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The Classics returns to Paris this Spring, offering rare and exceptional items across European Ceramics, Old Master Paintings, Sculpture, Furniture, Silver, Books and Antiquities.
Highlights include two private collections of porcelain, including The Carlo Colli Collection of Doccia Porcelain, a very rare first printed description of the Amazon region, and an important painting The Wedding Dance by Pieter Brueghel the Younger.
Explore the auctions at our Paris Avenue Hoche saleroom from 3-8 April, or discover more below now.
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Closer Look: The Wedding Dance by Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Explore Pieter Brueghel the Younger’s vibrant depiction of a rural wedding celebration. With intricate detail and lively energy, The Wedding Dance captures the joy of communal dance amidst nature, offering a fascinating glimpse into 16th-century peasant life.

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Summer 2025 | London
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