A portrait and animal sculptor, Calyxte works exclusively from life, sculpting in clay side by side with his subject, giving his work life, energy and accuracy. A childhood so immersed in the natural world has given Calyxte a unique ability to communicate with animals. Whilst Calyxte’s work is sensitive to every muscle and movement of its subject, it also retains a looseness of marks giving the final piece a sympathetic and evocative roughness. He works on every stage of the bronzing process himself to ensure the result is as he had intended and finds this and the patination integral to the success of a finished piece. His work is regularly exhibited in NYC, London, Geneva and Gstaad.

Our restored Tabaccaia di Reschio; it’s an artwork in itself. The former tobacco factory has been reimagined into an industrial-chic creative centre of sky-high ceilings and stylish spaces for our Reschio team. Here, too, is where we host our art exhibitions, which have included the world-famous artists.