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WILD THINGS 42
A poignant holiday memory with
family recipes
By Elouise Jones
BORN INTO IT 50
Two Frenchmen and their
passion for antiques
By Lori Johnson
CANYON REFUGE 58
Kathy Rousset Alexanders
Austin paradise
By Melissa Jacobs
THE PAINTED PIECE 68
The value of painting furniture
By Leslie Sinclair
A SENSE OF CALM 74
Shared secrets for a successful interior
By Marjorie Slovack
OFF THE WALL 84
Mimi Wasserbergs gallery-like
lifestyle
By Lori Johnson
MASTER CRAFTSMAN 100
The skilled art of Patrick Damiaens
By Denzil Walton
AUBUSSON 112
The history of Aubusson tapestries
By Marilyn Maddox
SALON DAUTOMN 116
French art exhibition including the
Fauves
By Michel Giraud
CECCO BONANOTTE 124
His graceful sculptures
Contributed by Dr. Stefania Marvogli
MAASTRICHT 130
The world class art and antiques
exhibit in Belgium
By Marcello Valeri
OUT OF THIS WORLD 8
Ollabelle Halls elegant home
By Nina Wickman
DESIGN NOTES 24
Designer, Eleanor Cummings
approach to design work
By Lori Johnson
COLLECTING 30
The process of collecting
By Geoffrey Westergaard
CHRISTINAS WORLD 32
Christina Girards jewel box
By Nina Wickman
O N T H E C O V E R
The entry hall of Kathy Rousset Alexander and
husband, Bill's home ... a Mediterranean style
perched above the Balcones Wildlife Preserve in
Austin, in the Texas Hill Country.
The entry has a pair of Italian demi-lunes with
faux marble and stone and an 18th century
cherub flanking the entry. 18th century candle-
sticks transformed into lamps with Fortuny
shades, sit atop a Rgence chest. Kathy's
antique treasures were acquired in Bordeaux,
Toulouse, Lyon, Paris, Granada and Venice.

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SLOVACK-BASS
Featured at The Austonian in Austin, Texas
1325 Antoine Dr. Houston, Texas 77055
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A large blue French cabinet from Watkins Culver anchors the family
room, with a beautiful antique blue and white striped dhurrie on the
floor. Sapphire Fortuny pillows and blue hydrangeas give the peaceful
room a pop of color.
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B Y N I N A W I C K M A N
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y J A C K T H O M P S O N
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Ollabelles round table is flanked by eight dining chairs slip-covered in
Rose Tarlow linen. The windows, with their dusty blue silk taffeta cur-
tains puddling on the floor create an elegance.
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I didnt see any clouds just lots of beauti-
ful light, serene colors and drop-dead fur-
niture. Seriously, designer Pam Pierce
has out done herself this time working
with clients Ollabelle and Gary Hall.
Together they have created a home that
is altogether exceptional.
The Halls decided to downsize and were
working with architect Robert Dame and
builder, Dan Parker. Meanwhile
Ollabelles sister Cheryl, who is her part-
ner in Dahlstrom Antiques at Twenty Six
Twenty, suggested Pam Pierce to help
with the interior. A meeting was arranged
and the die was cast.
Ollabelle is a woman of great energy and
strong opinions. She is known as GoGo to
her very close family five grandchil-
dren, including her newly arrived twin
grandsons and lots of people in between.
A ranch to run, a river house on the
Guadalupe river and hunting trips world-
wide also keep things hectic. But even so
she wanted to be involved in every aspect
of her new house. She and Pam agreed
that it would be a collaborative effort.
Since the house was then in the design
phase Pam was able to participate in
many decisions that needed to be
resolved before concrete was poured.
Cabinets, windows, floors, and space plan-
ning were among the many decisions she
influenced. Ollabelle realized she had a
very talented designer to work with and
followed her lead.
Even though they were scaling back
there were many things they treasured
and wanted to recycle. Pam helped weed
through, suggesting new uses for old
loves. Some new pieces were added and
integrated. For example, a wonderful pair
of antique rusty red French winery doors
were hung between the family room and
the kitchen. Many bases were covered in
one purchase: Ollabelle loves red, the
doors make a bold architectural state-
ment, and there is the ability to separate
the rooms.
The red also became the key for the
kitchen cabinets and the checkerboard
pattern of old French floor tiles behind
the stove.
Upstairs, the master suite is a masterful
blend of many shades of purple ranging
from aubergine to lavender. Ollabelle
loves purple. The custom-made deep pur-
ple silk mohair velvet bed is flanked by
French chests recently purchased from W.
Gardner Antiques. A John Guerin paint-
ing graces one wall and is particularly
loved because he was Ollabelles art
teacher at the University of Texas. Light
oozes through a French window with a
balcony. A cozy sitting room with pale
lavender striped chairs and a blue
Swedish clock adjoins the bedroom.
The walls and the ceiling of the house are
Pams signature diamond cut plaster done
by Segreto Finishes. All is creamy white
with limestone floors providing a very
soothing background for the quality
antiques. Everything feels classical, pure
and pristine. Still there are bird dogs
asleep in the chairs, so nothing is too pre-
cious.
Antique dhurrie rugs in the palest of
blues, sapphire vintage Fortuny pillows
and blue hydrangeas pull it all together.
The magnificent blue French cabinet was
purchased at Watkins Culver.
And so it goes, on and on from room to
room. The pictures tell the story. But it
is difficult to convey the true brilliance of
the architecture combined with the per-
fection of the interiors. The custom steel
windows located just so, to catch the
light, the landscaping just so, to take
advantage of the windows, the dusty blue
silk taffeta curtains in the dining room
are sublime-- pudding just so and full like
a ballroom gown.
One thing is for sure Ollabelle and Pam
are quite a team. Their collaboration can
only be described as heavenly.
We have all heard about near death experiences and I
think I just had one. I went into a house that made me
think I had died and gone to heaven.
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Ollabelles favorite color, red, dominates the painted kitchen cabinets
and island. Antique French floor tiles from Chateau Domingue serve
as a backsplash behind her stove.
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A pair of French winery doors are hung between the family room and
kitchen to separate the rooms.
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The guest room is a departure with the gray and white stripes on the
walls. Matelasse bedspreads and white linen bedskirts make the
room crisp and fresh. 15
A custom aubergine mohair velvet headboard with linen bedding occu-
pies a large bedroom with an antique chest from W. Gardner and an
ethereal painting by John Guerin.
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Pale lavender striped upholstery and a blue Swedish clock create a
cozy space in the sitting room.
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Publisher/ Alexander Molinello
President/ Dot Dimiero
Vice President/ Dana Aichler
Executive Sales Director/ Lori Johnson
European Correspondent/ Marcello Valeri
Historian-Video/ Doug Johnson
Financial Director/ Karen Tarry
Writers and Contributors
Elouise Adams Jones
Geoffrey Westergaard
Melissa Jacobs
Nina Wickman
Leslie Sinclair
Lori Johnson
Denzil Walton
Marilyn Maddox
Marjorie Slovack
Copy Editors:
Katherine Stark Tapping
Nancy Ehrenkranz
Photography
Jack Thompson
Fran Brennan
Wade Blissard
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B Y L O R I J O H N S O N DESIGN NOTES
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Upon meeting Eleanor Cummings, youre
immediately struck by her accent. Its her
Georgian roots that set the path of her career.
She was first introduced to design by her aunt
who was a designer and did historical restora-
tion in Savannah. In fact, design runs in her
family. Eleanors sister is a designer in San
Francisco.
Its another sister living in Houston that
brought Eleanor here. It didnt take long for
Cummings to become one of the cities busiest
interior designers. When asked about current
trends, Eleanor will quickly say shes not big
on them because the look doesnt last.
No two jobs are alike. She is completely open
to the ideas of the client. Its important that
she establish the clients vision. She asks
them to provide pictures from magazines, and
websites, and to think about colors.
Cummings is certainly not opposed to using
some of the furnishings the clients have. But
as she says, if its bad, its bad and I ask
them to get rid of it. Adding you cannot dis-
guise bad.
Does Eleanor stick to any hard fast rules?
Not at all. She says you have to be open
and flexible. One thing that she has noticed is
that young people dont want to spend money
on antiques. That has not stopped her from
using antiques, however. She still buys them,
just not as many. She says antiques help soft-
en a room and make it more individual.
One of her favorite designers is Darryl Carter.
She likes his eye for mixing antiques and
modern.
When asked how to describe her style, she
says she doesnt want to be pigeon holed.
Soft modern, and very traditional, ultimately
sum it up with clean and tailored.
Eleanor concludes that good design is always
most important. If you are lucky enough to
work with her, you will experience that warm
southern charm with a sea breeze!
AN INTERVIEW WITH
ELEANOR
CUMMINGS
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Special consideration to the Trade
A good friend of ours once compared reading one of
her favorite shelter magazines to enjoying a good
dessert. She said she couldnt wait to sit down and
read it page by page, as if devouring a delicious
dessert. With so many blogs and online magazines
the trend these days, its comforting to know there
are people who still enjoy picking up a magazine and
turning the pages. Theres always too, the luxury of
ripping out pages for ideas and then filing them away
well not really. If you are like we are, they are
never filed. They are in stacks and invariably that
page you tore out of the magazine, is never found
when needed. Nevertheless, magazines are still
treasured. We maintain that notion, and remain dedi-
cated to creating a beautiful publication.
The first house featured in this issue is that of Ollabelle and Gary Hall.
Their lovely antiques in a light and bright space, provide an elegant and
edited interior. Contrast that with Christina Girards visual fantasy.
Her jewel box home is filled to the brim with pedigreed furniture and
mementos from her travels from all over the world. Kathy Rousset
Alexanders home typifies the consummate collector. Every room is lay-
ered with art and tapestries of European grace. The sophisticated and
airy home of Mimi Wasserberg has her personal touch. All things large
and small have been meticulously hand picked.
As always, we thank our advertisers, our contributors, and those who
graciously open their homes and shops to our magazines pictorials, and
best of all, our readers from around the world.
Dot Dimiero & Dana Aichler
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Collecting. Everybody does it, even
if they arent conscious of it. Some people
collect friends, some people collect experi-
ences and some people collect objects. Yet
no matter what has been collected, each of
us has a theme that manifests itself in our
life. Each of us has a passion the way we
look at things, where we travel, even how
we talk to friends and strangers that leads
to decisions about what we like and want to
have around us.
But collecting doesnt happen at once. It
takes time to learn about the qualities of
the things we enjoy. Take the gorgeous col-
lections featured in magazines like this.
We see amazing pictures that kindle a
desire to have such wonderful pieces in our
own home. Yet, what is often not seen is the
sometimes literal blood, sweat and tears it
takes to amass a serious collection!
Every designer has a good story about
beginning a collection with a client.
Sometimes a collection already exists
and its simply a choice of how best to
showcase objects. But more often, the
idea of a collection has not been consid-
ered and this is where the fun begins.
Through skillful questioning and artful
conversation, different options are pre-
sented and considered.
People often ask how to begin a collec-
tion. Using a designer can streamline
the process, as it is their job to be out
looking, looking, all the time.
They should know who has particular
pieces and can point you in a specific
direction. Antique dealers also have
their pulse on the market, and gen-
erally know who has what and where
they may be found.
But the biggest game changer has been
the Internet. To have the cave of Ali
Baba at the swipe of a screen is remark-
able. Page after page of delightful, deli-
cious and desirable artifacts from all
periods and places in the world is
intoxicating. And best of all, every-
thing may be purchased and sent
directly to your home.
Often, the best way to begin a serious
collection is to simply look at many
things and see what sparks your inter-
est. Serious collecting does not necessar-
ily mean expensive, although the more
rare and exquisite the object, the higher
the price tends to be. But there are
amazing, affordable things that can cap-
ture the spirit of a collector in a terrifi-
cally unique way.
So get online, explore and visit, talk
and handle objects with the dealers in
your city. Take advantage of the
hands-on knowledge available locally,
and if possible, venture around the
world! An exciting collection takes
time and effort to acquire, but can
bring pleasure and satisfaction of
incredible measure.
COLLECTING
B Y G E O F F R E Y W E S T E R G A A R D
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Christinas casbah is layered with mementos collected from her many years of world travels.
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CHRISTINAS
WORLD
St or y by Ni na Wi ckman
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y J A C K T H O M P S O N
Knock gently, for the door opens into a very spe-
cial place. You experience the sensation of being
in Paris taking a step back in time. The hall is
small, and cluttered with fabulous things. To your
right, a crimson room is draped, swagged, and lay-
ered with patterned fabrics from many countries.
Pillows made from the manes of zebras lie on the
incredibly squishy sofa. A Moroccan rug covers
the floor and a Suzani tea tent hides the ceiling,
fringed tassels dangling from the corners. Its all
a bit mysterious, with many layers and textures
accumulated over the years. Diana Vreelands
famous red room or a Marrakesh casbah
come to mind.
Welcome to Christinas world.
A native Houstonian whos lived in Europe for over
20 years, Christina Girard is a beauty who speaks
three languages. The daughter of an internation-
ally known eye doctor, she has friends the world
over, but her nearest and dearest are here in
Houston. Her charm draws you in as she chats
about her life and the influence its had on her
personal style.
Her home is designed for sharing. The entrance
hall is layered with pictures and amazing
ephemera. Whether its beautiful, or not, anything
with meaning has a place, and there it stays.
Because she changes things seasonally, all of her
treasures have their time in the sun.
The living room displays an imaginative arrange-
ment of furniture. Upholstered pieces are mixed
with footstools, end tables, odd chairs, ottomans
and fabulous art. But instead of feeling crowded,
it beckons. No particular style, maybe elegant
would suffice, but it all lives together as if from
the same well-bred family. Priceless collections of
old master drawings are clustered on one wall and
a pair of 16th-century oil allegories of Mercury and
Venus flank the hearth. The tables are laden with
tiny bibelots, mainly silver, collected over many
years and many journeys. It is impossible not to
pause to inspect.
Areas for perching and conversation give the over-
all impression of a sophisticated salon, sponta-
neous and authentic.
In the adjacent dining room, a large window dom-
inates one wall, revealing an intimate garden with
a rustic bird feeder. A constant supply of seed
ensures a continuous parade of feathered friends.
As birds come and go, a recamier lounge under
the window allows for unobtrusive observation.
Subtle lighting gives the garden a magical quality
at night. A pair of large gilded mirrors from Syrie
Maugham sparkle. While the room is not large,
the bold scale creates a stunning effect.
Christina entertains frequently and fearlessly.
Having an eclectic crowd is not a problem, as it
creates interaction. Shyness evaporates and
conversation flows. Discoveries are made and no
one is bored. A small table holds jeweled-colored
glasses, filled with a variety of libations. On the
wall behind the table hangs a collection of antique
wax seals which belonged to her grandfather. A
magnificent oil painting of Christina and one of
her daughters hangs on the wall off the stairwell.
The many portraits of Christina and her children
throughout the house attest to her magnetism for
artists of every medium. Christina herself creates
interior renderings which she learned under the
tutelage of famed interior designer, Mark
Hampton, a dear friend. Starting with the ocular
drawings she drew for her father as a child, she
has always had a talent for detail and small scale.
Today, her interiors are enchanting and highly-
sought-after.
Upstairs, Christina has created a tiny sunroom
where she paints and putters. A juxtaposition to
the mysterious red room, this space is light and
airy and filled with blues.
Christinas world is like a nest, well-built and
finely-feathered. Her talent, style and flair
make it look so easy. But its an intimate
reflection of her life and personality that only
she could create.
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Christinas entry invites you inside her world of treasures. Richly colored
oriental rugs, plates hung on the walls, and groupings of paintings give
warmth and personality to her jewel box of a home. Tables are filled with
trinkets, some valuable, and others, merely organic things of nature found
in her garden.
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A large window in the dining room dominates a wall revealing the garden.
The striped Schumacher recamier sits in front of the window for
unobtrusive observation. A pair of large museum quality gilded mirrors
from Syrie Maugham sparkle. The large red Chinoiserie screen grounds
the fascinating tableau.
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One room flows into another. A linen couch, layered with pil-
lows and a throw create the perfect area for tea or cocktails.
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A close-up reveals the couch strewn with textiles from
all over the world. The zebra pillow adds a pop and
the items in the bookshelves all tell a story.
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Christmas
Eve Dinner
At Our House
(Wild Things)
I remember one year at a family gathering in
early fall, when Christmas Eve was on the dis-
tant horizon, my mother, having gathered her-
self up after a couple of bourbons and branch,
stepped up to the plate to announce that she
would do Christmas Eve dinner. Having
done this before, she reminded everyone to
start gathering the game so that there would
be plenty for everyone, and then some. The
men in the family suited up and went a hunt-
ing on several weekends to gather the goods,
freezing it until Christmas week.
The cooks, my mother and her faithful Sing,
our family cook, and myself, a young appren-
tice 11 years old, were responsible for the out-
come of the Christmas Eve dinner at our
house. I had great concern for the cooks who
were to deliver the wild things to the table
steaming hot, delectable and delicious. Thats
a tall order when the main cook only cooks
game once or twice a year, if that often. Other
than that she was very competent and actually
pulled through every culinary task she tackled
with flying colors. But game made her nervous.
As the big occasion came closer and closer, the
house was undergoing its fall to Christmas
mode and my mother was gathering steam for
a major anxiety attack, sometimes spoken in
hushed voices, and referred to as a nervous
breakdown. It started rolling out the week
prior to the Gathering of the Herd. Sing and I
kept an eye on her. Early Christmas Eve Day,
my mother tied on her apron and pulled out
all the necessities-the pots and pans, pot hold-
ers, flour and twenty plus frozen ducks, notes
on the back of envelopes, onions, stock and a
bottle of bourbon. Thats when my anxiety
kicked in and my antennas went up. And
stayed up.
BY ELOUISE ADAMS JONES,
AKA, OUISIE
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My grandmother Lucy said grace, my
father started carving, filling the
plates and passing them down the
table while hunting stories unfolded,
told with praise for the bird dogs and
the good shots and bad, the wonder-
ful sightings of different wild things
on foot or wing, all in praise of
Mother Natures miracles including
my mothers meal. Then the recipe
sharing started, and Sing was asked
to come in to tell how she made those
pies and then the wine talk started
when someone made a toast to the
cook, my mother. That pleased her and
made it all worthwhile. I could relax.
Then we talked about who was going
to do Thanksgiving next year, and
would we have wild turkey and a
Virginia ham and who was doing
Christmas Eve which naturally
brought us to who would take on
Christmas Day next year, which had
not yet happened this year but was
happening tomorrow at my Aunt
Janes house. Then we started in on
the menus and everyone had a lot to
say about that.
I peeked into the kitchen. Mother
was in the midst of browning the
ducks, furiously rotating them in and
out of the big frying pan and then
scraping the pan of the precious little
brown bits that would soon sweeten
Sings gravy. She was sweating pro-
fusely and wiping her brow with her
apron and with her third hand push-
ing her damp, wet hair out of her
face. Well, she needed a third hand
but was hard put to accept it because
it was hard to say what should be
done next unless you were in her
head. So, I made the salad dressing
and prepped the lettuce and stayed
close. The wild rice was cooking and I
started the vegetables, and Sing made
her gravy as only she could (my father
said she should bottle and sell it).
Thank God for Sing. Calm, collected,
and never ruffled, she had the cat-
heads made, and was quietly waiting
on the oven to free up for her pies to
go in.
It really did come together and
Mother had just enough time left to
dress and to complete the finishing
touches. And there was still just a lit-
tle bourbon in the kitchen.
Elouise Adams Jones, aka Ouisie is Proprietress
and Executive Chef of Ouisies Table Restaurant
3939 San Felipe Road, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 528-2264 www.ouisiestable.com
The inspiration was Norman Rockwell when, as a teenager,
I asked my family to pose in the kitchen for this photo.
The picture brings back priceless memories.
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OUISIES RECIPES
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Yves Moureau was born into the antiques business, plain and simple.
From his early childhood, Moureau accompanied his parents to mar-
kets all over France and Belgium, learning how to find treasures. As a
child, he was completely enchanted.
Twenty-five years ago, at a chance meeting in Brussels, Belgium,
Yves met Elyan Reboul. They have been partners in life and in busi-
ness ever since.
With similar backgrounds, both had worked for an airline in France,
and both loved America. Yves worked at a hotel in San Diego and
asked Elyan to ship three or four boxes via the airlines to a flea market
in town. In just three short hours, Yves sold everything and made
$300. As he explains it, A light bulb went off.
He decided to participate in the Rose Bowl antiques show and once
again, asked Elyan to ship five or six boxes. In only three hours, he
sold everything, but this time he made $3000. He realized that offer-
ing small amounts of antiques was not enough, so they shipped their
first container ten years ago. Again, the Del Mar show in San Diego
was a huge success.
Yves and Elyan wanted another venue to sell their antiques, and decid-
ed to open a restaurant called the French Corner, in Borrego Springs,
California. Yves was not only an antiques dealer, but a chef as well, as
his parents had owned a restaurant in Belgium. Yves loves cooking and
shares his grandmothers special recipes with his customers. His
favorite, meatballs. Inside the country French restaurant, everything is
for sale, even the restaurant. Anything from a small table to Provencal
table accessories are available for purchase.
Yet, even with a successful antiques business and hugely popular
restaurant, Yves and Elyan are contemplating opening a bed and break-
fast, in either California or France. They also remain busy with
design work and maintain a warehouse full of wonderful European
antiques for designers to come and peruse.
And every April, they close their restaurant and fly to their home in
the south of France. Yves offers French cooking classes in a small vil-
lage located between Nimes and Avignon. There, they shop for
antiques and simply enjoy the good life.
Yves & Elyan may be reached
at The French Corner
Restaurant, Antiques, Decorative Shop
721 Avenida Sureste, Box 2357
Borrego Springs, Ca, 92004
Phone 760-767-5713
mjeanyves@att.net
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With three antiques shops and a
newly renovated Greek revival mansion in
Uptown, it wasnt easy for Kathy Rousset
and husband Bill to leave New Orleans.
Yet, their reluctant, but willing year-long
hunt for a refuge ended in Texas when
they walked through the doors of a
Mediterranean perched above the Balcones
Wildlife Preserve in Austin. Even now,
almost three years later, Kathy says every-
day it still takes her breath away.
I was captivated by the sense of spa-
ciousness while not being over-grand,
says Rousset. The view of the hills was
definitely one of the reasons we bought
this house. At night the sky is lit with
hundreds of stars almost completely
unobstructed by city light.
Inside the three-acre canyon spread each
room opens like a meandering European
walk through the ages. Alabaster white
walls cradle the vista and prove to the be
the ideal foil for treasures acquired in
Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lyon, Paris, Granada
and Venice with progenys dating back to
the 17th century as in the case of a
Flemish hand-carved cherub gracing a
Venetian console with original paint. The
18th century though is the period of
choice. Rgence the most oft cited style
such as the chairs in the study or the
entrys walnut chest.
My style is irreverent, says Rousset. I
love to look at legs. The curves, the patina
all speak of time.
An avid collector for over 20 years, she
says the key to acquisition is to educate
yourself on the period youre drawn to
and buying the best you can afford.
Look for the patina and warm glow that
can only come from time and the touch
of hands, says Rousset. Examine the
construction for mortise joints with
square pegs along with evidence of hand
tools such as a straight saw leaving
straight marks as opposed to circular
saw marks."
Kathy began her career in textiles and it
shows. In the guest room, French
1920s watered silk panels frame an
Italian bed dressed with Beauvais pil-
lows. In the master, vintage Fortuny
shades are mounted atop 18th century
Italian neoclassic bases. On the drapery
and bed skirt, Dragon Flower
Bennison linen dates from an early 19th
century French Indienne textile. The
matelass is by Anichini and the bolster
across the bed is 19th century
Aubusson. Indeed even the portrait, an
1824 Russian nobleman dons a fur col-
lar. Elsewhere aged linen, Toile and 19th
century tapestry whisper subtle notes
throughout whether in the Lit dalcove
or OsdeMouton chairs.
Textiles are the last layer that adds
deep warmth to a room, says Rousset.
Its a philosophy shes employed in all of
her homes and renovations including a
turn of the century Creole Plantation
restoration. People often say I belong
to another time, says Rousset. While
the canyon home is her first new
house, gazing out on the Hill Country
landscape for Kathy and Bill, its time
well spent.
Pieces from her assemblage are now
available at The Gray Door in Houston.
B Y M E L I S S A J A C O B S
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y J A C K T H O M P S O N
CANYON
REFUGE
Entry: A pair of Italian demi-lunes with faux marble and stone and 18th century cherub flank the entry.
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Kathys living room The living room is a rich collection of museum quality
paintings and many centuries old tapesty covered chairs.
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Dining ... Italian Elm Monks Table 8ft, 19th century French
tapestry OsdeMouton dining chairs
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European demi-lune with an array of candlesticks and religious Santos.
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Guest Room ... 1920s watered silk drapery panels frame a Venetian bed
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Kathys bedroom is an extension of her house filled with period antiques and draped in
her favorite Bennison fabric. A long Aubusson tapestry pillow on her bed and her signature
Fortuny lampshades are testament to her passion for textiles.
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An 18th century cherub overlooking the Austin hills.
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Kathys study A French commode is surrounded by a pair of damask covered
chairs. Fortuny drapes frame the large windows in the study/office.
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As the green movement makes
strides into the world of interior design,
refurbishing existing or pre-owned furni-
ture is a clever, easy way to follow this
trend. Fresh paint can keep classic furni-
ture current or elevate less desirable fur-
nishings to an elegant new level. Instead
of purchasing pieces that require the
manufacturing of new materials and
resources, a splash of paint revamps fur-
niture that has been handed down from
generation to generation. Specialty
glazing, distressing and other paint-
ing techniques update and transform
pieces at a fraction of the cost of buy-
ing new furniture.
Historically, painted furniture has held a
prominent position in interior design,
offering alternatives to stained furnish-
ings. Dating back over 3500 years, paint-
ed furniture originated with the use of
resin lacquer in ancient China. When
Dutch merchants brought this art form
back to Europe, lacquered furniture
became fashionable. European furniture
makers experimented with different tech-
niques, creating the Chinoiserie style that
showcased Far Eastern influences.
Coinciding with the reign of Louis XIV
and Louis XV, France experienced a gold-
en age of hand-painted furniture begin-
ning with the Baroque but mainly in the
Rococo period, circa 17001780.
The clean lines and cool color palette
of Swedish Gustavian painted furni-
ture made between 1772-1800 exhibit-
ed another popular style. Substituting
native pine for mahogany, Swedish
craftsmen emulated more costly
materials with faux marble and faux
grain painting.
Noblemen incorporated more affordable
painted furniture into their designs to
simulate the gilded furniture that graced
royal palaces. Carved furniture, abun-
dant in countryside communities, were
often white-washed or painted pale gray.
This Provincial Swedish Gustavian
style is now widely sought after in the
United States.
To create a contemporary faade, shiny
lacquer, or silver/gold leafing offer inno-
vative ways to produce a smart look.
Distressing, aging and glazing have the
opposite effect, heightening the worn
look of furniture so it reflects todays
country French, and/or eclectic interiors.
No matter what your personal style or
taste is, there are paint treatments that
can transform furniture by accentuating
the lovely features of a beloved piece or
by disguising the mundane.
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One of the most rewarding aspects
of the profession of "Interior Design" is
the significance it can bring to your emo-
tional well being! A quality designer
should start with listening to a clients
request of style and color, but these are
not the true anchors of "spirit of place.
Truly successful design of the environ-
ment surrounding us is much more about
the patterns of movement, lifes activities,
natural light, visual space, and inviting
gathering spots. The current research
shows that a supportive, adaptive living
space adds greatly to the relationships of
the individuals experiencing them.
Healing centers are adding natural set-
tings, interior green spaces for respite,
calmer waiting areas. There is a certain
rhythm of human response to all the
color palettes, textures, and sounds
around us that happens on almost an
unnoticed basis. These responses are
the real tools of design.
As a designer, I believe there must be a
thoughtful process of layering involved
that is concerned with the blended whole.
This concept of design creates the back-
grounds of support, not centering on dec-
orative solutions. Decorative design has
its place, of course, in public venues, but
our personal living spaces must enhance
our lives. Now add the most important
overlooked ingredient to any space, a
reserve of pretension, and a focus on calm.
Often this takes the form of editing, not
adding. One of the first rules of design
is to REMOVE what is wrong in the space.
This can be any element in view, including
architectural blunders, too much trim, too
much pattern or color. Using the subtle
renderings of tones, less contrasts,
muted patterns and solids are all tools
that can inject a sense of calm. It is the
combination of responses to all the ele-
ments around us that can enhance the
quality of our lives.
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As soon as you enter her home, you
realize her keen sense of style. In 2006,
with the help of architect Allen Bianchi,
Mimi Sperber Wasserberg and her hus-
band, Gary designed and built their
gallery-like home. A beautiful mix of
materials, limestone, steel, and cherry
wood floors, it is the perfect backdrop for
their eclectic artwork and furnishings.
Though she loves modern, she does not
like stark I do well mixing traditional
furniture and modern architecture with
antiques and art. Her design inspira-
tion comes from noted interior designer,
John Saladino.
Its not anything she solicits, but she
loves to design. Whenever people meet
her or visit her home, the opportunity to
help someone with design just seems to
happen. She feels a home should reflect
the owner and not look as though it has
been arranged by a designer.
Collecting antiques creates a history for
your home and family and anchors them
together. The Wasserbergs enjoy travel-
ing throughout Europe, particularly
France. While on a trip, a wrong turn and
a four hour drive outside Paris lead them
to one of their prized possessions a mar-
ble-topped chest of drawers. They still
own their first antique ever purchased.
It is a round, split based oak table that
resides by their bed. Mimi, a passionate
and diverse collector, is always on the
hunt for sconces, lamps, inkwells,
Limoges, Lalique, sugar bowls and
one-of-a-kind chandeliers.
Just how she got where she is today, is a
bit of a chess game. Her parents immi-
grated to the United States after World
War II. She attended college in Maine
and obtained a masters degree.
Opportunity presented itself, and in 1977,
she and Gary moved from New York to
Texas and shifted careers. The following
year, Mimi opened Off the Wall gallery
and began custom framing and selling
limited edition fine art prints. Today, the
gallery includes a vast collection of works
by a variety of global painters and sculp-
tors, and some of the original limited edi-
tion posters are still available.
Mimi does not subscribe to the idea that
all artwork should be purchased for
investment, but believes it can be part of
ones portfolio. If you buy wisely, art sus-
tains its value. Lucky to be involved in
the world of art, she walks into her
gallery every day and thinks it does not
really feel like work because, Everywhere
you look, you see something beautiful.
Off the Wall gallery is located in its own
building, adjacent to the valet parking at
Neiman Marcus on the east end
of the Galleria.
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A barn door is connected to a stainless steel gate opening onto a limestone walkway
that leads to the entrance.
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This sculptural staircase allows a graceful separation between the formal living room and the
family room. The baby grand piano has a perfect home underneath the staircase. The chest was
brought back from an antique/art adventure in the French countryside near Chantilly.
Artwork ... Miro, Tir A Larc etching and acquatint
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The oversized windows overlook the backyard and the salt water pool. A dry-stacked limestone
fireplace and contemporary sofa is mixed with antique chairs that are covered with a gold
damask silkscreen on a natural linen fabric.
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Mimis classic living room with a collection of
antique sugar bowls and hand-painted silk pil-
lows on linen sofas. Louis XV chairs are uphol-
stered in fabric resembling stone. Artwork
Denise Scommazzon, Endless oil on canvas
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Limestone pedestals support the granite countertop and is accented with a slab of black honed
slate. The alabaster chandelier was acquired from an old movie theatre in Bellville, Texas.
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An antique Tabriz rug and a four-poster bed make up the master bedroom suite.
Artwork Roy Fairchild, Longing, hand-embellished serigraph on canvas
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18th century fragments from Barcelona are now sconces. A hand-
carved gilt mirror frame from Madrid and antique crema marfil mar-
ble sink and countertop in the powder room.
Artwork Untitled Nude Studies on paper
by Nathan Wasserberger
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MASTER CRAFTSMAN
B Y D E N Z I L W A L T O N
In the 17th century, the
Belgian town of Liege became
highly prosperous through its
coal mining, metal processing
and glass refining industries.
Over the years, it evolved into
a fashionable residence for
princes, aristocracy and wealthy
merchants who could spend lavishly on expen-
sive furniture. As most skilled craftsmen from
the surrounding regions were invited to work
there, the city soon became famous for furniture
characterized by beautifully and delicately
carved decoration. Three hundred years later,
Liege-style furniture is still being created and
carved to the highest levels of quality.
From his workshop in Maaseik, Belgium, Patrick
Damiaens is a reassuring reminder that even in
these days of mass-manufactured furniture,
there is still a demand for the traditional skills
of a master artisan. Damiaens studied three
years at the Don Bosco Institute in Liege, where
he learned the complex trade of ornamental
woodcarving. He spent six years studying furni-
ture-making and one year woodcarving in his
hometown of Maaseik. Today, Damiaens is the
only full-time ornamental woodcarver in
Flanders, the Dutch-speaking half of Belgium.
Patrick works in close cooperation with four col-
leagues: a staircase-maker, two cabinet-makers
and a furniture restorer. Between them, they
turn planks of rough French oak into stunning
cupboards, chests of drawers, wardrobes, door
frames, staircases, stereo cabinets and decora-
tive panels. We can make and decorate virtu-
ally any item of furniture, Damiaens exclaims
enthusiastically.
To make an item of Liege-style furniture is a
highly complex process. The preparatory techni-
cal drawings can take a full month and every
item of furniture requires a totally new set of
drawings. His first task is to make a rough
sketch of the pattern, which might be based on
an original item of furniture or created by
Damiaens himself. This is then presented to
the customer.
The final technical drawing is
redrawn on tracing paper and
pinned to the selected panel of
wood. The design is then trans-
ferred onto the wood, which in
most cases is French oak.
The next stage is the only time that
Damiaens uses a machine (apart from one to
sharpen his tools). He skillfully manipulates a
router to remove the bulk of the wood surrounding
the design, after which the actual hand carving can
begin. With respect, patience and much artistic
craft, Damiaens carves each motif until he finds
the right expression and character. Once the carv-
ing is completed, the panel is returned to the cabi-
netmaker to be treated and incorporated into the
intended piece of furniture, be it an 18th century
reproduction piece or an individual creation.
Damiaens is enthralled with the variety of projects
he is asked to undertake, as well as the larger
pieces of furniture which easily take eight months
to a year to complete. For a German client, he is
currently building and decorating a Georgian-style
library. In between these large projects, he carves
and decorates a range of smaller, custom-made
commissions.
Damiaens likes to challenge himself with exciting
new carving designs. Most recently, he is utilizing
the style of 17th century English woodcarvers, who
created wonderful trophies and exquisite cascades
of flowers, fruit and leaves, which are applied to
paneling, walls and even chimneys. So detailed
and refined are these carvings that in certain light
they look natural and lifelike, and have been
likened to lacework.
I still try to add a personal contemporary touch to
these high-relief carvings, explains Damiaens. I
see them as my children.
Patrick Damiaens, ornamentalist
in his studio
Patrick Damiaens, Ornamentalist, may be reached at
patrickdamiaens@telenet.be
Patrick Damiaens often studies the displays at the DAnsenburg Museum.
Every project starts with a drawing
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A damaged ornament needs restoration
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The DAnsenburg Museum provides great inspiration for Patricks work
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Work in progress at Patricks workshop awaits the artists finishing touches
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From its beginnings in Europe's Middle
Ages to current times, Aubusson has
inspired designers and devotees of all
things beautiful.
Once suitable for the architecture of the
1700s, Aubusson tapestries fit beautifully
into today's large residences. Woven to glo-
rify royal conquests or to honor the beauty
of nature, they complement traditional inte-
riors, modern art, contemporary spaces,
industrial decor and more. They still grace
our walls, and add color, texture and history
to our upholstered pieces, while providing
comfort and inspiration.
Textile art has been in existence since the
days of the Egyptians and Incas, who wove
tapestry-like coverings in which to bury
their dead. Romans and Greeks wove wall
coverings for temples and other important
buildings. And the Chinese used woven art
for clothing and gifts. With the resurgence
of creativity and art in the Middle Ages
came the rise of tapestry-making in Europe,
particularly France and then Flanders.
Tapestry-making towns included Arras,
Tournai, Brussels, Fellitin, Gobelins,
Beauvais and Aubusson. Richly-colored
wool tapestries were perfect coverings for
Europe's cold interiors, though their time-
consuming designs were only affordable to
upper classes. Many featured surprisingly
sophisticated subjects, including religious
imagery, hunting scenes, landscapes, floral
compositions, animals and historical events.
AUBUSSON
ONCE UPON A TIME IN
By Marilyn Maddox
By the 16th century, tapestry masterpieces
were seen with greater color ranges, ornate
borders and beautifully detailed perspec-
tive. Their prestige and appeal attracted
aristocratic and royal patrons, including
French King Frances I.
In the 17th century, more royal tapestry
workshops were founded, first, Louis XIV's
Gobelins workshop, then several years
later in Beauvais and Aubusson. The
Aubusson factories created some of the
finest tapestries ever made.
Early Aubussons reflected Oriental influ-
ences, then Renaissance patterns, with flo-
ral and architectural designs. As time pro-
gressed, artists also created designs for
tapestries. Francois Boucher designed for
Aubusson in the 1700s, while post-World
War II designs came from Lurcat, Picasso
and Miro.
Today, the name Aubusson is synonymous
with finely created tapestries from France
and beyond. Aubusson tapestries hang in
the Louvre, Franklin Roosevelts birthplace,
the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the
St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome.
Aubusson tapestries are prized for their
timeless qualities: warmth, texture, artistic
appeal, tradition and of course, history. To
this very day, they are a unique and much-
cherished investment.
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Aubusson fabric covered pillow provides comfort at home.
An Aubusson Tapestry hangs on display at the Marburger Antique Show
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Goutin - Tete Face
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This past May, an exhibition recounting the heyday of the
famous French Salon dAutomne was held in Chateau-Thierry
in Paris. Created in 1903, the Salon was established to intro-
duce young artists and impressionist artworks to the public,
through paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and
applied arts.
By 1905, the Salon began to reflect modernism and the
Avant-garde. At that time, many artists produced works with
violent colors, including Henri Matisse, Andr Derain,
Rouault, and van Dongen. They became known as the
Fauve.
During this time, the Salon caused a real scandal in the press
and in the public. Even the French President wouldnt
acknowledge the Salon because he was warned that unac-
ceptable works were being exhibited.
Today, the Fauve are among the most important artists of
the 20th century and the 1905 Salon dAutomne is consid-
ered a turning point in the history of art.
The Salon of 2011 represents a new generation of French
artists. This year, the groups President, Mr. Nol Coret, paid
tribute to the artists who shaped the Salons reputation. He
asked private collectors and French galleries to lend histori-
cal artworks from the 1930s for this event, including posters
(Kees van Dongen, Georges Braque), paintings (Bonnard,
Maurice Denis, Roger Bissire), sculptures (Auguste Rodin,
Camille Claudel, Alfred Janniot, Aristide Maillol, Joseph
Csaky, Ossip Zadkine), drawings, engravings and photographs
(David Hamilton, Willy Ronis).
The Galerie Michel Giraud, which often lends artwork from
its inventory to other institutions, was a partner in the event.
They presented major artworks from the 1930s, including
The Three Graces, a monumental bronze sculpture created by
Alfred Janniot. Janniot, an active member of the Salon
dAutomne, was a leader in the Deco and Bauhaus move-
ments.
Michel Giraud has generously consented to share a few of his masterpieces
shown at the 2011 Salon dAutomne.
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EXHIBIT BY GALERIE MICHEL GIRAUD
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CSAKY. Woman with a Basket
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DUFY. Portrait of Emilienne or the Gypsy
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Adam and Eve of The Creation
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Cecco Bonanotte, is an internationally
renowned artist and author. Among his
many monumental works are the gates of
the Vatican Museums in Rome and the
gates of the Luxembourg Museum in Paris.
He is the interpreter of the sculptural cycle
of the baptism of Leonardo Vinci, to which
his retrospective exhibition is dedicated
within the Leonardo Museum.
Designed by the artist for the Baptistery of
the Church of the Holy Cross, the guardian
of the fountain where Leonardo was bap-
tized, the cycle of sculptures is inspired by
the history of salvation.
There are nine works in Bonanottes show:
Creation and the Original Sin, the
Incarnation and the Baptism in the Jordan,
the Last Supper, the Eucharist, the Passion,
Death and Resurrection. Added to the work
is a large central ring representing the
Apocalypse of St. John, located just over the
XV. Century baptismal fountain.
No doubt about the artistic quality of these
sculptures which are characterized by a
sense of lightness and refined by a particu-
lar color sensitivity Cecco Bonanotte man-
ages to infuse his creations with.
The project, commissioned by
Parish of the Holy Cross, has been realized
with the financial support of Ente Cassa di
Risparmio di Firenze with the collaboration
of the Municipality of Vinci.
CECCO
BONANOTTE
1970 - 2010 RETROSPECTIVE
MUSEO LEORNARDIANO, VINCI, ITALY
JUNE 18 NOVEMBER 6, 2011
Cecco Bonanotte, artista di fama inter-
nazionale e autore fra le tante opere delle
porte monumentali dei Musei Vaticani a
Roma e delle porte dei Musei del
Lussemburgo a Parigi, interprete del ciclo
scultoreo dedicato al battesimo di Leonardo
e di una mostra retrospettiva che Vinci gli
dedica allinterno del Museo Leonardiano.
Pensato dallartista per il battistero della
Chiesa di Santa Croce, custode del fonte al
quale Leonardo fu battezzato, il ciclo scul-
toreo ispirato alla storia della salvezza.
Nove sono le raffigurazioni di Bonanotte: la
Creazione e il Peccato Originale,
lIncarnazione e il Battesimo nel Giordano,
lUltima Cena, lEucarestia, la Passione, la
Morte e la Resurrezione, alle quali si
aggiunge, a completamento dellopera, un
grande anello centrale raffigurante
lApocalisse di San Giovanni, collocato pro-
prio al di sopra del fonte battesimale quat-
trocentesco.
Indubbia la qualit artistica di queste scul-
ture che si contraddistinguono per quel
senso di raffinata leggerezza e per quella
particolare sensibilit cromatica che Cecco
Bonanotte riesce ad infondere alle sue
creazioni.
Lintervento, commissionato
dalla Parrocchia di Santa Croce, stato
realizzato con il contributo finanziario
dellEnte Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze
e la collaborazione del Comune di Vinci.
SCULPTURAL CYCLE THE HISTORY OF SALVATION
BAPTISTERY OF THE CHURCH OF SANTA CROCE IN VINCI
(CASTLE OF THE COUNTS GUIDI)
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Comparison variation in gold
Alongside ongoing work in the Church of Santa
Croce, the retrospective exhibit of Cecco
Bonanotte 1970-2010 represents a valuable
opportunity to see the artist's production, rarely
exhibited in Italy.
In the halls of the Castle of the Counts Guidi,
the exhibition presents the work of Bonanotte
1970 to 2010, bearing witness to his artistic
practice, permeated by the theme of the central-
ity of man and a significant relationship with
oriental culture.
The city of Leonardo confirms its interest in the
great masters of contemporary art: Mario Ceroli,
Sergio Vacchi, Mimmo Paladino, and today
Cecco Bonanotte, who have rekindled at Vinci
the vital legacy of the great artist and scientist.
With special thanks to
Dr. Stefania Marvogli
s.marvogli@comune.vinci.fi.it
Afianco dellopera permanente nella Chiesa di
Santa Croce, la mostra retrospettiva Cecco
Bonanotte 1970-2010 rappresenta unoccasione
preziosa per accostarsi alla produzione del-
lartista, che raramente ha esposto in Italia.
Nelle sale del Castello dei Conti Guidi,
lesposizione presenta lopera di Bonanotte dal
1970 al 2010, rendendo testimonianza del suo
percorso artistico, permeato dal tema della cen-
tralit delluomo e dal rapporto significativo con la
cultura orientale.
La citt di Leonardo conferma cos la sua atten-
zione verso i grandi maestri dellarte contempo-
ranea: da Mario Ceroli a Sergio Vacchi, Mimmo
Paladino, ed oggi Cecco Bonanotte, che hanno
interpretato a Vinci la sempre vitale eredit del
grande artista e scienziato.
tel. 0571/933285; info@museoleonardiano.it
Dr.ssa Stefania Marvogli
Ufficio Turistico Intercomunale
Le Terre del Rinascimento
Via della Torre, 11 - 50059 Vinci (FI)
tel. 0571 568012; fax 0571 567930
s.marvogli@comune.vinci.fi.it
www.terredelrinascimento.it
facebook: terredelrinascimento
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The Baptism, detail
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SNAPSHOTS FROM AN EXHIBITION
EUROPES INCOMPARABLE SHOW OF ART AND ANTIQUITIES
Story and photography by
Marcello Valeri
MAASTRICHT
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Maastricht is a small country town in
southern Netherlands on both the left
and right bank of the river Maas.
Connected to many European capitals
by high-speed trains, Maastricht is
easily accessible from Brussels, Paris
and London.
Home to a large, modern university,
Maastricht has become an international
student city. Over 10% of its residents are
students, and almost half of them are
from outside the country. As a result,
almost all the schools courses are con-
ducted in English.
In 1987, antique dealers from around the
continent met in Maastricht and founded
The European Fine Arts Fair (TEFAF), to
promote fine art and the great artistic tra-
ditions of Europe.
Since the beginning, admission to this
group has always been quite stringent.
Only dealers with impeccable reputations
are accepted, and each art piece they
wish to display is examined and evaluat-
ed by one of 29 committees before granti-
ng entrance into the fair.
Held in the Maastricht Exhibition and
Congress Centre, the March, 2011, fair
was a huge success. Each of the 250 gal-
leries selected displayed extraordinary
works that together, created the effect of
a temporary museum.
Over the past 24 years we have
built an antique fair that has come
to be seen as the best in the world,
exclaims Ben Janssens, TEFAFs
Executive Committee Chair. Next
year will mark our 25th anniversary,
and plans are already underway for
an extensive celebration.
The opening day of TEFAF can bring
as many as 10,000 visitors, who may
choose from some 30,000 works in
every field, including paintings,
sculpture, classical antiques, tex-
tiles, glass and silver jewelry. They
also have the opportunity to meet
private collectors and museum cura-
tors from all over the world.
Anyone visiting TEFAF for the first
time might think they can see the
fair in just a couple of hours,
explains Janssens. But TEFAF is
so vast and there is so much to
see, it takes several days to visit
and truly appreciate all it offers.
With nine sections of the fair rich in
museum quality works, visitors will
often walk in amazement, viewing
gorgeous pieces from different cen-
turies, authors, nationalities, styles
and trends. Famous names and pre-
cious masterworks abound.
To see it, is to believe it. Maastricht
is truly an incomparable exhibition!
Bicycles are a practical traffic solution for commuters and students in Maastricht.
Editors Note: Camera in hand, our European Correspondent Marcello Valeri set out at
the task of touring the TEFAF Exhibit in Maastricht. The following pictures are his visual
impressions to share with those of us who did not make it to the show this year.
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