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This " Christie's Art Deco " first edition decorative arts and design survey hardcover book is a very special and …
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This " Christie's Art Deco " first edition decorative arts and design survey hardcover book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.
The hardcover book with gold tone foil spine titles, and dust jacket is published by Watson Guptil Publications, printed and bound in Italy in 2000 by Conti Tipcolor. Edited by Fiona Gallacher, contributors : Michael Jeffrey, Simon Andrews and Nicolette White.
In this special volume specialists from Christie's 20th Century Decorative Arts Department provide their expert knowledge concerning subjects such as furniture, silver and metalwork, and advertising art. In addition biographies of many key participants in the Art Deco Design Movement are provided.
Superbly illustrated with images from Christie's archives, this book celebrates the exuberance of this truly cosmopolitan age in design history. Its dynamic spirit is captured in images of striking Japanese ceramics, vibrant Swiss poster designs, exquisite French glass, and bold American architectural detailing. This is an essential book for all collectors and enthusiasts of Art Deco design.
The 1st edition decorative arts & design hardcover book measures 10 1/2" W X 10 3/8" H X 3/4" D, with 192 pages. It features more than 135 full color illustrations, an index, collectors tip, museum addresses, and select bibliography.
Chapters included in the book are : Architectural Detailing, Furniture, Glass, Ceramics, Silver and Metalwork, Jewelry, Sculpture, Graphics and Posters.
It is in excellent " like new " condition consistent with age, light signs of handling and very light wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price.
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- Dimensions
- 10.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 10.38ʺH
- Artist
- Le Corbusier
- Brand
- Gio Ponti
- Designer
- Clarice Cliff
- Styled After
- Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Photography
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
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