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Little Luxuries, a series

Fri, Jan 13

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Hybrid (online or in person)

After an extremely successful one hour lecture on porcelain in September, there was so much more to unwrap we decided to make it into a mini series, ending with a visit to the V&A. Buy all 4 at once and you receive a discount!

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Little Luxuries, a series
Little Luxuries, a series

Time & Location

Jan 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT

Hybrid (online or in person), Quadrant Rd, Richmond TW9 1DH, UK

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About the Event

13/1/23: The Lure of Cathay

An over view of the objects imported to Europe from Asia from the 16th century.  These beautiful objects were firstly only possessed by the wealthy and powerful. Gradually they were able to trickle down to the "middling sort" and were informed by European taste and interest.  We will look at textiles, furniture and porcelain and discuss their impact on European interiors, dress and artistic movements.

20/1/23: 18th century Parisian Shopping

The Marchand Merciers were a group of merchants who provided the wealthy aristocrats of France with luxury goods.  From small shops the merchants sold exquisite and costly objects often imported from Asia but given a distinct French taste.  We will discuss the importance of women patrons, including Madam de Pompadour and Marie Antoinette.

27/1/23: 18th century English Ceramics, From Chelsea to Wedgewood

Nicholas Sprimont (Chelsea) and Thomas Frye (Bow) furnished English interiors with ceramic tableware,…

Tickets

  • One Lecture, regular

    This ticket will give you access to one session

    £15.00

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  • Series of all 4 lectures

    This ticket will give you access to all four sessions in this series.

    £55.00

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    This ticket is for people who have credit with Art Historical London because they have paid offline in advance, or will be paying cash on the day. Your sale will be matched with our records, please note that if you have no credit with Art Historical London your entry to the lecture will be blocked.

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