The Gentle Art of Faking | A History of the Methods of Producing Imitations & Spurious Works of Art from the Earliest Times up to the Present Day

Nobili, Riccardo (1859-1939)

Published by Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London First English Edition . 1922., 1922

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter ivory cloth, grey cloth covered boards, browned paper title label to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. An historical account which explores the fascinating world of art forgery and imitation throughout history, looking at the methods and motivations behind the production of spurious works of art. Contains 318 pp with 31 monochrome illustrations and photographs on coated art paper throughout, erratum note tipped-in. Ink name to the front free end paper 'Allan Douglas | 8th August 1925', sporadic foxing to the early and latter pages and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Technique & Materials].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Gentle Art of Faking | A History of the Methods of Producing Imitations & Spurious Works of Art from the Earliest Times up to the Present Day
• Publisher: Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London First English Edition . 1922.
• Publication Date: 1922
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good