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French Furniture of the 18th century by Pierre Verlet and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel (Translator). University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1991. First edition thus hardcover with dust jacket. Pierre Verlet was conservateur en chef du department des objects d'art at the Louvre, and was considered the unquestioned expert on pre-Revolutionary French decorative arts. The book contains a huge amount of information on furniture in 18th c, 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. With 16 pages of full color and 174 b/w illustrations. A hard to find book, especially in this condition.
NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
- Creator:Pierre Verlet (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1991
- Condition:appears un-read.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books
NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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