Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Portrait Miniatures, Fans and Objects of Vertu
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes
Author: Anthony Moss
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538144964
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebrated A&D Collection of canes, while enlightening prose demonstrates the cane's enduring relevance to society. More than just a mobility aid, the cane has held numerous offices of significance. From the staff of the legendary Monkey King in the classic Chinese Journey to the West, or the stylised crosiers carried by high-ranking prelates from the Roman Catholic church, to the truncheon wielded by Mr Punch in puppet shows, canes are embedded in the culture of almost every country around the globe. Roving the map with one hand and thumbing through history books with the other, A Virtual History of Walking Canes and Sticks seeks not only to introduce the collector to the diverse wealth of canes available but also to entertain the casual reader. Intermingled with over 800 full-colour pictures are descriptions of gadget canes for tradesmen, squirting canes for pranksters, and glamorous Art Nouveau canes for the dapper gentlemen of the '20s. Informative and meticulously researched, this book paves an accessible route into a niche subject while paying homage to our ongoing relationship with canes. This story stretches back as far as history itself.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538144964
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebrated A&D Collection of canes, while enlightening prose demonstrates the cane's enduring relevance to society. More than just a mobility aid, the cane has held numerous offices of significance. From the staff of the legendary Monkey King in the classic Chinese Journey to the West, or the stylised crosiers carried by high-ranking prelates from the Roman Catholic church, to the truncheon wielded by Mr Punch in puppet shows, canes are embedded in the culture of almost every country around the globe. Roving the map with one hand and thumbing through history books with the other, A Virtual History of Walking Canes and Sticks seeks not only to introduce the collector to the diverse wealth of canes available but also to entertain the casual reader. Intermingled with over 800 full-colour pictures are descriptions of gadget canes for tradesmen, squirting canes for pranksters, and glamorous Art Nouveau canes for the dapper gentlemen of the '20s. Informative and meticulously researched, this book paves an accessible route into a niche subject while paying homage to our ongoing relationship with canes. This story stretches back as far as history itself.
Works of Art & Objects of Vertu
Author: Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Furniture, Bronzes, Works of Art, Miniatures, Fans, Vertu, Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Silver
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Objects of Vertu and Miniatures
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Portrait Miniatures & Objects of Vertu
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
The Directory of Gold & Silversmiths, Jewellers, and Allied Traders, 1838-1914
Author: John Culme
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
4000 biographies of diverse traders, together with 15,000 makers' marks, illustrated and arranged to allow easy identification. Based on the records of Goldsmiths' Hall, this is the most important reference on British 19th-century silver and is essential
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
4000 biographies of diverse traders, together with 15,000 makers' marks, illustrated and arranged to allow easy identification. Based on the records of Goldsmiths' Hall, this is the most important reference on British 19th-century silver and is essential
The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Catalogues of Sales
Author: Sotheby's Belgravia (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Newsletter
Author: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description