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On November 22, two pieces of furniture that once lived with Marie Antoinette will appear at auction in “The Exceptional Sale” by Christie’s Paris, a 34-lot event under their “Classic Week.” A commode ...

“Let them eat cake!” Whether or not Marie Antoinette truly uttered these infamous words, they have come to symbolize the extraordinary opulence of her life. As Queen of France, her world was one of ...

Pastels, porcelain, and playfulness: here's how to enrich your home with the beauty of Marie Antoinette's style ...

The two prized antiques, which will be part of the Exceptional Sale at Christie’s Paris on November 22, hail from distinct periods of design and illustrate her majesty’s penchant for all things lavish ...

There are a whole host of excellent exhibitions lined up to float your cultural boat over the next few months.

It’s not every day you get to bid on crown jewels. But you can do just that at Christie’s this fall. Marie Antoinette purchased the bracelets in the spring of 1776 for 250,000 livres (French for ...

Colette Lumière, "Bed Series II" (1975-76), fabric, photograph, light, and mixed media on wood (all photos by the author) Already a member? Sign in here. We rely on readers like you to fund our ...

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Back in the modern world, McGrath describes “Marie Antoinette blush” as a focus on that very same opulent, romantic flush.