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Lavish lifestyles and collections, an enthusiast's dream.

You might enjoy "The Houses And Collections Of Marjorie Merriweather Post" if you're fascinated by the intersection of history, art, and opulence. This book provides a window into the life of one of the greatest female collectors, Marjorie Merriweather Post, showcasing her incredible collection of fine arts and her luxurious residences. It's like a guided tour of hidden treasures and grandeur spanning from imperial Russia to high American society.

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ISBN: 9780847872428
Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
Date of Publication: 2022-10-11
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.1
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A celebration of philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post’s passions for her residences and personal collections, reflecting centuries of some of the finest treasures in the world. Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973) was an extraordinary person, not only for being the head of a major corporation but also for overseeing elegant and well-run residences and amassing collections of astounding beauty. Including portraiture, imperial Russian tableware, Fabergé creations, stunning garments and jewelry, books, and rare objects in gold, silver, and porcelain, Post’s works of art were acquired with intelligence and acuity. She was inspired by past royal and aristocratic patrons as well as countries that she visited, including France, Russia, England, and Austria. This publication illustrates the evolution of Post’s collections and her interactions with dealers, artists, artisans, and architects. The backdrops for her treasures—residences in New York, the Adirondacks, Palm Beach, and Washington, D.C.—are depicted with period and newly commissioned photography. Recent scholarship focusing on the highlights of her trove of exquisite objects sheds new light on Post’s legacy as a twentieth-century collector.
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Lavish lifestyles and collections, an enthusiast's dream.

You might enjoy "The Houses And Collections Of Marjorie Merriweather Post" if you're fascinated by the intersection of history, art, and opulence. This book provides a window into the life of one of the greatest female collectors, Marjorie Merriweather Post, showcasing her incredible collection of fine arts and her luxurious residences. It's like a guided tour of hidden treasures and grandeur spanning from imperial Russia to high American society.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.