Salonniere Collection

Portrait of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, 1904. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Portrait of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, 1904

Méry Laurent Wearing A Small Toque, 1882. Creator: Edouard Manet
Mery Laurent Wearing A Small Toque, 1882. Portrait of the actress and singer Mery Laurent

Sophia Elisabet Weber, 1659-1730, married to Elias Brenner, c18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Sophia Elisabet Weber, 1659-1730, married to Elias Brenner, c18th century

Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, 1718-1763, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, 1718-1763, c18th century

Portrait considered to be Mme de Graffigny, born Françoise d'Issembourg d'Happoncourt
Portrait considered to be Mme de Graffigny, born Francoise d'Issembourg d'Happoncourt (1695-1758), woman of letters, between 1695 and 1758

Portrait of a woman formerly identified as Ms. Geoffrin, 1787. Creator: Jean-Francois Colson
Portrait of a woman formerly identified as Ms. Geoffrin, 1787

Princess Mathilde in her studio in St-Gratien, 1896. Creator: Joseph Felix Bouchor
Princess Mathilde in her studio in St-Gratien, 1896

Portrait de Pauline Ménard-Dorian, c.1890. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Portrait de Pauline Menard-Dorian, c.1890

Portrait of Mme d'Epinay with hair in curls. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Mme d'Epinay with hair in curls

Portrait of Apollonie Sabatier (1822-1889), known as "the president", c1850. Creator: Gustave Ricard
Portrait of Apollonie Sabatier (1822-1889), known as "the president", c1850

Portrait of Anne-Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, Marquise de Lambert (1647-1733), c1710
Portrait of Anne-Therese de Marguenat de Courcelles, Marquise de Lambert (1647-1733), c1710

Princess Mathilde (1820-1904) in her studio, rue de Courcelles, c1860. Creator: Charles Giraud
Princess Mathilde (1820-1904) in her studio, rue de Courcelles, c1860

Countess Stenbock, 1698. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Countess Stenbock, 1698

Francoise Catherine Therese Boutinon des Hayes aka Madame de La Poupliniere, 1714 - 1756. French comedian and salonniere. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour

Madame de Sorquainville, 1749 (oil on canvas)
XIR365045 Madame de Sorquainville, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Perronneau, Jean-Baptiste (1715-83); 101 x 81 cm; Louvre, Paris

Marguerite de la Sabliere, arts patron
Marguerite de la Sabliere (c.1636-1693), French arts patron. De la Sabliere was a friend and patron of artists, writers and scientists

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A salonniere is a woman who effortlessly embodies grace, charm, and sophistication. She is the ultimate hostess, known for her impeccable taste in decor, fashion, and conversation. With an innate ability to bring people together and create a warm and inviting atmosphere, she is the life of any party or gathering. Her attention to detail and knack for entertaining make her events unforgettable experiences for all who attend. A true salonniere knows how to make everyone feel welcome and valued, fostering connections and building relationships that last a lifetime. In a world where socializing has become increasingly digitalized, the art of being a salonniere is truly something special - it's about creating real connections in an authentic way. So here's to the salonniere in all of us - may we channel her spirit of elegance and hospitality in everything we do.