Antiques Masterclass
by John Bly (Miller's, Great Britain, Nov.2005), $40.
Hands down, the most enticingly instructive book on antiques. Talk about erudite credentials: He's a fourth-generation London dealer, past president of the British Antiques Dealers Association (BADA) and a regular on the BBC's “Antiques Roadshow.”
Hands down, the most enticingly instructive book on antiques. Talk about erudite credentials: He's a fourth-generation London dealer, past president of the British Antiques Dealers Association (BADA) and a regular on the BBC's “Antiques Roadshow.”Bly tells all, but with neither a whiff of dull academia nor a haughty demeanor. First, Bly makes the lives and impact of key figures like Thomas Chippendale and Matthew Boulton come alive for the reader. Second, he simply and directly lays out significant period shapes, styles, patterns and motifs. This is a must-read for novices and also is a terrific resource for seasoned collectors.
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