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The Classics Collection

Art House

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Art House chronicles an extraordinary life dedicated to living with art, and a friendship devoted to designing homes to honor it. One of the world’s leading art collectors, Chara Schreyer has built a staggering collection of six hundred works, and her forty-year collaboration with interior design...
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Chara Schreyer is one of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art collectors. ArtNews has named her to its list of Top 200 collectors for the past 15 years. Her historic collection includes works by both icons and emerging 21st century artists. Based in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Schreyer is on the boards of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (MOCA) and the Hammer Museum, and is a patron of many art organizations. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Art History from the University of California, Berkeley. Deeply committed to arts education, she has personally toured over 200 groups through her collections at her five homes.

Gary Hutton is one of the country’s top interior designers, sought after for his artful, conceptual approach. His visionary projects include residences for leading collectors, CEOs and tastemakers, as well as the interiors for the new San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design. His furniture collection, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, is represented at showrooms in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and beyond. He studied fine art at UC Davis with artists Manuel Neri and Wayne Thibaud, and holds a graduate degree in design from California College of the Arts (CCA).

This French concept embodies the art of knowing exactly what to do and when to do it. At Assouline, savoir-faire defines every creation: from the artistry of our covers to the meticulous detailing of our Ultimate Collection and the precision of every page. Each title is a journey of craftsmanship, from concept to creation, guided by our creative team and brought to life with the highest standards of design, photography, and production. Every book reflects the dedication, care, and expertise that turn an idea into a lasting work of art.

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Page count

224 pages

Number of illustrations

150

Language

English

Released on

November 2016

Dimensions

W 9.92 x L 13 x D 1.4 in

Cover materials

Hardcover with Jacket

ISBN

9781614285366

Weight

5.0 lb

Author

Alisa Carroll

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Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global efforts to restore forests, with the long-term vision of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted. Our dedication to craftsmanship extends beyond the books themselves—today, our titles are printed on paper selected with the environment in mind, supporting the shift toward more responsible materials. With the belief that beauty stands not just in how it looks, but in how it’s made.

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