Six sculpted and cream lacquered wooden chairs with small blue decorations, open back, wavy legs joined by crossbars and seat upholstered in light gray/ivory fabric, Italy, 18th century (some lack) Six chaises en bois sculpté et laqué crème avec petits décors bleu ciel, dossier ajouré, pieds galbés réunis par des traverses et assise tapissée de tissu gris clair/ivoire, Italie, XVIIIe siècle (petits manques) H_113 cm W_53 cm D_50 cm

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.