One was born in “his father’s flea market”, the other discovered the pleasure of antiquity when they met. The duo of antique dealers and gallery owners Pradier-Jeauneau have established themselves as the benchmark in terms of mixing genres. Every day they combine vintage and modern and constantly seek to overlap eras and styles. A dynamic duo whose multiple projects all revolve around a shared passion: the art of enhancing beautiful things.
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Aurélien Jeauneau is a historian of design, he has always been immersed in a world made of coincidences and ends: “I grew up in a large suburban house at the turn of the century with 19th century, Belle Époque pieces and vinyls in every corner, especially. those of Gainsbourg. It creates a whole imagination. “Jérémy Pradier fell in love with China the moment he met his other half. I was allergic to dust and contemporary art galleries. And suddenly, between Sophie Calle and Visconti, I discovered the pleasure of finding a Gascoin stool or Capron ceramics! » With the duo Pradier-Jeauneau, who just opened their first Parisian gallery at 32, rue de Verneuil (7th arrondissement), everything is a matter of romance, passion and maybe also love
For both, “hunting is an essential routine, like gymnastics”. So the two never stop going in search of the rare pearl. It takes the form of seats for Aurélien Jeauneau, “because it is often the most representative of its time, it is architecture. Editing has not changed that much in 100 years, but it still remains a great playground for creators.” While for Jérémy Pradier, he admits to having two passions: Reconstruction and Contemporary. “Reconstruction, by its master René Gabriel, tells a defining moment in the history of France, delicate and powerful at the same time. Contemporary is what makes me happy in the morning, I like to support designers in their creative process and defend their works at the gallery. » In this joyous mitzvah, the dialogue is fluid and light. It’s almost funny to see genres and influences overlap. “It’s French glamour: confronting eras and having fun with the decades. » Mix and match like the DNA that defines the Pradier-Jeauuneau duo. Two Chinese specialists with an experienced eye who agreed to entrust us with all their secrets to become experts in the department in turn.
Tips from Jérémy Pradier and Aurélien Jeauneau for good bargain hunting
Experts in the field, the two gallerists who like to travel the world and especially the streets of Paris looking for gems. With China at heart, they made this practice a true art of living. Playful, practical, fun. “I see only one prescription: have fun and don’t deny yourself anything”, admits Aurélien Jeaneau. To which Jérémy Pradier adds: “You have to trust yourself, there are no rules, no good taste, no trend to follow. You have to follow your perspective, your emotion and your budget. » For both, nothing seems more important than following your intuition and listening to your feelings. Aurélien Jeauneau even adds: “Living with pieces that speak to us – about us or others – is extremely important. »
And if a good antique rhymes with the simple fact of having confidence in your favorites? In any case, this is what the two antique dealers and gallery owners suggest. If for Jérémy Pradier we must obviously “trust the businessmen, especially the younger generation, who transmit their passion without snobbery”, it is important to “let your eye wander”. He explains: “When I shop at a flea market or unpack, I go to the same place several times. You have to let go, understand that you will not see everything, but that in this organized chaos, you can meet a treasure. » For him, the flea market is a game of attractions, where old objects seem to have an intense magnetism. “Chinese is a form of hypnosis. »
Aurélien Jeauneau and Jérémy Pradier’s good addresses for chic bargain hunting
Although they work together, each has their own preferences when it comes to antiques.
The Left Bank Square
It is without hesitation that Aurélien Jeauneau shares this address with us. Inevitable, he admits to having “dreamed about it a lot with Jeremy”. For what? Because it is a unique place where eras and styles merge. “The Carré Rive Gauche combines a thousand eras, from the 18th century to the present day, including painting and sculpture. » A lively hot spot in the heart of the capital, which stretches between Quai Voltaire, Rue des Saints-Pères, Rue de Beaune, Rue du Bac, Rue de Lille, Rue de l’Université and Allent where everyone can find a piece of their choice It was also in this pool of beautiful addresses that the two gallery owners decided to put down their suitcases.
The hidden treasures of rue Guénégaud
“I would add a secret pleasure,” confides Jérémy Pradier, “to pass the rue Guénégaud and observe the galleries of Maxime Flatry and, conversely, of Romain Morandi. Flatry has divine taste, Morandi has a unique look, we dream of having an extra room at home. »
Alexandre Guillemain’s choice
For Aurélien Jeauneau, this is THE collection not to be missed. “Alexandre Guillemain always offers an avant-garde selection. I was lucky that he brought me a lot when I started the profession, ten years ago,” even remembers the gallerist. A collection combining Art and Design of the 20th century to discover on Instagram.
Brazilian modernist
For Jérémy Pradier, there is no doubt: these are “the rising stars”. Founded by Caroliny Pereira and Vladimir Matis, the Brazilian Modernist collective “defends vintage and contemporary Brazilian design”. Enough to discover little nuggets walking through the aisles of the Paul Bert market. “To see, in particular, the stool of Juliana Vasconcellos, my new obsession,” admits the gallerist.
- Brazil Modernist – stand 137, aisle 2, Marché Paul Bert
DeLaurentis
It is especially for the clothes that Jérémy Pradier likes to go to DeLaurentis. He underlines: “Maxime de Laurentis attracts the most fashionable clientele in the world, like the Olsen sisters. And for the furniture… at home! I spend my time shopping for galleries and my own apartment, so I became my first client. »
News from Aurélien Jeaneau and Jérémy Pradier
In their new Paris gallery, the two antiquarians tend to highlight certain creators. For the occasion, they have already planned two exhibitions:
the beginning
- Scenography: Sandra Benhamou
- With Mathieu Delacroix, design, and Anaïs Vindel, painting
- From September 5, 2024 to October 31, 2024
the home
- With Marjorie Waks, ceramics and design
- From November 7, 2024 to December 22, 2024