Stephanie Ejabat, patron of the Fine Arts Museums, at the Royal Treasures of the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette opening dinner
Dede Wilsey, President of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Judy Wilbur and Dick Otter at the black-tie gala dinner
The setting for the gala dinner at the Legion of Honor for Royal Treasures from the Louvre
Diamonds set in silver surround a miniature portrait of Louis XIV, 17th century, Goldsmith-Jeweler: Laurent Tessier Montarsy (? – 1684); owned in the 20th century by Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent
Royal Treasures from the Louvre is on display at the Legion of Honor through March 17, 2013. The exhibition offers a selection of treasures, many shown for the first time outside of France. The public is invited to learn about the exhibition at docent lectures scheduled for Saturday, January 19, and Sunday, January 27. A special lecture by Dr. Anne Prah-Perochon, From Versaille to Rodeo Drive: French Luxe Conquers the World, will take place at 2:00 pm on January 13. Lectures are free with general museum admission, first-come, first-seated.
John Gunn and Cynthia Gunn, grand patrons for Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette
Shell-shaped cup, ca. 1650 and ca. 1685. Cup (Byzantium) sardonyx, 10th-11th century with later additions. Mounts (Paris, France): enameled gold, gilt copper, diamonds, sapphires and rubies
Period hair sculptures by Atelier Emmanuel were part of the festivities for opening day of Royal Treasures from the Louvre
Bust of Marie-Antoinette. Commissioned by Prince Alexandre Kourakine, 1782, hard-paste porcelain
Opening day at the Legion of Honor for Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette
Hands-on art making for children, hair sculptures by Atelier Emmanuel and characters by Gregangelo & Velocity Circus
Opening day at the Legion of Honor, Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette