Discover the object of the month for November 2025. Renée Brock (1912–1980), a poet with a dense and powerful style, boldly tackled feminist and intimate themes, while running a literary circle in Tilff. Her artistic sensibility resonated with that of the painter Corneille, who used the same pictorial technique, finding sensitivity in the intensity of detail.
Discover the object of the month for October 2025. Given by the sculptor James Pradier to his friend Gioachino Rossini, this cane is a symbol of elegance and refinement, reflecting the talent of Pradier (1790-1852), famous for his precious and delicate creations in the 19th century.
Instead of sketching, some sculptors prefer a more instinctive approach of modelling directly with clay or wax. Even before the final work, they create bozzetti, which are three dimensional models that give life to their vision. Discover this exceptional work by Jean Del Cour.
Discover the rifle that belonged to Liège resistant Walthère Dewé.
Following the travelling exhibition “On Fire” that both the Liehrmann Gallery and the Opéra Royal de Wallonie hosted, the Liège Heritage Fund acquired two works signed by Belgian artists.
Object of the month. Art Deco ceramics on display in our Decorative Arts Department.
Discover the fascinating history of the two infantry sabres produced by Sargant and Son, supplier to the British East Indies Company (BEIC).
These two calvaries with instruments of the Passion come from the Religious Art and Mosan Art Department. Under a globe, the first displays the instruments of Christ's martyrdom above His remains lying on the shroud. In a bottle, the second shows paper effigies of the Virgin Mary and Saint John at the foot of the crucified Christ.
This remarkable lamp graced living rooms, dining rooms and offices in England and the USA during three quarters of the 19th century.
Kris
19th century
Indonesia, Sumatra ? Uncertain provenance.