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A study of portrait miniatures in enamel from the Gilbert Collection. It proceeds from 17th-century portrait miniatures by German, French and Swiss enamelists to late-19th-century examples by Henry Bone and other English artists. The book contains comprehensive information on the art of enamels in Europe and England. It also examines the techniques and tools of enamelists and presents an overview of artists, patrons and sitters represented in this collection.
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Sarah Coffin, an independant decorative arts consultant, is a former Vice President of Sotheby's. Bodo Hofstetter is a senior specialist for portrait miniatures, gold boxes and objets de vertu at Christie's London/Paris.
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The Gilbert Collection - Portrait Miniatures in Enamel
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Philip Wilson Publishers in Association with the Gilbert Collection, 2000
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Softcover. Condition: Fine, with just a faint hint of shelfwear. Binding sound, no inscriptions. 168pp. Many colour illustrations. This book describes and illustrates the portrait miniatures in the Gilbert Collection, from 17th century miniatures from German, French and Swiss enamellers to 19th century examples by Henry Bone and other English artists. Seller Inventory # 006486
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