for what it’s worth
hello guys, i hope you’re already off to a fabulous sunday.
it’s the first time in a while i’ve had alone so, well, here i am doing what i want to do! and that happens to be indulging in an obsession i’ve had for a couple days.
in spare moments i’ve been collecting shots of the soon to be redecorated (the interior NOT the exterior) hotel de crillon in paris. i’m stashing way too much but thought you may enjoy a little of the edited collection. some of the links to the photos are at the bottom of the post. if any are yours please let me know.
the grand hotel has been on my mind since richard mentioned on his blog that it was going to be ‘redecorated’ over the next two years (not torn down). some of the contents will be sold at auction next week to make room for improvements.
here’s the link to the items on the auction block: artcurial.com/en
i once had a ball there with claudia T and hate that they’re taking some of it apart.
pretty things
it’s one of the oldest and most ornate hotels in paris.
perfect for fairy tale weddings and chic fashion shoots since it’s such a magical public palace.
known for impeccable service
the perfect place for high tea or a quiet rendezvous
great ambiance
attention to detail
and the food’s good too
oh, and desserts
legendary
beautiful garden restaurant grounds
started in the 1800s, she hasn’t changed much since her unveiling in 1909
watching the well heeled come and go
the perfect backdrop
thousands of stories on a romantic stage
the rooms could use makeovers on the upholstery and bedding
but taking down the chandeliers? :(
and the marble mantles? those are up for sale too, for some reason they’re taking the originals out. to replace with what?
they’re also selling linens, dishes and the hotel silver.
it’s always been the place to see and be seen (myrna loy photographed on the roof deck)
and photographers love the setting
even the outtakes are good
not to mention the finished product
it stirs creative imagination
fashionmagazine.com/blogs/fashion/2012/10/11/couture-photo-shoot
links in this post:
sashaparis.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/a-la-russe-presentation-in-hotel-crillon-paris
flickriver.com/photos/22771024@N02/4385399986/
flickr.com/photos/concorde-hotels
waeiskiani.com/blog/2012-11-27/wk-crillon-debutante-ball
1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Kvpws_HFTM/TzcEePxGgyI/AAAAAAAACdQ/CHzP5VVj4OE/s1600/hotelcrillon2.jpg
Random Facts:
The Hotel de Crillon in Paris is one of two identical stone palaces on the Place de la Concorde, wich was constructed in 1758.
In 1788 the Count of Crillon, acquired the building for a hotel.
Address: 10 place de la Concorde, 08 Arr., Paris, Ile-de-France, 75008, France
Website: crillon.com
hi again! just thought i’d share some of what’s for sale in the hotel. i may be over reacting (someone wrote and called me a drama queen), but i just don’t get why you have to take out the orignal and traditional in the process? like these fireplaces, why are they being removed? why aren’t they worth preserving?
- Lot 2327
- CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XV
En marbre blanc veiné gris
H. : 108 cm. L. : 145 cm. P. : 38 cm.On y joint une paire de chenets, en fonte, à décor rocaille
H. : 23 cm. P. : 44 cm.(19)Estimation 400 – 600 €
- Lot 918CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XVI
En marbre gris veiné, à décor de feuilles de laurier
H. : 102 cm. L. : 125 cm. P. : 32 cm.(303 / 305)Estimation 400 – 600 € - Lot 946CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XV
En marbre blanc veiné gris
H. : 110 cm. L. : 145 cm. P. : 40 cm.On y joint une barre de cheminée en métal doré
H. : 83 cm.(311/315)Estimation 400 – 600 € - Lot 1091CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XVIEn marbre blanc veiné, à décor de cannelures
H. : 101 cm. L. : 130 cm. P. : 39 cm.On y joint une barre de cheminée, en métal doré
L. : 83 cm.(343)Estimation 400 – 600 € - Lot 1TROIS VITRINES DE PRESENTATION MURALES ECLAIRANTES
En métal doré, ouvrant en façade par un vantail
H. : 119 cm. L. : 68 cm. P. : 31 cm.(ENT)Estimation 800 – 1 200 € - Lot 65LUSTRE DE STYLE LOUIS XV
En bronze doré, à six lumières, agrémenté de pampilles en verre taillé
H. : 97 cm.On y joint une paire d’appliques de style Louis XV, en métal patiné doré, à deux lumières, agrémenté de pampilles en verre taillé
H. : 27 cm. L. : 37 cm.(102)Estimation 300 – 500 € - .
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- . anyway i’ll calm down now!
wildlikethat24 replied:
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April 14, 2013 at 5:44 pm. Permalink.
Cheryl replied:
Isn’t it being closed down for a two year renovation?
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April 14, 2013 at 6:18 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
i guess ‘redecorated’ and all that that means…
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April 14, 2013 at 8:36 pm. Permalink.
Rebecca Grace replied:
Claudia, this makes me sick! They aren’t demolishing the building too, are they? Just a major remodel, one hopes? I’m with you — once places like this are gone, there’s no getting them back again. :-(
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April 14, 2013 at 8:48 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
the outside will stay the same…the changes will be on the inside. maybe it just feels like a demolition
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April 14, 2013 at 8:52 pm. Permalink.
Nikon replied:
Boy, you really put a lot of work (and love) into that post! So many beautiful photos of such a beautiful building; an amazing building, who would want to change a thing??
Great evocation of the ambiance, Claudia.
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April 14, 2013 at 8:50 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
hi paul, thanks, it was definitely all consuming for a minute there. i have half a mind to go to the auction if only to document it!
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April 14, 2013 at 8:53 pm. Permalink.
Peggy Braswell replied:
Yes, go to the auction if you can,and post some photos. Please let it only be a remodel-it is a grand hotel and that is understatement. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
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April 14, 2013 at 9:13 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
hi peggy, i may try to do that.
as for the hotel, only a remodel is an understatement. anything they take out that’s an original light fixture should be revered. i’m sorry i truly believe that. why not remodel versailles? what could be better than what the original designers put in?
i imagine the new desingers brainstorming, lamenting between the sleekness of ikea and freshness of restoration hardware for the reincarnation!
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April 14, 2013 at 10:06 pm. Permalink.
designandride replied:
The States should be so lucky to have such history and architecture.I would live in it just like it is!
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April 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
so totally!
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April 14, 2013 at 9:50 pm. Permalink.
Sabrina Brown replied:
Oh this is so sad! The architecture is stunning! Are they removing all the sculptured bas relief, and boiserie too?
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April 14, 2013 at 10:02 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
i guess we’ll have to wait and see. i’ll calm down. there’s an auction link here:
http://www.artcurial.com/en/asp/schedule.asp
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April 14, 2013 at 10:10 pm. Permalink.
Clare replied:
Wow! It looks so spectacular. How sad. I can hardly imagine something so beautiful being torn down. We just don’t have that kind of amazing history here in Australia….
C x
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April 15, 2013 at 1:54 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
it’s not being torn down.
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April 15, 2013 at 2:35 am. Permalink.
Lauri Frenkel replied:
Claudia, I assume you know about the upcoming auction to sell off many of the pieces from the hotel April 18-21…if you need the info let me know.
Lauri
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April 15, 2013 at 2:01 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
here’s the link to the auction list of what’s being sold.
http://www.artcurial.com/en/asp/schedule.asp
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April 15, 2013 at 2:37 am. Permalink.
Heidi replied:
It looks magical , no wonder your so excited……Heidi
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April 15, 2013 at 3:04 pm. Permalink.
emily replied:
Hi Claudia and thanks for all the beautiful photos.
That’s really sad news. I hope they’ll just get rid of a few items and redecorate in the same style, just with new materials. I agree with you on the drapes and bedding…but the chandeliers?! I wish I could fly back and buy a couple of them (for my small NYC apartment…lol)
regards,
Emily @ Town And Country Shuffle
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April 15, 2013 at 5:36 pm. Permalink.
sally leonard replied:
This is horrible news. I guarantee it’s going to be ruined. Every singe time there’s a remodel of a hotel, they bring in contemporary furnishings, which I love in the right setting, but NOT in an iconic, traditional hotel. One of my favorite hotels in the world, the Hotel Bel Air, in Los Angeles, has had such a terrible renovation that it brought tears to my eyes.
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April 16, 2013 at 4:21 am. Permalink.
Rosemary replied:
I agree – why remove the vintage, beautiful furnishings – fireplaces too? It’s a shame!
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April 16, 2013 at 9:27 pm. Permalink.
Ms Anon replied:
‘Tis a pity. And no, you’re not being a drama queen. I wondered the same thing about the fireplaces. BTW was this fun, flirty video filmed there? The front desk looks the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHh5K9_wzZw
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April 16, 2013 at 11:37 pm. Permalink.
Pamela replied:
I am with you on this. We need more people to speak up for these places and give them the honor they deserve. It’s an absolute crime to remove these items from their historic settings.
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April 18, 2013 at 4:21 pm. Permalink.