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Welcome to Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques. Specializing in French and Italian antiques from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, we also import French and Italian mid-century modern vintage furniture, Murano glass lighting and European decorative arts. Thank you for visiting, we look forward to hearing from you!

The Ancient Art of Lost Wax Bronze Casting

The lost-wax method of casting metal, "cire perdue" in French, is thousands of years old and has changed very little in all that time...

Most Expensive Work of Art Ever Sold: Giacometti's "Walking Man"

Alberto Giacometti’s life size bronze, “L’Homme Qui Marche I” (Walking Man) made history last month becoming the most expensive work of art ever to sell at auction...

A History of French Styles: Louis XIV

Louis XIV, also known as "The Sun King", had the longest reign of any European monarch. His focus on opulence and splendor was imposed upon France. The Palace at Versailles is a lasting example of his love of the arts...

Meet the Staff at Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques

Who's who at Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques? Allow us to officially introduce the people who help us run the show at the gallery in Austin and who's behind our website...

How To Hang A Chandelier

A look at the artistry - and acrobatics - required to put together a Murano glass chandelier, piece by piece. Jean-Noel and Jean-Marc Fray show us how...
"I wanted to drop you a line to express our thanks for the beautiful mirror that we acquired from you over the internet. I was certainly concerned about buying a piece we had never seen, and even more concerned shipping a mirror over 1,000 miles to Maryland. Nonetheless, your description of the mirror was exact and the piece is impressive. The shipping job was pretty impressive as well. The custom crate with shock absorbers was built like a tank. Thanks again."
B.C., Rockville, MD
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