American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas & Beds - Brossura

Schwartz, Marvin D.; Von Habsburg, Elizabeth

Brossura

ISBN 10: 157912108X ISBN 13: 9781579121082

Casa editrice: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub, 2000

Riassunto

The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture is an indispensable reference and collecting tool for novice and experienced collectors alike. Expertly researched, each of the 334 representative examples of chests, cupboards, desks, racks, stands and other pieces-from Federal to Colonial Revival to Mission to modern-are photographed in full color and accompanied by an authoritative description of the variations, materials, origin, and (if known) maker. Price listings and tips help both casual and serious collectors find great buys and identify valuable pieces. An extensive reference section includes a checklist for identifying styles, a discussion on construction and types of woods, an illustrated glossary, a list of public collections, tips for buying at auction and much, much more.

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L'autore:

William C. Ketchum, Jr. has worked as a guest curator at the Museum of American Folk Art and a consultant to major auction houses. He is the author of more than a dozen books on American antiques, including The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Pottery & Porcelain.

Elizabeth von Habsburg is the president of Masterson-Gurr-Johns, Inc., an appraisal and fine arts consulting firm with offices in New York and London.

Marvin D. Schwartz is an expert in decorative arts and has worked with museums around the country, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is the author of many articles and books, including American Furniture of the Colonial Period.

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Easy-to-use and brimming with color photographs, Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces is an indispensable guidebook for novice and experienced collectors alike. Featuring 334 representative examples-from Colonial, Chippendale and Victorian Revival pieces-this volume covers the entire range of American case furniture as well as other household items such as magazine racks, umbrella stands, mirrors, and tea carts.

Expertly researched, extensive captions describe the object, its materials and dimensions, where and when it was manufactured, background information on the maker, the genre of the piece, and tips for collectors. Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces also features a substantial reference section including, among other things, a checklist for identifying styles, a guide to furniture construction, and an extensive glossary, all illustrated with detailed line drawings. In addition, hints for buying at auction and an up-to-date price guide complete this invaluable volume.

Chests, Cupboards, Desks and Other Pieces is the companion volume to Tables, Chairs, Sofas, and Beds. Together, they cover the entire range of American furniture and are must-have reference books for anyone interested in antique furniture.

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• Editore: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 157912108X
• ISBN 13: 9781579121082
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 478