Agathe Derieux on Her Grandmother's Paris Antiques Shop and the Legacy of Yveline's Apartment

Agathe Derieux runs a Paris antiques shop founded by her grandmother, a business that has attracted an obsessive following. The store's reputation is matched by Derieux's own home nearby, which holds comparable treasures and hidden stories. In an interview, Derieux discusses how the spirit of Yveline's apartment remains present in the shop and in her own collecting approach. The article, published by the Financial Times, profiles the dealer and the enduring influence of her grandmother's eye for objects. It highlights the continuity between the original shop and Derieux's current practice, as well as the personal collection she has assembled in her residence close to the business. The piece is part of the FT's coverage of the antiques trade and the people who shape it.