CHARLES SÉCHAN (1803—1874): A FRENCH DECORATOR IN THE SERVICE OF SULTAN ABDÜLMEDJID

In 1851, Sultan Abdülmedjid requested the services of the best French decorators for his palace on the Bosphorus, Dalmabahce, in the latest French stules. The French ambassador proposed Charles Séchan, a theater designer. He is profiled, and his work is examined.

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Published in:Furniture history 2011-01, Vol.47, p.151-161
Main Author: Hitzel, Frédéric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curtains
Engraving
Halls
Lighting design
Palaces
Staircases
Theater
Theater design
Velvet
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Summary:In 1851, Sultan Abdülmedjid requested the services of the best French decorators for his palace on the Bosphorus, Dalmabahce, in the latest French stules. The French ambassador proposed Charles Séchan, a theater designer. He is profiled, and his work is examined.
ISSN:0016-3058