The Spirited Homes of Hunt Slonem

Brian Coleman

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"This lavish volume...showcases the interiors of six historic homes decorated and owned by artist Hunt Slonem....the spotlight is on photographer Neitzel's gorgeous images, which draw attention to the finer details in Slonem's busy designs....This is a visual feast."--Publishers Weekly

An iconic American artist's self-proclaimed life's work--bringing historic mansions to life with bold color, antiques, myriad collectibles, and objects galore.

"My homes are my life's work--making old houses into a new form of my art," says Hunt Slonem in his preface. Extraordinary photography, capsule summaries of each building's history, and a sprinkling of anecdotes open the doors to Slonem's personal and creative world from a new perspective.

This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style--how he employs color, arranges an abundance of antique furniture, exhibits his personal art and objects, mixes antique art with his own contemporary works, and displays myriad collections is awe-inspiring and inspirational. "More is more" is a fit adage for what this book reveals.

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"Exquisite photographs and detailed descriptions may give readers the feeling that they are on a personal tour."--Library Journal

Book Details

Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Publish Date: Sep 5th, 2023
Pages: 304
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 12.28in - 10.34in - 1.14in - 4.65lb
EAN: 9781423663669
Categories: • Decorating & Furnishings• Furniture• Individual Artists - General

About the Author

Coleman, Brian: -

Brian D. Coleman, MD, divides his time between Seattle and New York. His articles have appeared in magazines ranging from Old House Journal, where he is the West Coast editor; to Period Living in the U.K. Brian is the author of seven books on the decorative arts, including the recent titles Farrow & Ball and Cottages.

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Praise for this book

This lavish volume from architectural writer Coleman (Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest) showcases the interiors of six historic homes decorated and owned by artist Hunt Slonem. Coleman describes how Slonem's work on a Batchelor, La., mansion built in 1832 strived to "preserve as much of the home's original patina as possible" while sprucing up its dilapidated interior, replacing floorboards and updating plumbing but refraining from repainting the "distressed walls" in the main entry hall. Slonem's maximalist style is on full display in Searles Castle, an 1885 dolomite edifice in the Berkshires that Slonem restored to its original splendor by adding 19th-century chandeliers and antiques accentuated by more modern-looking royal blue carpeting and his own brightly colored paintings. Coleman discusses the history of each home and how it came into Slonem's possession (the Watres Armory in Scranton, Pa., had served as headquarters for the 13th Regimental Infantry before falling into disrepair and being bought by Slonem, who uses it to display his art collection), but the spotlight is on photographer Neitzel's gorgeous images, which draw attention to the finer details in Slonem's busy designs, such as the vaulted plaster ceiling in the Searles Castle or the "rich cut-velvet pattern" adorning a settee in his Napoleonville, La., estate. This is a visual feast. (Sept.)-- "Publishers Weekly" (7/21/2023 12:00:00 AM)

The coauthors of Zuber: Two Centuries of Panoramic Wallpaper, historic-restoration expert Coleman and professional interior-design photographer Neitzel, have partnered again to offer high-definition photographs of six historic homes and two art studios owned by the iconic American painter Hunt Slonem. Each has been meticulously restored and fortified to last for future generations. Exquisite photographs and detailed descriptions may give readers the feeling that they are on a personal tour. There is a delicate balance between the old homes' original aesthetics, acquired antiques (including many sculptures), and Slonem's art--cleverly woven throughout wallpaper, fabric, pillows, and more--. Each time readers find his work, it feels like an Easter egg hidden by the designer. There are numerous angles to gaze at in each space, so it's quite possible that each time readers look, they may see a new feature they missed at first glance. VERDICT Newcomers and dedicated fans of Slonem will enjoy. Great for university libraries with art programs for students to see the versatility their art forms can take.--Elizabeth Chandler "Library Journal" (10/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)

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