Scarce Book Tiffany Art Glass Pottery Metal Lamps With outstanding, brilliant color photos, this rare book presents a stunning survey of art of Louis Comfort Tiffany including stained glass, art glass, art pottery, and more.

THE ART OF TIFFANY by Vivienne Couldrey, The Wellfleet Press, NJ, 1989.

This comprehensive book traces Tiffany’s rise to fame, the falling off of his artistic reputation, and the rebirth of admiration for Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the famous New York jeweler. Of him, the author writes: '…the son became the foremost American exponent of Art Nouveau. Interior decorator and architect, painter in oil and watercolor, designer, jeweler and above all, creator of the richly glowing iridescent glass which is indelibly associated with his name, Tiffany was the leader of American taste in art and decoration for 40 years. Always experimenting, never limiting his curiosity as an artist, Tiffany’s prodigious energy and creativity found form in stained glass, mosaic, pottery, enamels, tapestries, jewelry, furniture, landscape and house design…. It was only the 1950’s that a new interest in Tiffany glass began to emerge: today his work commands fabulous prices and his name once more is synonymous with glamour and luxury, beauty and color. The dramatic story of his rise and fall is that of a man convinced of his own genius, adventurous and talented enough to be unorthodox, feted, ignored and finally vindicated by time. Superb full-color illustrations reveal the full range of Tiffany’s genius as a colorist, artist, designer and craftsman.'

Oversize / heavy 9.7 in. x 13 in. hardback with dust cover in very good+ condition. 192 pages.

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Scarce Book Tiffany Art Glass Pottery Metal Lamps Please note that where this is an English-edition text, there appears to be about fifteen scattered pages of text written in Italian. All other pages are written in English.

With outstanding, brilliant color photos, this rare book presents a stunning survey of art of Louis Comfort Tiffany including stained glass, art glass, art pottery, and more.

THE ART OF TIFFANY by Vivienne Couldrey, Quantum Books, London, 1989/2005.

This comprehensive book traces Tiffany's rise to fame, the falling off of his artistic reputation, and the rebirth of admiration for Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the famous New York jeweler. Of him, the author writes: "the son became the foremost American exponent of Art Nouveau. Interior decorator and architect, painter in oil and watercolor, designer, jeweler and above all, creator of the richly glowing iridescent glass which is indelibly associated with his name, Tiffany was the leader of American taste in art and decoration for 40 years. Always experimenting, never limiting his curiosity as an artist, Tiffany's prodigious energy and creativity found form in stained glass, mosaic, pottery, enamels, tapestries, jewelry, furniture, landscape and house design". It was only the 1950's that a new interest in Tiffany glass began to emerge: today his work commands fabulous prices and his name once more is synonymous with glamour and luxury, beauty and color. The dramatic story of his rise and fall is that of a man convinced of his own genius, adventurous and talented enough to be unorthodox, feted, ignored and finally vindicated by time. Superb full-color illustrations reveal the full range of Tiffany's genius as a colorist, artist, designer and craftsman." We also stock books on such makers as Steuben, Durand, and others.

Oversize / heavy 9.7 in. x 13.1 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in like-new condition. 192 pages.

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Scarce Book Tiffany Art Glass Lamps Bronzes Lavishly illustrated, this early out-of-print reference book provides a wealth of information on -

LOUIS C. TIFFANY'S GLASS BRONZES LAMPS. By Robert Koch. Crown Publishers, NY, 1971/1976.

More than 350 black and white photographs provide stunning examples of Tiffany works of art. Included in this text are data and many original photographs never before available, taken from the original Tiffany Studio Catalogs, as well as biographical details of Tiffany's life and fascinating facts about the designing of the products and the materials and processes used. The author gives many pointers for telling the authentic from the forgeries. Covered by chapter are: Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Enterprises; Tiffany’s Paintings and Sketches; Pressed Glass for Tiles and Jewels; Cathedral Glass for Windows and Mosaics; Blown Glass for Vases and Bowls; An Interview with Jimmy Stewart, Tiffany Gaffer; Desk Sets, Candlesticks and Accessories; Lamps and Fixtures; Pottery, Enamels, and Jewelry. The Appendices include: Price List of 1906 and Photo Catalogue of Lamps. This is one of the most informative texts on Tiffany and is a must-buy book for the art glass connoisseur, collector, or historian of American art glass.

8.8 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in near-new condition. 208 pages.

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Rare In-Depth Book Tiffany Art Glass/ Lamps With over 350 illustrations, many in full color, this book is an authoritative text covering the life and works of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

LOUIS C. TIFFANY – REBEL IN GLASS by Robert Koch, Crown Publishers Inc. 1964/1972.

'This profusely illustrated biography by a Tiffany collector and expert on Art Nouveau and the "stained glass decades" presents in all its varied aspects the remarkable career of a versatile nonconformist, whose unique designs in glass made his name a byword at the turn of the century, yet whose work, only a generation later, was derided – and revived – when collectors of art glass and modern decorators were increasingly intrigued by his free forms and bold, metallic colors.' Pictured in color and black and white are many biographical photos of Tiffany, and examples of his creations which spanned from architectural design and interior decorating (including wall papers and stained glass windows) to the delicate accessories of art glass, art pottery, stained glass lamps and more. Numerous pieces of Tiffany glass and other objects of art are pictured in color and black-and-white with in-depth captions. Illustrations include stained glass lamps and windows, iridescent favrile glass, lava and diatreta glass, colored and opalescent glass, stunning decorated glass items, and many other types of glassware. Also included are Tiffany pottery and metalware items, and more. This comprehensive text is considered one of the leading authoritative references on Tiffany – his life and his work. If you are a collector, dealer, or historian of American art glass, you will want to add this rare first edition text to your permanent reference library.

8.7 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 246 pages.

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Book Tiffany Metal Pottery Art / Stained Glass 'Most people associate Louis Comfort Tiffany with masterworks of glass and, in particular, with brilliantly colored windows and lamps. Yet, Tiffany actually excelled in a far greater range of mediums than I generally recognized.' Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this most informative text reviews the stunning creations of Louis Comfort Tiffany in art glass, pottery, metal work, jewelry, paintings, and more.

MASTERWORKS OF LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY by Alastair Duncan, Martin Eidelberg, and Neil Harris, Thames and Hudson, NY, 1989/1993.

This book is a wonderful biographical work on the artist and his accomplishments. Each chapter sheds new light on the prodigiously far-reaching talents of this revered American artist, as three distinguished authors approach aspects of Tiffany's work from fresh vantage points. With 125 illustrations, including 72 plates in full-color, the book pictures places, people, and works of art including stained glass windows, paintings, art glass lamps, bronzes, ceramics and glass, jewelry, enamels, mosaics, and even works in wood. 'A contemporary German critic once spoke of Tiffany's 'dumbfounding versatility' - in its scope and originality - this volume confirms that characterization.' This is an all-inclusive text for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of Tiffany works of art.

Oversize / heavy 9.2 in. x 11.4 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in like-new condition. 160 pages.

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Rare 1st Ed. Illustrated Book Tiffany Art Glass Windows Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides and in-depth survey of Tiffany windows Louis Comfort Tiffany's masterworks. Windows were the major emphasis of Louis Comfort Tiffany's work. So totally was he the master of this medium, his windows surpassed, in both quality and quantity, any that had preceded him. Tiffany windows have newer been seen by the public, until now, no book on the subject has ever been published. Alastair Duncan has tracked down virtually every window still extant, has documented examples that have disappeared or been destroyed, and has provided magnificent photographs, the great majority of them taken specially for this book."

TIFFANY WINDOWS by Alastair Duncan, Simon and Schuster, NY, 1980/1982.

With 230 illustrations, 114 in color, this book provides not only superb photographs, but a comprehensive text "that examines how the glass was made and the windows constructed; Tiffany's designers and the workings of the Window Department; his critics and international exhibitions; window themes; signature; chronology; and a complete list of all know Tiffany windows. For the Tiffany enthusiast or collector, this book is definitive and indispensable; for anyone who has ever gasped at the beauty of a Tiffany floral or landscape window, the book is a treasure.

Oversize / heavy 9.3 in. x 12.3 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 224 pages.

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Rare Color Illustrated Book Tiffany Art Glass 40 full-page color plates with complete descriptions complement a succinct text which covers the creations of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

TIFFANY . Rissoli International Publications NY, 1979 First Edition.

The photography in this book is superb. A great summary biography precedes the photo parade of art glass created by the genius Louis Comfort Tiffany. Pictured and described are lava glass, reactive glass, decorated transparent and iridescent glass, paperweight vases, lamps, favrile tiles, and more. This exceptional book is a pictorial guide to Tiffany art glass and will benefit both the novice and advanced collector or dealer of American art glass.

6.8 in.x 9.25 in. softback in very good condition. 88 pages.

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Tiffany Windows Lamps Pottery Art Glass / In-Depth Book Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides an in-depth pictorial survey of Louis Comfort Tiffany works of art including signatures.

THE 'LOST' TREASURES OF LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY by Hugh F. McKean, Doubleday & Co., NY, 1980.

With over 200 color plates and over 60 black-and-white photographs, this book presents a vivid display of Tiffany's wide ranging aesthetic. 'The result is a rare portrait of Tiffany the man' and of the prodigious imagination that almost single handedly transformed the day-to-day image of a nation and an era. This book sets out to re-evaluate Tiffany's art in terms of his personal work 'including pieces in all the media that attracted him over the course of his prolific career: stained glass, of course, but also mosaics, blown glass, pottery, jewelry, and enamels. Tiffany's pioneering efforts in interior design are covered, as are his easel paintings and his doomed but inspiring dream of creating a permanent residential retreat for working artists. The author also provides much intimate insight into Tiffany's personality, his domestic life, his financial dealings, and his unusual philosophy of art.'

This book is comprehensive, wonderfully illustrated, and richly written. The book covers by chapter; Years of Purpose; What Was Louis Comfort Tiffany Really Like; The Forgotten Paintings; A New Kind of Glass; From Sheets of Glass to Windows; The Windows; We Are Going After the Money There is in Art; Tiffany Mosaics; Blown Glass; Art Guarded by the dead; Lamps; Pottery; Buttons, Blotters, et Cetera, et Cetera, With Style; Enamels; Jewelry Little Missionaries of Art; Photographs; Hail to Thee, Great Ones; My Dearest Wish; Epilogue; Appendix A The Old Plates; Appendix B The Marks; Bibliography; and Index. This is a must-buy book for the connoisseur of Tiffany works of art.

8.6 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 304 pages.

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Rare Book Antique Tiffany Art Glass incl. Marks / Dates 30 color plates and nearly 100 black-and-white photographs show Tiffany art glass with complete descriptions. Of special interest is the book’s list of Tiffany prefixes and associated dates of manufacture.

LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY ART GLASS By Robert Koch, Crown Publishers 1977 First Edition.

Lavishly illustrated with superb color and black-and-white photographs, this early out-of-print book provides a comprehensive pictorial survey of art glass produced by Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the overview of Tiffany’s life, philosophy, and contributions that the text provides, the book includes a 'list of the annual registry numbers' used on Tiffany products, a useful bibliography, and enlightening excerpts from Tiffany’s own writings. Although the emphasis here is on the handsome art glass for which Tiffany is so renowned, there is also information about his other work and his artistic theories and inspirations, along with many biographical details about the creative genius himself. The list of annual registry numbers is invaluable for identifying and dating Tiffany art glass. 'Even the collector or dealer who possesses all the larger and more expensive books on Tiffany will not want to miss this small gem.' Given extremely rich narrative, superb color and black-and-white photography and identifying captions, this text is an invaluable resource book, and belongs in the permanent reference library of the art glass collector, dealer, or historian.

8.5 in. x 8.5 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 134 pages.

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