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historic ironwork Antique Vienna Bronzes. Joseph Zobel. Over Ironwork Today 2: Inside & Out. Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork. Joan 650 color photos display 19th- and 20th-century Jeffrey B. Snyder. 100s of color photos Kahr. A premier early 20th century Vienna bronzes in the forms of birds, camels, display the work of today’s top art- in France, Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) designed cats, dogs, horses, bears, bulls, reptiles, and ist-. Working in a variety of and fabricated some of the most beautiful ar- rodents, as well as human individuals from styles, they create innovative original chitectural and decorative ironwork of his age. around the globe. The text highlights major works of art for homes, offices, and This elegant book recounts his life and work artists and firms that produced Vienna bronzes. public use, including sculpture, gates, with scholarly text and over 300 photographs. Values are included in the captions. furniture, lighting fixtures, candlehold- Lyrical gates, doors, and tables, including his most Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 657 color photos • Price Guide ers, doors, locks, and more. famous screen L’Oasis, appeared at the seminal 256 pp. Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 500 color photos 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2849-7 • hard cover • $79.95 256 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-3064-3 • hard cover • $50.00 Size: 9" x 12" • 306 photos • Index • 240 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3666-9 • hard cover • $79.99

1886 Catalog of the French Bronze Found- Ironwork Today 3: Inside and Out. Art Deco Ironwork & Sculpture. “Jerry” S. F ry of F. Barbedienne of Paris. A reprint of Jeffrey B. Snyder. 100s of color photos Cook III & Tina Skinner. The work of artisans of the the original 1886 catalog of bronzes from the show the artwork being created by burgeoning art deco or moderne art movement in House of Barbedienne, one of the foremost today’s artist-blacksmiths. Over eighty Paris. Selected from folio volumes published in the French foundries, is reproduced with original artists’ works are displayed, including mid-1920s to inspire fellow artists on the cutting selling prices in French francs and dimensions, art found in public spaces, offices, and edge, the more than 500 exciting pieces shared in plus the line drawings which depict many of homes. The artwork is arranged by artist this compendium have proven themselves timeless these famous works. alphabetically, allowing readers to see in their classic lines and exquisite detailing. This is a Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 208 line drawings • 96 pp. the full scope of each artist’s work all must-have volume for artisans of the , sculp- ISBN: 0-88740-705-6 • soft cover • $14.95 together on adjoining pages. tures, and all fans of art deco-era . Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 462 color photos • Index • 256 pp. Size: 9" x 12" • 500+ photos • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3876-2 • hard cover • $50.00 • Schiffer LTD ISBN: 0-7643-2292-3 • hard cover • $49.95

Catalog of the Society des Beaux Ironwork Today 4: Inside and Out. Decorative Ironwork: Wrought Arts, Paris. This late-nineteenth-century Catherine Mallette. Hundreds of detailed Gratings, Gates and Railings. Margarete catalog of the Society des Beaux Arts of color photos provide a sweeping over- Baur-Heinhold. Artists have made gates and fences Paris displays a wide variety of bronze view of iron artwork created by over in over the centuries in ornamental de- editions of successful French 90 of today’s artist-blacksmiths. This signs. The restoration of wrought iron is discussed of the period. An index lists the prices set fascinating art is found in homes, offices, and ironwork examples are organized according for these pieces by the Society, thereby and public spaces. Pieces discussed by the to their uses, such as gratings that protect doors providing fascinating insight into the artists, include sculpture, gates, railings, and windows, entries and gates from Europe in nineteenth century art market. furniture, andirons, lighting fixtures, the , artistic creations of the 17th Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 320 pictures doors, door knockers, and much more. and 18th centuries, and works of our own day. Index • 94 pp. • ISBN: 0-88740-706-4 • soft cover • $19.95 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 300+ color photos • 256 pp. Size: 9" x 12" • 368 photos • Index • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4673-6 • hard cover • $50.00 ISBN: 978-0-7643-0153-7 • hard cover • $49.99

Art Deco Sculpture and Metalware. Alfred From Fire to Form: Sculpture from Architectural Ironwork. Dona Z. W. Edward. Over 200 photographs and illustra- the Modern and Met- Meilach. Showcases a vast array of tions of decorative sculpture and useful metalware alsmith. Mathew S. Clarke. 521 color ironwork commissioned for new com- at the forefront of the Art Deco movement. Art photos display metal art produced by mercial and residential building proj- Deco’s most significant artists, as well as their today’s leading blacksmiths and met- ects. Spectacular examples from more predecessors and modern counterparts, are alsmiths. Private and public sculptures than 100 of today’s top blacksmiths, discussed, including an introduction to the designs for individual homes, public parks, and supplemented with historical works of Hagenauer, WMF, the Bauhaus, Ferdinand other outdoor venues are included. from 15 countries, including doors and Priess, Chiparus, Brancusi, and Brandt. Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 521 color photos hardware, staircases and railings, and Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 200 color & b/w photos Index • 256 pp. gates and fences. Price Guide • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3247-0 • hard cover • $50.00 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 233 color & 53 b/w photos • Index • 256 pp. ISBN: 0-88740-994-6 • hard cover • $37.50 ISBN: 0-7643-1324-X • hard cover • $49.95

John Rogers Statuary. Second Edition. Paul & Fireplace Accessories. Dona Z. Meilach. Unique Decorative Architectural Ironwork. Meta Bleir. The plaster statuary groups by John Rogers custom-made fireplace accessories as works of Diana Stuart. Historic exterior designs of were so appealing in late Victorian America that art by talented modern artist blacksmiths. Over architectural ironwork on display in the “scarcely a family of reasonable means and taste did 400 ideas for unusual fireplace designs reflect 5 boroughs of NYC in 400 color photo- not possess one.” He offered an unrivaled transcript historical styles from Renaissance to post-mod- graphs, with background info and the of the social customs and modes of furnishing for ern. A wonderful sourcebook for homeowners location of each piece included in cap- the period. This book chronicles each Rogers group seeking original art for their homes. tions. Includes iron fences, gates, newel with a photograph, size, patent or design date, and Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 362 color & 55 b/w photos posts, balustrades, & more. Designers, pertinent anecdotes. Index • 256 pp. • ISBN: 0-7643-1615-X collectors, and ironworkers will be in- Size: 6" x 9" • 100 b/w photos • Index • 224 pp. hard cover • $49.95 spired by the rich selection of designs. ISBN: 0-7643-1301-0 • soft cover • $29.95 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 400 color photos • 160 pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2192-7 • hard cover • $39.95 IRONwork Thomas Wilson’s Ironwork Notebooks: In- The Contemporary Blacksmith. Dona Art Nouveau Ironwork of Austria & Hun- spiration from a Master Sally Adam, Foreword Z. Meilach. Over 500 works by nearly 200 gary. Federico Santi & John Gacher. 500 vivid by H. Russell Zimmermann. An inspiring reference, artist-craftsmen from 16 countries illustrate the photos show many and varied interpretations this collection of 5,000 designs from master unprecedented activity in modern ironwork that of art nouveau forms in the balustrades and architectural designer and blacksmith Wilson’s has led to its blossoming into a serious art form. balconies, lanterns and gates, doorways and forty years of notebooks includes sketches, visual You’ll learn several techniques using hot and elevator door facades of Budapest, Hungary, explorations, and expert designs in traditional and cold forming and see the results: architectural and Vienna, Austria. Explanations of the settings contemporary ornamental ironwork. From tables ironwork, sculpture, furniture, containers and discuss the details and decorative motifs on and gates to hardware and sculpture, they’ll vessels, lighting fixtures and candleholders, the ironwork. inspire design professionals and artists of all kinds. and more. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 500 color photos • 240 pp. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 5,000+ color & b/w images Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 542 photos • 256 pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2436-5 • hard cover • $49.95 272pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5180-8 ISBN: 0-7643-1106-9 • hard cover • $49.95 hard cover • $45.00 Ironwork: Dynamic Details. Dona Z. Meilach. Italian Ironwork: Medieval : Renaissance: Ironwork Today: Inside & Out. Dona Unique ironwork created by artist-blacksmiths, : Neo Classical. Giulio Ferrari. Italian Z. Meilach. Over 480 color photos of iron with details of flowers, leaves, and amazing critters ironwork from Roman times, through medieval art for indoor and outdoor use, including make ordinary fences, gates, and chandeliers centuries, and up to neo classical designs of the sculpture, fences, railings, gates, doors, extraordinary. Functional joints become beautiful early nineteenth century comprise this collection furniture, lighting, candleholders, and elements for furniture, fireplace accessories, can- of photographs from Italian sources. They de- more, ranging from the truly modern dlestick holders, and other iron items we use daily. pict trellises, grilles, gates, fencing, household to historical references. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 251 color photos • 160 pp. lighting, fireplace accoutrements, and door Size: 11" x 8-1/2" • 482 color photos • ISBN: 0-7643-2549-3 • hard cover • $39.95 hardware that will inspire today’s designers. Index • 256 pp. • ISBN: 0-7643-2390-3 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 100 b/w images • Index hard cover $49.95 112 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-3560-0 hard cover • $29.99