"The Genius of Japanese Design" by Sherman Lee. 1983 second printing, Kodansha. Condition-New. 203 pages. 32 color plates, 800 B/W plaes, including 15 pages of Japanese family crests. "A superb introduction to Japanese art by one of the foremost authorities in the field. A brilliant analysis of the unique features of Japanese design and motif as represented in more than 1,500 illustrations. Valuable for the artist, designer, and art historian." Sherman E...

THE Book on Alexandria Stoneware and Pottery - limited supply available

Alphonse Legros Print Collectors Club Book #109/500. This scarce art book from the Art Deco era was published by the Print Collectors' Club of London, England in 1934. This 10 x 7-1/2" paper and cloth bound book has 24 pages plus 17 black and white illustrations following on separate pages; it is titled THE ETCHINGS, DRYPOINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS OF ALPHONSE LEGROS 1837-1911, and it is one of a series of limited edition art books published in this era...

History In Their Blood Indian Portraits - Grandmaison. This splendid 124 page profusely illustrated art book is entitled HISTORY IN THEIR BLOOD THE INDIAN PORTRAITS OF NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON by Hugh A. Dempsey...

A hardcover published in 1994 that highlights holloware, jewelry and cutlery exhibited at the Kolding Museum. There are B&W photos along with an extensive appendix noting the pieces, dimensions,etc.along with a chronology. The cover shows very light wear with minor creasing at the top of the back spine - the book itself is in excellent condition. Written in Danish and German. 231pp.

The English adaption, by Burton Watson, of Chinese Sculpture, Bronzes And Jades In Japanese Collections, Yuzo Sugimura, 1966 (first English edition, hardcover.) A scholarly catalog format of important Chinese works of art in Japanese collections with sections featuring Tomb Sculpture, Buddhist Figures, Bronzes and Jades. Profusely illustrated with excellent, full bleed black and white plates and a small number of tipped color plates. Embossed, cloth bound hardcover. Ex Libris Gerald D. Schultz...

Eijer, Dieuwke, Kagamibuta, Mirrors of Japanese Life and Legend, The Baur Collection / Heinz Kaempfer Fund (Geneva / Leiden), 1994. 95 pages, numerous b/w and color illustrations. Extensive description of the history, materials, techniques of kagamibuta, its subject matter and kagamibuta makers, richly illustrated with excellent photos of pieces from the Baur Collection and from private collections...

This is the Excellent ART BOOK: HIS LIFE, ART AND LETTERS by Barbara E. White, 1984. 311p; Folio size 10 3/4" X 14"; 391 illustrations incl. 125 in full Color & some FOLDOUTS; condition is NF. jpgs give more info pertaining to RENOIR and this well-known Book

DESCRIPTION: “Tibetan Art: Tracing the Development of Spiritual Ideals and Art in Tibet, 600 – 2000 AD” is a treasure trove of the creativity Tibet has harbored over the centuries. Amy Heller places Tibetan art into an historical and social setting, and has richly illustrated this work with over 120 color and 147 black and white photographs...

DESCRIPTION: “The Inro Handbook, Studies of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer” was written for collectors who have discovered the delights of the miniature Japanese art forms. This authoritative and enlightening book offers a wealth of valuable information and is written by one of the foremost collectors and scholars in the field, Raymond Bushell...

New Reference Book: Chinese Monochrome Porcelain

"A Millennium of Monochromes: From the Great Tang to the High Qing. The Baur and the Zhuyuetang Collections" by Peter Y.K. Lam; Monique Crick; Laure Schwartz-Arenales.

New and in publisher's original shrink wrap. Published price $100 / £80. Our price: £55. Publication Date: 2019. Binding: Hardcover.

391 printed pages...

"Birds in Paradise" is the catalogue printed for the special exhibition of the same name at Van Cleef's L'Ecole, School of Jewelry Arts in 2019. The exhibition focused on jewelry inspired by birds and was drawn from two private collections and Van Cleef's heritage collection. The catalogue is printed entirely in color and features illustrations of about 100 jewels, as well as drawings and other source material for their design. It's completed with a series of scholarly essays...

"Furo: The Japanese Bath" by Peter Grilli & Dana Levy...

A rare softcover published in December 1, 1952 by the US Department of Justice Office of Alien Properties.Signed by the researcher along with a dedication note.There are more than 4000 movies listed along with the type of film ( documentary, feature, military etc.) as well as the producer. The paper cover has a small tear at the spine otherwise in fine condition.96pp.

Published by McGraw-Hill in 1960, the English version of the orginal Electra Editrice, Milan 1958. Comprehensive volume exploring Italian majolica, or tin glazed wares, from early production to later factories, the book has 258 pages, with 84 tipped in color plates, and many black and white illustrations. It measures 12" by 9 1/2" and is a very fine and beautifully illustration reference. In good condition, with tears, fading and minor losses to dj (some taped), some spotting to white covers,...

This is a unused crystal. OMEGA Steel Bezel insert CUSHION CRYSTAL Ref. 166.227 Cal. 1250. 31mm diameter and 3mm high. The Omega Horseshoe Logo is marked centered position on the surface. Genuine, authentic crystal only. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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The book features 219 lots including jade, ivory, silver and gold. Colored photos. Mint condition. Published by the Oriental Art Gallery London.

DESCRIPTION: During the Chinese Han (206 B.C.- A.D. 220) and Tang (A.D. 618-907) dynasties, earthenware sculptures were placed in elaborate tombs to protect and serve the spirits of the deceased. These fascinating sculptures took the forms of animals, soldiers, courtiers, musicians, merchants, and attendants. “From Court to Caravan, Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony M. Solomon” features seventy-three exquisite Chinese tomb sculptures from the Solomon collection, which in...