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Vernis Martin: French Lacquer of the 18th Century

Varnis MartinIn early 18th-century France, when lacquered surfaces were all the rage, four brothers developed a veneering technique that became one of the better European efforts to duplicate the glossy look of Asian lacquer. A German museum authority’s talk on Vernis Martin includes refreshments—just watch where you set down that glass.

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When: Tue., Feb. 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Bard Graduate Center
38 W. 86th St.
212-501-3023
Price: Free, RSVP required
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Varnis MartinIn early 18th-century France, when lacquered surfaces were all the rage, four brothers developed a veneering technique that became one of the better European efforts to duplicate the glossy look of Asian lacquer. A German museum authority’s talk on Vernis Martin includes refreshments—just watch where you set down that glass.

RSVP: contact [email protected].

 

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