Found 381 Antique Ivory Products.
In the first millennium, a rich and distinctive artistic tradition emerged in Europe. Early Medieval Art explores this tradition and tracks its development from c. 300 AD through c. 1000 AD, revealing forms of artistic expression ranging from brilliant illuminated manuscripts to decorative chairs, rich embroidery, and precious metalwork.Nees explores issues of artist patronage, craftsmanship, holy men and women, monasteries, secular courts, and the expressive and educational roles of artistic creation. Instead of treating early Christian art in the late Roman tradition and the arts of the newly established kingdoms of northern Europe as opposites, he adopts a more holistic view, treating them as different aspects of a larger historical situation. This approach reveals the onset of an exciting new visual relationship between the church and the populace throughout medieval Europe. Moreover, it restores a previously marginalized subject to a central status in our artistic and cultural heritage.
An entertaining, touching, and inspiring chronicle of the author's most memorable eBay adventures, this book uses the world of online auctions as the setting for a personal story of friendship, loss, and growth. Lynn Dralle is the granddaughter of Cheryl Leaf, an antiques dealer and larger-than-life personality. Over the years, Lynn came to depend not only on her grandmother's broad knowledge of antiques and her business insights, but also on her wisdom, strength of character, and humor.Near the end of her grandmother's life, Lynn returned home to help run the family antiques store. To boost business, she began buying and selling on eBay. As Lynn weaves memories of her grandmother into stories about the items she has sold on eBay, she creates a book that is partly a memoir of the woman who inspired and brought together her entire family and partly a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed on eBay. Through it all, Lynn's fresh and enthusiastic voice keeps the tone upbeat. This book appeals to everyone!
18th century silver items made by Erasmus Cope, Benjamin Godfrey, J. Hard, J. Chartier, S. Watsell, Richard Bayley. Wesselton diamond rings, Francis Bacon baby grand piano. 325 Lots; 21 pgs.
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On the island of Nantucket, the Nantucket Lightship Basket developed over many decades into the distinctive basket so highly prized by collectors today. The baskets evolved in the mid-nineteenth century from wooden splint baskets made by Algonquin Indians and were adapted by Nantucketers, who introduced hardwood bottoms, utilized wooden molds, and replaced wooden splints with rattan. The fascinating history of this basket and its makers is richly illustrated with color photographs that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft. Special emphasis is give to depicting the rigorous life aboard the New South Shoal lightship, the crew of which produced beautifully constructed baskets, many of which are shown here. The history of the basket is updated to the present day, including the 1940s development of the covered "pocketbook" basket and the work of contemporary basket makers. For the collector, Martha Lawrence provides details to consider in evaluating antique and contemporary baskets. She also takes the reader through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the construction of a basket, including accurate photographs of the stages crucial to producing an authentic piece. Lightship Baskets of Nantucket is a fascinating study of a craft whose popularity is increasing and whose heritage is as enduring as the baskets themselves.
Featuring jewelry from 1750–1960 The Official® Price Guide to Antique Jewelry offers a unique pictorial review of 200 years' worth of antique jewelry. This book has long been considered the choice guide for professionals. Now completely revised and updated, with over 3,000 photographs and current values, this reference has no equal in terms of comprehensiveness and ease of use.Praise for the previous edition:"An invaluable resource for the layman who wants to know about jewelry, the appraiser of estate jewelry, or the collector." —Christies East"Particularly valuable Mr.Kaplan has succeeded in makingThe Official Price Guide to Antique Jewelry even more helpful to new collectors." —Sotheby's
Auction catalogueillustrated with black and white, and one color, photographs.
Collecting Japanese Antiques shows what makes Japanese aesthetics so different from other countries. Antique hunters will benefit from the practical and cautionary advice in this book; newcomers will appreciate information on the basics of collecting; while other sections might reawaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of items such as solid wood chests and elegant prints and ceramics. A glossary explains antique-related Japanese terms.
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