{"product_id":"the-art-of-antiquing-in-france-flea-markets-brocantes-antique-shops-hardcover","title":"The Art of Antiquing in France: Flea Markets - Brocantes - Antique Shops - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharon Santoni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoanna MacLennan\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eFranck Schmitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential guide on what to collect, how to select, and where to find the French antiques of your dreams, complete with expert tips and insider knowledge.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter decades of antique hunting throughout France, Sharon Santoni offers invaluable insight on finding and collecting French antiques--from Provençal quilted \u003ci\u003eboutis\u003c\/i\u003e to floral transferware to landscape paintings--which exude a singular charm and bring cachet to the home. Through aspirational photographs, interviews with specialized dealers, and the savoir faire of a local, her comprehensive guide includes well-researched descriptions of the most popular French collectibles, including tableware, silverware, paintings, textiles, rugs and tapestries, jewelry, books and illustrations, furniture, chandeliers and mirrors, and architectural and garden details. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExtensive resources complete the book, with advice on where to shop--from professional \u003ci\u003edéballages\u003c\/i\u003e to live auctions, and from flea markets to annual fairs--along with Sharon's favorite antique dealers throughout France, a glossary of terms, a buyer's guide to successful antiquing with useful phrases, and a detailed index. This sumptuous book is an indispensable reference for antique lovers everywhere. A portal to the charm and elegance of French antiques, it embodies the thrill of the hunt and the allure of French style to infuse your home with soul and personality.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritish-born and Normandy-based \u003cb\u003eSharon Santoni \u003c\/b\u003eis the founder and editor of \u003ci\u003eMy French Country Home\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. She leads antiquing tours throughout France and received the St. Roch award for contributions to the promotion of antiques. \u003cb\u003eJoanna Maclennan\u003c\/b\u003e's photographs have appeared in books including \u003ci\u003eThe Foraged Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiving Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe World of Atelier Vime\u003c\/i\u003e, and in periodicals including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The World of Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMy French Country Home\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eFranck Schmitt\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, photographer, and journalist; whose work appears regularly in \u003ci\u003eMy French Country Home\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 11.14 x 8.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47506573918461,"sku":"9782080482419","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/QYaXm5BwJT9782080482419.webp?v=1778089974","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-art-of-antiquing-in-france-flea-markets-brocantes-antique-shops-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}