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Art Since 1945 Book, By Marcel Brion, New York, Abrams, 1958
By Abrams Publishers
Located in New York, NY
Art Since 1945 book. Printed in New York by Abrams, 1958. Hardcover, text in English. No dust
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Industrial Art and the Museum by Charles R. Richards, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed
Category
Vintage 1920s American Books
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Paper
Art At Auction The Year At Sotheby
s 1980-1981
By Sotheby
s
Located in valatie, NY
Art At Auction The Year At Sotheby's 1980-1981, by Sotheby's. Published by Sotheby Publications
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Vintage 1980s English Books
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Paper
The Art Institute of Chicago, Twentieth-Century Painting and Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Art Institute of Chicago, Twentieth-Century Painting and Sculpture. Hardcover book with
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1990s Books
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Paper
Abrégé de L
Art Poétique François par Pierre Ronsard – ERAGNY PRESS
Located in Middletown, NY
& 122].
Lucien Pissarro's design for the first pages of Ronsard's Abregé de l'art poétique (Summary of
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Early 20th Century English Books
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Paper
Celtic Illuminative Art by Rev. Stanford F.H. Robinson,
1908
Located in Langweer, NL
'Celtic Illuminative Art in the gospel books of Durrow, Lindisfarne, and Kells' by the Rev
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20th Century European Books
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Paper
$522 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Art Legacy: Vintage State Russian Museum Postcards
circa 1978, 1j04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the rich heritage of Russian art with our exquisite collection of vintage postcards from
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Paper
Art of Coppersmithing A Practical Treatise by John Fuller, 1894, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture
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Antique Late 19th Century American Books
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Paper
A Hermitage of American Paintings from the National Gallery of Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Hermitage of American Paintings from the National Gallery of Art by William James Williams. A
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Leather, Paper
American Art Nouveau Glass by Albert C Revi, First Edition
By Albert Christian Revi 1
Located in valatie, NY
large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a
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Vintage 1960s American Books
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Paper
Art in Seventeenth Century Holland : the National Gallery, a Loan Exhibition
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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Vintage 1970s English Books
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Paper
Glover Collection Rookwood Pottery by Cincinnati Art Galleries, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Studies in Art, Architecture and Design, 2 Volumes, 1st Edition
By Nikolaus Pevsner
Located in valatie, NY
a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with
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20th Century American Books
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Paper
Jacques Doucet-Yves Saint Laurent: Vivre Pour L
Art (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
. Intersections, encounters, confrontations, the art collections put together by Jacques Doucet and Yves Saint
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20th Century Books
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Paper
The Spiritual in Art Abstract Painting 1890-1985 Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Spiritual in Art: Abstract Painting 1890-1985 Art Book.
Judi Freeman, Carel Blotkamp
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20th Century French Modern Books
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Paper
PAUL KLEE Great Art of the Ages by Will Grohmann, 1969 Abrams Hardcover
By (after) Paul Klee
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
PAUL KLEE Great Art of the Ages by Will Grohmann, 1969 Abrams Hardcover.
Beautifully illustrated
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Books
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Paper
L
art de la Porcelaine en Europe Book, 1984
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
L'art de la porcelaine en europe (French) Hardcover – January 1, 1984
by Jan; and Ernould-Gandouet
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Vintage 1960s European Arts and Crafts Books
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Paper
Reference Book Chinese and other Art - Ethnic Jewelry - Meilach, 1988
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pictures necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, combs, and other jewelry made by various cultures around the world
Thank you
Binding: Hardcover
Original Release DateDecember 12, ...
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
$29 Sale Price
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Reference Book - 40 Centuries Chinese Art, Porcelain, Painting, Lacquer, Bronze
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch Language.
Porcelain, Lacquer,Painting
Title: Veertig eeuwen Chinese kunst
Publisher: z.j. Den Haag Uitgeverij W. Gaade.
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20th Century Books
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Paper
$29 Sale Price
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Pair of Sotheby
s Catalogues on Antiquities and Islamic Art
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's New York: Antiquities and Islamic Art, 1990. Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Western
Category
Late 20th Century Books
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Paper
Sotheby
s Pre-Columbian Art Catalog New York, November 19, 1990 Sale 6102
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's Pre-Columbian Art Sales Catalog, New York, November 19th 1990.
Amazing photos of
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Late 20th Century Books
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Paper
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain & Art - Christies March 1988 Japanese Works of Art Auction
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20th Century Books
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Paper
$58 Sale Price
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The Fauve Landscape, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
of Art. Works from Matisse, Derain, Dufy, among others. An engaging and interesting coffee table book
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20th Century Italian Books
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Paper
The Art of Michael Whelan Hardcover Book by Michael Whelan 1993
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Art of Michael Whelan Hardcover Book by Michael Whelan.
Award-winning artist Whelan has
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20th Century American Expressionist Books
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Paper
Metropolitan Museum of Art: the Renaissance in the North, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
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Paper
Art Glass from Murano 1910-1970 by Marc Heiremans (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the technical mastery of this specialized field of Murano art, and are accompanied by an authoritative
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art– Collecting Oriental Antiques by Moorhouse
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art – Collecting Oriental Antiques – Moorhouse
Collecting
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20th Century Books
Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby
s, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
By Sotheby
s
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
Category
Vintage 1980s English Books
Materials
Paper
Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1977-1978
By Sotheby Parke Bernet
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
Category
Vintage 1970s English Books
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Paper
Art, Gout, Beaute: Feuillets de L
Elegance Feminine (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is an extremely rare bound set of the 12 ART, GOUT, BEAUTE monthly fashion magazines from 1924
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Designer China - the Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple
Located in Bradenton, FL
Designer China - the Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple by Lesley Harle with Susan Conder
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1990s Hong Kong Books
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Paper
Rare Reference Book Chinese Porcelain - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Title: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art: The Properties of The Lord Belper, … : on Monday, May 3
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
Dessins d
Ornement de l
Art Deco
2 volume set
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful box set of 2 books full of superb colourful designs by some of the leading designers of
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" Art Book MOMA First Edition 1989
By Andy Warhol
Located in San Diego, CA
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" art book first edition from his exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Postcards from the A.S. Pushkin Government Museum of Art, 1J01
Located in Bordeaux, FR
to the cultural haven of the A.S. Pushkin Government Museum of Art with these remarkable postcards
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Vintage 1980s Kazakhstani Books
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Paper
American Art from American Collections, Numbered #199/455 Signed by James Biddle
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
Category
Vintage 1960s Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
1996 Christie
s London Catalog - Works of Art from the Bute Collection
Located in Bradenton, FL
Works of Art from the Bute Collection. Volumes one and two from the sales in London on July 3rd and
Category
1990s English Books
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Fabric, Paper
Lighting in the Domestic Interior: Renaissance to Art Nouveau (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett
Art and literature portray the very different way of life
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Selected Works of Russian Art 11th-Early 20th Century, First Edition
By Sokolova Natalia
Located in valatie, NY
Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art
Category
Vintage 1970s European Books
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Paper
Finn Juhl: Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art by Esbjorn Hiort (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
exhibition architect, he was the man behind the major showings of Danish applied art abroad which created the
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos
By Alexander
s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos
108 pages
Genuine
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1990s Spanish Arts and Crafts Books
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Gold Leaf
"Pablo Picasso Retrospective" Paperback Book - Museum of Modern Art, New York
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in San Diego, CA
"Pablo Picasso Retrospective" Paperback Book - Museum of Modern Art, New York, circa 1980s. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Sotheby
s Art at Auction 1999 - 2000, Edited by Emma Lawson, 1st Ed
By Sotheby
s
Located in valatie, NY
works of art and other valuable items to have come under the Hammer during the season.
NPT Books a
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1990s English Books
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Paper
MONET Hardcover Art Book by R. Gordon
A. Forge 1983, NY
By Claude Monet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
damage.
Dust cover to piece.
Significant weight to book.
Measures approx. 10.5 x 13 inches.
Monet art
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist Books
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Paper
Pre Columbian Art of South America Hardcover 1976 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pre-Columbian Art of South America by Alan Lapiner. 1st Edition, 1st publication.
Published by
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Late 20th Century South American Pre-Columbian Books
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Paper
Art Treasures of the Louvre by René Huyghe, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Art Treasures of the Louvre by René Huyghe. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1960. 1st Ed hardcover with
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Vintage 1960s French Books
Materials
Paper
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
By René Magritte
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
executives have ransacked his art for inspiration. His impact on fine art and artists has been even more
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Mallett Millennium, Fine Antique Furniture and Works of Art, Lanto Synge
By Lanto Synge
Located in valatie, NY
, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques
Category
1990s English Books
Materials
Paper
Sotheby
s Pre-Columbian Art Sales Catalog, New York, November 23rd, 1992
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's Pre-Columbian Art Sales Catalog, New York, November 23, 1992.
Amazing photos of
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Late 20th Century American Pre-Columbian Books
Materials
Paper
Julia Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking Book 1964
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Julia Child MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING VOL. ONE
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. First
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Books
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Paper
Sotheby
s Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux
Editor
, 1st Ed
By Sotheby
s
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux (editor). 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
Fernand Léger, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1st Ed
By Carolyn Lanchner
Located in valatie, NY
a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Antique 1883 Original Etchings by American Artists HB Folio Art Book 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Available - "Original Etchings by American Artists" - Published by Cassell and company, Limited - Copyright 1883 by O.M. Dunham - Press of J.J. Little & Co. Contains 20 plates with...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Books
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Paper
1, 773 Milestones of Art A Pictorial Survey of Painting, Sculpture
Architecture
Located in valatie, NY
art history. With color and B&W illustrations. 323 pages.
NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
Davenport
s Art Reference and Price Guide 2 Volumes by R. J. Davenport
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
Category
Vintage 1970s Books
Materials
Paper
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala
Category
20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
Alexandre M.Raymond, I
art Islamique En Orient, Deuxième Partie
Located in London, GB
Alexandre M. Raymond, I'art Islamique en Orient, deuxième partie.
French, 1924.
Measures: height
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Vintage 1920s French Books
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Paper
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