Note: Both books are from my own personal antiques reference library collection and a non-smoking home.
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Note: Please see attached video to help evaluate illustrations and binding integrity.
These are two highly regarded colorfully illustrated books referencing copious works of art and antiques; over 450 pages and 400 pages respectively; both are written in French text. These are highly collectible and very sought after reference volumes, mainly because of their copious and rich illustrations of fine art and antiques and expert text and analysis. They provide important reference material for specialists, dealers, connoisseurs, collectors and antiques aficionados. Although the text is in French you don’t have to understand the language to appreciate and enjoy all of the vibrant photos of such rare furniture, fine art, decorative arts, and antiques.
Both of these books are 1st editions and are out of print.
1) “Tresors des Tzars” (Treasures of The Tzars) by J. Kugel Hard cover book;l Published in 1998 Paris, France. Text in French with 306 pages of highly detailed and colorful illustrations and 145 pages of text. Three hundred works paintings, sculptors, and decorative arts by Russian artists are included (Faberge Eggs also); dating from 1650 to 1850.
The book is in very good and all original condition with no pencil marks or turned pages; the illustrations are bright and crisp on high quality photo paper;l the binding is sound and the hard cover dust jacket is intact,m albeit, there is a scratch down the back side of the dust jacket (see video) but it does not impact the integrity of the book or the dust cover.
Dimensions: 12 1/2″ high x 8 3/4″ wide x 1 1/2″ deep
2 “Marie Antoinette” Grand National Gallery of Paris, France. Published in 2008. Softcover; 400 pages combination of illustrations and texts referencing the March 15th, to June 30th 2008 exhibition covering the life of the Queen, Marie Antoinette as a patron of the arts, through paintings, art, portraits, furniture, and historical documents. The book is in very good condition with a strong binding, bright illustrations and no pencil marks or turned pages.
Dimensions: 12″ high x 9 1/4″ wide 1 1/4″ deep
Note: Please see the movie upon request with the listing for the full scope of these books
Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business, buying, selling, and collecting, for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.