English Furniture 1680 - 1760; English Needlework 1600 - 1740

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The Percival D. Griffiths Collection (Volumes I and II)

By Christian Jussel and William DeGregorio

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English Furniture 1680 - 1760; English Needlework 1600 - 1740 presents a superb collection of over 650 detailed examples of early English furniture and needlework.

The volumes showcase the pioneering collection formed by Percival D. Griffiths, alongside expert Robert W. Symonds, featuring nearly 700 items dating from the seventeenth to mid-eighteenth century.

Richly illustrated with colour images, the book also includes Griffiths’ interiors and biographical information, with catalogue entries covering exhibition histories, references, and provenance, offering valuable insights for both amateurs and connoisseurs.
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This detailed and visually rich work appeals to enthusiasts and collectors of early English decorative arts, furniture historians, and those interested in period needlework from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Brings together a superb collection of over 650 detailed examples English furniture and needlework from 1600 to 1760

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English Furniture 1680 - 1760; English Needlework 1600 - 1740 brings together a superb collection of over 650 detailed examples of English furniture and needlework from 1600 to 1760.

These volumes are dedicated to one of the finest collections of early English furniture and needlework, formed by Percival D. Griffiths (1861–1937). Together with the noted authority, Robert W. Symonds, Griffiths assembled a pioneering collection of early English decorative arts: furniture, domestic needlework, and related objects all dating to the seventeenth and first half of the eighteenth centuries.

The book illustrates nearly 700 pieces owned by Griffiths and includes images of his interiors, and biographical data on Griffiths. Catalogue entries provide colour images, exhibition histories, references, and provenance. These volumes present a wealth of new information that will aid both the amateur and connoisseur alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300259889

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 600 color + b-w illus.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 864

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Arts & Culture Christian Jussel Non-Fiction William DeGregorio

About the Author

Christian Jussel is a retired antiques dealer who specializes in English furniture. He was formerly president of The National Antique and Art Dealers Association of America, and later was a senior vice president at Sotheby’s in New York. William DeGregorio is a scholar of decorative arts, textiles, and historical costume, specializing in the history of collecting. He has worked for a wide variety of museums, dealers, and private collectors.