On the Napoleonic parquet floor
Our teams worked with the iconic auction house Sotheby's printing and installing the scenic elements for an imperial set around Napoleon Bonaparteat an exceptional auction.
Sotheby's, an exceptional exhibition
This exhibition highlighted a unique collection, patiently built up over more than 40 years by Pierre-Jean ChalençonThe exhibition brings together imperial furniture, silverware, drawings, porcelain and historical masterpieces tracing the Emperor's life, from his childhood to his exile on the island of St Helena.
Expectations
Our aim? To create a decor that is both unique and technical.
Using a subtle interplay of materials and volumes, we brought this Napoleonic world to life, immersing the spectator in an immersive experience:
- Floor covered with adhesive printed in bayadère stripes
- XXL decors (3 x 2 metres), produced in three layers of print superimposed on rigid foam, for a striking effect of visual depth.
- Steles covered in gold and printed adhesive
- Vitrophanie: a dozen windows covered in translucent adhesives in the exhibition colours
Colorimetric adjustments have been carefully made to highlight the works.
This project showcases the full breadth of our expertise: large-format printing, multi-material cutting and specialised installation to create a unique setting.
