The Emergence of the Antique and Curiosity Dealer in Britain 1815-1850: The Commodification of Historical Objects

Author:   Mark Westgarth
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781409405795


Pages:   182
Publication Date:   28 April 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Mark Westgarth
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781409405795


ISBN 10:   1409405796
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   28 April 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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INTRODUCTION PART ONE: The Spaces of the Discourse Writing the art market, marginalia to mainstream Writing the dealer, footnote to fulcrum The Idea of the Dealer PART TWO: The Emergence of Historical Consciousness The Consumption of the Past Specimens of Ancient Furniture: the emergence of the historical object PART THREE: The Emergence of the Antique & Curiosity Dealer John Coleman Isaac (c.1803-1887) The Market for Antiques and Curiosities 1815-1850 Antique and Curiosity Dealing PART FOUR: The Spaces of Consumption The Antique & Curiosity Shop Dealers and Auctions Dealers and Exhibitions EPILOGUE

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Mark Westgarth is Associate Professor in Art History & Museum Studies at the University of Leeds, UK.

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