基本説明
Sharon Santoni has spent decades exploring flea markets, brocantes, and antique fairs throughout France. There, she gleaned invaluable expertise from dealers who taught her how to source unique treasures, how to care for and renovate special pieces, and ultimately how to use antiques to infuse her home with soul and personality. In ten chapters, each dedicated to a signature French collectible-from Provençal quilted boutis, floral Limoges porcelain, and art deco rings, to Louis XIV mirrors, nineteenth-century chandeliers, and Empire-style armoires-her insider's guide provides expert advice on selecting and living with antiques from different regions and epochs. Featuring inspirational photographs, profiles of specialized dealers, and essential resources-including a shopping guide of vendors throughout France and tips for negotiating with confidence-this indispensable reference is a portal to the charm and elegance of French antiques.
Full Description
A lavishly illustrated tour of France, complete with expert tips on what to collect, how to select, and where to find the antiques of your dreams.
After decades of antique hunting throughout France, Sharon Santoni offers invaluable insight on finding and collecting French antiques to add cachet to the home—from Provençal quilted boutis to floral transferware to landscape paintings. Through inspirational photographs, interviews with specialized dealers, and the savoir faire of a local, this insider's guide introduces readers to the most popular French collectibles, including tableware, silverware, paintings, textiles, rugs, tapestries, jewelry, books, illustrations, furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, and architectural and garden ornaments.
Extensive resources complete the book, with a shopping guide of Sharon's favorite antique dealers throughout France—from flea markets and antique shops to annual fairs, professional déballages, and live auctions—a glossary of terms, a buyer's guide, and a detailed index. This sumptuous and indispensable reference is a portal to the charm and elegance of French antiques, embodying the thrill of the hunt and the allure of French style to infuse your home with soul and personality.
