The art of collecting and accumulating kindred objects¿from artist¿s palettes still freckled
with oil paint to hand carved picture frames to a menagerie of toy animals¿is at the core of
timeless French style. 'Inspired by a lifetime of collecting ¿objects of every kind¿ Montagut
offers a glimpse inside the troves of 10 collectors showcased in playful mood boards. Among
the curious finds are embroidered 18th-century Madonnas at Atelier Vime papier-mâché ducks in
Normandy and coffee mills at Paris¿s Marché aux Puces.' - Financial Times 'How To Spend It'
'This unique and eccentric book is a real page-turner the scope of these collections is
wonderful and Pierre Musellec¿s photography paired with Montagut¿s illustrations showcases how
much these objects are loved.' - The Guardian French artist designer and talented antique
hunter Marin Montagut celebrates the joy of collecting everything from textiles to mercury
glass candlesticks to architectural details taking readers inside ten private homes flea
markets and unusual ateliers to discover the most whimsical treasure troves in France. From a
film prop house¿s array of bistro chairs to a vintage stock of brushes for all purposes and
from an art studiös Grecian plaster casts to an amateur designer¿s selection of antique
clothing and from Marin¿s own wonder wall assemblages to a cook¿s haven filled with copper
dessert molds and pots¿objects when presented together as a series create unforgettable
interiors that radiate charm. Inspiration comes in repetition: a grouping of belle époque
furniture ornamentation creates an artful space. The spare wooden forms of capipotes¿devotional
statues used in religious processions their eyes turned heavenward in ecstasy¿and silver ex
votos can be the point of departure for the theme of an entire room. Marin¿s moodboards and
watercolor illustrations for each chapter provide endless ideas for the home.
