Download or read book A Louis XIV Armoire by Andr Charles Boulle written by André-Charles Boulle and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Louis XIV Armoire by Andr Charles Boulle written by Phillips New York (Auctioneers : 2001) and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Louis XIV Armoire by Andr Charles Boulle written by Phillips New York (Auctioneers : 2001) and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Louis XIV Armoire by Andre Charles Boulle written by Phillips New York (Auctioneers : 2001) and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Andr Charles Boulle 1642 1732 written by André-Charles Boulle and published by Somogy Art Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the 17th century's most influential craftsmen is showcased in this monograph, highlighting the work of André Charles Boulle. The study reveals how the man renowned as the preeminent artist of marquetry--the art of applying pieces of veneer to fashion decorative patterns--gave birth to a new aesthetic through his chosen medium. Boulle's level of refinement is illustrated, portraying an execution that was unique in his time, earning him the title of Ebéniste Ciseleur et Marqueteur du Roi--Cabinetmaker, Carver, and Marqueter King--as well as the envy of crowned heads, princes, and rich collectors throughout Europe. The artist's innovative genius in spatial conception, rare and pioneering mastery of gilt bronze, and marquetry using the rarest materials are all celebrated in detail. Recollecting the century of Louis XIV and Peter the Great, this history reflects on the genesis of many attributes of modernity that were to flourish in later years.
Download or read book European Furniture in The Metropolitan Museum of Art written by Daniëlle O. Kisluk-Grosheide, and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2006-05-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully produced volume is the first to survey the Metropolitan Museum's world-renowned collection of European furniture. One hundred and three superb examples from the Museum's vast holdings are featured. They originated in workshops in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, or Spain and date from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century. A number of them belonged to such important historical figures as Pope Urban VIII, Louis XIV, Madame de Pompadour, and Napoleon. The selection includes chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, commodes, settees and sofas, bookcases and standing shelves, desks, fire screens, athéniennes, coffers, chests, mirrors and frames, showcases, and lighting equipment. There is also one purely decorative piece, a superb vase made for a Russian noble family who, according to one awestruck viewer, "owned all the malachite mines in the world." The makers of some of the objects are unknown, but most of the pieces can be identified by label, documentation, or style as the work of an outstanding European designer-craftsman, such as André-Charles Boulle, Thomas Chippendale, David Roentgen, or Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Download or read book French Furniture Under Louis XIV written by Roger de Félice and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Selections from the Decorative Arts in the J Paul Getty Museum written by Gillian Wilson and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. Paul Getty began to collect French decorative arts in the 1930s and continued to do so until his death in 1976. The Museum’s collection has continued to grow since then at a rapid pace and contains over three hundred individual pieces at the time this book is published. This volume illustrates fifty of them. The selection represents a cross section of the collection, which covers the period from approximately 1660 to 1800. In the eighteenth century it became fashionable in Parisian society to decorate the interiors of houses with Far Eastern materials such as lacquer and porcelain. This taste was catered to by the marchands-merciers, members of a guild who combined the functions of the modern interior decorator, the antique dealer, and the picture dealer. These men devised highly ingenious settings for Far Eastern porcelains to adapt their exotic character to the French interiors of the period. Information about them and their clientele has been used in cataloguing the Getty Museum’s collection of mounted oriental porcelain, which is large and of high quality. This book is not a catalogue, nor is it a mere picture book or checklist. Each piece has been chosen because it represents a particular aspect of the crafts involved in the production of objects that were made by Parisian craftsmen for the crown, the nobility, and the rich bourgeoisie. The pieces are arranged in chronological order. Translations of the French archival extracts, an index, and a concise bibliography have been provided.
Download or read book French Furniture and Gilt Bronzes written by J. Paul Getty Museum and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Each object is described and analyzed in terms of its provenance and published history, as well as its construction, materials, and conservation. With its painstaking attention to detail, this volume is the definitive catalogue of the Getty Museum's collection of French Baroque furniture and will be of interest to scholars, conservators, and all students of French decorative arts."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book A Kingdom of Images written by Peter Fuhring and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once considered the golden age of French printmaking, Louis XIV’s reign saw Paris become a powerhouse of print production. During this time, the king aimed to make fine and decorative arts into signs of French taste and skill and, by extension, into markers of his imperialist glory. Prints were ideal for achieving these goals; reproducible and transportable, they fueled the sophisticated propaganda machine circulating images of Louis as both a man of war and a man of culture. This richly illustrated catalogue features more than one hundred prints from the Getty Research Institute and the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, whose print collection Louis XIV established in 1667. An esteemed international group of contributors investigates the ways that cultural policies affected printmaking; explains what constitutes a print; describes how one became a printmaker; studies how prints were collected; and considers their reception in the ensuing centuries. A Kingdom of Images is published to coincide with an exhibition on view at the Getty Research Institute from June 18 through September 6, 2015, and at the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris from November 2, 2015, through January 31, 2016.
Download or read book French Furniture Makers written by Alexandre Pradère and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighteenth century in France saw the production of the world's most spectacular furniture. Curiously, there has been no major illustrated reference book for the general reader on this subject in over twenty-five years. This important new book fills that gap. An extensive introduction explains the organization and historical background of furniture makers of the period, traces the evolution of taste and style, and explores the roles of both architects and designers. The author concludes with a study of contemporary dealers and public auctions at the end of the eighteenth century. French Furniture Makers is illustrated with nearly 500 photographs, and includes a glossary of techical terms and a list of makers' marks reproduced to their actual size.
Download or read book The Mystery Of The Boule Cabinet a detective story written by Burton E. Stevenson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burton E. Stevenson's engrossing book "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet" transports readers to a fascinating world of mystery and intrigue. The plot, which takes place in the early 20th century, follows the intrepid detective Mr. Godfrey as he deals with a complex case involving a priceless Boule cabinet. Godfrey is called upon to unravel the mystery when the cabinet, which is said to contain hidden secrets and treasures, vanishes from the home of a wealthy collector. He comes across a variety of fascinating people as he digs deeper into the investigation, each with their own goals and secrets. Intricate puzzles, unexpected narrative turns, and suspense are all expertly woven throughout Stevenson's story to keep readers on the edge of their seats. "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet" demonstrates Stevenson's skill at creating complex mysteries that appeal to aficionados of traditional detective fiction with its atmospheric surroundings and well-drawn characters.
Download or read book The Wrightsman Galleries for French Decorative Arts the Metropolitan Museum of Art written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2010 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors, Danielle Kisluk-Grosheide and Jeffrey Munger, are curators in the Metropolitan Museum's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts. They oversaw the recent reinstallation of the Wrightsman Galleries --Book Jacket.
Download or read book Andre Boulle Ebeniste de Louis XIV written by Charles Asselineau and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ AndrE Boulle EbEniste De Louis XIV ... 3 Charles Asselineau P. Rouquette, 1872 Art; Design; Furniture; Antiques & Collectibles / Furniture; Art / Design / Furniture
Download or read book French Furniture Under Louis XIV Little Illustrated Book on Old French Furniture II written by Roger De Felice and published by Quinn Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Wallace Collection written by Wallace Collection (London, England) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalogue of the Wallace Collection of eighteenth-century French furniture. Covers the materials, construction and decoration of each piece, with an account of its history and a commentary on its dating, style and maker.
