Author: Diana Scarisbrick
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770025401
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Each ring is illustrated with one or more black and white photograph, with 500 superb colour photos of the most important pieces. Major trends in ring design are outlined, and explanations and anecdotes are given on many of the individual rings. Supplementary images provide additional visual reference for the historical context. This deluxe book introduces the finest, most exhaustive private collection of finger rings in the world: the Hashimoto Collection. Organised chronologically by culture, it begins with the Ancient Mediterranean World, and progresses
Historic Rings
Author: Diana Scarisbrick
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770025401
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Each ring is illustrated with one or more black and white photograph, with 500 superb colour photos of the most important pieces. Major trends in ring design are outlined, and explanations and anecdotes are given on many of the individual rings. Supplementary images provide additional visual reference for the historical context. This deluxe book introduces the finest, most exhaustive private collection of finger rings in the world: the Hashimoto Collection. Organised chronologically by culture, it begins with the Ancient Mediterranean World, and progresses
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770025401
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Each ring is illustrated with one or more black and white photograph, with 500 superb colour photos of the most important pieces. Major trends in ring design are outlined, and explanations and anecdotes are given on many of the individual rings. Supplementary images provide additional visual reference for the historical context. This deluxe book introduces the finest, most exhaustive private collection of finger rings in the world: the Hashimoto Collection. Organised chronologically by culture, it begins with the Ancient Mediterranean World, and progresses
Furniture, Bronzes, Works of Art, Miniatures, Fans, Vertu, Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Silver
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Country Life
Catalogue of the ... collection of ... manuscripts and objects of art and vertu, of m. Guglielmo Libri ... which will be sold by auction. (Proof sheets).
The Illustrated London News
The Connoisseur
Dictionary of Enamelling
Author: Erika Speel
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0429858140
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
First Published in 1998 , The Dictionary of Enamelling is the first book to provide a comprehensive guide to this most diverse of the decorative arts.Indispensable for anyone interested in the evolution of enamelling technique, the book includes some 400 entries covering every aspect of its history. There are entries on key pieces, individual enamellers, designers, schools, techniques, and the major achievements are described in every era. The knowledge and insight of Erika Speel’s account are supported and enhanced by a brilliantly researched collection of 200 illustrations, 100 in colour, portraying the most dazzling and important pieces, a unique visual record of enamelling history. The Dictionary of Enamelling will be invaluable to people who collect, study, create and enjoy enamels.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0429858140
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
First Published in 1998 , The Dictionary of Enamelling is the first book to provide a comprehensive guide to this most diverse of the decorative arts.Indispensable for anyone interested in the evolution of enamelling technique, the book includes some 400 entries covering every aspect of its history. There are entries on key pieces, individual enamellers, designers, schools, techniques, and the major achievements are described in every era. The knowledge and insight of Erika Speel’s account are supported and enhanced by a brilliantly researched collection of 200 illustrations, 100 in colour, portraying the most dazzling and important pieces, a unique visual record of enamelling history. The Dictionary of Enamelling will be invaluable to people who collect, study, create and enjoy enamels.
Fabergé Eggs
Author: Will Lowes
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810839465
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810839465
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.