The activities of the Martins and their numerous imitators began around 1720 and ended with the outbreak of the French Revolution. Vernis Martin was among the finest examples of an overflowing production of luxury goods during the waning days of the Ancien Régime. For the first time, this comprehensive catalog book focuses on the work of the Martins and their significance for the further development of European lacquer art. Numerous public and private collections in France, Germany, England, and Sweden contribute to this panorama of French artistic creation with their loans.