Ernst Riegel: Goldsmied zwischen Historismus

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #259237
04.014

Ernst Riegel: Goldsmied zwischen Historismus und Werkbund. Carl Benno Heller und Wolfgang Gluber, Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, 1996, Kehrer Verlag Heidelberg, 166 pp., color and b/w illustration. Excellent survey of the most important Jugendstil metalsmith an designer. As new.

Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #259234
04.013

Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition (Craftsman and Visionary). Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, 1988. 66 pp. Color and B/W images. VG+.

Jugendstil

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #258995
04.011

Jugendstil: Glas, Graphik, Keramik, Metall, Mobel, Skulturen und Textilien, Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe, 1987, 382 pp. A very comprehensive survey of Jugendstil objects, designers, firms, marks and biographies. Very good.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: (1868-1928)

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #258859
04.009

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: (1868-1928) (Big Series), Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell, Paperback: 176 pages ; TASCHEN 1999. Wraps. Text in English, German and French. Near fine.

Vienna Secession

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1980: item #258807
04.008

Waissenberger, Robert. Vienna Secession. NY Rizzoli 1977, 1st US Edition Very Good + Cloth Near Fine 144 pp. 70 illustrations with 32 pp. in color. Translated from the German. Protective film.

Vienna 1900: Art, Architecture & Design

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1990: item #258806
04.006

Varnedoe, Kirk. Vienna 1900: Art, Architecture & Design. NY MOMA 1986, Near fine cloth 264pp. With 354 illustrations, 114 in color. Price clip. 2nd edition. Light edgewear to dj. This is an articulate overview of architecture, design, painting, and drawing in the period 1900-1918, with emphasis on the major figures Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka in painting; Wagner, Hoffmann, and Olbrich in architecture; and Moser in design. Kirk Varnedoe (the late curator at MOMA) writes well, has something to say, ... Click for details

The Sacred Spring: The Arts in Vienna

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1980: item #258803
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Powell, Nicolas The Sacred Spring: The Arts in Vienna 1898-1918, The New York Graphic Society 1974, 1st edition cloth 223 pp. Numerous illustrations mostly in b/w a few in colour. Index and notes. Mylar protected DJ. Near fine.

Art Nouveau à Vienne : Le Wiener Werkstätte

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #258767
04.003

Art Nouveau à Vienne : Le Wiener Werkstätte, Werner J. Schweiger, Editions Herscher, Paris, 1990, 127 pgs, French. As new.

History of this group of avant-garde artists and designers of the Wiener Werkstätte, through its masterpieces in all the fields: architecture, decoration, metal, ceramics and glass, graphics, etc. Brief biographies of more than 200 artists who contributed to the movement. Profusely illustrate... Click for details

A Life of Creation - Charlotte Perriand

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques New: item #257944
03.219

A Life of Creation, Charlotte Perriand, Hardcover, 400 pages, The Monacelli Press, 2003. New.

In 1927, the French designer Charlotte Perriand—then only twenty-four years old—won instant acclaim for her design for the "Bar sous le toit" (bar in the garret), shown at the Salon d'Automne in Paris. The project brought her to the attention of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, who asked Perriand to join their atelier.... Click for details

Barbotines de la Côte d'Azur

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques New: item #257819
03.216

Barbotines de la Côte d'Azur, Maryse Bottero, Massin, 2002, 248 pages. Text in French. Many color illustrations. From Marseilles to Menton, the Riviera since the time of the Greeks, has a wonderful history of potteries. This book pays homage to the faience manufacturers of 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Wonderful coverage of the Massier family, Menton, Vallauris, Dalpayrat, and many other lesser known artists. New.