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Discover the exquisite beauty of art and craftsmanship with The Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Volume XV. This essential catalog features over four hundred decorative objects, brilliantly showcasing painted enamels, opulent snuffboxes, fine porcelain, ceramics, jewelry, intricately designed furniture, cast metal pieces, and textiles sourced from the rich cultural histories of Europe and Asia. This volume is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and collectors, displaying items mostly dating from the late seventh century to the twentieth century.
Among the captivating highlights, you will find a stunning seventeenth-century oval watch adorned with intricate enamels by the master Susanne de Court of Limoges, and a remarkable domed cup resting on a beautifully carved alabaster figure of a bearded Turk—both symbolizing the ingenuity of craftsmanship in early eighteenth-century Germany. The catalog also includes a magnificent French secretaire from the 1780s, embellished with fine painted enamels from the illustrious Sevres Manufactory.
Each item in this comprehensive catalog comes with detailed provenance information, exhibition histories, and references, making it an indispensable resource for academics and art lovers alike. The volume is further enhanced by a carefully curated bibliography and an index to streamline your research. Perfect for anyone interested in decorative arts, this volume is part of Princeton University Press's esteemed collection. Free shipping is included with this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691154909
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This volume catalogs more than four hundred decorative objects in the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, including painted enamels, snuffboxes, porcelain, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, cast metal, and textiles from throughout Europe and Asia, with the majority dating from the late seventh century to the twentieth century. Highlights include a a superb seventeenth-century oval-shaped watch decorated with enamels by the master Susanne de Court of Limoges; a dazzling domed cup supported by a carved alabaster figure of a bearded Turk, replete with jewels and precious stones, crafted in early eighteenth-century Germany; and a French secretaire from the 1780s set with painted enamels from the famed Sevres Manufactory. Provenance information, exhibition histories, and references are provided, and selected comparative illustrations are incorporated. The volume also includes a bibliography and an index.
Among the captivating highlights, you will find a stunning seventeenth-century oval watch adorned with intricate enamels by the master Susanne de Court of Limoges, and a remarkable domed cup resting on a beautifully carved alabaster figure of a bearded Turk—both symbolizing the ingenuity of craftsmanship in early eighteenth-century Germany. The catalog also includes a magnificent French secretaire from the 1780s, embellished with fine painted enamels from the illustrious Sevres Manufactory.
Each item in this comprehensive catalog comes with detailed provenance information, exhibition histories, and references, making it an indispensable resource for academics and art lovers alike. The volume is further enhanced by a carefully curated bibliography and an index to streamline your research. Perfect for anyone interested in decorative arts, this volume is part of Princeton University Press's esteemed collection. Free shipping is included with this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691154909
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This volume catalogs more than four hundred decorative objects in the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, including painted enamels, snuffboxes, porcelain, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, cast metal, and textiles from throughout Europe and Asia, with the majority dating from the late seventh century to the twentieth century. Highlights include a a superb seventeenth-century oval-shaped watch decorated with enamels by the master Susanne de Court of Limoges; a dazzling domed cup supported by a carved alabaster figure of a bearded Turk, replete with jewels and precious stones, crafted in early eighteenth-century Germany; and a French secretaire from the 1780s set with painted enamels from the famed Sevres Manufactory. Provenance information, exhibition histories, and references are provided, and selected comparative illustrations are incorporated. The volume also includes a bibliography and an index.