Pietre Dure - Gemstones in Italy -Architecture -1853
Important Book on Gemstones - Pietre Dure in Italy
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"Notizie Storiche sull'origine e progressi dei Lavori di Commesso in Pietre Dure che si eseguiscono nell'i e R. Stabilmento di Firenze" By Antonio Zobi. Published in Florence, 1853. Second edition. The first edition was published in 1841 and apparently lacked the 2 color plates - Sinkankas lists the first edition but was unable to locate a copy of it. Of this edition Sinkankas notes- "In this scarce work Zobi gives a detailed history of the development of the art of gemstone inlay, or pietre dure work, and of the Florentine school and its master craftsmen who helped to create the preeminent position of the school and its products... The text identifies and comments on early Florentine masters of such work and also those who cut and engraved rock crystal, after which Zobi examines the true origin of such stone work and its continuing improvement. Numerous citations from art historians and others appear throughout the text and in footnotes. ... Both (color) plates are carefully handpainted and outlined in gold paint borders... Following the text is a list of the stones adopted for use in the factory... Next is a roll of masterworkers, designers, and directors of the Florentine factory, listed from 1574 to 1824". The two colored plates are spectacular- one illustrates a round table top with marbleized edges and a bouquet in the middle, the other a garlanded plaque with a silver cup, wheat sheaves, grapes and grape leaves, etc., as well as a smaller floral frieze. A wonderful, scarce book. Hardcover. 7.5”x10”, 6"x9.5", 352 pages, 2 colored plates; a large-paper copy of this scarce work, whose normal size is 6”x9.5”, in which format the two plates are folded to fit within the covers (they are not folded here). Bound in the original tan boards. Covers a bit soiled and worn, some rubbing, paper covering splitting along the hinges, but the hinges are tight. Contents clean and fresh; one plate detached but present, and a little worn along the outer edge. To see a stunning Italianate pietre dure black marble tazza being offered for auction on Ebay click here. International Buyers Please Note: Boxed shipping weight- 2 lbs. QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item, please let us know and we will respond promptly. PAYMENT TERMS: We accept Paypal, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, checks and money orders. Please note- we are happy to take your check and do not wait for it to clear. Please do not feel that you have to go to the trouble and expense of getting a postal money order or something like that unless you want to- your check is perfectly fine with us, and will not slow down the shipment of your order. Massachusetts residents must add 5% state sales tax. INSURANCE??? As a seller we are responsible for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You should never have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OUR STOCK includes reference books on antiques and the arts, books on trades and design, pattern books, early books, gardens and garden architecture, fakes & forgery, mourning arts, lighting, science, gems and gemology, and many more topics. If you don’t see what you are looking for in our listings, please ask us. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS- PAYMENTS We welcome orders from customers outside the United States. For ease and speed, we prefer payment from overseas customers by Paypal or credit card. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS- SHIPPING The United States Post Office has discontinued surface (sea mail) shipments overseas, and so all packages must now go by air, meaning shipping to overseas customers costs more than it used to. For more information about US Postal Service rates and fees, you can visit their web page at http://ircalc.usps.gov/. We are happy to provide shipping cost estimates before you buy an item, and will provide you with the packed weight of any item before you buy it if you ask us. If we can answer any other questions, please let us know. - Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. Your satisfaction is guaranteed with every book you purchase.
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