Author: Pierre Verlet
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The late Pierre Verlet, conservateur en chef du Departement des Objets d'Art at the Louvre, was the unquestioned expert on pre-Revolutionary French decorative arts. His definitive book French Furniture of the 18th Century (Les Meubles Francais du XVIIIe Siecle) has now been translated into English for the first time by Penelope Hunter-Stiebel, noted specialist in 18th century French furniture and former student of Verlet. The book contains a vast amount of information on the art of furniture in 18th century France. It examines the tools and techniques used in furniture making during that period; defines the various types of furniture developed; explores the organisation of the furniture industry, the working of the guilds and the relationships among makers, dealers, and clients; lists the outstanding makers and reproduces their marks; and discusses the market, restoration, forgeries, and the growth of public collections. Since the book was first published in 1955, previously unknown pieces of furniture have been discovered, and new documents and analyses have been taken into account in this augmented text.The book is enhanced by 16 pages of full colour and 174 black-and-white illustrations. The illustrations range broadly to allow for the juxtaposition of elegant and simple furniture and to include a variety of types, forms and decorations. This book is a valuable research tool for all curators, collectors, dealers, and art historians.
French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
Author: Pierre Verlet
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The late Pierre Verlet, conservateur en chef du Departement des Objets d'Art at the Louvre, was the unquestioned expert on pre-Revolutionary French decorative arts. His definitive book French Furniture of the 18th Century (Les Meubles Francais du XVIIIe Siecle) has now been translated into English for the first time by Penelope Hunter-Stiebel, noted specialist in 18th century French furniture and former student of Verlet. The book contains a vast amount of information on the art of furniture in 18th century France. It examines the tools and techniques used in furniture making during that period; defines the various types of furniture developed; explores the organisation of the furniture industry, the working of the guilds and the relationships among makers, dealers, and clients; lists the outstanding makers and reproduces their marks; and discusses the market, restoration, forgeries, and the growth of public collections. Since the book was first published in 1955, previously unknown pieces of furniture have been discovered, and new documents and analyses have been taken into account in this augmented text.The book is enhanced by 16 pages of full colour and 174 black-and-white illustrations. The illustrations range broadly to allow for the juxtaposition of elegant and simple furniture and to include a variety of types, forms and decorations. This book is a valuable research tool for all curators, collectors, dealers, and art historians.
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The late Pierre Verlet, conservateur en chef du Departement des Objets d'Art at the Louvre, was the unquestioned expert on pre-Revolutionary French decorative arts. His definitive book French Furniture of the 18th Century (Les Meubles Francais du XVIIIe Siecle) has now been translated into English for the first time by Penelope Hunter-Stiebel, noted specialist in 18th century French furniture and former student of Verlet. The book contains a vast amount of information on the art of furniture in 18th century France. It examines the tools and techniques used in furniture making during that period; defines the various types of furniture developed; explores the organisation of the furniture industry, the working of the guilds and the relationships among makers, dealers, and clients; lists the outstanding makers and reproduces their marks; and discusses the market, restoration, forgeries, and the growth of public collections. Since the book was first published in 1955, previously unknown pieces of furniture have been discovered, and new documents and analyses have been taken into account in this augmented text.The book is enhanced by 16 pages of full colour and 174 black-and-white illustrations. The illustrations range broadly to allow for the juxtaposition of elegant and simple furniture and to include a variety of types, forms and decorations. This book is a valuable research tool for all curators, collectors, dealers, and art historians.
Eighteenth Century English & French Furniture
Author: Hampton & Sons, London
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
Author: Baker Furniture Company
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258584818
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A New And Unusual Treatise Regarding The Use, Manufacture And Care Of Choice Reproductions; Intended For The Pleasure And Interest Of All Who Enjoy Fine Things.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258584818
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A New And Unusual Treatise Regarding The Use, Manufacture And Care Of Choice Reproductions; Intended For The Pleasure And Interest Of All Who Enjoy Fine Things.
English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
Author: Baker furniture, inc., Holland, Mich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
Author: Baker Furniture, inc., Holland, Mich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Eighteenth Century French Furniture
Author: Giacomo Wannenes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970016805
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This guide discusses the period from the Regence to Neoclassicism. Its clear language and comprehensive coverage enables newcomers to identify the differenc styles at once with all the assurance of an expert. Giacomo Wannenes examines over a thousand pieces used in their construction, decorative elements, marquetry and stylistic variations. For each piece he provides an overall valuation taking account of both its commercial and aesthetic worth He also considers the problem of fakes, describing the tricks, modifications and copies that may deceive even the most keen of collectors.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970016805
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This guide discusses the period from the Regence to Neoclassicism. Its clear language and comprehensive coverage enables newcomers to identify the differenc styles at once with all the assurance of an expert. Giacomo Wannenes examines over a thousand pieces used in their construction, decorative elements, marquetry and stylistic variations. For each piece he provides an overall valuation taking account of both its commercial and aesthetic worth He also considers the problem of fakes, describing the tricks, modifications and copies that may deceive even the most keen of collectors.
A Distinguished Collection of English and French Furniture of the 18th Century
Author: Baker Furniture Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A Distinguished Collection of English and French Furniture of the 18th Century
Author: Baker Furniture Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
A Distinguished Collection of English and French Furniture of the 18th Century, Being Both a Catalog and Reference Book of Those Designs Most Esteemed by Connoisseurs, Including Selections from the 19th Century
Author: Baker Furniture, Inc., Holland, Mich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Old English Silver, Seventeenth & Eighteenth Century English & French Furniture
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description