The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 283
es ii. emulated Louis xiv.,without having that monarchs taste, and was essentially Gallic in hisoutlook on life. Midway in Charles ii.s reign appears Englands great conjurerwith the chisel, 202 DECORATIA E FURNITURE GRINLING GIBBON, whose work carved iu soft woods minutely realistic in detail,… … CARVING BY GMNUNG GIBBON. ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL. will be remembered as the scene of Peter the Greats shipbuildingstudies ; its naval importance dates back to the days of Henry viii.,when Admiralty Offices were established there, and from those timesgave occupation to many carvers in decorating the…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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