Antique gilt flowers centered with coloured stones are pictured at Gunnar Petterssen's stand at the 79th Foire Nationale aux Antiquites a la Brocante et aux Jambons at Ile de Chatou, France. The brocante ends at 7 p.m. Sunday, so hurry! Tickets are available at the gate.
More beautiful objets d'art - including a petite dressmaker's leather-covered form - at Gunnar Petterssen's stand at Chatou.
Mirror frame covered with shells reflects a client, as well as a collection of vintage picture frames arranged in a glass case.
A box covered with sea shells and English chair.
A diverse collection of glassware and pharmacy jars.
A marquetry box, copper pots and moulds and in the background, a mosaic tray in various shades of turquoise and aqua.
Miscellaneous treen and a "perception" sign, which in French means a place to pay a form of taxes. I prefer the English definition.
If you miss Chatou, you can see Gunnar Petterssen's unusual antiques and collectibles at the brocante at Place de Bastille in early November (details to be announced).
Tara,
Such fun to see these photos from Chatou! As always, I love your perspective on such events... you bring such a designer's eye to the entire melange, and then highlight the very best. I especially love the turquoise glass, don't you?
ox, J
Posted by: Joan O'Connor | 04 October 2009 at 21:53
I've been wanting to go to this for ages but never in Paris at the right time. 2010 is going to be my year. I hope they post the dates soon so I can start planning
Posted by: de Marais | 04 October 2009 at 14:26
I don't know how you stand being around all those interesting and beautiful objects without wanting to buy! I'm in antiques overload just looking at the pics! Really lovely, as always, Tara.
Posted by: The Bold Soul | 04 October 2009 at 10:59
so many treasures!! you photographed them so beautifully it looks like a movie set!!
Posted by: elsie | 04 October 2009 at 00:33