Mandet Museum
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The Mandet Museum is an art museum in Riom, France and is housed in two 18th-century mansions connected by a gallery. It was originally labeled the Museum of France and is named after Francisque Mandet, President of the Museum Society. The first building known as the hotel Dufraisse is an example of Parisan architecture. It has collections of paintings and sculptures from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. The two buildings combined contain around 6000 items including antiques, goldsmithery, paintings, sculptures, glassware and furniture to name a few.[1]
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Musée Mandet | |
Established | 1866 (1866) |
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Location | Riom, France |
Coordinates | 45.8902°N 3.1441°E / 45.8902; 3.1441 |
Type | Art museum |
Collection size | 6000 |
Website | www |
The Museum gained a lot more attention starting in 2011 when a new department dedicated to Design and Contemporary Decorative Arts was introduced on the ground floor of the building's east wing. After this new department, the court and the museum entrance porch regained their original forms of the 18th century, enhanced by the contemporary work of artist Helen Mugot “Nowise”.[1]
Ever since, many other contemporary artists have contributed works to the museum. Some of these contributions include a crystal chandelier that is shaped as an overturned chair and the four sconces of Géraldine Gonzalez. This is presented in the hall of honor of the museum.
The second hotel was restored in 1983 and houses a wide collection of objects. It includes art/decorative art that are antiques and pieces that date back to the eighteenth century. It was made possible by generous Riomese donors; Marie-Joseph and Edouard Richard.[2]