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Origin and history

The Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum originated from Paul Leblanc-Duvernoy's donation to the city of Auxerre in 1926. At his death, this passionate music lover bequeathed his family home on Rue d'Egleny, where he organized concerts for his artists friends. This place became a museum preserving notably the music salon, adorned with tapestries of the Beauvais factory representing the History of the Emperor of China, a rare and remarkable ensemble.

The museum is distinguished by its ceramic collections, with a rich selection of Puisaye sandstones and regional French earthenwares, in particular the Nivernais pieces of the revolutionary periods. Pagès donation adds an exceptional collection of patronymic faiences. Complete with furniture and paintings, these works illustrate the art of living and local know-how, while offering an intimate setting linked to the personal history of its founder.

Among the paintings exhibited are paintings by Jean-Baptiste Pierre (La Mistress d'École), Jacques Hupin (Nature mort au pièces d'orfèvrerie), and Henri Antoine de Favannes, represented by two oils on canvas inspired by Roman history (Corolian leaving his family and Corolian begged by his wife and mother). These works, combined with earthenware and furniture, reflect the eclectic nature of the collections and the artistic taste of Leblanc-Duvernoy.

Integrated with the cultural heritage of Yonne, the Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum dialogues with other local institutions such as the Saint-Germain Museum. Its anchor in Perrigny, at the gates of Auxerre, makes it a place to discover decorative arts and regional history, while perpetuating the memory of a passionate patron.

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