The Art of Antiquing in France
Flea Markets - Brocantes - Antique Shops
Seiten
2026
Flammarion (Verlag)
9782080482419 (ISBN)
Flammarion (Verlag)
9782080482419 (ISBN)
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A lavishly illustrated tour of France, complete with expert tips on what to collect, how to select, and where to find the antiques of your dreams.
After decades of antique hunting throughout France, Sharon Santoni offers invaluable insight on finding and collecting French antiques to add cachet to the home—from Provençal quilted boutis to floral transferware to landscape paintings. Through inspirational photographs, interviews with specialized dealers, and the savoir faire of a local, this insider’s guide introduces readers to the most popular French collectibles, including tableware, silverware, paintings, textiles, rugs, tapestries, jewelry, books, illustrations, furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, and architectural and garden ornaments.
Extensive resources complete the book, with a shopping guide of Sharon’s favorite antique dealers throughout France—from flea markets and antique shops to annual fairs, professional déballages, and live auctions—a glossary of terms, a buyer’s guide, and a detailed index. This sumptuous and indispensable reference is a portal to the charm and elegance of French antiques, embodying the thrill of the hunt and the allure of French style to infuse your home with soul and personality.
After decades of antique hunting throughout France, Sharon Santoni offers invaluable insight on finding and collecting French antiques to add cachet to the home—from Provençal quilted boutis to floral transferware to landscape paintings. Through inspirational photographs, interviews with specialized dealers, and the savoir faire of a local, this insider’s guide introduces readers to the most popular French collectibles, including tableware, silverware, paintings, textiles, rugs, tapestries, jewelry, books, illustrations, furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, and architectural and garden ornaments.
Extensive resources complete the book, with a shopping guide of Sharon’s favorite antique dealers throughout France—from flea markets and antique shops to annual fairs, professional déballages, and live auctions—a glossary of terms, a buyer’s guide, and a detailed index. This sumptuous and indispensable reference is a portal to the charm and elegance of French antiques, embodying the thrill of the hunt and the allure of French style to infuse your home with soul and personality.
British-born and Normandy-based Sharon Santoni is the founder and editor of My French Country Home magazine. She leads antiquing tours throughout France and received the St. Roch award for contributions to the promotion of antiques. Joanna Maclennan’s photographs have appeared in books including The Foraged Home, Living Wild, and The World of Atelier Vime, and in periodicals including The New York Times, The World of Interiors, House & Garden, and My French Country Home. Franck Schmitt is an author, photographer, and journalist; his photographs are regularly featured in My French Country Home.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 19.3.2026 |
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| Illustrationen | Joanna Maclennan, Franck Schmitt |
| Zusatzinfo | 200 |
| Verlagsort | Paris |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 280 x 200 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber | |
| Reiseführer ► Europa ► Frankreich | |
| ISBN-13 | 9782080482419 / 9782080482419 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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