19th-20th Century Russian Enamel Art / Scarce Book Beautifully illustrated with full-page color plates, this book is an in-depth study of antique Russian enamel art.

RUSSIAN ENAMEL: MID 19TH CENTURY—20TH CENTURY by Andrei Gilodo, Beresta, Moscow, 1996.

Presented bilingually in Russian and English, this text provides a complete survey of Russian enameling complete with brilliant color photography. 'The selection of materials in the album is guided by the desire to present the two periods of enamel blossoming in Russia: 19th to Beginning of 20th Century and ‘70’s-90’s. The album presents major centers of an art of enameling in Russia and artists whose works repeatedly won prizes and awards at the international enamel competitions in France, Spain, and the USA. The sector of the album devoted to the modern art of enamel is the best in Russia. It does not seem to have any analogues in Russian collections….' Essay-length introduction explains the deep cultural roots of this art and the photographs clearly illustrate that indeed, these objects are more than 'applied' art but rather art in a pure sense. Attention is given to the basic techniques of enamel and the book includes a list of contemporary Russian enamelers. For any collector of Faberge and the objects of the great tradition within which he worked, this is an ideal addition to the reference library.

8.5 in. x 12 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in new condition. 196 pages.

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Art Nouveau Glass Metal Furniture / Scarce Book Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of Art Nouveau decorative arts.

A GUIDE TO ART NOUVEAU STYLE by William Hardy, Chartwell Books, Inc., 1986.

This book which has concisely rich text, also boasts beautiful illustrations. Chapters are dedicated to: Architecture; Furniture; Metalwork; Jewelry; Glass; Ceramics; and Graphics. Most notable artists and manufactures are represented in picture and text including Tiffany, Archibald Knox, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Josef Hoffman, Lalique, Christopher Dresser, Galle, Daum, Adelaide Robineau, Zsolnay, Sevres, Mucha, and many others. This is an invaluable resource reference work for the student or professional collector, dealer, or connoisseur of Art Nouveau objects of art.

8.9 in. x 11.25 in. hardback with dust cover in very good+ condition. 128 pages.

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Decorative Scottish Wood Ware Products Souvenirs / Book 385 superb color photographs with identifying captions highlight this comprehensive book on Mauchline Ware. 'Scottish white wood products and Scottish fancy goods are two of the many terms once used to describe what has now come to be known as Mauchline Ware. From 1830 to 1930, the souvenir woodware industry which flourished in the small Scottish town of Mauchline was fueled by the Victorian and Edwardian passion for travel. Mauchline Ware souvenirs were produced for an endless variety of activities such as sewing, smoking, reading and writing, in every shape imaginable and the finishes included simple black transfer scenes on sycamore, sea shell, floral and fern patterns, sophisticated tartan designs and many others.'

MAUCHLINE WARE – A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE by David Trachtenberg and Thomas Keith, Antique Collector’s Club, England, 2002.

'The book contains a greater number of hitherto unpublished close-up photographs of transfer views, different shaped pieces and diverse finishes than have ever been collected together in a single publication. It is also the first book to provide detailed coverage of American, Canadian and other world views from outside the United Kingdom. The book concludes with a number of unique and exhaustive appendices, including a Price Guide, which will provide invaluable reference material for collectors and dealers alike.'

Heavy 8.5 in. x 11 in. hardback with dust cover in like-new condition. 287 pages.

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Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination / Book Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides an in-depth study of

EARLY SPANISH MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION. By John Williams, George Braziller, NY, 1977.

This early out-of-print book contains superb photographs, in-depth captions, and a rich narrative. 'Of special interest among Spain's artistic treasures are the manuscripts produced from the seventh through the eleventh centuries, especially those master-pieces which were decorated in the Mazarabic style (the term given to the Christians who lived in the Iberian Peninsula under Moslem rule). These manuscripts present a strange vision of the world with strong, deep colors that cover the picture with vibrant bands of green, red, yellow and violet, providing the background for monsters, tempests, human figures of every description - all dispalying an incredibly virile mysticism, evoking a new ideal, the antithesis of the Class, which as to influence the art of the latter Middle Ages throughout all Europe but which was anticipated in Spain by nearly two centuries. John Williams of the University of Pittsburgh has provided the Introduction and Commentaries to the individual folios reproduced here.' These reproductions in full-page color, glorious of pattern and intricate of design, are of excellent quality, providing an affordable and accessible source book for anyone interested in ancient manuscripts and the art of medieval illumination.

7.9 in. x 10.9 in. softback in like-new condition. 119 pages.

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Book American Photographs in the Smithsonian Institute A typical museum text, the photography is superb, the captions are in-depth, and the narrative is concisely rich. Illustrated in color and black-and-white, this text provides a comprehensive pictorial survey of

AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS – THE FIRST CENTURY- From the Isaacs Collection in the National Museum of Art by Merry A. Foresta, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, 1996.

'A deliberate effort has been made to mix familiar and lesser-known photographers, styles of work, and a variety of processes in order to explore ideas about the influence of photographic culture in America during the years from 1839 to 1939. In her introductory essay, Merry Foresta perceptively surveys the first century of American photography in terms of enlarging our understanding of visual culture as w whole. The book also includes informative commentaries on individual photographers and their work, bringing recognition to many whose efforts are now little known.' The evolution of photography in processes, styles, and subject matter combine to make this book an invaluable reference for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of vintage photographs.

9.5 in. x 11.2 in. softback in new condition. 172 pages.

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