From here, a number of Asian artworks had been included in major museums around the world.
Musee Guimet and the Cernuschi museum (Paris, France), the Shanghai museum (China), the Miho museum (Japan), Canberra National museum (Australia)
and the Louvre Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), to name a few.
The story of the Barrère family can be traced back to almost a hundred years ago.
Mr. Jacques Barrère is born in Paris in 1946. At this time his family already has involvement with China, as Jacques’ grandfather,
Mr. Laden, has been importing modern Chinese ivories and jades as well as silks sine the beginning of the 20t century.
In the early 1960’s, Mrs. Germaine Barrère, the mother of Jacques, finds herself in a difficult financial situation.
Remembering that she has a few boxes of precious ivories and jades from her father; she decided to open a booth at Saint-Quen’s flea market and try to sell them.
Her business was successful and it was this very booth that Jacques Barrère would take over in 1969.
The opportunities for a young and dynamic art dealer are flourishing. Rapidly, Jacques Barrère decides to replace jades and ivories by more
noble objects: porcelain, cloisonné and most of all sculptures, for which he develops a strong passion.
At this time, the young art dealer is happy to buy according to his taste. It is during a visit at the Asian Art museum of San Francisco,
where together with his wife who is now working for him, Mrs. Marie France Barrère, that they discover an important Chinese cloisonné, sold by the couple a year prior.
It is a wake-up call and from that moment on Jacques understands the importance of carefully studying the works before they are sold.
He starts studying Chinese art history and assembles what will become one of the largest Chinese art libraries in France, containing over 5000 books.
At the beginning of the 1980’s, Jacques moves from the flea market to settle in 36 rue Mazarine, where the gallery is still located today.
Rapidly he develops a clientele of international collectors and museums. By the end of the 1980’s works of art coming from the Jacques Barrère gallery can be found
in the prestigious collections of museums around the world.
A first visit among many to come in a country they are so passionate about.
The 1990’s are marked by the beginning of major changes on the Chinese art market. The prices of Chinese antiquities that had remained rather modest,
suddenly follow the tremendous growth of the Chinese economy. Within 20 years, the prices are overtaking those of the western art market.
The period of change and opportunity witnesses brilliant successes in public auctions as well as important cultural initiatives,
while the Chinese clientele began to form the majority of collectors.
In 1993 Jacques discovers very important bronze panels that used to belong to the Dong Ding Pavilion of the Summer Palace in Bejing.
Realizing the importance of this discovery, he puts in all his effort, with the support of the national museums and the Bejing Relics Bureau,
to organize the return of the Dong Ding panels. The operation was a big success.
In 1998, Antoine Barrère joins the gallery and takes over its direction in 2008. In continuity with his father’s legacy,
he brings the fresh vision of a new generation in a globalized art market. After falling in love with Hong Kong,
Antoine decides to move to the city and in order to get closer to his Chinese clientele and decides to open a new gallery space.
In 2012 Barrère Hong Kong is opened, located on 43 Lyndhurst Terrace.
Happy Easter from the Jacques Barrere Gallery! May this time be filled with joy and renewal. On this special occasion, we share the powerful presence of the Sea Dragon King of the North, known as Ao Guang in Chinese mythology and folklore. May you be inspired by his strength and wisdom as we celebrate this holiday with our loved ones. 🐉🌊🥚 ——————————————- Joyeuses Pâques de la galerie Jacques Barrere! Que cette période soit remplie de joie et de renouveau. En cette occasion spéciale, nous partageons la puissante présence du roi dragon des mers du nord, connu sous le nom d’Ao Guang dans la mythologie et le folklore chinois. Puissiez-vous être inspiré par sa force et sa sagesse alors que nous célébrons cette fête avec nos proches. 🐉🌊🥚 For further information please reach out to us at contact@barreresa.com. Height : 117 cm ____________________________________ #AsianAntiquitiesGallery #Artifacts #AsianArt #Antiquities #Museum #Gallery #Exhibition #AncientArt #Culture #Heritage #History #HanDynasty #TangDynasty #mingdynasty #EdoPeriod #MeijiPeriod #KhmerEmpire #buddha #guptaempire #easter #happyeaster #interiorarchitect #pâques #巴黎春天亚洲艺术周 #巴黎亚洲艺术 #亚洲艺术收藏 #巴黎文化 #中国艺术 #古董 #古董收藏"
Buddhist art experienced a golden age in China during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) and Eastern Wei Dynasty (534-550). Sculptures from this period frequently portrayed the Buddha with a serene countenance, downcast eyes, and a subtle smile, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and inner tranquility. For further information about this exquisite Buddha head, please reach out to us at contact@barreresa.com. Height: 40 cm. Price on demand. ____________________________________ #AsianAntiquitiesGallery #Artifacts #AsianArt #Antiquities #Museum #Gallery #Exhibition #AncientArt #Culture #Heritage #History #HanDynasty #TangDynasty #mingdynasty #EdoPeriod #MeijiPeriod #KhmerEmpire #buddha #guptaempire #tefaf #tefaf2024 #interiorarchitect #interiordesign #巴黎春天亚洲艺术周 #巴黎亚洲艺术 #亚洲艺术收藏 #巴黎文化 #中国艺术 #古董 #古董收藏"
A princely lacquered wood horse (65cm) from the Han Dynasty, overlooking a black lacquered elm wine table with Shandong Breccia marble top from the late Ming Dynasty. In the background, an imposing Qing Dynasty wardrobe, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of the Kangxi era. [ swipe left ⬅️ ] [FR] un cheval princier en bois laqué (65cm) de la dynastie Han, surplombant une commode en orme noir laqué avec plateau en marbre brèche du Shandong de la fin de la dynastie des Ming. En arrière-plan, une imposante armoire des Qing, témoignant de l’artisanat raffiné de l’époque de Kangxi. [ glisser vers la gauche ⬅️ ] For any inquiries please reach out to us at contact@barreresa.com ____________________________________ #AsianAntiquitiesGallery #Artifacts #AsianArt #Antiquities #Museum #Gallery #Exhibition #AncientArt #Culture #Heritage #History #HanDynasty #TangDynasty #mingdynasty #EdoPeriod #MeijiPeriod #KhmerEmpire #buddha #guptaempire #tefaf #tefaf2024 #interiorarchitect #interiordesign #巴黎春天亚洲艺术周 #巴黎亚洲艺术 #亚洲艺术收藏 #巴黎文化 #中国艺术 #古董 #古董收藏"
Discover the serene beauty of this monumental Buddha head, crafted during the 14th-15th century in Thailand, showcasing the distinctive features of the Sukhothai style. Renowned for their graceful elegance, Buddhist bronze sculptures from the Sukhothai period exude both aesthetic allure and profound spiritual meaning, reflecting Thailand's rich artistic legacy. For inquiries about this remarkable piece, reach out to us at contact@barreresa.com. Height: 66 cm. ____________________________________ #AsianAntiquitiesGallery #Artifacts #AsianArt #Antiquities #Museum #Gallery #Exhibition #AncientArt #Culture #Heritage #History #HanDynasty #TangDynasty #mingdynasty #EdoPeriod #MeijiPeriod #KhmerEmpire #buddha #guptaempire #tefaf #tefaf2024 #interiorarchitect #interiordesign #巴黎春天亚洲艺术周 #巴黎亚洲艺术 #亚洲艺术收藏 #巴黎文化 #中国艺术 #古董 #古董收藏"
This ancient horse from China’s Han dynasty, with its remaining polychrome traces, will bring a majestic presence to any setting. For more information please contact us at the following address: contact@barreresa.com ——————————————————————- #AsianAntiquitiesGallery #Artifacts #AsianArt #Antiquities #Museum #Gallery #Exhibition #AncientArt #Culture #Heritage #History #HanDynasty #TangDynasty #mingdynasty #EdoPeriod #MeijiPeriod #KhmerEmpire #ChampaKingdom #guptaempire #tefaf #tefaf2024 #interiorarchitect #interiordesign #巴黎春天亚洲艺术周 #巴黎亚洲艺术 #亚洲艺术收藏 #巴黎文化 #中国艺术 #古董 #古董收藏
Discover the beauty of Bronze Buddha sculptures originating from Ayutthaya, Thailand, crafted during the illustrious Ayutthaya period (1351–1767). Celebrated for their remarkable craftsmanship, these sculptures capture Buddha in diverse poses, reflecting a fusion of Thai customs with inspirations from neighboring cultures. For further inquiries about acquiring this captivating Buddha, please reach out to us at contact@barreresa.com. Dimensions: Height 70 cm ——————————————————————- #AsianAntiquitiesGallery #Artifacts #AsianArt #Antiquities #Museum #Gallery #Exhibition #AncientArt #Culture #Heritage #History #HanDynasty #TangDynasty #MingDynasty #QingDynasty #EdoPeriod #MeijiPeriod #KhmerEmpire #ChampaKingdom #guptaempire #tefaf2024 #interiorarchitect #interiordesign #巴黎春天亚洲艺术周 #巴黎亚洲艺术 #亚洲艺术收藏 #巴黎文化 #中国艺术 #古董 #古董收藏
