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The beauty and history of Decorative Objects brought to you by Elena Napoleone.
I love visiting historical homes and briefly taking part in what had once been their resident’s dimension. It’s a useful comparison to our way of living today.
Elena grew up in one of two houses with identical architectural styles. Hers was filled with antiques and mid-century pieces while the neighbour had Art Deco furniture and objects. She loved the way the two houses had the same shell, but reflected completely different interior styles. This confluence of styles struck Elena’s curiosity as she studied Classics in high school and History of Art and Architecture at university. Her studies grounded her in the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, as well as French and Spanish Romanticism. A career in the arts followed, which exposed her to the fields of contemporary art, pop culture, photography, antiquarian maps, books, and globes. For her, the constant has always been working with beautiful and historically important objects. As a professional, Elena has helped collectors build their collection, or source interesting items for decoration. At Catawiki, she enjoys helping sellers sell and buyers find their special object. She is detailed in her assessments and committed to keeping every auction varied and interesting. As an expert at Catawiki, she is excited to connect with a growing market and establish new relationships with shops and galleries.
Elena grew up in one of two houses with identical architectural styles. Hers was filled with antiques and mid-century pieces while the neighbour had Art Deco furniture and objects. She loved the way the two houses had the same shell, but reflected completely different interior styles. This confluence of styles struck Elena’s curiosity as she studied Classics in high school and History of Art and Architecture at university. Her studies grounded her in the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, as well as French and Spanish Romanticism. A career in the arts followed, which exposed her to the fields of contemporary art, pop culture, photography, antiquarian maps, books, and globes. For her, the constant has always been working with beautiful and historically important objects. As a professional, Elena has helped collectors build their collection, or source interesting items for decoration. At Catawiki, she enjoys helping sellers sell and buyers find their special object. She is detailed in her assessments and committed to keeping every auction varied and interesting. As an expert at Catawiki, she is excited to connect with a growing market and establish new relationships with shops and galleries.
- 12 years’ experience in the arts
- Specialises in classic decorative objects and cartography
- BA in History of Art and Architecture
Elena grew up in one of two houses with identical architectural styles. Hers was filled with antiques and mid-century pieces while the neighbour had Art Deco furniture and objects. She loved the way the two houses had the same shell, but reflected completely different interior styles. This confluence of styles struck Elena’s curiosity as she studied Classics in high school and History of Art and Architecture at university. Her studies grounded her in the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, as well as French and Spanish Romanticism. A career in the arts followed, which exposed her to the fields of contemporary art, pop culture, photography, antiquarian maps, books, and globes. For her, the constant has always been working with beautiful and historically important objects. As a professional, Elena has helped collectors build their collection, or source interesting items for decoration. At Catawiki, she enjoys helping sellers sell and buyers find their special object. She is detailed in her assessments and committed to keeping every auction varied and interesting. As an expert at Catawiki, she is excited to connect with a growing market and establish new relationships with shops and galleries.
Elena grew up in one of two houses with identical architectural styles. Hers was filled with antiques and mid-century pieces while the neighbour had Art Deco furniture and objects. She loved the way the two houses had the same shell, but reflected completely different interior styles. This confluence of styles struck Elena’s curiosity as she studied Classics in high school and History of Art and Architecture at university. Her studies grounded her in the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, as well as French and Spanish Romanticism. A career in the arts followed, which exposed her to the fields of contemporary art, pop culture, photography, antiquarian maps, books, and globes. For her, the constant has always been working with beautiful and historically important objects. As a professional, Elena has helped collectors build their collection, or source interesting items for decoration. At Catawiki, she enjoys helping sellers sell and buyers find their special object. She is detailed in her assessments and committed to keeping every auction varied and interesting. As an expert at Catawiki, she is excited to connect with a growing market and establish new relationships with shops and galleries.