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The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture is an indispensable reference and collecting tool for novice and experienced collectors alike. Expertly researched, each of the 334 representative examples of chests, cupboards, desks, racks, stands and other pieces-from Federal to Colonial Revival to Mission to modern-are photographed in full color and accompanied by an authoritative description of the variations, materials, origin, and (if known) maker. Price listings and tips help both casual and serious collectors find great buys and identify valuable pieces. An extensive reference section includes a checklist for identifying styles, a discussion on construction and types of woods, an illustrated glossary, a list of public collections, tips for buying at auction and much, much more.
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This handy, authoritative guide contains over 300 premier examples of American case furniture-chests, cupboards, and desks-built from the seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth. From Federal, Chippendale and Empire styles to country, Mission and mid-century modern, this splendid array of furniture has been photographed, appraised, and categorized specifically for the collector. Each photograph is accompanied by an extensive caption that examines the maker, year of manufacture, materials of the piece, and hints for collectors such as the scarcity of the piece, demand, condition, and points to check before buying. An up-to-date price guide rounds out this indispensable guidebook.
About the Author:
William C. Ketchum, Jr. has worked as a guest curator at the Museum of American Folk Art and a consultant to major auction houses. He is the author of more than a dozen books on American antiques, including The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Pottery & Porcelain.Elizabeth von Habsburg is the president of Masterson-Gurr-Johns, Inc., an appraisal and fine arts consulting firm with offices in New York and London. Marvin D. Schwartz is an expert in decorative arts and has worked with museums around the country, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is the author of many articles and books, including American Furniture of the Colonial Period.
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- PublisherBlack Dog & Leventhal Pub
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 157912108X
- ISBN 13 9781579121082
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages478
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