Author: Nobili, Riccardo
Title: The Gentle Art of Faking: A History of the Methods of Producing Imitations and Spurious Works of Art from the Earliest Times Up to the Present Day
Description: London, Seeley, 1922. Hardcover. Quarter-fabric casebound book. The fabric is beige. The title is printed in black on a light brown plate and glued to the spine. The remainder of the front and back covers is light blue paper. Pages: (12), 11-318. Contains twenty-one figures, most in grayscale. "Riccardo Nobili is a renowned art historian and author, known for his in-depth knowledge of Italian art and culture. His passion for uncovering the hidden stories behind famous works of art led him to write 'The Gentle Art of Faking,' a captivating exploration of the art of forgery. Nobili's background in art history and his extensive research make him a trusted voice in the world of Renaissance art. VG-: An exlibrary copy. Has a card slip glued to the back pasted end page. Ownership plate on the front pasted end page. Pencil markings on the front free end page. There is also an impact stamp from the previous owner on the penultimate page. Foxing on the pages. The cover is stained. The binding holds well, though, and all the pages are easily readable.

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