The Encyclopedia of Antiques

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In a fast-growing, quickly-changing markét, today's collector, however experienced, needs more information than ever before in order to identify the best categories and pieces, maximize investment potential, and eliminate risk. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUES is designed to provide a stylish visual reference and detailed background coverage for all the principal antique categories, the major makers and manufacturers, and the most exciting new collecting fields, and to offer professional guidance about today's markét from practising dealers and auctioneers at the world's largest and most prestigious auction houses and antique dealers. The book is structured by category, with longer sections on furniture; china, glass, paintings, and silver, augmented by features on textiles; arms, armour, and firearms; dolls and dolls houses; the Arts and Crafts movement; costume; portrait miniatures; American folk art; American Impressionist painting; scientific instruments; jewellery; clocks; fans;... Tovább

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In a fast-growing, quickly-changing markét, today's collector, however experienced, needs more information than ever before in order to identify the best categories and pieces, maximize investment potential, and eliminate risk. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUES is designed to provide a stylish visual reference and detailed background coverage for all the principal antique categories, the major makers and manufacturers, and the most exciting new collecting fields, and to offer professional guidance about today's markét from practising dealers and auctioneers at the world's largest and most prestigious auction houses and antique dealers. The book is structured by category, with longer sections on furniture; china, glass, paintings, and silver, augmented by features on textiles; arms, armour, and firearms; dolls and dolls houses; the Arts and Crafts movement; costume; portrait miniatures; American folk art; American Impressionist painting; scientific instruments; jewellery; clocks; fans; musical instruments; wine; Art Deco and Art Nouveau; stamps; Shaker furniture; picture frames; Native American art; coins and medals; the arts of the East (Japan, China, and Islam); antique toys; watches; lace and many other subjects. The book closes with a hardworking reference section, including features on starting a collection; storage; display; documenting and recording the pieces; care and maintenance; professional terminology, and further reading. Added to this is a 250-entry directory of auction houses, dealers, museums and trade organizations from around the world. Vissza