Grinling Gibbons & the English Woodcarving Tradition.
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Study of English woodcarvers and woodcarving from the earliest times to the era of the Georgian furniture craftsmen. "At the centre of the study stands Grinling Gibbons, the great stylist who is e...
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Study of English woodcarvers and woodcarving from the earliest times to the era of the Georgian furniture craftsmen. "At the centre of the study stands Grinling Gibbons, the great stylist who is exemplified by his work at St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Petworth, Chatsworth and other historic houses.The book also contains copious illustrated notes on the various ornamental carving styles, reproductions of unique contemporary documents, and an extract from the author's major research study, 'Inventory of Woodcarving in the British Isles'." 27.5cms x 21.5cms. Pp.224, 121 black & white illustrations. Paperback. VG.
Product Info
ISBN: 0854420827
ISBN-13: 9780854420827
Publisher: Hertford: Stobart Davies, 1998. 0854420827
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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Country: United Kingdom
