Examining the reigns of Charles II (1600-85) and James II (1685-8), this sumptuously illustrated book focuses on the art and culture of the Restoration court. From the development of an English Baroque to the use of court ritual and decorative art objects, the authors explore the themes of power and passion during the reigns of these Restoration monarchs.
This beautiful publication not only showcases the replacement Crown Jewels, made the for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, but also includes Charles II s collection of Italian Old Master paintings, drawings by Leonardo da Vinci and the spectacular furnishings of the palaces of Whitehall and St Jamess.
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Rufus Bird is Deputy Surveyor of The Queen's Works of Art, Royal Collection Trust.
Olivia Fryman is Exhibition Assistant Curator, Royal Collection Trust.
Examining the reigns of Charles II (1600-85) and James II (1685-8), this sumptuously illustrated book focuses on the art and culture of the Restoration court. From the development of an English Baroque to the use of court ritual and decorative art objects, the authors explore the themes of power and passion during the reigns of these Restoration monarchs.
This beautiful publication not only showcases the replacement Crown Jewels, made the for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, but also includes Charles II s collection of Italian Old Master paintings, drawings by Leonardo da Vinci and the spectacular furnishings of the palaces of Whitehall and St Jamess.
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Vendeur : Rain Dog Books, Bloomington, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 4to. 496 pages. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly. N° de réf. du vendeur 98037
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Vendeur : Goodwill Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. Hardcover Book. Includes dustjacket. N° de réf. du vendeur LACV.1909741442.G
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Vendeur : Carlton Books, Shaftesbury, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. With co-editor's library stamp on fly-sheet. Minor creasing of dust cover at upper corners. UK free shipping. International at cost. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1753908814153
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Vendeur : Baggins Book Bazaar Ltd, Rochester, KENT, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 463pp, b/w and colour illustrated, colour pictorial d/j with title in gilt and white to brown spine. Some shelfwear, slight creasing to top of d/j spine and d/j top edge. Mild toning to page edges. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 071332
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 463 pages : color illustrations, genealogical table ; 28 cm. Notes; "Published to accompany the exhibition opening at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom, December 2017, and The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, November 2018"--Colophon. Subjects; Charles II, King of England (1630-1685) Exhibitions. Art, British 17th century Exhibitions. Art and society Great Britain History 17th century Exhibitions. Great Britain History Restoration, 1660-1688 Exhibitions. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 460397
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 463 pages : color illustrations, genealogical table ; 28 cm. Notes; "Published to accompany the exhibition opening at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom, December 2017, and The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, November 2018"--Colophon. Subjects; Charles II, King of England (1630-1685) Exhibitions. Art, British 17th century Exhibitions. Art and society Great Britain History 17th century Exhibitions. Great Britain History Restoration, 1660-1688 Exhibitions. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 460397
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