Collector's Encyclopedia of Bookends
- Author(s): Louis Kuritzky & Charles Decosta
- Category: Furniture & Furnishings
- Publisher: Collector Books
- Publish year: 2006
- ISBN: 9781574324334
- Number of Pages: -
Bookends have evolved into a well-established genre of interest amongst collectors, antiques dealers, and aficionados of the decorative arts. Since the publication of the Collector's Guide to Bookends, published by Collector Books in 1998,knowledge about bookend sculptors, founders, and subject matter has continued to grow. This single volume is by far the most detailed and authoritative text published on the topic to date. Containing more than 2,500 photographs and entries, numerous examples of never-before-published bookends are provided with updatedinformation about rarity, value, sculptors, and founders. The full range of collectible bookends is represented, including metalware, porcelain, glass, and works of assorted major pottery makers. This volume will surely be the definitive standard reference for antique and collectible bookends. 2006 values.
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Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Introduction
Manufacturers
Comments on Individual Bookends
Sculptors, Artists, and Designers
Descriptions about Bookends
Reproductions
Bookend Configurations
References
Photo Gallery
Index