American Rococo,1750-1775, Elegance In Ornament
by Heckscher, Morrison H
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Van Nuys, California, United States
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About This Item
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, 1992; First Edition; large 8vo, 288 pages. Authoritative study of 18th century American Rococo, published in conjunction with the extensive exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1992. Text by Morrison Heckscher, illustrated with hundreds of photographs in both color and b&w. Extensive notes and bibliography at the back. Near Fine, in wraps. Narrow sunned margin at top left of the front cover. Previous owner neat signature on f.f.e.p. Clean, crisp, bright, corners sharp, binding tight, sound, and square.
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- Bookseller
- AARDWOLF Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5657
- Title
- American Rococo,1750-1775, Elegance In Ornament
- Author
- Heckscher, Morrison H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Place of Publication
- NY,
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Furniture, American Furniture, Museums, Collectibles
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art and Architecture;
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