1902 TURIN.

I Mobili alla prima Esposizione Internationale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna. Esposizione di Torino 1902.

Turin. Crudo & Lattuada n.d. (1902). 2 vols. folio. 2 title leaves and 80 plates printed on rectos only. Loose as issued in the publisher's portfolios, rebacked and re-cornered, original ties still present. Covers stained, title leaves browned. Occasional browning to margins. The set house in a recent book box.

An extremely rare set devoted to high Art Nouveau at its most florid. Designers include Horta ... (more)

£2,750

ref: 39384

ALBERTOLLI, Giocondo.

Alcune decorazioni di nobili sale ed altri ornamenti [with] Ornamenti diversi...incisi da Giacomo Mercoli.

Milan. 1787 & 1782. Folio. 2 works in one vol. Engraved title leaf, engraved dedication, one leaf printed text & 23 engraved plates; engraved title, engraved dedication & 24 engraved plates on 22 sheets. Modern calf-backed marbled boards, spine elaborately gilt in six compartments.

The first work consists of large engravings of designs by Albertolli (1742-1839) for interior ... (more)

£4,500

ref: 20667

BRANGWYN.

A large collection of original watercolours, drawings, sketches and notes by Frank Brangwyn; with many relating to the Pollard exhibition of 1930, the decoration of Temple Lodge, Hammersmith, and work at Ilkley School; as well as numerous furniture and assorted designs.

c.1930.

One of the most important groups of drawings in this major collection are Brangwyn's designs for the ... (more)

£36,000

ref: 19668

BRAUND, J.

Illustrations of Furniture, Candelabra, Musical Instruments from the Great Exhibitions of London and Paris, with examples of similar articles from Royal Palaces and Noble Mansions.

London. J. Braund. 1858. Folio. 45 x 31.5 cm. Engraved title page, description of plates (2 leaves), 48 engraved plates. Rebound in calf-backed marbled boards

The list of subscribers is headed by Prince Albert.

£1,750

ref: 38746

HEPPLEWHITE, Alice.

The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide; Or, Repository of Designs for Every Article of Household Furniture, In the Newest and Most Approved Taste &c.

London. I. & J. Taylor. 1788. Folio. pp. 24. Title, preface, leaf with index and directions to the ... (more)

First edition of Hepplewhite's influential furniture designs in an unrestored contemporary binding ... (more)

£8,000

ref: 33088

PUGIN, Augustus Charles.

Gothic Furniture; consisting of twenty-seven coloured engravings, from designs by A. Pugin.

London. R. Ackerman. c.1828. Small 4to. Engraved title frontispiece, letterpress title, & Preface (1 ... (more)

The first separate publication of the designs for Gothic style furniture supplied by the elder Pugin ... (more)

£2,400

ref: 29448

RÉMON, Georges.

Interieurs Modernes.

Paris. Librairie de l'Art Ancien et Moderne. nd. ca 1900. 47 x 33cm. (Oblong). pp. [8]. 60 facsimiles of Rémon's watercolours. Unbound, as issued in publisher's gilt decorated portfolio.

Georges Rémon originally worked in his father's firm as an 'architecte decorateur' Later he became ... (more)

£1,850

ref: 37055

RÉMON. Georges.

Interieurs Modernes.

Paris. Librairie de l'Art Ancien et Moderne. nd. ca 1900. 47 x 33cm. (Oblong). pp. [8]. 60 facsimiles of Rémon's watercolours. Unbound, as issued in publisher's portfolio, stained and edge-rubbed. Short tears in the lower margin of the half title. Occasional foxing, instrusive on 4 or 5 plates, otherwise a good copy this rare book.

Georges Rémon originally worked in his father's firm as an 'architecte decorateur'. Later he ... (more)

£1,500

ref: 37727

TALBERT, Bruce J.

Examples of Ancient & Modern Furniture, Metal Work, Tapestries, Decorations, etc.

London. Batsford. 1876. Folio. pp. 6, [vi].. 21 photo-litho plates.. Original embossed cloth, re-spined with original backstrip laid down, some dust soiling and age darkening. Rubbed on forecorner. Library stamp on the back of the title

The supplement to Talbert's 1868 work, 'Gothic Forms, applied to Furniture Decoration, &c.'. The plates show sideboards, cabinets, interiors, and designs for curtain and wallpaper fabrics.

£120

ref: 38074

[1851 LONDON] Braund, J.

Illustrations of Furniture, Candelarbra, Musical Instruments from the Great Exhibitions of London and Paris, with examples of similar articles from Royal Palaces and Noble Mansions.

London. J. Braund. 1858. Folio. Engraved title page, description of plates (2 leaves), 48 engraved plates. Rebound in calf-backed marbled boards

The list of subscribers is headed by Prince Albert.

£1,750

ref: 37033