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The Art of the Weathervane (Hardcover)
[Buy it!] | Steve Miller | USD 36.94
(Sat Jun 8 00:35:36 2024) | AbebooksUK | CitiRetail | ISBN10: 0887400051, ISBN13: 9780887400056, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen] Hardcover Hardcover. New information is presented by one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes in this fascinating study. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the distinctive vitality of this folk art form. Weathervanes from the mid to late 19th century have come to be considered three-dimensional sculpture, suitable for decorating modern corporate offices and homes. Dynamic wooden and metal weathervanes are organized into groups by the assorted forms they depict. Manufacturers are identified, and their back-grounds are explored. The weathervanes in this superb book are guaranteed to inspire an active interest in weathervane collecting. AUTHOR: Steve Miller is a leading New York art dealer who specializes in American sculpture. Miller believes that weathervanes are a classic form of three-dimensional folk sculpture. Recounts the history of weathervanes, and shows more than a hundred weathervanes produced in nineteenth century America, both by individuals and manufacturers. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]
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