the U.K by a French group, Europ Auction being more than eager to rival Christie's and Sotheby's which set foot in Paris a few years ago to eventually become the leading auction groups there. Undeterred by the fact that Paris has steadily lost of its lustre on the art market, Europ Auction has taken the daring decision to cross the Channel with the aim of selling some 80 exceptional works of art and pieces of furniture likely to achieve a total turnover of about 7 million GBP. Conquering London rather seems to be an ambitious task especially as Europ Auction, created in 2009, has been considered as a newcomer on the market. Still, after such a short existence, this young group has managed to become a respected leader in the sales of 18th Century furniture in Paris thanks to the incredible stamina and flair shown by its team led by Jean-Philippe Dumonceau and Camille Burgi, an expert regarded as one of the greatest specialists in that field.
J- Dumonceau Camille Burgi
Before reaching his enviable status, Burgi started its activity over 30 years ago as a flea market dealer to then climb steadily the ladder of success, a kind of career likely to impress the British who have great consideration for self-made great entrepreneurs. " Obviously, some people might be tempted to compare me with another William the Conqueror or Napoleon regarding my desire to conquer London just like that. In fact, our main ambition is simply to prove that a French group is capable to be successful in the U.K as much as Christie's and Sotheby's", said the buoyant Burgi who has been banking on recent successes in Paris and in Geneva to test Europ Auction's abilities in London. In fact, Europ Auction is not coming empty-handed in London but with an impressive catalogue of remarkable pieces likely to arouse interest from many important buyers not only from the U.K but from elsewhere in the world. "Our young team has been working day and night to promote this much expected event and though we are like nervous runners preparing for an Olympic Game final we already are sure to achieve some solid results since we have received some offers for certain much sought lots even before the catalogue has been published", added Burgi whose achievements not only as an expert but also as a dealer on the Paris market have been impressive since the past twenty years.
Nathalie Vermot
This important sale comprising several 18th Century pieces of furniture seldom seen on the market will be conducted by the young Nathalie Vermot who has been showing some extraordinary composure despite the arduous task awaiting her on May5 and 6.
Asked why he decided to try his luck in London, Camille Burgi explained that after its successful sale held in Geneva in 2010, Europ Auction needed a new challenge to pursue its impressive development. "London was therefore an obvious choice", he pointed out.
French furniture mirror above all French good taste abroad. In addition, these are the best pieces that be can exported in view of their universal significance speaking in terms of luxury. There are no borders for refinement and British and international buyers know that perfectly. This sale will thus be an opportunity to make some remarkable acquisitions", Burgi stated.
A richly lacquered table with a prestigious provenance stamped by the famous Bernard II Van Risen Burgh (BVRB) estimated between 500 000 and 600 000 euros will be among the most coveted lots in this sale marking the debuts of Europ Auction in the U.K.
This sale will attract rich buyers- meaning those able to bid over 200,000 GBP and over whenever they want, who will probably be battling for the best pieces shown in the catalogue, notably : An exceptional Boulle marquetry bureau plat made in the first half of the 19th Century. A much rare writing table with rosewood veneer stamped BVRB with a top made of a 17th Century Japan black, gold and silver lacquered panel (Est. Over 550,000 GBP). 
A Louis XV rosewood and satinwood bureau plat stamped by Lardin estimated at over 130,000 GBP. A large mahogany and mahogany veneer bureau plat stamped by Jacob estimated at over 475,000 GBP.
A Large Carrara marble sculpture group representing Venus holding Adonis (180 cm Heigh) from the workshop of Giovanni Francesco Susini (1585-1653) (Est. 230,000/270,000 GBP) An exceptional 17th Century ebony "Navy" commode attributed to Auburtin Gaudron inlaid with brass, stained horn, tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl (Est. 220,000/230,000 GBP) An important central breakfront Transition commode stamped Feurstein in rosewood and satinwood veneer inlaid with a vase of flowers marquetry (Est 220 000/280 000 GBP) A Rare Mazarin ebony bureau inlaid with a delicate floral marquetry made of precious woods, mother of pearl, stained bones decorated with brass fillets and pewter figures (Est. Over 350,000 GBP) An exceptional undulating-shaped Louis XV bureau plat in ebonised wood stamped by J. Dubois (Est. Over 450,000 GBP)
A rare17th Century Boulle "Cross-bow" commode dubbed "Mazarine" attributed to Nicolas Sageot (Est. Between 260,000 and 350,000 GBP) A Pair of elbow chairs in moulded, carved gilt wood (Est 175,000/270 ,000 GBP) An important 17th Century Italian Cabinet veneered with ebony, tortoiseshell and ivory fillets with architectural decoration fitted with gilt bronze small figures and elements (Est. over 450,000 GBP) A superb pair of large Italian 18th Century rectangular consoles in grey lacquered wood heightened with gold, the top adorned with a pietra dura mosaic showing antique vases and geometric motifs (Est. More than 450 000 GBP) And an exceptional pair of pedestals in Boulle Marquetry and ebonised wood in hexagonal form richely decorated with allegories inspired by Berain and richly adorned with gilt bronze fittings (Est. more than 450,000 GBP)
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