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The art of the chair in 18th century France, by Bill G.B. Pallot, Ed. ACR, 10 inches x 12-½ inches ( 25 cm x 32 cm ), Hardcover book with 332 full color pages

This large hardcover book of 332 pages with great color and B/W illustrations is a study of chair-carpenters,
that recreates the environment centred around the leading figure Nicolas Heurtaut.
Sculptors, gilders and upholsterers are the other professions which contribute to the elaboration of a chair.
The book's theoretical section is completed with more technical observations,
notably on the art of distinguishing an authentic piece from an imitation.
The period covered extends from the end of the "Régence" style to the beginning of neo-classicism (1730-1775).
The following artisans are discussed :
Avisse, Blanchard, Boucault, Carpentier, Cresson, Delanois, Foliot, Gourdin and Tilliard...

Contents:

• Preface by Svend Eriksen
• Foreword by Karl Lagarfeld

• The carpenters guild in Paris
• The corporation of sculptors in Paris
• The operation of the workshop and the elaboration of the seats

• From the Regency to Rococo (1740-1745)
• From the symmetrized Rococo to the beginning of the neo-classicism (1745-1775)
• LThe beginning of the neo-classicism (1753-1775)

• Life of Nicolas Heurtaut
• The activity of Nicolas Heurtaut

The French texts are written by Bill G.B. Pallot.