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1923réf. 154675Baltimore 1923. Original. Ephemera. VG- NF internally; only minor shelf wear to covers. Cream paper stapled wraps with dark brown lettering and dark sepia image. 16 pp. with 6 bw images. Catalogue from the exhibition of September to November 1923. Exhibition circulated by The American Federation of Arts. With a brief introduction by the first director of the Baltimore Museum of Art Florence Nightingale Levy. Works by 106 American sculptors including Anna Hyatt Huntington Malvina Hoffman Mahonri Young Harriet Frismuth Hans Schuler etc. Artists listed alphabetically each with a list of works on view. unknown books
1923réf. 154683Baltimore Maryland: The Baltimore Museum of Art 1923. Original. Paperback. VG- clean and tight; light shelf wear to covers. Stiff grey paper bound with sewn brown string. 45 pp. with bw frontis and 7 additional bw illus. Catalogue from the first exhibition held at the "new" Baltimore Museum of Art February 22 to April 1 1923. WIth an introduction by the museum's director Florence Nightingale Levy. Includes a directory of the "Scope of the Exhibition" kinds of art in the various galleries: Gallery A - Paintings in water colors by American artists; Gallery B - Etchings by Old and Modern Masters from the Lebr Collection; Gallery C - East Indian Damascan and Persian metal work wood carving and textiles of the XVI XVII and XVIII centuries; Gallery D - American and English silver and furniture of the XVIII and XIX centuries; Gallery E - Sculpture by American artists; and Gallery F - Paintings in oil by American and foreign deceased and contemporary artists. With brief introductions to the works in Galleries BC and D. All gallery works are listed; many works by renowned artists. The Baltimore Museum of Art paperback books
1909réf. 22085.1New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1909. Hardcover. VG- Bookplate from a previous owner;. One vol. Light blue paper boards with dark blue cloth spine gilt letters on spine & front cover 160 pp. Numerous bw plates. Subtitle: Commemorative of the Tercentenary of the Discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson in the year 1609 and the centenary of the first use of steam in the navigation of said river by Robert Fulton in the year 1807. One volume only of this two-volume set and complete in itself. Contains an annotated catalogue of 606 works consisting of American paintings furniture silver ceramics glass pewter and textiles. Many items are pictured here as well. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hardcover books
2012réf. 150552Paris: Citadelles & Mazenod 2012. Hardcover. VG- Security tab from ex-art library inside back cover; dj has average wear esp. at heel of spine; book itself is clean and plates are vivid. Fuchia cloth with gilt letters on spine & front cover burgundy & color illus. dust jacket 336 pp. 250 color illus.; weighs 5.5 lbs. Text is in French. Offers examples of depictions of "Paradise" complete with wonderful animals from artists of the 15th-17th centuries. Stunning visuals. Some you'll have seen before. Others perhaps not. Citadelles & Mazenod hardcover books
1991réf. 146237New York New York: Rizzoli 1991. Reprint. Softcover. VG. Color pictorial wraps. 200 pp. Profuse color plates. Traces the ascendancy of this decorative art form in Italy Spain Portugal England Germany Austria Switzerland Sweden Denmark and America exploring the influence of politics on art. Lavishly illustrated with color pictures the inspiring volume also displays some contemporary rooms that utilize painted pieces and offers some tips on the care of painted furniture. from review. Rizzoli paperback books
1989réf. 143478Providence Rhode Island: Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design 1989. Softcover. VG: Some wear to the top right corner of the front cover. Color pictorial wraps; 296 pp.; 10 color plates approx. 200 bw figures. Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name which appeared at the Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design as well as the Walters Art Gallery. 194 items listed with extensive annotations including textiles texts religious art home goods and more. Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design paperback books
1980réf. 10442Florence Italy: Nuovedizioni Enrico Vallechhi 1980. Softcover. VG- Wraps and page ages are slightly aged or soiled; contents are good and illus. are vivid. White & color illus. wraps. 223 pp. 51 color 257 bw plates. Text is in Italian. Issued in conjunction with a 1980-1981 exhibition showcasing the work of Italian Futurist paintet Primo Conti 1900-1988. With essays by Maurizio Calvesi and Giovanna dalla Chiesa and many fine illustrations of Conti's work. A nice introduction to this artist and his style. Nuovedizioni Enrico Vallechhi paperback books
1902réf. 138344London: William Heinemann 1902. Hardcover. Good interior/Fair binding. Hinges are loose but book is intact; edges of binding are very worn esp. at spine; pages & plates are generally clean and clear. Brown-red cloth with gilt letters on spine & front cover gilt top edges 246 pp. 15 color plates 6 BW plates various BW illus.; weighs 10 lbs. Oversize. Ownership signature of artist J. Gordon Guthrie dated 1921. Explores the life and work of Italian Renaissance painter Pintoricchio 1454-1513. Translated from the Italian by Florence Simmonds. A large book with vibrant color plates. Ownership signature of artist J. Gordon Guthrie who designed windows for Tiffany and later for other studios including his own. He was known especially for his ecclesiastical windows in several churches as well as for his Arts & Crafts style figurative and his modernist paintings. William Heinemann hardcover books
1919réf. 7092Washington DC: American Federation of Arts 1919. Hardcover. VG. Green cloth. 376 pp. 38 bw plates. Emphasizes Art During The War as experienced and practiced in several art centers. Lists museums and societies by state; necrology; auction sales and paintings sold during the year; who's who among art dealers. Of particular importance is the reporting of the names of the buyers of the pictures all pictures sold for $50 or more. American Federation of Arts hardcover books
1911réf. 204651911. Hardcover. Good- slightly shaken and rear inner hinge cracked tear in spine at top 1". Green cloth. 488 pp. 1 color 61 bw plates. Includes a special section of articles devoted to art schools and art education in the United States. Contains a list of paintings sold at auction; books of the year; Necrology of 54 names; reports of galleries societies and schools; Women's clubs interested in Art; many other short interesting and informative sections. hardcover books
2011réf. 130323Cap-Rouge Quebec Canada: Editions Les dames de Kamouraska 2011. Limited to 50 copies # 43 signed certificate affixed to p. 4. Hardcover. As new. Black faux-leather boards with gilt titling and mounted color illustration. No dust jacket. 109 pp. Color illustrations throughout. Addenda inserted an additional color plate. In French. The complete set will include 4 volumes. Editions Les dames de Kamouraska hardcover books
1945réf. 128543Washington DC: The American Federation of Arts 1945. Hardbound. Good some soiling and marking to covers binding somewhat shaken. Dark green cloth boards with gilt lettering 492pp several BW illustrations. First volume published after WWII. Includes sources like art schools museums and societies in the USA Canada and Latin America art magazines newspapers carrying art notes open exhibitions national and by region booking agencies paintings sold at auctions buyer's guide etc. The American Federation of Arts hardcover books
1909réf. 22085New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1909. Softcover. VG- with cover lightly faded and lib. stamp on front but interior nice and clean. One vol. Blue wraps. 160 pp. No illustrations. One volume only of this two-volume set in paperback and complete in itself. Contains an annotated catalogue of 355 works including American paintings furniture silver and other objects of art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art paperback books
1922réf. 119127New York: Art Service 1922. Softcover. Good clean and tight. Green paper wraps with black lettering and illustration; 71 pp. with occasional duotone photographs and a fold-out map of the city. Very interesting guidebook to New York City's art landmarks especially in Manhattan. Includes sculptures murals museums the Pratt art dealers and more. Art Service paperback books
1963réf. 173601963. Softcover. VG/VG- some wear to extremities and DJ ex art library copy. Black wraps color DJ. 265 pp. Hundreds of bw plates. Text in Italian with translations in English French and German at the end. This catalog was prepared to accompany the 1963 Florence art fair and has works by close to 200 artists. A wonderful glimpse into the time period. paperback books
1970réf. 158601970. Softcover. Good Some soiling and wear to wraps; Pages discolored around edges due to age; Former owner's name written in ink on first page. Color wraps. 225 pp. 77 bw plates. Text in Italian; An exhibition of works of Caravaggio and his followers from the Florentine museums this book features an eight-page introduction biographic notes on various artists catalogue of 70 works and an interesting passage on the restoration of the pieces by Paolo Dal Poggetto. Text in Italian. paperback books
1916réf. 9874NY 1916. Hardcover. VG ex art library copy with white letters on spine. Brown cloth. 59 pp. Two-page introduction by the author followed by the listings. Describes several locations in detail and includes two maps. A valuable list of dealers is located on the last two pages. hardcover books
2008réf. 106027Oregon: Portland Art Museum 2008. Hardbound. VG/VG. Light blue cloth with heavy gloss pictorial dustjacket. 256 pp. over 171 color plates many smaller bw and color illustrations. Catalogue features a whopping 171 items all of which are annotated and illustrated. Contents include: Investigations of Modernity: the dancer in the work of Degas Forain and Toulouse-Lautrec Annette Dixon; In the wings: space and narrative in Degas Forain and Toulouse-Lautrec Richard Kendall; Forain at the Opéra: fascinated observer Florence Valdes-Forain; The dancers of Toulouse-Lautrec: public lives and private performances Mary Weaver Chapin; Re-presenting the dance: Degas's inheritance and legacy Jill Devonyar. Portland Art Museum hardcover books
1979réf. 105500Alexandria Association 1979. Softbound. VG. Light blue illustrated wraps. 32 pp. profusely illustrated in bw. A short overview and several short essays on various aspects and topics. Well-illustrated owner's names provided. Alexandria Association paperback books
réf. 27176Softcover. VG. Pictorial wraps. 52 pp. 48 bw ills. Organized by Fabrizio Bandini Guido Botticelli Cristina Danti Isabella Lapi Ballerini Mauro Matteini and Arcangelo Moles. Introduction by Caroline Elam. paperback books
1935réf. 23177NY: Municipal Art Society 1935. Softcover. VG ex archival art library a tight crisp copy. Blue wraps. 135 pp. 26 bw plates. Includes a two-page introduction by the author followed by the listings. Also includes a list of art tours under the title "How to Use One Day to the Best Advantage" as well as an index to the artists. Municipal Art Society paperback books
1927réf. 23178NY: Municipal Art Society 1927. Softcover. VG. Pumpkin wraps. 104 pp. 29 bw plates. Includes a two-page introduction by the author followed by the listings. Also includes a list of art tours under the title "How to Use One Day to the Best Advantage" Municipal Art Society paperback books
1937réf. 201931937. Hardcover. VG- some mild wear to exterior. Brownish cloth. 92 pp 128 bw plates. Text in Italian. hardcover books
1934réf. 256866New York: The John Day Company 1934. Hardcover. 172p. first edition very good condition in an edge worn and chipped dj with the original flap price intact with a pencil line across it the jacket is repaired with non-archival tape. Converse active for years in the Socialist movement was the life long companion of Vida Scudder. The John Day Company hardcover books
1983réf. 621084Garden City New York: Doubleday & Company 1983. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First edition. Commentary by Louis Auchincloss. 227pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Light foxing on the page edges else near fine in a fine dust jacket. Warmly Inscribed by Auchincloss to his cousin Rosamond DuPont. Doubleday & Company hardcover books
