American Decorative Arts: 360 Years of Creative Design
New York; (1982): Harry N. Abrams. First Edition. Folio. Item #030052
405pp., illustrated in color and in black and white (some folding plates) This work reviews every aspect of the change in decorative arts from the medieval incluence seen in objects by the first settlers to the sleek interrnational style of modern times. Illustrtaed with more than four hundered illustrations whose detailed captions offer precise data on the production, provenance, and historical background of each item. And, with a comprehensive up to date bibliography and extensive index, and of inestimable value to the season collector, professional or amateur, to the student, and to every lover of American decorative arts.Bound in black cloth lettered and decorated in brown, spine lettering brown, in deocrative dust jacket.
Price: $75.00