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Book Synopsis: An examination of the development, role, and influence of the British decorative art dealers who invented an Anglo-Gallic style for elite interiors. In this volume, Diana Davis demonstrates how London dealers invented a new and visually splendid decorative style that combined the contrasting tastes of two nations. Departing from the conventional narrative that depicts dealers as purveyors of antiquarianism, Davis repositions them as innovators who were key to transforming old art objects from ancien régime France into cherished “antiques” and, equally, as creators of new and modified French-inspired furniture, bronze work, and porcelain. The resulting old, new, and reconfigured objects merged aristocratic French eighteenth-century taste with nineteenth-century British preference, and they were prized by collectors, who displayed them side by side in palatial interiors of the period. The Tastemakers analyzes dealer-made furnishings from the nineteenth-century patron’s perspective and in the context of the interiors for which they were created, contending that early dealers deliberately formulated a new aesthetic with its own objects, language, and value. Davis examines a wide variety of documents to piece together the shadowy world of these dealers, who emerge center stage as traders, makers, and tastemakers.
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Immerse yourself in the world of British decorative art with "The Tastemakers: British Dealers and the Anglo-Gallic Interior, 1785-1865." This captivating book unravels the story of London dealers who defied convention to invent a visually splendid decorative style. Discover how they merged the contrasting tastes of two nations, creating a unique and cherished aesthetic for elite interiors.
In "The Tastemakers," author Diana Davis presents a refreshing perspective on dealers as more than just purveyors of antiquarianism. They were true innovators who transformed old art objects from ancien régime France into highly sought-after "antiques." But their creativity didn't stop there – they also crafted new and modified French-inspired furniture, bronze work, and porcelain. The result? An exquisite blend of aristocratic French eighteenth-century taste and nineteenth-century British preference.
Step inside the palatial interiors of the period and you'll find these dealer-made furnishings proudly displayed alongside each other. Get a glimpse into the minds of collectors who prized these objects, and understand why they were considered the epitome of refined taste. Through meticulous research, Diana Davis brings the shadowy world of these dealers to life, revealing their role as traders, creators, and tastemakers.
Experience the richness and ingenuity of the British decorative art dealers with "The Tastemakers: British Dealers and the Anglo-Gallic Interior, 1785-1865." Delve into the fascinating history of this new aesthetic, its language, and its value. Don't miss out on this opportunity to broaden your understanding of art history and indulge in the captivating tales of these influential tastemakers.
Click here to explore "The Tastemakers" and embark on a journey through the elegant and enchanting world of British decorative art.
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