The World of Madeleine Castaing by Emily Evans Eerdmans (Book)

This is the sale catalogue produced by Sotheby's in 2004, for sale of the property of Madeleine Castaing, primarily the contents of the house in Leves, not far from Chartres. In her ...

Drawing on the latest scholarship, some of the foremost authorities on the artist consider the sensual nudes that caused such a sensation at the time and the portraits and the figure...

A hardback book published in 1998, which looks at the life and work of Nanna Ditzel, a much sought after Danish Furniture designer of the second half of the 20th century. She studied at The Danish School of Arts & Crafts and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In the early years she worked and designed with her husband Jorgen (who died in 1961), After the death of her husband she started designing furniture for children...

In celebration of the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) the Vienna Museum is presenting the first catalogue of its complete collection of the artist s works. The world s lar...

In original pressed, painted and hinged aluminium covers with an image of MOMA and a yellow New York taxi cab at the front. This is the exhibition catalogue for an important exhibiti...

This book takes a fascinating look into nearly 50 clubs in London and with more than 400 specially commissioned photographs shows a way of life that still plays a part in the daily l...

Wonders of the World This elegant volume with its eye-catching layout presents a selection of some of the most famous structures and monumental works of art of all time. Featuring stunning photography, Wonders of the World traces the history of many unique places and sights—ancient wonders, modern and futuristic works of architecture, and some of nature’s incredible gifts. By the year 300 BC, the ancient Greeks had already identified their seven wonders of the world—the most amazing architectural and artistic achievements of man in the ancient world. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Rhodes Colossus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon...

The World of Robert Bateman by Robert Bateman (Artist), Ramsay Derry, V. John Lee (Design). Showcasing his message of environmental protection, this t...

The world of ISLAM. Faith, people, culture. 490 illustrations, 160 in colour, 330 photographs drawings and maps. A concise, illustrated history of Islam which considers all aspects o...

The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images ever Following in the footsteps of the international bestseller...

Best Loved Cats of The World hardcover book by Peter McHoy. For every cats lover, great pictures of cats from all ranges. Book Dimensions: 12.6 x 9....

Rare neoclassical style mahogany screen by Madeleine Castaing. It opens with three articulated shutters: Measures: The central : height 162.3 cm width 68.2 cm The side : height 149.5cm width 48.5cm The central part is adorned with photo doors that can be filled by opening the panel from the back in order to slide photos into the places reserved for this. The side parts allow you to slip in a fabric or other decoration. Madeleine Castaing is inspired by neoclassical aesthetics, not without interpreting it in her own way. Contemporary of the Italian Mario Praz who moved away from the usual canons of interior decoration and turned towards the beginning of the 19th century, rival of Emilio Terry who invented the "Louis XVII style...