The inimitable Sophie Pretalat's Anges et Démons stand at the Antiquites Brocante at Bastille is filled with precious and rare objects, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Mme. Pretalat's unique style and her amazing collection of antiques have been featured in numerous books and magazines in France.
Visit Anges et Démons at Stand 403 along the Canal St. Martin, facing Place de la Bastille. The brocante continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, May 17th. Tickets are available at the main entrance at Place de la Bastille. Take the Metro Line 1 to Bastille or Metro 5 or 8 to Bastille or Quai de la Rapee. Bus lines 76, 86 and 91 go to Bastille and parking is available at the Opera.
I brought home a couple of 19th-century mercury glass candlesticks to replace some that were shattered. Last October a guest accidentally knocked five antique mercury glass candlesticks and a painting to the floor. Two candlesticks survived the incident; thankfully, the painting sustained only minor damage.
Check back later for more photos of the brocante at Bastille.
sometimes sculptures of human busts scare me. i get scared about dolls sometimes. if a mime shows up, i scream like a girl. what's my deal?
you probably didn't know this post was about me, but it's okay.
Posted by: Chris | 14 May 2009 at 17:32
I am sure others here have said it... that lamp shade - what a great idea!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 13 May 2009 at 19:30
Tara, it's all so beautiful that I can barely stand it. There's something so emotional about all of the pieces in your photos.
thank you
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 13 May 2009 at 06:30
they are ALL stunning pieces, but that last bust, particularly....is wonderful.
x...x
Posted by: stephanie | 13 May 2009 at 05:00
When I come to Paris I'm packing one outfit in my carry on and keeping a rather large suitcase EMPTY so that I may bring home a thousand treasures from one of your brocantes.
xoxo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 13 May 2009 at 04:40
Oh me - oh my... gasps... I think I might faint!!!!!!!!!!
I need to be there, oh please! That first creche like guy!! I need him ;) And, I am sooo glad you replaced your mercury candlesticks. Hmph to the guest, hmph hmph... I mean accidents happen, but, that was a bit much...
Oh well, new candlesticks, painting is okay - let's shop ;) xoxoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 13 May 2009 at 04:15
I'm not sure what happened there ... accidentally deleted my comment I think ... just to say (again) that the antiques look exquisite and replete with stories and secrets.
Posted by: Kay | 13 May 2009 at 02:26
Exquisite and appealing. What stories they retain!
Posted by: Kay | 13 May 2009 at 02:24
Chère Tara,
Your photos are so beautiful, as usual. You succeed in giving us the atmosphere which reigns in Bastille. I like going over there (5 times since May 7th ).
By hoping that we shall see each other to Saint-Sulpice.
Friendly.
JB.
Posted by: Jean-Baptiste Chiapale-Premat | 12 May 2009 at 23:09
Merci for all the wondrous visions ! When I get to Paris I promise i won't knock over any glass objets!!! Because I'll be walking on air..hahah!
Posted by: pam aries | 12 May 2009 at 22:34
And I'm not there :(
Posted by: Di Overton | 12 May 2009 at 19:24
Tara~ O' My! All those details, they are so precious and fragile. What I would do to walk around Anges & Demons. You have captured some wonderful photos. Do you make stationary of your photos? I love the 1st picture of the boy on the urn.
Posted by: Noel Solomon | 12 May 2009 at 18:00
Oh my, the crown, the lamp shade. I'm in love.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 12 May 2009 at 17:37
Oh, j'adore, j'adore! My favorite is the toy horse, with the lampshade of letters a close second. Did Paris influence your daughter's studies and career choice I wonder? Tres belle.
Posted by: Barbara | 12 May 2009 at 17:09
Tara I would be broke by now if I had access to these brocantes. So much beauty so many antiques that you feel you must rescue to your home.
Posted by: Yoli | 12 May 2009 at 16:17
Wonderful images...like being there! Thank you for these images--subject matter and photos are beautiful!
Posted by: Helen | 12 May 2009 at 13:26