Duncan Phyfe

Duncan Phyfe

Author: Peter M. Kenny

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1588394425

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"Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854), known during his lifetime as the "United States Rage," to this day remains America's best-known cabinetmaker. Establishing his reputation as a purveyor of luxury by designing high-quality furniture for New York's moneyed elite, Phyfe would come to count among his clients some of the nation's wealthiest and most storied families. This richly illustrated volume covers the full chronological sweep of the craftsman's distinguished career, from his earliest furniture-- which bears the influence of his 18th-century British predecessors Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Hope--to his late simplified designs in the Grecian Plain. More than sixty works by Phyfe and his workshop are highlighted, including rarely seen pieces from private collections and several newly discovered documented works. Additionally, essays by leading scholars bring to light new information on Phyfe's life, his workshop production, and his roster of illustrious patrons. What unfolds is the story of Phyfe's remarkable transformation from a young immigrant craftsman to an accomplished master cabinetmaker and an American icon."--Publisher's website.


Household Furniture and Interior Decoration

Household Furniture and Interior Decoration

Author: Thomas ?- Hope

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781018853000

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


"Starving" to Successful

Author: J. Jason Horejs

Publisher: Reddot Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780615568324

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Provides insight into the art business from the perspective of a gallery owner.


Inside the Homes of Artists

Inside the Homes of Artists

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Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 084783820X

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A stunning volume showcasing the interiors of the homes of some of the world’s most prestigious artists. Author Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian and photographer Jean-François Jaussaud return and take readers to discover the interiors of the private residences of the greatest international artists around the world. From New York to Buenos Aires to Rio, from Paris to London, from New Delhi to Johannesburg, these homes boast outstanding art collections and interiors of impeccable taste, great creativity, and strong personality. This elegant volume grants readers exclusive access to these abodes and gives life to enthralling contrasts and unexpected dialogues by juxtaposing unparalleled artworks with beautiful interiors. The texts of Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian guide the reader through these private spaces and are enriched by exclusive interviews with more than twenty internationally acclaimed key artists: Julie Mehretu, Jean-Michel Othoniel and Johan Creten, Claire Tabouret, Guillermo Kuitca, Cristina Iglesias, William Kentridge, Suboh Gupta and Bharti Kher, Jac Leirner, Raqib Shaw, Carlos Garaicoa, Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian, Bernar Venet, David Rodriguez Caballero, Ernesto Neto, Yan Pei-Ming, Miquel Barceló, Glenn Brown, Francesco Vezzoli, David Salle, Not Vital, Tracey Emin and Maurizio Cattelan. Four years after the publication of For Art's Sake: Inside the Homes of Art Dealers, this book is bound to appeal to interiors lovers and art enthusiasts everywhere.