Maison ANTIQON: The Art of Collecting Featured in Monaco and the French Riviera Magazine

Press | October 2026

On 12 October 2026, Monaco and the French Riviera magazine published an article entitled "Maison ANTIQON: The Art of Collecting", exploring the House's philosophy, Europe's artistic heritage, and the tradition of private collecting.

The article introduces Maison ANTIQON, an international House of Fine Art and Antiques based in Nice, where curatorial expertise, scholarly research, and extensive experience in the field of fine art and antiques come together.

The publication examines Maison ANTIQON's approach to collecting, founded on art-historical knowledge, provenance research, and an understanding of each work's artistic significance. Particular emphasis is placed on the collector's role as a custodian of cultural heritage, carrying the history of a work forward into a new collection.

A substantial part of the article explores the artistic culture of Europe's imperial courts, where works of art represented not only exceptional craftsmanship and refined taste but also formed an integral part of diplomatic traditions, court ceremonial, and historical memory.

Among the works featured are a rare Fabergé hardstone figure of a Boyar, a monumental silver casket with champlevé enamel by Pavel Ovchinnikov, dating from 1882, Pavel Bryullov's 1890 painting Working Noon, and works by European Old Masters. Each offers a distinct perspective on art history, reflecting the artistic traditions and cultural values of its period.

The article also presents the perspective of Alexander Moiseenkov, Founder of Maison ANTIQON, on the significance of art and the responsibility of preserving its history:

"History lives on in works of art."

This idea runs throughout the publication, presenting collecting as a thoughtful pursuit in which personal interest, knowledge, and aesthetic discernment are united by a respect for cultural heritage.

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