French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century

French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
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Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015022238524
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Synopsis French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by : Pierre Verlet

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.

A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century

A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 50
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ISBN-10 : 1258584816
ISBN-13 : 9781258584818
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by : Baker Furniture Company

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.

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

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
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015031700795
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Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis 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 by : Baker Furniture, Inc., Holland, Mich

A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century

A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century
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Publisher : Greenslet Press
Total Pages : 50
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ISBN-10 : 9781447435433
ISBN-13 : 1447435435
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis A Guide to English and French Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by : Anon

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.