André-Charles Boulle
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André-Charles Boulle is one of the major ebenists of the 17th century.
No publication of importance has been dedicated to him since Jean-Pierre Samoyault’s study in 1960.
André-Charles Boulle’s life and long career (1642-1732) are well documented today. Both artist and craftsman he worked for over fifty years for the king of France, as well as for the highest members of the Court.
Technically, he reached perfection notably in his invention of metal and tortoiseshell marquetery. His outstanding bronzes imposed his typologies upon the furniture of the forthcoming centuries.
He also was a fierce collector as well as a talented artist in drawing eager to communicate his production, mainly through the publication of engravings.
Associated to the prestige of French art under Louis XIV, Boulle gained during his life time a fame which has never decreased since.
Among his most renowned patrons we can quote: Louis-Henri, prince de Condé & seigneur de Chantilly, the duc de Bourbon (1692-1740).
First publication of importance, concerning the genius who was André-Charles Boulle, written by the best specialists of the subject, it covers all the up to date knowledge both in history of art and in scientific and technical aspects.
- Format:
- 24 x 28 cm
304 pages
About 650 photographies - Binding:
- Hardbound