French Furniture Makers: The Art of the Ebeniste from Louis XIV to the Revolution
Malibu: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1989. Hardcover. Black cloth, yellow ill. DJ. 442 pp. 530 bw and color ills. VG/VG. Item #27115
ISBN: 9780892361830
A complete survey of French furniture. Examines over 60 principle cabinet makers and offers illustrations of stunning pieces. Extensive introduction essay discusses French furniture guilds of the 17th century as well as the contemporary market. The end-matter explains stamps, woods and key terms. "The eighteenth century in France saw the production of the world's most spectacular furniture. Curiously, the topic was seldom written about from the mid-1960s until the publication of this luxurious volume in 1989. 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 over 500 photographs, and includes a glossary of techical terms and a list of makers' marks reproduced to their actual size."
OCLC: 22895095
Price: $100.00