In this episode, Host Benjamin Miller is joined by Laura Kugel of the Galerie Kugel in Paris to discuss the fascinating art of enameling from Limoges, France. Described by the poet Théophile Gautier in 1866 as “the immarcescible (indestructible) enamel”, these objects from the Renaissance still look as fresh today as they did when they emerged from the kiln all those years ago.
Coveted by the likes of Givenchy, J.P. Morgan and Yves Saint Laurent, these objects remain popular even today. Listen in to learn more about these delightful creations.
Galerie Kugel, located in the Hôtel Collot on Quai Anatole France, across from the Place de la Concorde in the heart of Paris, has become a must-see destination for collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. Nicolas and Alexis Kugel represent the fifth generation of an art dealer family, a tradition established in the early 19th century. In 2015, Laura, representing the sixth generation, joined the gallery. Laura has also been a member of the prestigious TEFAF fair’s
Board since 2020.
