Georges Geffroy: 1905-1971, a legend of grand French décor - - Lot 65

Georges Geffroy: 1905-1971, a legend of grand French décor - A key figure in the Café society of the '50s, Geffroy was regarded during his lifetime as a true oracle of grand classical décor, but a classic revisited, purified to its very essence, far from any pastiche. His clients and loyal followers included a host of great names, for whom he created decors of supreme refinement, going so far as to choose, with an infallible and famous eye, objects and furniture from his favorite period, the very end of the 18th century, from the greatest antique dealers of the time, to adorn his compositions, which included numerous silks, with the finest detail and a unique sense of color, thus striving for perfection. In this book, dedicated to him, his work is reconstructed as accurately as possible, thanks in particular to unpublished archives and the help of one of his most fervent admirers, Hubert de Givenchy. Abundant, previously unpublished iconography and well-documented appendices make this book a reference work that will appeal to both history of taste enthusiasts and lovers of architecture and decoration. - Gourcuff Gradenigo - 2016