L'escalier de Cristal. Le Luxe à Paris 1809-1923

by Annick Masseau and Didier Masseau

Paris: 2021. 344 pages, 480 illustrations. Hardback. 28x24cms. Text in French. 

A look at L'Escalier de cristal and its place within Paris's luxury market. Eight chapters discuss the establishment of the company by Madame Veuve Désarnaud and its continuation by the Pannier family, the history of the  Palais-Royal, the various trends of taste including Japonisme and the market for luxury objects. Features family archives including a catalogue of makers' marks and three ledgers illustrated page by page in the appendix, showing a drawing of each object produced alongside its description, measurements, materials, maker's name, client's name and price.  

Ref: 122289

£70.00

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