› about

With more than 15 years of experience, Charles-Wesley Hourdé is an expert specialised in ancient arts of Africa, Oceania and America. 

He notably directed Christie's African and Oceanic art department, and contributed as a consultant at Sotheby's.

With a gallery situated in Paris, he is a member of the Compagnie Nationale des Experts, the Comité Professionnel des Galeries d'Art (CPGA) and a friend of the Amis du musée du Quai Branly and of the Centre Pompidou.

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Expert, dealer, author, he is at your disposal for all acquisition, sale, brokerage, expertise, advice, and research.

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› news

Follow the news of the gallery: exhibitions, participation in fairs and publications. You will also find here the press review. 

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The gallery will be closed for winter holidays. The reopening is scheduled on January 5th. 

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Upcoming exhibition: BRAFA in the Galleries - 27 - 31 January 2021

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› instagram

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Follow also the news of the gallery, exhibitions, fairs, favorites, through his Instagram account.

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› collection

The Charles-Wesley Hourdé gallery offers first-class artworks rigorously selected for their age, rarity, aestheticism and history.

Museum-quality pieces are only presented at important events or by appointment.

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Visit the online gallery.

› publications

With a desire to deepen and transmit, Charles-Wesley Hourdé has published numerous exhibition catalogues and books that are now references, including: 

Galerie Pigalle: Afrique, Océanie. 1930. Une exposition mythique,

et In Praise of the Human Form, Arts of Africa, America and Oceania, The Josette and Jean-Claude Weill Collection

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› services

Collecting works from faraway continents is an art that cannot be improvised. 

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Buying, Selling, Expertise, Brokerage, Advice, Research, Charles-Wesley Hourdé offers you his experience and his specialized library to help you better understand this market. 

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› 31 PROJECT

31 PROJECT - contemporary art originating from Africa and its diasporas

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Charles-Wesley Hourdé and Clémence Houdart have founded 31 PROJECT. This platform is dedicated to the promotion of African contemporary art scenes through multidisciplinary exhibitions of emerging and established artists from the continent and its diasporas. These events are held at the galerie ou during international art fairs. To find out more about 31 PROJECT please click below. 

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› contact

Charles-Wesley Hourdé

31 rue de Seine, 75006, Paris, France

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Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 01 69 82

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Opening hours: 

Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-1PM and 2.30PM-7PM

Until June 2nd, the gallery will only be open in the afternoons. Mornings by appointment.