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Connoisseur Magazine, February 1988, Roche, Shanghai $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, March 1991 Polar Safari, Tlingit $12.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, May 1987, Getty Scandals $12.99 |
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LOT VINTAGE ANTIQUE FINE ENGLISH BONE CHINA DENTON CONNOISSEUR BROOCHES PENDANTS $41.10 |
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NEW – Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Furniture $16.95 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, Nov 1989, Gabrielle Reece $12.99 |
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Old Irish Glass – Mrs. Graydon Stannus (The Connoisseur 1920) Antique collecting $9.48 |
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NEW – A Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Dolls $5.35 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, August 1990, The Venetians Venice $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, August 1989, Best Dressed List $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, March 1988, Issey Miyake $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, March 1990, Japanese Cars $12.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, April 1988, Warhol, Orrefors $12.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, December 1988, Accessories, London Silver Vaults $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, Feb 1990, Yves Saint Laurent, Cap Juluca, Olaf Bar $12.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, July 1991, Kevin Kline $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, April 1998, Warhol, Orrefors $12.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine July 1990, Why Great Art is Stolen $11.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, May 1991, Wedding Gowns $14.99 |
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Connoisseur’s Handbook of Antique Collecting Dictionary Fine Art Hayward 1st Ed $9.99 |
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PAIR OF VINTAGE “CONNOISSEUR” MAGAZINES – 1921 AND 1907 $14.49 |
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RONALD PEARSALL DOLLS A CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE $19.73 |
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Connoisseur Magazine December 1984-The Romance of the Black Dress $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine February 1984-Flying on the Knife Edge $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine March 1984 The World’s Best Cigar $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine July 1984 Glories of America $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine June 1984 The Nude: What’s Under the Skin? $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine April 1984 Precious Steel -High tech Humanist $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine September 1984 Baseball Finery -Ideal Italy $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine October 1984 Exclusive: A Great Art Deco Find $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine November 1984 At the Great Fur Auction $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine July 1984 Truffles: Buried Treasures $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine November 1982 Incomparable Treasures from Japan $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine January 1980 Franz Marc Comes to Berkeley $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine April 1980 Land Yachts Custom Made Automobiles $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine March 1980 Timber! And the Design of Furniture $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine February 1980 The Arts Reviewed $9.99 |
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BOOK – TOYS – Connoisseur’s Guide ANTIQUE TOYS Pearsall $10.90 |
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Connoisseur Magazine September 1977 -The Arts in Europe $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine August 1977 Rubens and the Graphic Arts $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine November 1977 Silver and Porcelain from the Trade $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine July 1977 The Arts of Europe $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine October 1977 The Arts of Europe $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine June 1978 The Arts of Europe $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine December 1978 The Second Empire $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine May 1978 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine July 1978 Bada 60 – Britian’s Heritage $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine September 1979 Carlo Doria’s Jewellery $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine November 1979 Masterpieces go on Sale $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine October 1979 The Burns Collection – The Brummer Collection $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine August 1979 $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine December 1979 $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine March 1979 Torrigiano -The London Art Market $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine February 1979 Captain Cook -Nile Style-English Oak & Walnut $9.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine January 1979 Dutch and Flemish- English Porcelain $9.99 |
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A Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Clocks and Watches,GO $11.97 |
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JOB LOT. CONNOISSEUR. THREE MAGAZINES AND ONE BOOK. COLLECTORS. ANTIQUES. $31.61 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE TUCK PUPPY DOG PET CONNOISSEUR POSTCARD SERIES 2599 OLD!! $2.99 |
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AUTHENTIC GORGEOUS CONNOISSEUR HEREKE TURKISH SILK RUG MINT PRISTINE 30+ YEARS $9,999.00 |
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AUTHENTIC GORGEOUS CONNOISSEUR HEREKE TURKISH SILK RUG MINT PRISTINE 30+ YEARS $14,999.00 |
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AUTHENTIC GORGEOUS CONNOISSEUR HEREKE TURKISH/QHUM SILK RUG MINT PRISTINE $6,999.00 |
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Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques Connoisseur Magazine $12.95 |
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The ‘Connoisseur’s’ handbook of antique collecting: A dictionary of furniture,si $6.96 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, January 1990, Airedales, Pavlovsk, Ferraris $13.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, May 1988, Lingerie, Diamonds $13.99 |
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Connoisseur Magazine, May 1990, Flora Danica, Vatican, Morris Ranch Schoolhouse $13.99 |
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The Connoisseur Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques – Bevis Hillier $16.76 |
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A CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE GLASS – RONALD PEARSALL (HARDCOVER) NEW $19.65 |
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The Connoisseur’s Book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama (1998, Hardcover) $71.25 |
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Connoisseur Telephone $42.04 |
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A Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Dolls – Hardcover $2.50 |
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A Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Toys by Ronald Pearsall (2000, Hardcover) $8.50 |
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CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE to ANTIQUE SILVER~COLLECTOR’S BOOK $8.00 |
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A Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Si…, Ronald Pearsall $1.56 |
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CONNOISSEUR: ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE for COLLECTORS/ART ANTIQUES/BIG 1906 1ST $21.00 |
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The International Connoisseur’s Guide to Cigars by J… $0.65 |
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Connoisseur’s Guide to Antique Furniture (Connoisseur’s Guides) – Hardcover $14.84 |
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THE CONNOISSEUR COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUES 1983 $28.00 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine January 1961 American Edition $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine May 1961 American Edition $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine September 1964 $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine June 1966 American Edition $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine August 1966 American Edition $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine February 1968 $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine March 1968 American Edition $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine May 1969 $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine October 1972 $4.99 |
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The Connoisseur Magazine October 1974 $4.99 |
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VINTAGE THE CONNOISSEUR MAGAZINE JUNE 1950 ANTIQUE DEALERS FAIR & EXHIBITION $7.89 |
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A CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE,1997,Ronald Pearsall,Illust,DJ $24.99 |
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Rare June 1975 CONNOISSEUR Magazine Grosvenor House Antique Fair $12.59 |
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Orientations July 1983 Asian Art Collectors Connoisseur $10.00 |
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The Connoisseur’s Handbook of Antique Collecting $9.95 |
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A CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE JEWELRY – RONALD PEARSALL (HARDCOVER) NEW $16.91 |
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A CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE DOLLS – RONALD PEARSALL (HARDCOVER) NEW $19.81 |
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1929 CONNOISSEUR Antique Collector MAGAZINE 11 Issues $66.00 |
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1930 CONNOISSEUR Antique Collector MAGAZINE 11 Issues $66.00 |
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ANTIQUE COLLECTING, HAYWARD, CONNOISSEUR’S HANDBOOK $2.69 |
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BOOK – Connoisseur’s Guide to ANTIQUE GLASS Collectible $13.99 |
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CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE TOYS – RONALD PEARSALL (HARDCOVER) NEW $20.00 |
Country French Antiques
Country French antiques have been a delight to connoisseurs of antique stuff. From the French antiques the armoires, chairs, chandeliers and tables are the most popular. The French furniture comprises both of the sophisticated items from Paris for the aristocracy and the rich, and furniture from the French provincial cities and towns that showcase talent of the districts. The grand tradition of French royal furniture received its impetus from the establishment of the Manufacture royale des Gobelins under the organization of the arts in the service of Louis XIV of France. The other popular form from France was the furniture from country side that stayed up to the mid nineteenth century.
During the Middle Ages furniture was functional and practical, confined to a few pieces such as table, benches, stools and beds. Carving showed wealth or was used for dowry pieces. This period covers the Romanesque and Gothic eras.
Although Gothic styles continued into the 16th century, the influence of the Italian Renaissance was soon felt in France. Antique Furniture became less heavy, more comfortable and more decorated. Renaissance palaces were particularly ornamental.
During the seventeenth century it was a time of exploration and discovery, as well as religious and political unrest. New wealth changed the style and manner of living. During the first part of the century furniture design was dominated by the elegance of the Renaissance, but gradually changed to the baroque, a massive ornate style originating in Italy. Baroque reached its height in France under Louise XIV. For the first time people expected furniture to be comfortable, as well as beautiful.
The golden age of cabinetmaking, reflected the elaborate social customs of the day. Industrial development, international trade and the migration of craftsmen created prosperity and an exchange of idea. Furniture was influenced by the Orient. Foreign material, especially mahogany, played an important role in the first half of the century, while the discovery of Pompeii and the use of satinwood influenced design in the second half. New pieces and designs appeared. Styles were set in France, migrated to England and then America. There was a particular liking for small tables and cabinets, commodes, and large writing tables. Furniture styles changed from the massive ornate baroque of Louise XIV to the delicate decorated rococo of Louis XV, then to the neo-classicism of Louis XVI and Directoire.
A time of decorative conflict and a wave of classicism was inspired by the discovery of the ruins of Pompeii and social unrest at the end of the 18th century. Expression became congruous to the Louis XV, Directoire and Empire styles. While cabinetmakers exploited new industrialised techniques, they maintained a fascination with the past. Design elements were borrowed from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. A renewed interest in the Middle Ages led to Gothic details. Renaissance forms were also admired, and cabinetmakers made enormous walnut buffets. 18th century styles were also thrown into the pot – it was an eclectic mix.
Modern materials and technology changed traditional construction methods, with the emphasis on the functional. Wood was still the most popular material, but glass, metal and plastics were also used. Beauty was provided by structure and materials, rather than surface ornamentation. Furniture was scaled to modern houses and apartments. An interest in traditional styles led to antique collecting and also ‘antiquing’ and reproduction pieces.
Though modernism in furniture has set in, antique pieces will be cherished and will withstand the testing times of future specially in the French Country Furniture genre.
About the Author
Inessa Stewart, the owner of Inessa Stewart’s Antiques & Interiors lives and breathes antiques. Her passion for all things antique is known all over the world. From a small gallery to the largest importer of European antiques in the USA, she has scaled great heights in the world of antiques.