Furniture & Works of Art – Antique furniture, clocks, and works of art in Fontainebleau

Furniture & Works of Art: monthly auctions in Fontainebleau

Based at the Hôtel d’Albe, in the centre of Fontainebleau, the Furniture & Works of Art department holds a classic auction almost every month, with around 300 lots: antique furniture, paintings, silver, European ceramics, Asian art, carpets and jewellery.

This frequency is a major asset for sellers: an item consigned to us quickly finds its place in a sale, and its owner can sell it and be paid very quickly. Every lot benefits from a full description, three days of public viewing and a catalogue published on several websites, in France and abroad.

The department is headed by Cédric Laborde, partner at Osenat, assisted by Zoé Beuzit. It also handles collection sales, such as the collections of Raymond and Suzanne Fischof-La Foux, sold in Paris in February 2024.

Antique furniture, clocks, bronzes: what we sell

Our auctions cover the full range of the decorative arts:

• Antique furniture: commodes, desks, centre tables and stamped pieces by cabinetmakers, from the reigns of Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI to the Second Empire.
• Clocks, cartel clocks and regulators, in gilt bronze or marble, signed by clockmakers.
• Bronzes and sculpture: animal bronzes by Antoine-Louis Barye, terracottas by Carrier-Belleuse, marbles, gilt-bronze chandeliers.
• Works of art: tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl caskets, hardstones, Urbino maiolica, Sèvres porcelain.
• Silver and goldsmiths’ work, carpets, tapestries and antique textiles.
• Medieval and Renaissance works and antiquities, as well as Old Master paintings and drawings.

From the Middle Ages to the 19th century, with renowned experts

Every item is examined from every angle: origin, dating, attribution, technique, condition and authenticity. Depending on the speciality, we work with Cabinet De Bayser for Old Master drawings, Cabinet Turquin for Old Master paintings, Cabinet Maréchaux for Asian art, Sabrine Uzan for antiquities and Laurence Fligny for medieval and Renaissance works.

Our specialists also steer each piece towards the sale that suits it best: The Great Centuries in Versailles for 16th to 18th-century art, Les Intérieurs de Versailles for furniture and decoration, Royalty in Versailles and The Empire in Fontainebleau for historical memorabilia.

See our upcoming auctions in Fontainebleau and our past auction results.

Get a valuation or sell antique furniture or a work of art

Do you own a commode, a clock, a bronze or a silver service? Its value depends on the period, the stamp or signature, the quality of craftsmanship, the materials, the condition, any restoration and the provenance.

Our valuations are free, confidential and without obligation. Send us a few photographs through our furniture, sculpture and works of art valuation form (in French), or come and meet us in Fontainebleau, without an appointment, during our valuation days every Wednesday, from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. You can also book an appointment in Fontainebleau, Versailles, Paris or Chailly-en-Bière.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a piece of antique furniture worth?

There is no standard price: value varies greatly from one piece to another, even within the same period. In our sales, a commode stamped by Mathieu Criaerd, estimated at €4,000–6,000, sold for €37,500. Only an examination by a specialist can give an accurate valuation.

Is my furniture stamped?

A stamp is the cabinetmaker’s name struck into the wood, often in a discreet part of the frame. Photograph the piece from several angles, along with any mark or inscription: our specialists will tell you whether it is a stamp and what it adds to the value.

How do I sell an antique clock?

Have it valued first: the bronze, the marble, the clockmaker’s signature, the movement and the condition matter as much as the style. It is then described, photographed and offered in one of our auctions.

When should I consign items for the next auction?

Each auction catalogue closes 15 days before the sale date. Dates are announced in our Fontainebleau auction calendar.