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Magnificent 19th Century Furniture : Historicism in Germany and Central Europe, Hardback Book

Magnificent 19th Century Furniture : Historicism in Germany and Central Europe Hardback

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The Historicism movement in art (1830-1920) was perhaps the most democratic of all.

European furniture makers sought to recapture the magic and affluence displayed in early, highly stylized and aristocratic pieces of the Gothic, Rococo, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicism periods--but at a fraction of the cost.

These artists brought a great deal to their reproductions, applying a contemporary practicality that resulted in pieces of crafty pomp, opulence, and exaggerated beauty that were priced to reach the growing bourgeoisie.

Historicism furniture pieces are not only art history documents of the most diverse cultures and styles of the 19th century, but they are also individual collector's items, their value not determined by objectively derived pricing factors alone.

To that end, this book enlists the help of an international jury of furniture experts, from renowned art auction houses and antique dealer companies and restorers, to appraise and price over 15,000 featured pieces.

Historicism is directly related to the strengthened bourgeoisie, to wealth and the newly rich, as well as to the foundation of nations.

With this social and economic background, the furniture of the 19th century can be better comprehended and appreciated.

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