Christie’s Will Auction Art and Furniture from Hubert de Givenchy’s Homes

The perfect companion to a dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy? His 18th-century furniture. Or a piece from his art collection, which ranges from Old Masters to contemporary pieces (and loads of Giacometti). In June, over 1,200 pieces from Givenchy’s homes in Paris and the Loire Valley will go under the hammer at Christie’s Paris. Town & Country visited Le Jonchet, Givenchy’s 16th-century manoir, for our December/January issue. The estate is now owned by Givenchy’s nephew and godson Olivier de Givenchy and his family, who have worked to preserve the French designer’s legacy as well as make room for modern… Read Full Article