Auction introduction: The May sale at Christie’s Paris features a selection of major works of design from the 20th century to the present day, bringing together fine provenances and iconic signatures. A rare group of pieces by Alberto Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank and Emilio Terry, originating from private commissions and historic interiors, reflects the quiet sophistication that defines the taste of the 1930s. This dialogue between sculpture, furniture and intimate architecture resonates through the purity of line and the elegance of materials. Two exceptional pieces by Diego Giacometti enrich this ensemble: a very rare Cerf et Renard console and a pair of Tête de lionne armchairs, both masterful examples of his poetic bestiary and distinctive sculptural language. A second highlight pays tribute to the visionary momentum of French design in the 1950s, through emblematic creations by Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé and Serge Mouille — sculptural yet functional works that have become enduring icons of modern living. The contemporary scene is represented by a curated selection of pieces by Ingrid Donat, Guy de Rougemont, Hervé Van der Straeten and André Dubreuil, leading figures of collectible design whose works stand at the crossroads of art, sculpture and exceptional craftsmanship. The sale will also feature two outstanding ensembles. The first, composed of 50 pieces selected by Tiqui Atencio and Ago Demirdjian, offers a design counterpart to the 20th/21st Century Art sale held in New York earlier in May. The second pays tribute to Louis Cane, who passed away recently, with 50 emblematic works coming directly from his house-studio in Villefranche-sur-Mer.