ROCHAS, Albert de. Le Livre de Demain. 44 separate fascicles comprising 424 pp. Illustrated with 11 original samples of rare old paper, 4 chromatic circles, 6 silhouettes by P. Konewka and 5 plates of which 3 are etchings and 2 are reproductions. 8vo., bound in a 217 x 140 mm...
Item nr. 165802
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HOGARTH, William. The Analysis of Beauty. Written with a view of fixing the fluctuating ideas of taste. And, Rules for drawing caricaturas: with An essay on comic painting by Francis Grose. [iii]-vii, [1], xxx, [3] 34-240, 24 pp. With 7 leaves of plates, of which 2 are triple-page and folding...
Item nr. 166954
Price: $1,750.00
EVELYN, John. Sculptura: or the History, and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper. With an ample enumeration of the most renowned Masters, and their Works. To which is annexed, A new manner of Engraving, or Mezzo Tinto, communicated by his Highness Prince Rupert to the Author of this Treatise...
Item nr. 166949
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COWLEY, John Lodge. The Theory of Perspective Demonstrated; in a Method Entirely New. By which the Several Planes, Lines, and Points, used in this Art, are shewn by Moveable Schemes, in the True Positions in which they are to be Considered. [6], xi, [1], 117, [1] pp. With 11 full-page...
Item nr. 166940
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BLOEMAERT, Abraham and Frederik. Oorspronkelyk en Vermaard Konstryk Tekenboek van Abraham Bloemaart, geestryk getekent, en meesterlyk Gegraveert by zyn Zoon, Frederik Bloemaart ... in een gevoegelyke Ordre geschikt door den beroemden Bernard Picart. [7] ff. With title to part one numbered "1" overlaid with chiaroscuro serving as frontispiece, engraved title...
Item nr. 166928
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BERNINI, Domenico. Vita del Cavalier Gio.Lorenzo Bernino, Descritta da Domenico Bernino suo figlio. [20], 180, [8] pp. Illustrated with the full-page portrait of Gian-Lorenzo engraved by Arnold van Westerhout after a painting by Giovanni Battista Gaulli, known as Baciccio. 8vo., 239 x 175 mm, bound in contemporary Italian vellum over...
Item nr. 166925
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SIGNAC, Paul. Lithograph for the program of the Théâtre Libre. 155 x 180 mm. Executed in 1888; this program was issued for the performance on 31 January 1889.
One of Signac's most striking graphic works. As a Neo-Impressionist associated with the development of Divisionism or Pointillism, the artist has created a....
Item nr. 164746
Price: $12,500.00
BARBARO, Daniel. La Pratica della Perspettiva di Monsignor Daniel Barbaro Eletto Patriarca D'Aquileia, Opera molto utile a Pittori, a Scultori, & ad Architetti. [2], 196, [12] pp. Illustrated with over 200 woodcut diagrams and illustrations of which over 20 are full-page and one double-page. Folio, 300 x 204 mm, bound...
Item nr. 151063
Price: $17,500.00
HASERICK, Ernest C. The Secrets of the Art of dyeing Wool, Cotton, and Linen, including bleaching and coloring Wool and Cotton Hosiery and Random-yarns. A Treatise based on Economy and Practice. [8], 131, [1] pp., plus xxxvi, [1] leaves with 323 mounted fabric samples of wool, cotton, linen, and yarn...
Item nr. 157067
Price: $2,500.00
LIPP, G.J. Practische Anweisung zur Ausführung der Farben-Arbeiten für Maler, Lackirer, Tischler, Maurer u.a.m., als: wie ein Oel-Anstrich schön zu halten ist; wiedie Farben und Firnisse behandelt werden müssen; wie das Bleiweiß auf die feinste Art, ohne es zu reiben oder zu mahlen, und zwar tatsächlich 3 bis 4 Centner...
Item nr. 147192
Price: $1,750.00
DAAE, Dr. A. Die Farbenblindheit. 9 pp. Illustrated with a wool diagnostic test of 70 dyed wool samples, and a lithographed Snellen chart inserted at front. 8vo., 220 x 144 mm, pamphlet loose in publisher's brown cloth folder incorporating wool sample chart into rear board. Berlin: P. Dörffel, [1878].
Third Edition...
Item nr. 160124
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BANCROFT, Edward. Experimental Researches concerning the Philosophy of permanent Colours; and the best Means of producing them by Dyeing, Calico Printing, &c. Two volumes. xlv, [3], 401; [4], 394 pp. 8vo., 210 x 125 mm, bound in contemporary calf. Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1814.
First American and Best Edition, reprinted from the...
Item nr. 142410
Price: $975.00
ROBIN, Armand. Traité des peintures, applications et procédés employés sur bois, sur étoffes, sur papier, orné de 30 planches pour en faciliter le travail. 99 pp. Illustrated with 11 chromolithographs, 9 of which are hand-coloured, 2 are double page and 4 are folding. 8vo., 167 x 105 mm, bound in...
Item nr. 141804
Price: $975.00
VREDEMAN DE VRIES, Hans. Hortorvm Viridariorvmque elegantes & multiplicis formae...delineatae a Iohanne Vredmanno Frisio. Contents include engraved title with and architectural border followed by 28 engraved plates by Philips Galle after Hans Vredeman de Vries. Antwerp: Philips Galle, 1583. BOUND AFTER:
VITRUVIUS POLLIO, Marcus. Vitruuius Des aller namhafftigisten vnnd Hocherfarnesten Romischen...
Item nr. 164704
Price: $25,000.00
MITTERMEIER, L.L. Handbuch der Zeichnen- und Malerkunst. Enthaltend die verschiedenen Methoden, selbst ohne vorgehenden Unterricht im Zeichnen und ohne natürliche Anlage treu nach der Natur und nach Originalgemälden zu zeichnen, das Ganze der Pastell-, Elfenbein-und Miniatur-, Oel-, Glas-, Porzellan- und Staffiroder Gebäudemalerei so wie auch das Lithochromiren, das Restauriren und...
Item nr. 147361
Price: $2,250.00
PETZOLD, Eduard. Beiträge zur Landschafts-Gärtnerei. Zur Farbenlehre. ix, [1], 68 pp. Illustrated with ten numbered diagrams of which seven were coloured by a contemporary hand on four plates. Small 4to., 220 x 170 mm, bound in early black boards, gilt lettering on red paper spine label and initials in lower...
Item nr. 153808
Price: $7,500.00
VENICE. BOSCHINI, Marco. Le minere della pittura. [36], 572, [4] pp., including seven full-page engravings. 12mo., 160 x 90 mm, bound in contemporary carta rustica, with later manuscript author and title on spine. In Venezia: Appresso Francesco Nicolini, 1664.
First Edition of this seminal guide to public works of art in...
Item nr. 150416
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FACON-ZEITUNG. Facon-Zeitung fuer Toepfer, Fayance=, Steingut=, Topfwaren= und Offen=Fabrikanten. Monatliche Mustersammlung der modernsten und gschmackvollsten Formen von Topf= und Fayance=Geschirren, Oefen, Ofentafeln und Ornamenten aller Art. Year One through Year Three (all published). Illustrated with 108 plates, of which 87 are coloured lithographs, some with added gilt and/or hand-coloured highlights...
Item nr. 126740
Price: $5,000.00
[ZANETTI, Anton Maria and Marco BOSCHINI]. Della pittura veneziana trattato in cui osservasi l'ordine del Busching, e si conserva la dottrina, e le definizioni del Zanetti... Two volumes. viii, 145 (i.e., 245), [3, including final blank] pp.; 256 (i.e., 272) pp. Each volume illustrated with an engraved frontispiece. 8vo., 165...
Item nr. 150406
Price: $1,850.00
BARTOLI, Cosimo. Del modo di misurare le distantie, le superficie, i corpi, le piante, le provincie, le prospettive, & tutte le altre cose terrene, che possono occorrere a gli huomini, Secondo le uere regole d'Euclide, & de gli altri piu lodati scrittori. [4], 141, [3] ff. Illustrated with 163 woodcut...
Item nr. 149988
Price: $7,500.00
REYNOLDS, Sir, Joshua. A Collection of 6 Discourses, Delivered by Joshua Reynolds to the Royal Academy as President, in the years 1769-1791, of which four are Presentation copies, inscribed by Reynolds. 4to., 250 x 190 mm., bound in early twentieth-century full crushed morocco by Zaehnsdorf. London: 1769-1790.
First Editions. A collection...
Item nr. 147824
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VASARI, Giorgio. Ragionamenti del Sig. Cavaliere Giorgio Vasari. Sopra le inventioni da lui dipinte in Firenze nel Palazzo di loro Altezze Serenissime. Insieme con la inventione della Pittura da lui cominciata nella Cupola. [8], 186, [18] pp. Illustrated with the Giunta printing device with initial "F" on title-page and, in...
Item nr. 150554
Price: $7,500.00
GYOSAI, Kawanabe. Gyosai Gadan. Two parts in 4 volumes. Xylographically printed and illustrated throughout, including many double-page woodcut illustrations. 4to., 178 x 257 mm, bound in original woodblock wrappers with paper labels, sewn Japanese-style, together in original blue shitzu box with coloured woodblock label on front cover. [Tokyo]: Iwamoto Shun...
Item nr. 151893
Price: $8,750.00
BOUTET, Claude. Traite De Mignature pour apprendre aisement a peindre sans maitre. Avec le secret de faire les plus belles couleurs, l'or bruni & l'or en coquille. Frontispiece, [14], 269, [19] pp. Illustrated with 2 leaves of plates. 8vo., bound in contemporary boards. The Hague: Louis and Henry van Dole...
Item nr. 147182
Price: $2,500.00
CASTEL, Louis B. L'Optique des Couleurs, Fondée Sur Les Simples Observations, & Tournée Surtout À La Pratique De La Peinture, De La Teinture & Des Autres Arts Coloristes. [2], xviij, 487, [9] pp. Illustrated with 2 leaves of plates. 12mo., 165 x 92 mm, bound in contemporary speckled calf, gilt...
Item nr. 147167
Price: $2,500.00