tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post2440788368978763720..comments2024-03-28T14:29:32.353-05:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: Stavros Niarchos at ChanaleillesJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-15132279188172392282016-04-06T11:16:52.710-05:002016-04-06T11:16:52.710-05:00John, How I would love to get my hands on that box...John, How I would love to get my hands on that box! TA also created a shrine to Carolos de Beistegui in his west side apartment at The Althorp...(sp) with Jean Michel Frank inspired faux parchment square walls!<br />Dean Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651467227402717540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-14257418158204954622016-04-03T22:41:34.632-05:002016-04-03T22:41:34.632-05:00Eugenia was found dead under mysterious circumstan...Eugenia was found dead under mysterious circumstances, indeed, but I think now it is accepted that the cause was an overdose of barbiturates. (It was not then known that the drug could build up in one's system and a larger than usual dose was not required to have an overdose). Thank you for commenting, J.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-27837232962835713522016-04-03T22:34:45.251-05:002016-04-03T22:34:45.251-05:00Dean, I think I may have a box in storage somewher...Dean, I think I may have a box in storage somewhere with old Connoisseur issues when Tice was writing a column each month. Apparently there is nothing to be found on-line. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-10499493268544860612016-04-01T21:09:58.985-05:002016-04-01T21:09:58.985-05:00He was married to Eugenie Livanos, the sister of T...He was married to Eugenie Livanos, the sister of Tina Livanos who was married to Aristotle Onassis at the time. She later married Sunnie Blandford heir to the Duke of Marlborough. Eugenie died in mysterious circumstances Did she commit suicide or was she poisoned? He was cleared after a long investigation. He later married Charlotte Ford with whom he had a daughter and eventually Tina Livanos Onassis, his former sister in law. It was a long saga and we lived it all vicariously. I don't know as much about architecture or design but I sure know my social history and gossip! Oh and his sailing yacht was the Creole which was beautiful and certainly rivaled the Christina, Onassis' yacht. Those were the days...Even the nouveau riche had style compared to today. Thanks for keeping us sane dear Classicist!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-64113283717664877542016-04-01T14:21:47.397-05:002016-04-01T14:21:47.397-05:00John,
Loved this post, since ET has become slightl...John,<br />Loved this post, since ET has become slightly obscure. I was fortunate to see photographs of the Getty residence on Fifth Avenue, where PH had created a library that a virtual shrine to Terry. I am sure that Tice had something to do with it-in conjunction with AH of course, but it was a masterpiece of mahoganized columns, with ebony striping and gilt details, mixed with Napoleon III upholstery (banquettes). TA had also written a piece about Terry in the old Connoisseur magazine...my favorite of the images you've shared is the large salon with the inset lacquer panels, which concept was also used in the Getty apartment for the powder bath walls!<br />Amazing and stunning. <br />Dean Dean Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651467227402717540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-89397270864693927522016-03-30T21:49:34.238-05:002016-03-30T21:49:34.238-05:00Yes, T.W., that bathroom stands on its own. (As y...Yes, T.W., that bathroom stands on its own. (As you all know, these comments cannot be edited. My earlier reply was deleted because of a typo).John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-39538682998497887242016-03-30T21:46:23.967-05:002016-03-30T21:46:23.967-05:00Even today, or I should say especially today, ther...Even today, or I should say especially today, there is an absolute abhorance (is that a word?) of a French 20th century tribute to the 18th century but with all the major conveniences. (When I taught at Parsons Paris one summer, a French faculty member filed a formal complaint against me for taking my class to the Cammondo!). And, in this case you quoted, I imagine there was some eye-rolling about Niarchos being able to buy so much "class." Many, many thanks for contributing.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-48994891233284741572016-03-30T21:37:12.068-05:002016-03-30T21:37:12.068-05:00K.A., I think I have seen color images of the entr...K.A., I think I have seen color images of the entrance hall, classical library, and bathroom in the classic issues of HG magazine in the late 1980s-early 90s.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-72543981796891272952016-03-30T21:34:20.575-05:002016-03-30T21:34:20.575-05:00S.D., I'd like to visit Menars, too. Thank yo...S.D., I'd like to visit Menars, too. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-27480879208137713302016-03-30T10:22:51.809-05:002016-03-30T10:22:51.809-05:00Nancy Mitford to Diana Mosley, 27 Dec 1958:
...&qu...<br />Nancy Mitford to Diana Mosley, 27 Dec 1958:<br />..."After my Xmas luncheon Walter Lees took us all over Niarchos's house. Exploded forever is the myth of Emilio's good taste. Only wish I could send a photograph of the electric light fittings for a start....The house reminds me of Du Barry's at Louveciennes as done up by Coty in about 1920 I suppose--a form of bad taste one thought dead. I believe I'd rather live in a Le Corbusier house, c'est tout dire."<br /><br />Hmmm. Not that Nancy M was right about everything. It was she who found the flawless film Kind Hearts and Coronets weak and wanting (well she did a bit of work on it and others took the reins so complete objectivity didn't enter into her appraisal)Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494294732826925579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-79558003835867476362016-03-29T14:49:45.643-05:002016-03-29T14:49:45.643-05:00Breathtaking! I would so love to see color images ...Breathtaking! I would so love to see color images of the art, pottery and sculpture collections!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Featuring Artist Scott McBeeKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-27119932746041292452016-03-29T10:10:16.735-05:002016-03-29T10:10:16.735-05:00I have long admired Emilio Terry's Directoire-...I have long admired Emilio Terry's Directoire-style bathroom as featured in "David Hicks on Bathrooms" so it was a treat seeing it put into its architectural context. Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494294732826925579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-62409154559645605342016-03-29T09:11:31.794-05:002016-03-29T09:11:31.794-05:00Thank you for a wonderful post.
Evangeline Bruce...Thank you for a wonderful post. <br /><br />Evangeline Bruce's well-written "Napoleon and Josephine" is a good source for information on Madame Tallien and the cultural/social scene in Paris of that time. I've always wanted to see Menars, reputed to be a gem, but it's been closed to the public for a number of years.southern dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776088660401232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-75629598377565963852016-03-28T20:13:22.284-05:002016-03-28T20:13:22.284-05:00My first job out of architecture school -- years a...My first job out of architecture school -- years ago -- had me living and working in a historic but very isolated village. So interest was all local and one cottage had the most beautiful large fragment of a Savonnerie rug that must have been palace-sized originally. The lavender, pistachio, gold, etc. were still gorgeous though worn. So I can identify your remembering a rug! Thank-you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-70689791481917902642016-03-28T18:58:05.790-05:002016-03-28T18:58:05.790-05:00You are right...clear and in color...would've ...You are right...clear and in color...would've been divine! I especially love the Puiforcat Silver...in color that dining room with the painted boiserie, Meissen and Sevres dressed table with that sterling silver would've been stunning. Years ago, at Tony Duquettes auction, a fragment of a Bessarabian carpet woven with gilt threads was offered...I recalled seeing it in a black and white photograph of the library at Le Hermitage, in Les Pavilions. Instead, I went for the four Louis Seize fauteuils with original tapestry upholstery...but to this day, I lament not getting that carpet fragment! The Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159724663060240920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-63570523275835383892016-03-28T16:09:55.885-05:002016-03-28T16:09:55.885-05:00T.S., I often find myself wishing that both Connol...T.S., I often find myself wishing that both Connolly's text and Zerbe's photos were a little more clear, but very, very thankful for what we have. They had access that was unique and I appreciate their books so much.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-80486792280452199952016-03-28T16:03:59.023-05:002016-03-28T16:03:59.023-05:00I had notes on this house but did not know much ab...I had notes on this house but did not know much about Madame Tallien until I saw the Marlon Brando film "Desiree" on TV this weekend with Carolyn Jones playing the Tallien role. John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-52452147494661837972016-03-28T14:01:51.264-05:002016-03-28T14:01:51.264-05:00Les Pavilions has been a Bible substitute for me f...Les Pavilions has been a Bible substitute for me for many years...in times of dreary weather, a blue mood or a quick shot of inspiration...Cyrill Connolly and Jerome Zerbe created a natural high! It's companion book is just as lovely, and what better way to peek into a splendor long lost...though I'm sure still shimmering for a few. Beautiful images and I do recall that Pompeiian bath...still wishing for a languid bubble bath indeed like a Goddess Divine! The garden today must be quite Frickian!The Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159724663060240920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-49277998565241099642016-03-28T13:43:29.159-05:002016-03-28T13:43:29.159-05:00A wonderful collection. It's a pity that a lo...A wonderful collection. It's a pity that a lot of it isn't there any more. It must have been fabulous to see.Cynthia Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550592770287010816noreply@blogger.com