# Boules d’Escalier: The Flávia & Frank Abubakir Collection

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $120.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq9E5kAFHb_dR_H8rzGMfORKq8A0kZTtMMs4bdDVha7Ps8PmO7za_e4osn5e1UvYUt3XzW9cq_6jSPRU8p737CIqJj71qTaBv73vqqwQ8WDEgR0JR9z8UqCX_JPk5B-I-9uUCi2Cd32AJpmhEED4g5oqOxlpZ8Wg_H8Rsq4_RM7aL8hhtXYDmW77nwkvegkABc7TMNnhhCXHX2-lmLA_PqjeulzvvNS3k1BdjLNrZHxeWUd3z_r-8JwU5x0JW9CRn2jWHEfbF4yhSTUfOkoJQmKSvlGYErunOlP4AYHgs2wIlVj1sBRs7DhoAyiN9NQnTxWgsPXkA7KGZ0dEjVdvSNITzIa-zds9kQ5za9fLdstHwm3ud_zwWEjBqUa7ltNL0oD2qbZEt3LGXV18peHl2VoFg-_6Vkqo88rRU-jhy9AipGANE=
- **GTIN:** 882664020088
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

A luxurious silk hardcover coffee table book titled 'Boules d’Escalier: The Flávia & Frank Abubakir Collection', featuring photography of staircase finials.

## Description

Boules d’Escalier: The Flávia & Frank Abubakir Collection reveals a fascinating world of craftsmanship hidden in plain sight. Gathering hundreds of staircase finials—known as boules d’escalier—from the remarkable private collection of Flávia and Frank Abubakir, renowned collectors of Boules, this volume celebrates forms often overlooked yet rich in artistry and history. Traditionally installed as the final decorative element when a home was completed, these sculptural glass and crystal spheres served as a symbolic finishing touch to grand interiors. Today, they stand as extraordinary examples of artisanal design from a bygone era. The book unfolds in a fluid visual journey, grouping the pieces by color, pattern, and the intricate techniques etched into their surfaces. From luminous crystal forms to richly colored glass works; each boule reveals the imagination and craftsmanship of the artisans who created them. Photography by Harald Gottschalk captures the collection in Portugal and Brazil, highlighting both the sculptural beauty of the objects and their unique character. Interwoven throughout the volume are reflections written by Flávia Abubakir herself, sharing personal insights into how her family began collecting and the passion behind assembling such an extraordinary archive. A rare nineteenth-century catalogue discovered at auction further enriches the narrative, offering a glimpse into the historical world in which these objects were first produced. Never before photographed in this way, the Abubakir collection transforms a little-known decorative tradition into a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and the art of collecting.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Silk Hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649805768
- **tags:** classic non travel, endear:interior-design, omit:zest
- **author:** Flávia Abubakir, photography by Harald Gottschalk
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 5.95 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in
- **page count:** 280 pages
- **released on:** April 2026
- **photographer:** Harald Gottschalk
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** boules-d-escalier
- **cover materials:** Silk Hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** 180
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, art book
- **Tags:** silk hardcover, illustrated, photography book
- **Styles:** luxurious, maximalist
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Arts, Design
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

## Images

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