Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000: American Silver in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (963 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0878467211 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 540 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nearly 700 objects in over 400 entries Midwest Book Review Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward edit SILVER OF THE AMERICAS, 1600-2000: AMERICAN SILVER IN THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, packing in over 1,000 reproductions in a catalog which updates Kathryn Buhler's 1972 tome. All the American silver to enter the MFA's collection after 1972 are included, making for a powerful presentation packing in nearly 700 objects in over 400 entries. Perfect for. Should've been titled Silver of the US, with a few other things This volume is outstanding for its main contribution, which is updating the published information on the American silver collection at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with pieces acquired since 1972. Particularly useful is the section on modern silver, which includes contemporary works seldom found in the collectors' literature. Less exciting is the space devoted to the well-known works of majo
At more than 500 pages, and featuring 1000 detailed reproductions, this handsome, extensive collection catalogue complements and updates Kathryn C. It includes all of the American silver in the Museum of Fine Art's esteemed collection, including many previously unpublished works acquired between 1972 and 2004. Also featured are a number of works created after 1825 that did not appear in the Buhler catalogue--such as a Tiffany pitcher from the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial, the very first piece of American silver acquired by the museum. Comprehensive and authoritative, this is the definitive guide to one of the world's most renowned collections of American silver.. This major new reference work details nearly 700 objects in over 400 entries, providing lengthy discussions of the objects, as well as notes on their maker, use, history, and technique. Buhler's landmark 1972 opus, American Silver, 1655-1825. Silver of the Americas presents a chronological sweep from the seventeenth century to the present, with chapters on