Italian Venetian Art Glass 1855-1914 Types Artists Etc / Scarce Illustrated Book

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VENETIAN GLASS:  Confections in Glass 1855-1914
by Sheldon Barr, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., NY, 1998.
Illustrated with brilliant color photographs, this early out-of-print book  “gives a compelling account of the political battles, intrigues, and financial entanglements that surrounded the creation and production of Venetian glass, including the near-imprisonment of glass artisans on the tiny island of Murano.  This forced seclusion resulted not only in closely guarded techniques but in objects that were distinctly of their own time and style.”
This informative and engaging story of Venetian glass is lavishly illustrated with 102 color photographs and additional illustrations of these creations, whose “glorious colors, dazzling designs and patterns, and technical acrobatics result in objects that delight and amaze us.  Seemingly spun out of sugar, it is no wonder that Venetian glass objects are often regarded as confections of the glassmaker’s art. Serious collectors of Venetian glass as well as those who enjoy these exuberant, unique creations will find in this book a treasure of one of Venice’s great glories.”  This book is an invaluable reference resource for the collector, dealer, or historian of art glass.
8.75” x 10.75” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  128 pages.
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