This book deals with jewelry, lamps and masks in antiquity on the basis of Thorvaldsen's collections. The first part of the book is all about jewelry. It deals with Thorvaldsen's collection of jewelry and ornaments in antiquity. Thorvaldsen's jewelry collection includes primarily a large collection of carved signet and gemstones. The second part of the book deals with lamps. It highlights particular aspects of the Roman lamp culture. This part of the book also discusses the lamps in ancient literature, tells of tales of sex scenes and looks at the lamp's function and form. The last part is about masks. This section tells about Medusa masks, masks with river god Acheloos, masks belonging to pastoral and rural life, and theatrical masks. The book is published in connection with an exhibition at Thorvaldsen's Museum, and ends with a catalog of the exhibits - with data, descriptions and literature references.

Language: Danish
Pages: 111
Illustrations: 64 Color Illustrations. 1 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9“ x 5“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Metal - Silver/Gold/Precious Stones/Wrought Iron/Enamel Survey
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 8775211122
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Miscellaneous: Index. Cat. of exh. Bibl.


Code: 6430
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Sterling Silver jewelry and tableware that was sold at the Jensen store in New York City included designs by American craftsmen, especially William De Matteo and Alphonse La Paglia, in the late 1940s. This is the story of these two silversmiths' work and its impact on fancy goods of the mid-20th century period. Silver tea sets, candelabra, centerpieces, bowls, serving spoons, and women’s jewelry sets were made in original designs that incorporated Danish styles for which the store was famous. Today, these are vintage items that are valuable and highly popular among collectors of fine traditional style decorative arts. Many identifying marks, catalog pages, and original advertisements are presented and discussed. Through newly found documentation, original working drawings, and careful analysis, these vintage silver items finally can be identified and appreciated for their specialty status among the finest luxury goods worldwide.

Language: English
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 508 Color Illustrations. 177 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12 1/2“ x 9 1/2“
Binding: Hardbound with Jacket
Subcategory: Metal - Silver/Gold/Precious Stones/Enamel Monographs
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Weight: 4.00
ISBN: 9.78076E+12
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Index.


Code: 6467
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This book is to inspire others to create their own textile pictures. Wiklund documents her time spent in Lappland, Sweden. She often went out into nature and painted with watercolors the nature surrounding her. From there she wove these pictures using different traditional techniques but also strayed from certain rules, using her imagination and creating new ideas. She gives advice on different weaving techniques and hopes the book will give inspiration for others to create their own unique patterns. Full color pictures included.

Language: Swedish
Pages: 160
Illustrations: 122 Color Illustrations. 59 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10“ x 8“
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Textiles - Costume / Weaving / Fabric Printing Monographs
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 9163078015
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Code: 5963
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This book documents the lives of two leading figures in 20th century ceramics. Includes 60 plates / photographs of their work from the collection of Forrest L. Merrill. Includes the following chapters: Collector's Foreword; The Art of Vivika and Otto Heino; Otto Heino--An Appreciation; Selected Exhibitions and Collections.

Language: English
Pages: 88
Illustrations: 76 Color Illustrations. 8 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9“ sq
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Ceramics/Porcelain Monographs
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 972936130
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Miscellaneous: Cat. of exh. Bio.


Code: 6651
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The artist, who worked for Kosta Boda, is an unconventional designer of glass, whose pieces have been described as playful and explosively romantic. She is of the generation of artists who brought a new lease of life to the glass industry back in the 1960s, and remains one of the foremost exponents of modern glass design.

Language: Swedish/ English
Pages: 108
Illustrations: 57 Color Illustrations. 62 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10“ x 8 1/2“
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Glass Monographs
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 9177986679
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Code: 2118
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

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Language: Finnish/English
Pages: 80
Illustrations: 62 Color Illustrations. 56 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2“ x 8“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Furniture Design/Wood Carving Survey
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9.78953E+12
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Code: 6611
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How can you do something special for your guests to make them feel as they are a queen or king at the table? This book is perfect to get that little extra something for a meal or party, to give joy and or just something to talk about! The inspiration for the book comes mainly from nature. The author Tone Rörseth has always been fascinated by the unique diversity of nature, the seasons and the wonderful treasures available for use in the forest and garden. _Here is a fun mix of fruit, vegetables, branches and moss, fabrics, feathers, pearls, silver thread, and both wild and purchased flowers. The goal is that the reader will dare to ignore traditional ideas about what is appropriate to decorate the table with, and instead dare to mix and play with different materials. The result is modern, exciting and beautiful! _A table decoration can be anything or everything! _

Language: Swedish
Pages: 136
Illustrations: 100 Color Illustrations. 76 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10“ x 7“
Binding: Hardbound with Jacket
Subcategory: Interior Design
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 9.78915E+12
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Miscellaneous: Index.


Code: 2171
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An established feature of his work, which symbolically marks the entrance into Bronger's world, is the key. This current publication offers such a key; a review of over thirty years of his creative work: from Bronger's experiments with materials and constructions in the struggle with the avant-garde Dutch art jewelry to his attempts in fathoming out states of expansion and emptiness in jewelry. He revolutionized contemporary creative jewelry work in such a way, not just in Norway, where to this day he still finds new forms of expression at the interface of jewelry, art, design and engineering. With works from the 1980s to the present day, the book will carry you off into the humorous world of the decorative engineering art of Sigurd Bronger, one of the most significant Norwegian jewelry artists today.

Language: English/ German/ Norwegian
Pages: 209
Illustrations: 154 Color Illustrations. 35 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11“ x 8“
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Metal - Silver/Gold/Precious Stones/Enamel Monographs
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Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9.7839E+12
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Code: 6717
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Ken Blomquist takes readers through all the steps necessary to successfully carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa, using step-by-step instructions, 258 beautiful full color photos, and detailed patterns. This figure comes with a rucksack full of traditionally wrapped gifts and a walking staff to steady him during his annual trek. Following these clear instructions, you can also create a scenic, snow-covered setting, complete with a fir tree for your figure. The text includes a list of tools and paints required to complete the project, helpful suggestions useful to every carver, instructions for creating unique surface textures, and detailed painting instructions. A colorful gallery provides examples of different finishes and bases for the Scandinavian Santa. This project is an exciting challenge for novice and advanced carvers alike.

Language: English
Pages: 64
Illustrations: 266 Color Illustrations. 2 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11“ x 8 1/2“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Furniture Design/Wood Carving Survey
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 764321331
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Code: 6464
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Arranged geographically, this book presents Japanese, German, Scandinavian, Western European, North American and Mediterranean ceramics in a broad range of significant works. The high point is the work of Gilbert Portanier, with whom Peter Siemssen has had particularly close artistic contacts and ties of friendship. Documentary photographs faithfully reproducing the works lead into interpretative texts, artist biographies and Peter Siemssen's entertaining reminiscences to provide access to art ceramics in the latter half of the 20th century. Includes the following Scandinavian ceramic artists: Hans Munck Andersen,Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye, Gutte Eriksen, Bente Hansen, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, Birger Kaipiainen, Bo Kristiansen, Stig Lindberg, Carl-Harry Stålhane and Bjørn Wiinblad

Language: English
Pages: 312
Illustrations: 231 Color Illustrations. 128 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11“ x 9 1/2“
Binding: Hardbound with Jacket
Subcategory: Ceramics/Porcelain Survey
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Weight: 4.00
ISBN: 9.7839E+12
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Location of Exhibition:
Miscellaneous: Bio. Bibl.


Code: 6708
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Latest

Price: $75.00

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