French term for fine varnish that imitated Chinese and Japanese lacquer. Produced in France in the 1700s, vernis Martin was named after Guillaume Martin (d.1749) and his three brothers, who, as varnishers to the king, were its most famous makers.
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vernis Martin
French term for fine varnish that imitated Chinese and Japanese lacquer. Produced in France in the 1700s, vernis Martin was named after Guillaume Martin (d.1749) and his three brothers, who, as varnishers to the king, were its most famous makers.
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