Mark Kostabi, Kostabi New Paintings 'Signed', 1991

A Rizzoli publication, 1st U. S. edition, New York, 1991. Hardback with English text. Translated from the original French edition. Synonymous with Haute Couture, Madame Vionnet’s sensuous yet technically excellent couture lent her the reputation of being ‘the architect among dressmakers’. Renowned for her invention of the bias cut, which sumptuously drapes into sinuous folds following the natural curves of the female body, it was an unparalleled invention which highlighted a dignified, classic yet modern and femme fatale ideal femme of the 30s . An admirer of Grecian statues...

Signed First Edition, published by Steidl, Germany, 2007. Signed at title page by David Bailey. Despite being a master in his medium, British photographer David Bailey, acknowledges...

Published by SCP Ltd, 1991 The prestigious Italian brand, ‘Alivar’ presents their largest and most comprehensive collection of Classic designs. One of four companies to hold the ‘10...

Published by Editions du Regard, 1st Edition, Paris, 1991. Hardback with French text. This book examines the life and career of Roger Vivier who was known as “the Fabergé of Footwear” He designed extravagant, richly decorated shoes that he described as sculptures. He is credited with the design of the first platform shoe in 1937 and the first stiletto heel in 1954. Ava Gardner, Gloria Guinness and The Beatles were all Vivier customers, and he designed shoes for Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation in 1953.Vivier also designed shoes for house Christian Dior from 1953 to 1963. In addition to the stiletto heel, he also experimented with other shapes, including the comma. He used silk, pearls, beads, lace, appliqué and jewels to create unique decorations for his shoes.His possibly most iconic shoe design of the decade, the low-heeled Pilgrim pumps with silver buckles produced for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965...

A Rizzoli publication, 1st edition, New York, 1991. Hardback, English text. This lavishly illustrated book charts Horst’s dazzling career as a fashion photographer, which spans over...

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1st edition, 1991. Hardback with English text. This encyclopaedic handbook is organised in alphabetical order. Illustrating every aspect of th...

Sotheby's New York: Important Jewelry: 6254: December 11, 1991. 380 lots all photoed in color and fully described with results.          

Sotheby's Magnificent Jewelry: New York October 23 and 24, 1991. First edition softcover. Sale #6225. 518 lots with color plates and all items described. Wi...

The Spirit of New England Hardcover – June 9, 1991 by Paul Nolan. Harris, Bill., Portland House, 1991, 1st U.S. Edition 1st Printing, cloth with gilt spine titles, 160 pp, colo...

An antique English wrought iron police station sign in good original condition. Manufactured at the Briggs Foundry, Barrow, as seen in the bottom right corner. There are holes at eit...

Mark Hampton : An American Decorator by Duane Hampton. Rizzoli Pub., US, 2010. Signed and inscribed 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Inscribed, "Hope you have fun with this! Duane ...

Hardback coffee table book featuring the work of photographer, Sheila Metzner. By Sheila Metzner, published in 1991. First edition. "Color is a retrospective look at Sheila Metzner'...