Isbn: 9780865652118 - rock crystal treasures: from antiquity to today (8 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Light wear to edges. Overall good condition. Ships next business day from NC.

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Dust jacket condition: Very Good. Massive book. Due to weight, no foreign orders or domestic priority shipments accepted without prior arrangement as to shipping costs, which will exceed our usual rates. Solid retired library book with light library markings (no card pocket); else VG. Text free of underlining, writing and highlighting. Overall, a very nice clean copy. Never before has there Been a b>ok dedicated to objets d'art made of rock crystal, a mineral that nonetheless has always fascinated humanity. The ancients thought of it as frozen water, solidified forever at the heart of mountains. From this came the term krystallos, meaning "ice," a substance to which the Greeks attributed powers both magical and prophetic, as have many civilizations ever since. Rock crystal, which was already being worked in the third millennium before Christ, came into its own as an artistic medium in Egypt, for a brief but prodigious period (969-1171) during the FatimicT dynasty. It was here that carvers and engravers, inspired by earlier art in Egypt and Sassanid Persia, developed unparalleled technical skill. Then, from the 14th through the 17th centuries, the crowned heads of Europe found themselves utterly captivated by rock crystal. Every royal palace had its cabinet de curiosites?a small room set aside as a kind of treasure trove?filled with dozens or even hundreds of stones, some left raw, others carved and engraved. Passion for rock crystal among the nobility and aristocracy gave rise to such famous workshops?both independent and court-sponsored?as those of the Saracchi and the ri/tiseroni in Milan. Thereafter the material fell somewhat out of favor, thanks to its demystification by science and thus to the rise of imitations. That is, until the late 19th century, when.talented jewelers and artists celebrated its natural beauty as equal to that of precious stones. This book traces the entrancing history of rock crystal, a narrative that runs right through the history of humanity Itself. Lavishly illustrated, it brings to view numerous fine pieces from the beautiful collection of rock crystal assembled by Alain Boucheron. Book Description Traces the history of rock crystal and shows its intersections with the development of decorative arts and jewelry. 239 pages.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Vendome Press; New York, 1999. Hardcover. A Very Good, black binding with white lettering on front board and spine, binding sturdy and intact, mild rubbing along board edges, couple of soiled specks rear pastedown, some scattered foxing top text block edge, few small soiled specks bottom text block edge, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 239pp., bibliography, index, credits, acknowledgements, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. A LIKE NEW GIFT QUALITY COPY, NO EXPEDITED.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Vendome Press, New York, 1999. Hardcover, 239 pp. 1st edition. Tracing the history of rock crystal and its use in the decorative arts and jewelry, from an early example in 1000 BC, on into the 20th century. Illustrated in color. In fine condition.…

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 239 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. Light foxing to top edge of textblock. Otherwise a very clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket edges. A tight copy. Record # 471566.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Zustand: New.