ABOUT

  • Founded in December 2022 and located in a listed building that’s part of Geneva’s architectural heritage, La Gabrielle Fine Arts...

    Founded in December 2022 and located in a listed building that’s part of Geneva’s architectural heritage, La Gabrielle Fine Arts SA is managed by Constantin Favre, passionate about all different aspects of arts since a very young age. Constantin Favre holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Geneva and is a specialist in French illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century. He has written his thesis on one of the most fascinating French illuminators: “Georges Trubert, un enlumineur itinérant de la seconde moitié du XVe siècle”, based on the method of connoisseurship. In addition, Constantin Favre followed specialized courses organized by the Sotheby’s Institute in London, had enriching professional experiences in the art market and in museums, and published several scientific articles. He continues to take active part in the cultural life of Geneva, to speak at conferences and to publish academic papers.

  • Bringing the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts to a new generation
  • one large illumianted leaf, a page from a choirbook from the renaissance, with a large initial full of color

    Making illuminated manuscripts and single leaves known to the general public is one of the highlights of our activity. Worthy representatives of a rich, fascinating and captivating era, the illuminated manuscripts and miniatures from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance are intimate precious witness to history, art, and the daily life of the past. Like true treasures, they have enchanted for centuries and are still enchanting today, both for their historical and artistic value as well as for their freshness, beauty and modernity. We are creating a new taste for medieval treasures and old masters works by mixing them with selected modern pieces and with emerging contemporary artists.

  • galery wall with artworks: twelve watercolors by Leonaert Bramer, a painting by Jean-Pierre Saint-Ours, a Book of Hours and a miniature from a medieval manuscript by Antoine de Lonhy

    Holding a medieval manuscript in the palm of your hand, from the comfort of our modern world, is like touching art and the intimate face of history. As rare and private artwork rich of history, the illuminated manuscript is undoubtedly some of the most beautiful and rare witnesses of Western artistic production, allowing its owner to hold hundreds of year of history in the palm of their hands. 

     

    La Gabrielle Fine Arts SA is proud to make a constant effort to share its passion for illuminated manuscripts and single leaves and is always delighted to present to all enthusiasts and established collectors a selection of great quality illuminated manuscripts or leaves available on the market.