Masterworks of louis comfort tiffany by alastair duncan. Alastair duncan guides us through the mind boggling collection assembled by mr. This lamp appears in the book tiffany at auction, 1981 by alastair duncan. Here in 72 fulldolor plates, are eyeopening examples of tiffany s superb enamels, jewelry, bronzes, ceramics, mosaics, paintings, and even works in wood as well as his glass designs, some famous and some lesserknown. Alastair duncan published an edited version of tiffany s 1910 list in the appendix of his 1980 book. This book was published by simon and schuster in 1980. Tiffany windows alastair duncan national library of. Masterworks of louis comfort tiffany by alastair duncan 5 editions.
Tiffany windows paperback january 1, 1980 by alastair duncan author. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Each candle holder is decorated with green favrile jewels.
A history of grace episcopal church orange, new jersey, 18541954, 1953 53. Tiffany at auction hardcover january 1, 1981 by alastair duncan author. Tiffany studios, fish table lamp tiffany lamps, old. Tiffany by alastair duncan, martin eidelberg and neil harris harry n. Examples of authentic and genuine tiffany lamps showing tiffany lamp marks. Alastair duncan windows were the major emphasis of louis comfort tiffanys work. In addition this book provides text that examines how the glass was made and how the windows were constructed, his critics and international. Tiffany windows by duncan, alastair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tiffany stained glass windows by alastair duncan, 9780486253367, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alastair duncan books online. By the mid20th century, the word tiffany was familiar enough to use in. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Here in michigan, there are many windows by the tiffany studios that are not listed in alastair duncan s 1980 book, tiffany windows.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Expert guilty in scheme to steal tiffany glass from tombs. Tiffany windows alastair duncan thames and hudson london 1980. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Jun 17, 1999 in his 1980 book, tiffany windows, now itself a collectors item, mr. Wisteria flowers and vines are also the subject of a window pictured in. Simon and schuster, jan 1, 1980 glass painting and staining 224 pages. Masterworks of louis comfort tiffany by alistair duncan and martin eidelberg and neil harris.
Tiffany windows 1st edition by alastair duncan, martin eidelberg, neil harris, alasair duncan, jim proudfoot, alistair duncan hardcover, 224 pages, published 1982. Here in michigan, there are many windows by the tiffany studios that are not listed in alastair duncans 1980 book, tiffany windows. Tiffany windows paperback january 1, 1980 by alastair duncan author visit amazons alastair duncan page. Tiffany windows alastair duncan national library of australia. Here in 72 fulldolor plates, are eyeopening examples of tiffanys superb enamels, jewelry, bronzes, ceramics, mosaics, paintings, and even works in wood as well as his glass designs, some famous and some lesserknown. He is the american artist most associated with the art nouveau and aesthetic movements.
As duncan states, his citystate list combines and updates three lists which were published by tiffany studios in 1893, 1897 and 1910, with no mention made of any domestic residential commissions. With 72 fullcolor plates, this book presents eyeopening examples of tiffanys superbly executed enamels, jewelry, bronzes, ceramics, mosaics, paintings, and even works of wood, as well as his wonderful works in glass, from windows t. As a lover of stained glass, this book is a joy to look at. This book is presented in black cloth with dust jacket. It has an engaging text and many excellent color photographs of many of the surviving windows produced. Yet today, most tiffany windows have never been seen by the public. Masterworks of louis comfort tiffany by alastair duncan louis comfort tiffany. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Alastair duncan has tracked down virtually every window still. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Tiffany windows alastair duncan antic hay rare books. Masterworks of louis comfort tiffany by alastair duncan 5 editions first published in 1989 download daisy.
Tiffany windows hardcover october 15, 1980 by alastair duncan author 4. Tiffany windows by alastair duncan 1980, hardcover for sale. Tiffany, has produced the definitive work on americas premier artistdesigner, examining every facet of tiffanys unrivalled achievements in a lifetime consecrated, in his own words, to. Aug, 1999 alastair duncan, 57, who is considered one of the worlds leading experts on tiffany stained glass, stood visibly stunned yesterday afternoon after a jury in federal district court in manhattan. Notice the tiffany windows unique colors of glass, created by stacking pieces of glass together rather than paint to achieve tiffanys desired coloreffect. Tiffany windows in richmond and petersburg, virginia. Tiffany compilations in 1897 and 1910 providing a concise list of tiffany windows and some other items, and earlier 1886 and 1893 compilations providing a list of tiffany sites. Alastair duncan, 57, who is considered one of the worlds leading experts on tiffany stained glass, stood visibly stunned yesterday afternoon after a jury in federal district court in manhattan. Published may 1st 1986 by bookthrift co first published october 15th 1980. Alastair duncan published an edited version of tiffanys 1910 list in the appendix of his 1980 book. Tiffany studios new york wisteria leaded glass window. Tiffany studios, fish table lamp tiffany lamps, old lamps. First presbyterian about us finding hope through faith.
Alastair duncan is an international consultant on nineteenth and twentiethcentury decorative arts and was, for ten years, a specialist and consultant on the subject for christies new york. Alastair duncan, noted expert and author on the products of louis comfort tiffany, was indicted may 18, 1999 in a manhattan, new york district court for allegedly buying and selling tiffany windows stolen from cemeteries and mausoleums. Masterworks of louis comfort tiffany by alistair duncan and martin eidelberg and neil. Tiffany masterworks by alastair duncan, published 1980. With 72 fullcolor plates, this book presents eyeopening examples of tiffany s superbly executed enamels, jewelry, bronzes, ceramics, mosaics, paintings, and even works of wood, as well as his wonderful works in glass, from windows t. Join facebook to connect with tiffany duncan and others you may know. Priceless tiffany collection flees one earthquake zone, lands in. The window is listed in the book, tiffany windows, by alastair duncan, 1980. The inclusion of magnolia blossoms within the composition allowed tiffany to include a selection of his drapery glass, which he had developed initially to portray the folds in the vestments. I bought it mainly for the pictures, but there are not as many as in other books ive seen. Vintage art book tiffany windows alastair duncan 1980 free. Tiffany windows has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Tiffany windows by alastair duncan, martin eidelberg, neil.
An illustrated reference to over 2000 models, woodbridge, suffolk. Horiuchi, one of the greatest tiffany collectors of the twentieth century. This book is a history which covers the process of making the windows, the various types of glass and coloration used and gives a list of the. Buy tiffany windows by alastair duncan online at alibris. It has an engaging text and many excellent color photographs of many of the surviving. In his 1980 book, tiffany windows, now itself a collectors item, mr. Alastair duncan, the worldrenowned authority on louis c. This coffee table book about tiffany windows is fine as far as it goes. Louis comfort tiffany is usually associated with remarkable masterworks of glass, but the full range of his art covers a much greater range. Louis comfort tiffany february 18, 1848 january 17, 1933 was an american artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass. Tiffany windows book by alastair duncan 2 available. Alastair duncan, a recognized expert on the period, tells the story of the meteoric rise and fall of art nouveau, which began as a general reaction by young artists and designers to the stifling traditionalism and revivalism of the midnineteenthcentury fine and decorative arts. Tiffany, has produced the definitive work on americas premier artistdesigner, examining every facet of tiffany s unrivalled achievements in a lifetime consecrated, in his own words, to the quest of beauty. Tiffany windows by duncan, alastair and a great selection of related books.
Tiffanys masterworks, 1980 by alastair duncan includes over 230 illustrations of tiffanys stained glass windows. The main sources for the compilation are tiffany publications. This book contains pictures, most in color, of more tiffany stained glass windows than i have seen together anyway. Duncan wrote that stained glass windows were louis comfort tiffanys first artistic love. Duncan wrote that stained glass windows were louis comfort tiffany s first artistic love. As per tiffany windows the indispensable book on louis c. A collectible edition of tiffany windows by alastair duncan. Tiffany windows by alastair duncan 1980, hardcover for. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Tiffany the garden museum collection and the paris salons series, also published by acc. He was affiliated with a prestigious collaborative of designers known as the. Garden museum collection presents virtually all of the known disciplines designed and manufactured by louis tiffany and his tiffany studios. Tiffany studios new york wisteria leaded glass window at. Tiffanys masterworks, by alastair duncan, new york.
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