Decorative Arts
ENGLISH SILVER IN THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, VOLUME 2
Written by Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The collection of English silver at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston was established in the 1930s and has long been considered one of the finest collections of such objects in the world, having grown to include over 500 pieces.
RARE BOOKS UNCOVERED:TRUE STORIES OF FANTASTIC FINDS IN UNLIKELY PLACES
Written by Rego Barry, Rebecca
Feed your inner bibliophile with this volume on unearthed rare and antiquarian books.Few collectors are as passionate or as dogged in the pursuit of their quarry as collectors of rare books. In Rare Books Uncovered, expert on rare and antiquarian books Rebecca Rego Barry recounts the stories of remarkable discoveries from the world of book collecting.
IF THESE JEWELS COULD TALK: THE LEGENDS BEHIND CELEBRITY GEMS
Written by Bernstein, Beth
Throughout the 20th century, jewelry revealed the behind-the-scenes stories and the plot twists and turns in the real lives of celebrities that will always be larger than life.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: TREASURES AND LEGENDS
Written by Meylan, Vincent
From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Amélie's missing emeralds, via Fantômas and the blood-red rubies of the kings of Burma, entering the world of Van Cleef & Arpels is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt. In this book, Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties.
INDIGO: THE COLOR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Written by Legrand, Catherine
Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colorful book takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-colored textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people, and fabric.
JEWELS BY JAR
Written by Sassoon, Adrian
Called "the Fabergé of our time" by Diane von Furstenberg, Joel A. Rosenthal, who works in Paris under the name JAR, is one of the most acclaimed jewelry designers of the past thirty years.
ROLEX: HISTORY, ICONS AND RECORD-BREAKING MODELS
Written by Patrizzi, Osvaldo
The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of Swiss watchmaking as he dreamed about a timepiece that could be worn around the wrist. This experimental research led Rolex to achieve its highest goals in both technological innovation and in the use of the finest materials alone.
CARTIER ROYAL: HIGH JEWELRY AND PRECIOUS OBJECTS
Written by Chaille, Francois
The most exceptional new creations from the world's premier jeweler. This exquisitely produced, luxurious tome presents one hundred of the latest creations by the famous jeweler, from high jewelry to precious objects.
ORIENTAL RUGS: FROM A-Z
Written by Azizollahoff, J R
With this valuable book, novices and connoisseurs alike will be able to correctly identify the most distinctive styles and purchase contemporary Oriental rugs in traditional designs of the highest quality. Over 270 beautiful color photos, including many close-up shots, display these fascinating carpets to their best advantage.
CARPETS OF THE ART DECO ERA
Written by Day, Susan
Beautifully and extensively illustrated, Carpets of the Art Deco Era charts the evolution of carpet design during the period, celebrating the results of a particularly rich era in the decorative arts. An important visual survey for any textile arts shelf, this volume is now available again in a compact, accessible format.
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