Sir William Chambers: Architect to George III by Courtauld Institute of Art; Nationalmuseum (Sweden) - 1996-06-01

New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1996. Softcover. VG. Color wraps. 230 pp. 250 + color and bw plates. Nine-page introduction by John Harris, essays by Magnus Olausson, Janine Barrier, John Harris, Jane Roberts, Robin Middleton, John Newman, Michael Snodin, Hilary Young, Hugh Roberts, Joan Coutu, Giles Worsley, and Nicholas Savage. Brought up in Sweden by Scottish parents, trained in France, a visitor to China and India, Sir William Chambers (1726-96) was by far the most internationally minded British architect of his time. Settling in London in 1755, Chambers became a favourite of King George III and went on to hold the highest official architectural offices and to build public and private commissions throughout the British Isles. Leading scholars of the period present current research on. Chambers's Scandinavian and French connections; his Italian studies and projects; his relationship with British royalty; his commissioned buildings, interiors, and gardens; his furniture and metalwork… Read More

GB: Yale University Press, 1996. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1300g.. 1st Edition. Paperback. VG+.

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New Haven & London: Yale University Press /Courtauld Gallery 1996. 4to. 229 pp, illustrated in colour and b/w. Rubbing to the top left hand corner. 0300069413 . Near Fine. Soft Cover. 1996.

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New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: [x], 229 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., plans, ports. ; 28 cm. Notes: Catalogue of and exhibition held at the Courtauld Gallery, London, 10 Oct. 1996-5 Jan. 1997; and at the Nationa lmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden, 20 Feb.-20 April 1997. Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-208). Venue: Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Courtauld Gallery, London 10 oct 1996-5 jan 1997; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm 20 feb-20 apr 1997. Illustration on lining pages. Subject: Chambers, William (English and Swedish architect and author, 1723-1796) - Exhibitions - Studies - Biography. George III, King of Great Britain 1738-1820 - Art patronage. Courtauld Institute Galleries (London, England) - Exhibitions. Nationalmuseum (Stockholm, Sweden)… Read More