The Antique-Dealer's Tale
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Yvonne De Bremond D'Ars; Barbara Lucas (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Gollancz, 1962
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This captivating memoir offers a rare glimpse into the glamorous and often eccentric world of antique dealing in post-war Paris. Yvonne De Bremond D'Ars, a renowned expert in her field, chronicles her experiences acquiring and selling exquisite pieces, from furniture to objets d'art, for an elite clientele. The narrative is rich with anecdotes about her encounters with fascinating personalities and her keen eye for uncovering hidden treasures. It presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, filled with passion for beauty and the thrill of the chase.
Author: Yvonne De Bremond D'Ars; Barbara Lucas (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Gollancz, 1962
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This captivating memoir offers a rare glimpse into the glamorous and often eccentric world of antique dealing in post-war Paris. Yvonne De Bremond D'Ars, a renowned expert in her field, chronicles her experiences acquiring and selling exquisite pieces, from furniture to objets d'art, for an elite clientele. The narrative is rich with anecdotes about her encounters with fascinating personalities and her keen eye for uncovering hidden treasures. It presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, filled with passion for beauty and the thrill of the chase.