Isbn: 9781025294216 - a beautiful minor art (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Beautiful Minor Art' is an authoritative exploration of the intricate and refined craft of piqué work. Written by Herbert C. Dent, a distinguished collector and expert in the field, this volume provides a comprehensive study of the art of decorating materials such as tortoiseshell and ivory with delicate inlays of gold and silver. This specialized technique, which flourished during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, represents a unique intersection of craftsmanship and luxury.…