20^th Century Decorative Arts

Art Nouveau, Decorative Arts, Modernism: Appraisal and Valuation

Each year, Aguttes Auction House organizes several sales in Neuilly-sur-Seine dedicated to 20th-century decorative arts, offering over 300 works by renowned artists at auction. All the major artistic movements from the first half of the 20th century are represented:
Art Nouveau, with works by Emile Gallé, the Daum brothers, Louis Majorelle, René Lalique, Carlo Bugatti, and Louis-Comfort Tiffany; Art Deco, represented by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, Jean Dunand, Armand-Albert Rateau, André Groult, René Buthaud, Edgar Brandt, Émile Decoeur, Jean Puiforcat, Jean Desprès, and ; then comes Modernism, championed by Robert Mallet-Stevens, Jean-Michel Frank, Pierre Chareau, Eugène Printz, André Sornay, and Jacques Quinet among others.
Finally, the great decorators and ensemble designers of the 1940s are also featured, with pieces often presented by Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Gilbert Poillerat, Maxime Old, and Jean Royère, as well as pieces from prestigious decoration houses such as Jansen, Baguès, and Ramsay.
Our auctions extend into the second half of the 20th century with works by leading figures of postwar and contemporary design.

20th-Century Decorative Arts Auctions

Our auctions in this specialty stand out from competitors thanks to exceptional results achieved for major names in early 20th-century decorative arts. From domestic furnishings to rare and exceptional pieces, our sales feature works patiently assembled by collectors who are as discerning as they are passionate. To meet the expectations of our international network of buyers, each piece undergoes a strict selection process: signature, uniqueness, provenance, and condition.
In this competitive and fast-moving sector, each sale presents a curated selection of high-potential furniture and objects by key artists of the period. Thanks to rigorous sourcing across France and Europe, we offer furniture, lighting, glassware, ceramics, objets d’art, rugs, and sculptures that meet current market demand and interior design trends.

Benefit from Our Expertise to Sell Your Decorative Artworks at Auction

With nearly 15 years of experience at both French and international auction houses, Jessica Remy-Catanese, auctioneer, offers her knowledge and extensive network of decorators, interior designers, and collectors to ensure your collection is highlighted and achieves the best possible results. Whether you're looking to redecorate, have your furniture appraised, or invest, we are here to guide and assist you every step of the way.

Aguttes offers powerful and targeted marketing tools to sellers, ensuring effective international outreach. We pay special attention to producing our auction catalogues, both in print and digital formats, with high-quality content and design. Each campaign targets our buyer database across specialties, as well as qualified prospective buyers, through various channels: online and offline advertising, social media, email campaigns, press coverage, influencers, and auction platforms—always with engaging visuals, compelling text, and video content.

Free and Confidential Appraisals of Your Decorative Art and Furniture

Our specialists travel throughout France and across Europe in collaboration with our regional offices to provide expert valuations and appraisals of your works. You can also submit your appraisal request in advance by using the online form, including a description, photos, and any available documentation related to the piece—or send everything directly by email to our specialist.

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Good to know: Our 20th-Century Decorative Arts and Design department organizes an average of four auctions per year in Paris.