THE WORKS IN ARCHITECTURE, LONDON...TheWorks in Architecture, London, of Robert and James Adam, Esquires , by Robert Adam (1728-1792) and James Adam. London: printed for the authors and sold by Peter Elmsly, 1778-1786...
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COLLECTION OF ART REFERENCE BOOKS
ONASIAN WORKS OF ART ????????????????????????????????????????including art reference books for jade, works or art, archaeology, musuem and exhibition catalogues, in total 46...
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THE WORLD OF ORNAMENT VOL. I & II TASCHENBOOKSDESCRIPTION: The World Of Ornament Volume 1 and 2 hardcover book, TASCHEN CIRCA:20th Ct. ORIGIN:Paris DIMENSIONS:H:13" x W:3" x L:10" CONDITION: Great condition....
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STEUBEN IRIDESCENT LONG STEMMED FLORIFORMVASEDESCRIPTION: Steuben long stemmed Floriform vase with pulled feather decoration, Iridized lead glass with applied ornament.
Incised "Aurene 215B".
Shape #215B
Reference:
Pictured,...
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STEUBEN BLUE AURENE VASEDESCRIPTION:Steuben blue aurene vase with white glass leaf-and-vine ornament.
Iridized lead glass with applied ornament.
Steuben 2683 Also marked 3694 factory engraved signature on bottom.
Reference:
Steuben...
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ROMANO-EGYPTIAN CARTONNAGE MUMMY MASK,EX-CHRISTIE'SIt's not often we start a listing by stating the provenance, but in this case the pedigree is almost as impressive as the piece. Sold - Christies, December 1996;...
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EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE BRONZE STANDARD,EX ROYAL ATHENAAncient Central to Eastern Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 10th to 11th century BCE. A magnificent bronze pendant cast into 4 pieces and assembled as a massive ornament...
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THE ORNAMENTAL ARTS OF JAPAN, VOL. IAND II BY G.A. AUDSLEY AND II BY G.A. AUDSLEY, published in London, Low Marston, 1882-1884, no. 325/500 (2) Provenance: Estate Collection of Frances and Philip H. Bradley...
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LETTERS WRIT BY A TURKISH SPY. THIRTEENTHEDITION. 1753 6 3/4 X 4 1/8 IN. (17.1 X 10.2 CM.) EDITION. 1753, [Sets] [Marana, Giovanni Paolo]. The Eight Volumes of Letters Writ by a Turkish Spy. London: S&E Ballard....
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2 vols. Victorian British IllustratedPeriodic Literature: The Art-Union Monthly Journal of The Fine Arts, and The Arts, Decorative, Ornamental. London, [1847]. Vol. 9. 4to, contemp. 1/2 green morocco & pebbled...
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Attributed to Luigi Valadier I or aFollower (Italian 1726-1785) "Design for a Reliquary or Monstrance" c. 1775/1800 layout in geometric strokes of very light graphite execution in ink and ink wash on cream-colored...
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Attributed to Charles-Louis Clérisseau(French worked in Italy 1721-1820) "A Chimneypiece in the Neo-Classical Style" c. 1770s/1780s ink and two tones of gray wash on cream-colored laid paper (perhaps with an even...
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Francesco Borromini his Studio or aFollower (Italian 1599-1667) "Section of Spire for the Church of San Ivo della Sapienza Rome" 1642/1720 ink and gray wash on cream-colored laid paper with reddish sepia paint...
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15 vols. Machen, Arthur: The GreatGod Pan and The Inmost Light. London: John Lane, 1894. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. white-stamped blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine; light to moderate wear. Cover & title design by Aubrey...
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4 vols. [Addison, Joseph; Steele, Richard,et al.] [The Tattler]: The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaffe, Esq. London: for E. and R. Nutt, J. Knapton, [et al.], 1723. 12mo, old tan calf, gilt-ornamental spines, maroon...
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1 vol. (Roycroft Printing Shop - EastAurora, New York.) Hubbard, Elbert. Contemplations. (1902). #62/100 on Japan vellum, signed by Elbert Hubbard. 4to, orig. 3/4 brown crushed levant morocco, gilt, gilt-decorated...
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2 vols. Daly, Cesar. Decorations Exterieures.Empruntees a des Monuments Francais de Commencement de la Renaissance a la Fin de Louis XVI. Paris: Andre, Daly Fils, 1881. Motifs Historiques d'Architecture et de Sculpture...
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11 vols. English Drama - 18th-CenturyImprints: Cibber, Colley. The Dramatick Works of... London: W. Feales, 1736. 5 vols. 12mo, contemp. gilt-paneled mottled calf; rubbed & blistered, re-backed in 19th-Century...
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1 vol. (Bible in Latin.) Biblia Sacrosanctaand Hebraicam Veritatem,... Basle: Nicolous Bryling, 1551. 8vo, contemp. full ornamental & pictorial blind-stamped pigskin over wooden bds., brass clasps (1 intact, 1 defective),...
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1 vol. (Austen, John, illustrator.)Prevost, l'Abbe. Manon Lescaut. London: G. Bles, 1928. #255/500 signed by Austen. Lg. 4to, contemp. slate blue morocco, gilt, gilt-lettered & ornamental pine, t.e.g., other...
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1 vol. Lemery, Nicholas. A Course ofChymistry. London, 1698. Third [English] Edition. 8vo, contemp. paneled calf, gilt-paneled & ornamental spine, red morocco spine label; scuffed, joints stressed, foot of...
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1 vol. Jones, William, writing-master.Poikilographia, or Various Specimens of Ornamental Penmanship. London, n.d. [ca. 1830]. Folio, contemp. 1/4 roan & marbled bds., orig. pictorial paper label; scuffed, occasionally...
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1 vol. (Washington, George.) (UnitedStates of America.) A Message of The President of The United States to Congress, Relative to France and Great Britain: Delivered December 5, 1793. With The Papers Therein...
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* (ORNAMENT) SPELTZ ALEXANDER Das Farbigeornament aller historischen stile. Leipzig: K.F. Koehlers Antiquarium n.d. 2 vols. comprising Die Neuzeit and Das Mittel Portfolios publisher's printed boards cloth spine...
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1 vol. Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth.Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie. Boston: W.D. Ticknor, 1847. First edition. 8vo, late 19th-Century full crushed blue niger morocco, gilt-lettered spine, t.e.g., other edges...
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1 vol. (Art Nouveau.) Sturm, G. TierlebenIm Ornament. Stuttgart: Jul. Hoffmann, 1895. Folio, contemp. cloth; worn, bdg. starting to break. With 30 tinted plates. Bottom fore-edge corners of title page & first 5 plates...
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SMALL SICHUAN BLACK POTTERY AMPHORAJAR Of gray pottery and black pigments the amphora made in two vertical sections of which the seams are visible having been incorporated into the overall geometric design...
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6 vols. (3 wrappers) + 1 piece. TheAmerican West - Including Utah Imprints: (Newspaper.) Daily Reese River Reveille. Austin, Nev., Feb. 10, 1868. Folio, 4 pp. Some discoloration, a few small separations along...
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1 vol. Dwight, Timothy. The Conquestof Canaan, A Poem.... Hartford: Elisha Babcock, 1785. First edition. 8vo, contemp. tree sheep, gilt ornamental spine, red morocco spine label; scuffed, joints rubbed & tender....
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Salesman's Book of Fruit and FlowerColor Plates Some refer to these as Nurserymen's books but this one folds into thirds and slips into a 7.25 x 10 in. leather case - clearly for travel. The 5.25 x 8.5 in....
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THE ARAB ISLAMIC ART. 3 VOLS. Beirut:Khayat Book & Publishing Company [2004]. Deluxe facsimile of an 1877 edition depicting Arab art flourishing in Cairo from the 7th to the end of the 18th century mostly created...
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1 vol. Cellini, Benvenuto. The Life.New York: Brentano's, (1906). 8vo, contemp. full purple polished calf, triple gilt-fillet covers, center front cover gilt ornament, gilt spine compartments, inner dentelles...
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1 vol. + 3 portfolios. Architecture:Byzantine Architecture and Ornament by Le Comte, Melchior, De Vogue of Paris and Others. Boston: G.H. Polley, (1890). Folio,orig. printed bds; rebacked, edge wear. With 52...
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1 vol. (Alken, Henry, illustrator.)[Apperly, Charles James.] The Life of a Sportsman. By Nimrod. London: Rudolph Ackermann, 1842. First edition. Tall 8vo, early 20th-century full gilt-paneled & ornamental...
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* (ART DESIGN) SPELTZ ALEXANDER TheColoured Ornament of All Historical Styles. Leipzig: K.F. Koelers (1914-1915). 3 vols. comprising the Middle Ages Modern Times and Antiquity. Folio original linen over illustrated...
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1 vol. (Papier-Mache Binding.) TheParables of Our Lord. New York: Appleton, 1848. 12mo, orig. black ornamental papier-mache bdg. Color & tinted lithographic? pictorial borders. Bdg starting to break. Internally...
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