{"product_id":"the-art-of-antiquing-in-france-flea-markets-brocantes-antique-shops-9782080482419","title":"The Art of Antiquing in France: Flea Markets - Brocantes - Antique Shops","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharon Santoni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flammarion-Pere Castor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.14h x 8.27w x 1.01d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9782080482419\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Sharon Santoni \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47876599382173,"sku":"9782080482419","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e7e9f7b0-2790-4f3f-8fb4-21a9096d87ca.jpg?v=1777382973","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-art-of-antiquing-in-france-flea-markets-brocantes-antique-shops-9782080482419","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}