Villa Astor: Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast
Publisher: Flammarion
Condition: New
Measurements: 9.8 x 1.4 x 12.7 inches
Format: Hardcover
Showcasing the iconic Italian villa that William Waldorf Astor elegantly curated as an architectural and artistic masterpiece, this book captures the remarkable beauty of the Villa Astor. Spanning the Bay of Naples in the attractive town of Sorrento, with breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius, Villa Astor is an Italian landmark with a deep history dating back to the Roman Empire.
William Waldorf Astor was the founder of the legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York and he became interested in Italy during his time as American ambassador in Rome. After discovering and purchasing the villa, he transformed it into a wonderland of marvelous art, pristine architecture, and graceful gardens.
An extravagant art lover himself, Astor spent a decade reinstating and embellishing the mansion and gardens with a masterful collection of classical artifacts. This volume uncovers the exquisite history of a legendary house, garden, and art collection and the impressive life of one of the world’s most mysterious tycoons.
Publisher: Flammarion
Condition: New
Measurements: 9.8 x 1.4 x 12.7 inches
Format: Hardcover
Showcasing the iconic Italian villa that William Waldorf Astor elegantly curated as an architectural and artistic masterpiece, this book captures the remarkable beauty of the Villa Astor. Spanning the Bay of Naples in the attractive town of Sorrento, with breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius, Villa Astor is an Italian landmark with a deep history dating back to the Roman Empire.
William Waldorf Astor was the founder of the legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York and he became interested in Italy during his time as American ambassador in Rome. After discovering and purchasing the villa, he transformed it into a wonderland of marvelous art, pristine architecture, and graceful gardens.
An extravagant art lover himself, Astor spent a decade reinstating and embellishing the mansion and gardens with a masterful collection of classical artifacts. This volume uncovers the exquisite history of a legendary house, garden, and art collection and the impressive life of one of the world’s most mysterious tycoons.
Publisher: Flammarion
Condition: New
Measurements: 9.8 x 1.4 x 12.7 inches
Format: Hardcover
Showcasing the iconic Italian villa that William Waldorf Astor elegantly curated as an architectural and artistic masterpiece, this book captures the remarkable beauty of the Villa Astor. Spanning the Bay of Naples in the attractive town of Sorrento, with breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius, Villa Astor is an Italian landmark with a deep history dating back to the Roman Empire.
William Waldorf Astor was the founder of the legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York and he became interested in Italy during his time as American ambassador in Rome. After discovering and purchasing the villa, he transformed it into a wonderland of marvelous art, pristine architecture, and graceful gardens.
An extravagant art lover himself, Astor spent a decade reinstating and embellishing the mansion and gardens with a masterful collection of classical artifacts. This volume uncovers the exquisite history of a legendary house, garden, and art collection and the impressive life of one of the world’s most mysterious tycoons.
