JUST, JUDITH

Lea Stein Jewelry. A Schiffer Book for Collectors. With Price Guide

Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2001. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 0764313819. With coloured decorated endpapers, decorated title, plates & illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; "Lea Stein Jewelry" by Judith Just is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Lea Stein, a renowned Parisian jewelry designer known for her innovative use of plastics and vibrant designs. The book provides an extensive look at Stein’s creative process, the development of her distinctive techniques, and the broad array of her whimsical creations, including her famous brooches shaped like animals and other quirky motifs. Just delves into Stein’s unique method of layering laminated celluloid to create multidimensional effects and rich textures, a technique that set her apart in the jewelry world. The text is accompanied by high-quality photographs that showcase the vivid colors and intricate details of the pieces. This book not only highlights the artistic and technical aspects of Stein's work but also places her contributions within the broader context of fashion and design history, making it a valuable resource for collectors, enthusiasts, and historians alike. ; Octavo Oblong; 160 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60878

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 0764313819 Jewellery

KEMP, MARTIN

Leonardo Da Vinci. Experience, Experiment and Design

London: V & A Publishing, 2006. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. ISBN: 1851774866. With coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket,. ; Folio; 213 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60219

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 1851774866

KENNEDY, IAN & JULIAN TREUHERZ

The Railway. Art in the Age of Steam

Liverpool, Kansas City, Missouri, Newhaven, Connecticut: Press, 2008. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0942614429. With b/w & coloured decorated endpapers, decorated title, plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine uncreased. ; Quarto Oblong; 288 pages. Very Good+ with no dustjacket .

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Book number: LCH46501

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 0942614429 Social & Cultural History 19th Century

KLOSSOWSKI DE ROLA, STANISLAS

Balthus

London: Thames & Hudson, 1996. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 0500092605. With b/w & coloured plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Published by Thames & Hudson in December 1996, this hardcover book features 160 pages with 115 illustrations, including 107 in color. Stanislas Klossowski de Rola, the artist's eldest son, provides a unique and intimate perspective on Balthus, a reclusive figure known for his enigmatic and often provocative depictions of youth and innocence. This publication, expanded from its original 1980s edition, offers a pioneering look into the life and work of Balthus, aiming to demystify the artist while celebrating his significant contribution to 20th-century art; Quarto oblong; 160 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60814

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 0500092605 French Painting Modern 20th Century

KNAVINA, VALDA

Hilda Vika (Serija "Latvijas Makslas Klasika"/Series "Classics of Latvian Art")

Riga, Latvia: Neputns, 2018. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 9934565390. With b/w & coloured plates & illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Quarto; 144 pages. As New with no dustjacket .

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Book number: LCH46500

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 9934565390

KRAMER, WALTER (COMPILER) ; MARJA ROSCAM ABBING (INTERVIEW)

Willink

's Gravenhage & Rotterdam: Nijgh & Van Ditmar. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. With b/w & coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Covers in protective plastic cover. Loosely inserted exhibition guide. Text in Dutch. Some residue of sticky tape on exhibition guide and back endpapers. Slight foxing to front endpapers. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners.. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60303

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 20th Century Cobra

LAMB, LYNTON

The Purpose of Painting

London: Oxford Universty Press Humphrey Milford, 1936. First Edition. Original boards. With plates. A few pages somewhat foxed. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; 19 x 13 x 1 cms; 40 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60142

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

LAMBOOY, SUZANNE M. R.

Koninklijk Blauw. Het Mooiste Delfts Aardewerk Van Willem en Mary (Delfts Aardewerk. Geschiedenis Van Een Nationaal Produkt. Deel VI)

Den Haag, Apeldoorn & Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers Zwolle, 2020. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 9462622922. With coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; This book narrates the story of extraordinary masterpieces brought together for the first time in an exhibition, offering readers an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the era when the famed royal couple, William and Mary, commissioned the most exquisite Delft blue pottery. The work is a significant contribution to understanding the cultural heritage of the Dutch Golden Age, presenting Delftware not only as a symbol of national pride but also as an art form that has garnered international acclaim. ; Folio; 288 pages. New with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60822

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 9462622922 Ceramics Blaauw &

LARSSON, MARTEN J. (EDITOR)

Ny Arkitektur I Sverige. 1950-Talets Svenska Byggnadskonst. New Architecture in Sweden. A Decade of Swedish Building

Stockholm: Svenska Arkitekters Riksförbund, 1961. First Edition. Original Cloth. With plates. With text in Swedish and English. Slight foxing to back endpapers and some plates. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; 28.7 x 22.7 x 3 cms; 347 pages. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB85217

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: Architectural History

LARSSON, RIKARD & ROGER TANNER

Secrets of the Walls. A Guide to Stockholm City Hall

Stockholm: Bokförlaget Langenskiöld, 2011. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 9187007029. With b/w & coloured decorated inside covers, plates & illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Octavo; 141 pages. Near Fine .

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Book number: LCB60224

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 9187007029 Urban History Townhall

LEEMAN, F.

Odilon Redon en Emile Bernard. Meesterwerken Uit de Collectie Van Andries Borger

Amsterdam & Zwolle: Van Gogh Museum & Waanders Uitgevers, 2009. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 9040085765. With coloured illustrations. Slight shelfwear. ; Quarto; 158 pages. Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60220

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 9040085765 Painting

LIEDTKE, WALTER

Vermeer and the Delft School

New York & New Haven, Connecticut: The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Yale University Press, 2001. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 0300088485. With b/w & coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Folio; xiv, 626 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60298

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 0300088485 Dutch Painting Golden Age Schools

LINKS, J. G.

Canaletto

London: Phaidon Press, 2005. Second Edition; Fourth Impression. Original wrappers. ISBN: 0714838438. With b/w & coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Canaletto provides a comprehensive look at the life and works of Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto (1697-1768) , who is celebrated as one of the most popular Old Master painters. The book delves into Canaletto's iconic views of Venice, Rome, and London, which are widely admired for their meticulous detail and atmospheric depiction. Links portrays Canaletto not just as a recorder of scenery but as an artist who had the extraordinary ability to capture the essence of a scene with a realism that makes 'the eye is deceived'. This publication offers readers insights into Canaletto's technique, his influence on the art world, and his lasting legacy; Folio; 256 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60811

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 0714838438 Painting

LUCIE- SMITH, EDWARD

Sergio Ceccotti

Paris: Lachenal & Ritter, 2001. First French Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 2904388524. 83 pages, devoted to the work of Sergi Ceccotti. B. Rome 1935, by Edward Lucie - Smith. With 69 large colour plates. Notes are in French and English. And there is much Biographical / Exhibition. Bibliographic information. There ere two very light indentations on outer edges of the boards, otherwise a near Fine copy in like d/w. ; Hardback; Quarto Oblong. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 28201

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 2904388524

MACDONALD, BRIAN W.

Tribal Rugs. Treasures of the Black Tent

Woodbridge, Suffolk: ACC Art Books, 2010. Second Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1851495312. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; With coloured decorated endpapers, decorated title, plates, maps & illustrations. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. ; 22x28x3 cm; 302 pages. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 82682

Catalogue: Art, Architecture & Design

Keywords: 1851495312 Carpets