Lovers of Fine Art and Antiques will agree that a classical work of art can soar the spirit with its splendour, tantalise the eye with its energy and pervade the senses with historical images. To have unlimited access to exceptional works that are exquisite in form, defies description. Furniture that has been brought to life in the grand and noble image of its period, through the enduring vision of artists, willing to embrace other dimensions in order to create masterpieces of lasting beauty, is clearly understood by both the collector and the distributor of fine art.

Art Dealers, who are short term custodians of such splendid works, consider themselves privileged during their limited tenure. Professional custodians, 'French & Company', situated discreetly at 17 East 65th, street in New York, are, arguably, the oldest firm of 'Fine Art and Antique Furniture' dealers in America. In the centre of busy up-town Manhattan, around the corner from Madison Avenue, the premises of French & Company blend serenely with the surrounding architecture, displaying no outward sign of their unexpected and precious contents. There is no need for exterior introductions nor invitations to frequent this art nucleus with its fine examples of period paintings and remarkable furniture, since collectors, who are in the market to purchase such unique works, are already intimately acquainted with its location.

The major collection, at the gallery, consists of 18th century French and English furniture and European paintings which include the French and Dutch masters. The quality of such works and their universal appeal has established French and Company as the leading contributor of outstanding furniture and art to the major museums in America.