Articles by Astrid Malingreau

Astrid Malingreau is an independent advisor focused on 20th century contemporary design. She previously worked for Christie's in London and New York as a specialist in decorative arts and design.

‘Fifty Years of Modernity’ by Astrid Malingreau

'Fifty Years of Modernity': “I learnt from my mother that it is more exciting to discover an exceptional piece by an unknown designer, than a minor one by a major name.”

miart 2022 by Astrid Malingreau

Milan / miart: Among the highlights – Alessandro Mendini, Gaetano Pesce and Matteo Pellegrino; Andrea Branzi's ‘Grandi Legni’; and work by French duo Daniel Dewar & Grégory Gicquel.

SALE RESULTS / Line Vautrin by Astrid Malingreau

Line Vautrin: A new world record, but what does it mean for the market? Astrid Malingreau offers her insightful analysis.

SALES RESULTS / François and Betty Catroux by Astrid Malingreau

SALES RESULTS / François and Betty Catroux: A white glove sale, with particularly strong results for François Catroux's designs – Astrid Malingreau offers her analysis.

SALE PREVIEW: François and Betty Catroux by Astrid Malingreau

SALE PREVIEW: François and Betty Catroux: A sale with glamorous provenance - TDE highlights five lots to watch.

SALES RESULTS/ Karl Lagerfeld’s Estate by Astrid Malingreau

SALES RESULTS/ Karl Lagerfeld’s Estate: Extraordinary sales results prove that The Kaiser's taste and style in contemporary design continue to lead the way.

SALES RESULTS / New York December 2021 by Astrid Malingreau

SALES RESULTS / New York December 2021: New records for works by Prouvé, Majorell and Giacometti – whilst some by Royère, Perriand and Castle failed to attract buyers.

SALE RESULTS/ Christie’s Paris: Design by Astrid Malingreau

SALE RESULTS/ Christie’s Paris: Design: No surprises – Les Lalanne and Giacometti continue to woo collectors.

SALES PREVIEW / New York December 2021 by Astrid Malingreau

SALES PREVIEW / New York December 2021: Paddles rising, gavels falling – New York is poised for a week of design auctions set to break records.

SALE PREVIEW / Karl Lagerfeld’s Estate by Astrid Malingreau

SALE PREVIEW / Karl Lagerfeld’s Estate: From dumbbells to drawings, TDE picks highlights from the forthcoming sales of 'The Kaiser'.

SALE REVIEW / Sotheby’s Paris: Important Design by Astrid Malingreau

SALE REVIEW / Sotheby’s Paris: Important Design: Les Lalanne and Diego Giacometti steal the show.

SALE REVIEW / Collection Daniel Lebard by Astrid Malingreau

SALE REVIEW / Collection Daniel Lebard: An outstanding sale that made 25 world records.

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