Matthew Boulton: Ormolu

Temporarily out of stock

Nicholas Goodison revisits his earlier exhaustive study of Boulton's ormolu ornaments and his manufactory at Soho, and unearths new and previously unpublished material. This book covers the factory between the years 1768 and 1782, the methods by which ornaments were designed, made and marketed and Boulton's own keen interest in promoting the business. It is a comprehensive account of the range of vases, candelabra, clock cases and other ormolu ornaments and of the customers who bought them. The author has once again combined meticulous research with a narrative style that makes the book a pleasure to read. Most of the photographs have been taken especially for this study, and the ornaments are described and illustrated in greater detail and in larger numbers than ever before.
SELLING POINTS:
The standard reference work on Matthew Boulton and an indispensable resource for collectors, dealers and historians
Contains superb new photographs specially commissioned for this new, updated edition
Draws extensively on original sources including the surviving archives of Boulton's business, his personal correspondence and notes
271 colour & 147 b/w illustrations

ISBN: 9780903432702
Author: GOODISON NICHOLAS
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 14/08/2002
RRP: $190.00
Pages: 432
Dimension: 289mm X 225mm
Imprint: Christie's Books Ltd