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 ...
Read More
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
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; AFKG; AGC; WCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 310 x 237 x 51. Weight in Grams: 3154. Large format, heavy. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear, remains of price ticket to rear. Black marker to top and side page edges, otherwise clean. Text and illustrations like new. 1997. hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Hudson Hills Press; New York, 1997. Hardcover. First Edition. A Very Good, green cloth binding with silver lettering on spine and blind stamped lettering on front board, binding firm, large moisture stain top rear board buckram, few red marker dots top text block edge and top rear board edge buckram, handling/smudge marks bottom text block edge and fore-edge, few small soiled spots top text block edge, bit of sunning to text block edges and page margins, small crease top page corner page 153-156, interior tidy and unmarked, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, some edge/corner wear, moisture stain verso top front and rear panel and flap, Dust Wrapper. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 595pp., indexed, glossary, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. 1555951171. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--595 pages. --with a bonus offer--
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
VG/VG. Silvery-green cloth/grey pictorial dust jacket with white spine. 595 pp. 19 colorplates, 1222 duotones. This publication catalogues every object in the collection, from the early sixteenth to the mid-twentieth century, including seventy-six pieces by Paul de Lamerie and many more by other great Huguenot masters. It is arranged by use, encouraging comparisons and presenting each form in social context. Detailed entries about some 850 objects provide marks, inscriptions, heraldry, description/construction//condition, comments, provenance, exhibition and publication history. An invaluable reference for scholars, collectors, and lovers of fine silver (from the dust jacket).