Photography credit: Milo Brown
Roseberys had the pleasure of visiting Aliénor Cros at her beautiful home, as featured in The World of Interiors - Jump Into Acton, to explore her favourite lots from our auctions, perfectly curated as a thoughtful gift guide.
Aliénor Cros is an interior designer and consultant for both historic and contemporary interiors. She is currently working on a folly in the English countryside inspired by Whistler's Peacock Room, a project that combines both her passion for historic interiors and her love of colour. Aliénor recently created Artfully Crafted, a space that allows her to champion the current generation of master makers in order to inspire the next.
@alienorcros | ShaCros Shop | Website | YouTube: @Artfully_Crafted
Leonard Baskin's Large Iris was an easy choice because of the eye-catching orange, red and green hues set against the dark areas inherent to etching. The scale of the flower within the composition drew me in, as it brings the details of the flower to the fore. The delicate outline of the petals against the rough lines of their veining make for an impactful contrast.
This contemporary silver bowl by Ndidi Ekubia really packs a punch! Hammered into shape from a single sheet, its tactile, undulating pattern echoes the movement of the sand at the bottom of the sea. I can almost feel the swirls of sand below as the waves rush to the shore.
What a charming scene! There is nothing that isn't pleasing about this 1926 scene of Women's Peace Pageant in Hyde Park by William Shackelton. Soft, pastel colours and a pointillist treatment of the sky and trees take up a large portion of the composition. At the foot of the trees, a lively gathering of people all wearing varied, colourful outfits. It's full of details, one could easily spend hours marvelling at it and taking it all in.
Clever fittings mean this beautiful necklace doubles up as a tiara, and even triples as a brooch! I love the elegant central bow, and the fine foliate elements running up the sides, filling up the swagged outline. This piece embodies all that is most pleasing about the Edwardian period, and one can't imagine a better ornament to complement one's festive outfits.
A stunning brûle-parfum by Maison Alphonse Giroux, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship through the gilt-bronze and cloisonné. Lots to take in whilst gazing at this piece: the floral and arabesque enamelled pattern decorating the body of the piece; the little cherubs holding it up either side, balanced precariously above the ram heads; and the drapery complete with fringing and tassels resting against the base, which to my delight has also been enamelled. Bright green, turquoise, red and purple make it a truly vibrant centrepiece.
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