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$24 USDImportant 20th Century Decorative Arts Christie's NY Auction Catalog - Also Art Nouveau Pieces
Books:Auction Catalogs
This catalog contains some of the best specimen's of decorative arts that can be found outside a museum! Although the title does not state it, it also includes fabulous Art Nouveau works. The auction was held on November 29, 1999. This catalog is in mint condition and includes the realized price list. Works by Chiparrus, Lalique, Galle (rare furniture items as well as glass) George Ohr, Stickley, just to name a few! There were 139 lots. Auction catalogs are valuable and affordable reference ...
$89 USDImportant Reference - Tiffany: Innovation in American Design Christie's Auction Catalog
Books:Auction Catalogs
For any serious collector's of Tiffany items such as lamps or vases, this is the ideal reference guide. The auction from November 20, 1999 included properties owned by Barbra Streisand, the YWCA of New York, Sharyn Dowd Bloxham, Maurice and Margo Cohen, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rizzuto. The catalog includes 333 (amazing) lots, most of which are shown in full color. The catalog was produced with it's own frosted, translucent dust cover. The actual cover is a brilliantly colored closeup of a ...
$22 USDArt Glass & Lamps, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco & Modern Skinner Auction Catalog
Books:Auction Catalogs
This informative catalog from January 1995 was held at Skinner's, Boston. It features the collection of Dr. Annella Brown of Boston and Miami Beach. There were 888 lots most of which are illustrated in both color and black and white photos. There are 145 pages. Galle, Frederick Carder, Pairpont, Daum, Mucha, and many more artists and makers are represented in this collection. The realized price list is also included. The catalog is in excellent condition with no interior markings/notations. ...
$22 USDFine Early and Later European Ceramics Sotheby's Auction Catalog
Books:Auction Catalogs
This auction catalog dates from November 1998 and it was held in London. This auction included the best of the best in 446 lots. Works by KPM, Meissen, Royal Worcester, Crown Derby, Minton, and many more are represented. Many superb color and black and white photographs. The condition is excellent and includes the auction results price list. Auction catalogs are valuable and affordable reference tools for collectors. They offer us spectacular professional photographs of hundreds of items. Often ...
$49 USDOOP Opalescent Glass from A to Z (Hardcover) by Heacock and Elmore
Books:About Collecting
This brand new book was purchased for resale directly from the publisher for sale in our shop before it went out of print. It is a 2000 revised edition in hardcover and is absolutely new condition. Here is a quote directly from the publisher" "Twenty-five years after William Heacock sparked an Opalescent glass collecting trend with his book Victorian Colored Pattern Glass Book II, Opalescent Glass for A to Z and 13 years after his Book 9, Cranberry Glass, JoAnn Elmore has revised and updated ...
$15 USDLamps of the 50s and 60s with Values Book
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This Schiffer softcover book for collectors, is a charming look at mid-century sensibilities! Written by Jan Lindenberger and published in 1997. It is in good condition with cover scuffing only. It measures 6.5" x 9.25" x 3/4" with 144 pages and many photographs.
$45 USDHuge 873 Lot Sotheby's Auction Catalog - A Celebration of the English Country House
Books:Auction Catalogs
The subtitle of this "A Celebration of the English Country House" is: "Sporting Paintings, Sculpture, Ceramics, Furniture, and Decorations". You can probably well imagine how many areas of interest are covered in this $9M auction! As is often the case with these catalogs, the photographs are absolutely fantastic and provide the collector with an invaluable illustrated document that includes the realized prices! Along with fine paintings and antique bronzes, this catalog includes porcelains, ...
Books:Auction Catalogs
This auction catalog has 415 lots with absolutely sumptuous color and black & white photographs illustrating most of them. It includes opaline caskets, elaborate candleabra, marble statuary, ornate clocks, period framed mirrors, and lots more. This auction was a 2 session auction taking place in March 1994 at Christie's Park Avenue, NYC. This catalog is in excellent condition with only the most minor shelf-wear on bottom edge of cover. Auction catalogs are valuable and affordable reference tools ...
$45 USDArt Glass & Lamps, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco & Modern Skinner Auction Catalog
Books:Auction Catalogs
This auction catalog is from Skinner, Boston and took place in October 1995. It includes realized prices. This is an extremely valuable reference in excellent condition with a few handwritten prices notated against some lots (out of over 1100 lots). Very, very slight wear to cover (shelf scuffs on edges). As the title suggests, this auction covered an extremely broad range of time and an even broader range of types of materials sold. Everything from lamps to furniture to ceramics and pottery. ...
$95 USDLadies' Compacts Identification & Value Guide by Roselyn Gerson
Books:About Collecting
This book has appreciated tremendously in value since it was originally printed in 2001. I imagine it is a reflection of the high degree in interest that has arisen in compacts and the fact that the book went out-of-print so soon. This book is brand NEW. It was purchased specifically for resale from the publisher when we had our brick & mortar shop and has been tucked away ever since. This is a hardcover book with 368 pages and measures approx. 11" x 8.9" x 1" and has over 2,000 examples with ...
$22 USDChristie's Auction Catalog American Indian Art June 1996 NYC
Books:Auction Catalogs
This informative auction catalog includes examples of fine pieces from a wide variety of Native American tribes and regions including the Inuits. There were 147 lots and both color and black and white photos. The catalog is in excellent condition and includes auction price results. Auction catalogs are valuable and affordable reference tools for collectors. They offer us spectacular professional photographs of hundreds of items. Often the descriptions are written by the world's leading ...
$20 USDIdentifying American Brilliant Cut Glass by the Boggess'
Books:About Collecting
This is an out of print book originally published by Schiffer in 1996. Here is a description taken from a book site on the internet, "This new third edition of Identifying American Brilliant Cut Glass is loaded with updated information and a guide to current values. This invaluable guide is not only a basic reference but an identification tool that can be taken to auctions, shows, exhibits, and antique shops. In it Bill and Louise Boggess give the beginning and advanced cut glass collector or ...
$80 USD(2) Two American Civil War History Collection 2008 Auction Catalogs - A MUST have!
Books:Auction Catalogs
This auction took place November, 2008 over 3 sessions and these catalogs represent a $100.00 value. The catalogs contain invaluable descriptive and pricing information on over 800 lots sold. It includes the realized price list. The auction was through Heritage Auction house. The cover with the uniforms was the Kurtz Collection held over two sessions. The other catalog included all else. This 2-volume set is A MUST HAVE FOR THE CIVIL WAR ERA COLLECTOR! You can not find any books that will help ...
$29 USDThe Piccus Collection of Fine Classical Chinese Furniture Christie's Auction Catalog
Books:Auction Catalogs
Where else can you find such a useful reference book? This auction catalog is lusciously illustrated with 99% color photographs. There were 99 lots sold in that auction held September 1997 in NYC. The items were from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Piccus. Auction catalogs are valuable and affordable reference tools for collectors. They offer us spectacular professional photographs of hundreds of items. Often the descriptions are written by the world's leading specialists in an area of ...
$19 USD14th Blue Book Dolls & Value by Jan Foulke
Books:About Collecting
As the cover screams, this is a #1 Best Seller! Here is a reviewer's comment: "Where else have you seen a Price Guide that goes up in value!! For years the most quoted price guide on dolls; this pocket sized value guide has now expanded to include not only antique bisque dolls but also the "vintage" composition and hard plastic dolls of the 40's and 50's and even some current artist dolls. Barbie is even there!!" Here are quotes from the back cover: "The first, favorite, and most trusted, price ...
$35 USDImportant Old Master Paintings Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog
Books:Auction Catalogs
This 1993 auction conducted by Sotheby's New York contains 341 lots (241 pages) including master paintings from the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art as well as from the collections of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, Gloria and Richard Manney, Paul Henreid, and Charles Johnson. Paintings include works from the 1500s through the 1800s and include all genres and trends from landscapes to nudes. This catalog is in "as new" condition. Not even evidence of ...
$28 USDThe Estee Lauder Solid Perfume Compact Collection 1967-2001
Books:About Collecting
The definitive book on the subject, this hardover book was written by Roselyn Gerson and published by Collectors Books. It is brand new - originally purchased for to sell in our brick and mortar shop. There are 160 pages with tons of color photographs. Informative background information and identifiers. Values in photograph captions. 8 1/2" x 11" format.
$21 USDEuropean Majolica with Values Book by D. Michael Murray
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Another wonderful book by Schiffer Book for Collectors publishers. This was published in 1997 and includes many brilliant color photographs of pieces by Schiller, Julius Dresser, B. Bloch, Zsolnay, and others. It is a softcover book of 174 pages and measures 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches. This book is in lightly used condition with one page showing that it was marked with a paper clip and the dlover has light soiling. Priced accordingly.
$22 USDNippon Porcelain Collector's Encyclopedia by Van Patten with Updated Values
Books:About Collecting
The "Third Series" originally published in 1986 is here offered in its 1994 edition that included updated values. It has 336 pages, measures 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches, is hardcover, and is the third in a seven volume series. It includes new items and new information not included in the first two volumes. Many new marks, news on the reproduction market, old ads, photo tips, dinnerware patterns, techniques used on these wares, and much more. Great color photos! There are over 1,000 full-color photos ...
$32 USDImportant Paperweight from the New-York Historical Society Auction at Sotheby's
Books:Auction Catalogs
This wonderful catalog is from the Sotheby's sale of the New-York Historical Society Paperweight Collection on January 18, 1995. It is an amazing reference. The sale included over 400 paperweights in 317 lots. There are well over 60 full page photographs, each with multiple paperweights. Several full-page detailed views as well. The collection's paperweights, range from American and French Antiques to Millville weights to Chinese 1930s weights. These weights were collected and donated to the ...
$55 USD1994 Out of Print Edition of Mexican Silver: 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork
Books:About Collecting
When first published, this book was the only game in town and quickly became the definitive tome on the subject! No doubt that both Penny Morrill and Carole Berk remain the experts on Mexican Jewelry. This volume was published by the inimitable Schiffer Publishing Co. and includes over 400 photographs that showcase the beauty of these handmade items. Of course it highlights works by the most reknowned of the artists such as Spratling, Aguilar, Pineda, Fred Davis, and Los Castillo. But there is ...
$49 USDRoyal Copenhagen Porcelain Animals and Figurines with Values
Books:About Collecting
Written by Robert J. Heritage and published by the inimitable publisher, Schiffer, this hardcover volume is, to this day, the only comprehensive guide available on the subject. This is the 1997 edition. There are 200 pages and almost 400 color plates. The condition of this book is excellent - with only a nick on the lower left corner of the back side (done while photographing this listing!). The contents catalog and describe in some detail the wonderful porcelain figures made by Royal Copenhagen ...
$68 USDFaberge - Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court
Books:About Antiques
Arguably the definitive volume on the subject of Carl Faberge, this book by Henry Charles Bainbridge is at the very least, very interesting and extremely informative about "His Life and Work" (Faberge's, of course). Bainbridge knew Faberge personally having first been introduced to him in 1904. Faberge felt a bond with Bainbridge and confided many interesting and edifying thoughts to him which are shared in this book. The book is 167 pages with 128 photographic plates, some in color (most in ...
$10 USDFirehouse Memorabilia ID & Price Guide From the early 1700s to Today
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The cover says, "From the early 1700s to today - every collectible from firefighting equipment to toy fire trucks". Written by James Piatti, this little guide is an ambitious compilation of firefighting "stuff". This price guide contains over 150 black and white photos, thousands of items, detailed descriptions, and an 8 page color insert. 244 pages. 1994 Edition. Condition: Very, very good - page yellowing. Cover shows some very minor shelf wear and shadow of price tag from upper right hand ...
$35 USDBelleek The Complete Collector's Guide & Illustrated Reference
Books:About Collecting
Published in 1993 and sold for $60.00, this hardcover book is probably the best available on the subject of Belleek china authored by Richard K. Degenhart. It is 244 pages with lots of photographs. It measures 12.2 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches. This is a reviewer's quote taken from the Amazon site: "This book is the standard for Belleek. It is crammed full of fabulous photographs of this lovely parian china. It contains an extensive history of the pottery and those who developed this unique ware. It ...
$72 USDExquisite Book on KPM Plaques - about the Art of Painting on Porcelain
Books:About Collecting
This is a brand new Hardcover 2005 edition (first printing) of a very special book on handpainted plaques. It focusses mainly on KPM plaques but other makers are discussed. It has 256 pages with dozens of amazing quality plates. It measures 11" x 9". Best described by the following reviews copied from Amazon: "I just received a copy of the KPM Plaques book and I am totally amazed. This is the only book of its kind in the world that focuses specifically on KPM Plaques. Collectors or anyone ...
$26 USDR.S. Prussia The Art Nouveau Years by Leland & Carol Marple w/Values
Books:About Collecting
This is a Schiffer publication in softcover. There are over 770 images. It includes Art Nouveau decorated porcelain table, tea, and decorative wares produced by the Prussian Reinhold Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory. The beautiful early twentieth century wares displayed (also including children's sets, dresser sets, and vases). Tableware products are presented in chronological order by mold patterns. When they are available, original catalog copy accompanies items are displayed. Decorative ...
$29 USDHeywood-Wakefield Modern Furniture ID Value Guide-Rouland
Books:About Collecting
This 1995 book by Steve and Roger Rouland is a softcover edition in an 11" x 8 1/4" format. It is in "as new" condition. There are 352 pages with each line of furniture illustrated with black and white photographs. Important background and history also provided.
$10 USDAntique American Silver History, Style and Identification Collector's Guide
Books:About Antiques
This 1982 edition has more than 100 illustrations and was compiled by Marvin D. Schwartz. It is a small format, hardcover book in excellent condition. The book measures 8 1/4" x 5 1/2". It is hardcover (hard covers are in mint condition - dust jacket shows some shelf wear and has price tag on back and slight glue residue on front). 174 pages. All photos are black and white. Certainly a welcome addition to your library of references on silver and silver collecting. Published by Bonanza Books.
$40 USDChintz Ceramics with Values by Jo Anne Welsh Signed Copy
Books:About Collecting
This Schiffer publication from 1996 is a coffee table style format. It is an autographed copy by the author. It came to market at the peak of the chintz craze when prices were the absolute highest. The prices stayed in the stratosphere a year or two after its publication when the marketplace became flooded with reproductions and the premier producer of chintz, Royal Winton, began reissuing formerly out-of-production pieces. These facts make this publication a most interesting collectible in ...
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