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Bossert,H.Th.

Ornament in Applied Art

E. Weyhe, 1924

175.00 €

Design Books

(New York, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1924
Place of printing
New York
Author
Bossert,H.Th.
Publishers
E. Weyhe
Edition
First American Edition
Keyword
European Decorative Arts (Pre 1900)
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
No
State of preservation
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

This is a very good hardcover copy with just light wear. Blue cloth covers have light soil. Very clean inside. Classic work surveying the wide variety of ornamental motifs that artists have used through the centuries to decorate all manner of applied arts, from handicrafts like pottery and clothing to luxurious metalwork and jewelry. This edition was printed in Germany using sheets from the original edition. 122 full-page color plates reproducing over 2000 decorative motifs from the arts of Asia, primitive Europe, North, Central and South America, Africa, Oceania and the peasant arts of all of Europe. Preface by Otto von Falke. Introduction by Bossert. Catalog with extensive notes on the plates, identifying each piece or motif. 15 1/2" high X 11" wide. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.