Recognizing the Styles of Antique Furniture and Objects – Paul Davidson – Book

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Reconnaître les styles du mobilier et des objets anciens / Recognizing the styles of antique furniture and objects becomes simple thanks to this book by Paul Davidson, an indispensable guide to period details for any collector of antique furniture and objects. This 224-page hardcover book in French, published by Soline in 2002 (very good condition), teaches you how to identify chairs, tables, desks, coffee pots, teapots, candlesticks, glasses, porcelain, and many other pieces according to their period of origin.

Paul Davidson, auctioneer at one of London’s leading auction houses and a contributor to numerous magazines, comments on superb works by European and American artists spanning four centuries, from the mid-17th century to the 1930s. You’ll discover Baroque and Rococo, Chippendale, Neoclassicism, the contributions of the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, and the innovations of Tiffany, Jensen, and Lalique. More than 400 color photographs, detailed captioned drawings, and informative text show you exactly what to examine to make a confident purchase. The section “Style in Context” places each piece within its original architectural and artistic environment.

A practical and comprehensive guide, useful for furniture as well as glass, silver, and earthenware.

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