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Collector's Guide to Art Deco: Identification and Values
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Features
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Collector Books; 2nd edition April 1997
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0891457690
ISBN-13: 978-0891457695
Product Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Product Description
Collector's Guide to Art Deco II has updated all of the values from the first edition and doubled the number of examples. Over 600 color photographs. Categories include barware, clocks, dresser accessories, lamps, smoking items, statues, tableware, vases, and more. Current values are stated within the descriptions. An index of manufacturers and marks will help locate items of a particular company. A special section identifies the many reproduction bronze figurines found in today's antiques market. 2000 values. AUTHORBIO: Mary Frank Gaston's study of antiques began during the mid-1960s when she and her husband lived in New England which is so rich in our nation's history. She has authored many titles, with subjects including Flow Blue China, Blue Willow, English China, Limoges Porcelain, R.S. Prussia, Antique Brass Copper, Knowles, Taylor Knowles China, and Art Deco. Most of her books have seen multiple editions and/or volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors. REVIEW: This book is not meant to be a literary reconstruction or detailed history of the Art Deco period, but rather, a survey of Deco items found for sale at general and antique and collectibles outlets. In this revised edition the ten categories of Art Deco collectibles have been expanded illustrating more examples in each. Each section is prefaced with brief introductory remarks about the category, and values have been updated. The manufacturer index helps locate examples of a particular company.
About The Author
Mary Frank Gaston's study of antiques began during the mid-1960s when she and her husband lived in New England which is so rich in our nation's history. Most of her books have seen multiple editions and/or volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors.
Reader Reviews
This book was published in 1997, but values are updated for the year 2,000. Wonderful 224 page book contains more than 600 large, full color, sharp photos. Major topics range from bar ware, clocks, dresser accessories, to smoking, statutes, tableware and vases. It contains much text on the origins and development of Art Deco, and each section contains useful information. It also includes facts on reproductions, manufacturers and marks and a comprehensive bibliography. Art Deco collectors will enjoy and refer to this volume often.
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Collector's Guide to Art Deco: Identification and Values
by Mary Frank Gaston
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