French Silver in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Charissa Bremer-David, Jessica Chasen, Arlen Heginbotham , Julie Wolfe

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Getty Publications
17 August 2023

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

Vividly illustrated, this is the first comprehensive catalogue of the J. Paul Getty Museum's celebrated collection of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century French silver.

The collection of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century French silver at the J. Paul Getty Museum is of exceptional quality and state of preservation. Each piece is remarkable for its beauty, inventive form, skillful execution, illustrious provenance, and the renown of its maker. This volume is the first complete study of these exquisite objects, with more than 250 color photographs bringing into focus extraordinary details such as minuscule makers' marks, inscriptions, and heraldic armorials.

The publication details the formation of the Museum's collection of French silver, several pieces of which were selected by J. Paul Getty himself, and discusses the regulations of the historic Parisian guild of gold- and silversmiths that set quality controls and consumer protections. Comprehensive entries catalogue a total of thirty-three pieces with descriptions, provenance, exhibition history, and technical information. The related commentaries shed light on the function of these objects and the roles they played in the daily lives of their prosperous owners. The book also includes maker biographies and a full bibliography.

The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at getty.edu/publications/french-silver/ and includes 360-degree views and zoomable high-resolution photography. Also available are free PDF and EPUB downloads of the book, and JPG downloads of the main catalogue images.

By: Charissa Bremer-David
Contributions by: Jessica Chasen, Arlen Heginbotham, Julie Wolfe
Imprint: Getty Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Spine: 216mm
ISBN: 9781606068281
ISBN 10: 1606068288
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 17 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chariss Bremer-David retired in 2020 from her role as curator in the Department of Decorative Artsat the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Reviews for French Silver in the J. Paul Getty Museum

""The Getty's new French Silver catalogue, combining extensive scholarly research, new technical investigations, and explanations of contemporary cultural developments in eighteenth-century France, is a model of a decorative arts catalogue, an exceptional achievement that must have taken years to produce.""--Anne Thackray ""Silver Society of Canada Journal 2023"" (9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM)