First edition paperback with folded card cover, 2000. In overall fine condition - sample copy removed from shrink-wrap but never displayed. Virtually as new. Sumptuous title, beautifully illustrated with many colour plates.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Gilbert Collection: Portrait Miniatures in Enamel

Publisher

Philip Wilson

Publication Date

2000

Language

English

ISBN 10

085667513X

ISBN 13

9780856675133

Binding

Paperback

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

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Art and Design

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Synopsis

A scholarly, comprehensive study of the art of enamels in Europe, presenting examples from the seventeenth to the late nineteenth century. Demonstrates the extraordinary quality and scope of these exquisite works.

This scholarly book contains comprehensive information on the art of enamels in Europe and England. It also examines the techniques and tools of enamelists and presents an overview of artists, patrons and sitters represented in this fine collection.

About the Author

Sarah Coffin, an independant decorative arts consultant, is a former Vice President of Sotheby's. Bodo Hofstetter is a senior specialist for portrait miniatures, gold boxes and objets de vertu at Christie's London/Paris.

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