Gothic and Renaissance Italian Works of Art: The Collection of Professor Comm. Elia Volpi, Furniture, Textiles, Rugs, Sculptures, Paintings and Objects of Art, Including Many Examples From the Davanza - Hardcover

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9780265912485: Gothic and Renaissance Italian Works of Art: The Collection of Professor Comm. Elia Volpi, Furniture, Textiles, Rugs, Sculptures, Paintings and Objects of Art, Including Many Examples From the Davanza

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ISBN 10: 0265912482 ISBN 13: 9780265912485

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Gems of Italian Renaissance Art and Design

A comprehensive catalog of the Volpi Collection, showcasing furniture, textiles, sculptures, paintings and decorative objects from Italian masters and famous collections, including pieces from Bardini and the Davanzati Palace. This edition highlights a wide range of centuries, styles, and ateliers, offering a vivid view of Renaissance and early modern taste.

The book assembles richly described items—from carved walnut sgabelli and cassoni to gilded mirrors and wall panels. It also preserves important works and period interiors, including a complete Renaissance room with frescoes and sculpted details. Readers will encounter furniture by Urbino, Florentine, and Venetian hands, as well as notable sculptures and panel paintings.

Extensive catalog entries for furniture, from sgabelli and cassoni to credenzas and beds, with notes on origin and period style.
Examples of carved and inlaid walnut work, including Italian regional schools and notable Bardini items.
Documentation of decorative arts, from mirrors and tables to ecclesiastical and ceremonial pieces.
Illustrated with references to major collections and historically significant interiors.

Ideal for readers interested in Renaissance design, Venetian and Florentine art, and 16th-century furnishings, as well as collectors and scholars seeking a detailed reference to the Volpi Collection’s Italian works.

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