The Facts
Aguttes will hold a 20th-Century Decorative Arts & Design auction on November 17, 2026, in Paris, featuring six highlights selected by department head Jessica Remy-Catanese. The sale includes a Charlotte Perriand 'Nuage' bookcase from 1952, an almost complete Jean E. Puiforcat 'Beaulieu' silver flatware service from the 1930s, a Pierre Guariche counterbalanced floor lamp from 1951, a Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot 'Bear's Paw' ashtray in yellow crackle-glazed earthenware, a Ron Arad 'Bookworm' bookshelf from 1993, and a Pol Quadens 'H' bench in mirror-polished stainless steel. Public viewing runs November 14–17, with the auction at 2:30 pm on November 17.
The Signal
The selection spans from Art Deco silversmithing to contemporary design, reflecting Aguttes' strategy of offering both historic and modern decorative works. The Perriand bookcase, inspired by Japanese spatial principles, and the Jouve-Matégot ashtray, acquired from the artist's widow, carry strong provenance that may appeal to collectors seeking museum-quality pieces. The inclusion of Ron Arad's sculptural 'Bookworm' and Pol Quadens' industrial-inspired bench signals the market's continued appetite for post-war and contemporary design that blurs the line between furniture and art.
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- Artists: Charlotte Perriand, Jean E. Puiforcat, Pierre Guariche, Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot, Ron Arad, Pol Quadens
- People: Jessica Remy-Catanese
- Auction Houses: Aguttes
- Locations: Paris
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