Description: Title The Chefs-D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878 Author Strahan, Edward (editor) Condition Poor Binding Three Quarter Roan Leather Publisher George Barrie Publisher Year 1878 Publisher Place Philadelphia Size Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall Description Not dated. Presumed issued in 1878. Three-quarter dark brown roan (sheep) leather with gilt lettering on the front cover and the spine. All edges gilt. Front board detached, spine is present but only attached on at the rear, moderate wear. 138 pages of text plus 48 steel engraved plates on heavyweight paper, plus 28 wood engraved plates & 85 text illustrations (illuminations, initials, and portraits), contents are in EXCELLENT condition. A showcase of the 1878 Paris exhibition that featured academic painting and sculpture of the period. Artists included are: E.A. Bayard, E.P. Berne-Bellecour, F.A. Bridgman, E. Burne-Jones, E. Butti, J. DeVriendt, Gustave Dore, P. Dubois, R. Fontana, F. Gerome, J.P. Laurens, Lecomte-du-Nouy, J.E. Milais, G. Moreau, C. Verlat, C. Vernet, etc. etc, Includes description of the buildings of the Exposition and extensive text by the artists describing their art. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
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