An object without a story becomes interchangeable. An object with a story becomes irreplaceable.

Who bought it? At what point? In what context? For what reason? These stories, often transmitted orally within families or between collectors, disappear silently. Sometimes a single generation is enough for them to disappear.

Preserving the history of valuable objects means preserving a heritage memory as well as financial value. These intangible elements reinforce the interest of a work or object, whether it is to preserve it, transmit it or resell it. Without documentation, this essential dimension is lost — and with it, part of the meaning and value of the object.

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