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Fine Silver, Objects of Vertu and Russian Works of Art [Christie's, 1993].
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Author: English, Irish, & Scottish Silver at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Author: Sterling and Francine Clark Art InstitutePublisher: Hudson Hills
ISBN: 9781555951177
Category : Orfèvrerie (Objets)
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
In this stunning catalog, Wees, curator of decorative arts at the Clark Art Institute, shares her extensive knowledge of silver. Robert Sterling Clark, who established the Art Institute in 1955, preferred Huguenot silver? especially that of Paul de Lamerie? so his collection, which contains typical objects from the early 16th to the mid-20th centuries, is especially rich in 18th-century examples. Wees arranges this collection according to general function ("Dining," "Lighting," etc.) and prefaces each chapter with exhaustively footnoted essays. She accompanies each item with crisp black-and-white photographs, a wealth of description, and helpful commentary. Analogous to Kathryn Buhler's standard catalog of American silver in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, this is a wonderful tool for researching makers and hallmarks, comparing stylistic elements, or just marveling at the beauty of an extraordinary collection. While not intended to be a historical compendium, this informative, visual feast belongs in all silver reference collections and will also certainly appeal to individual collectors. 19 colour & 1,222 b/w illustrations
Fine Silver, Objects of Vertu and Russian Works of Art
Author: Christie, Manson & Woods International IncPublisher:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
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Fabergé Eggs
Author: Will LowesPublisher: 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.
Fine Silver, Objects of Vertu and Russian Works of Art
Author: Russian Works of Art
Author: Sotheby Parke Bernet & CoPublisher:
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Category : Art, Russian
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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Fine Silver, Objects Pf Vertu and Russian Works of Art
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Bejewelled by Tiffany, 1837-1987
Author: Tiffany & Co. (New York)Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300116519
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This catalogue covers around 200 pieces of jewellery dating from the 1850s to the 1980s, products of the American company Tiffany & Co. The essays chart the early years of the store, its transformation into a world leader and its re-establishment as a worldwide brand after 1945.
New York Magazine
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Languages : en
Pages : 112
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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.
Author: Medill Higgins HarveyPublisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588396908
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Edward C. Moore (1827–1891) was the creative leader who brought Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the late nineteenth century. A silversmith, designer, and prodigious collector, Moore sought out exceptional objects from around the world, which he then used as inspiration for Tiffany’s innovative silver designs. This informative, richly illustrated volume, the first study of Moore’s life, collection, and influence, presents more than 170 examples from his vast collection, ranging from Greek and Roman glass to Spanish vases, Islamic metalwork, and Japanese textiles. These are juxtaposed with sixty magnificent silver objects created by the designers and artisans at Tiffany who were inspired by Moore’s acquisitions. Included among them are the world-famous Bryant Vase drawing upon Greek examples, a love cup featuring ornate “Saracenic” decoration, and a chocolate pot incorporating novel techniques influenced by Japanese ceramics and lacquerware. The illuminating texts have been enriched by groundbreaking research into contemporary sources such as newspapers and periodicals, the Tiffany & Co. Archives, and a newly identified technical manual and supervisor’s diaries, all of which provide an intimate look at the firm’s design processes and Moore’s role in shaping them. A valuable contribution to the history of American decorative arts, Collecting Inspiration illuminates both the legendary Tiffany aesthetic and the legacy of a significant collector, designer, and entrepreneur of the Gilded Age.