Author: OUGHTON, FREDERICK.
Title: Grinling Gibbons & the English Woodcarving Tradition.
Description: Hertford: Stobart Davies, 1998. 0854420827. Study of English woodcarvers and woodcarving from the earliest times to the era of the Georgian furniture craftsmen. "At the centre of the study stands Grinling Gibbons, the great stylist who is exemplified by his work at St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Petworth, Chatsworth and other historic houses..The book also contains copious illustrated notes on the various ornamental carving styles, reproductions of unique contemporary documents, and an extract from the author's major research study, 'Inventory of Woodcarving in the British Isles'." 27.5cms x 21.5cms. Pp.224, 121 black & white illustrations. Paperback. VG.

Keywords: Oughton Grinling Gibbons English Woodcarving Tradition Woodcarvers Tools Chisels Gouges Illustrated Ornaments 50590 Antiques: : Furniture


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