Peasant art in Switzerland
1924, First Edition. London : "The Studio" Ltd. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked crimson cloth boards, with light wear to the panel edges and endbands. Edges and prelims slightly foxed, with the interior showing sparse and faint foxing to the margins. A strong and well-preserved example overall. Item #475341
Series; The Studio ; 1924. Special number. Physical description; xxiv, 76 pages : colour mounted frontispiece, illustrations, plates (some colour mounted) ; 30 cm. Notes; Translated from the French by Arthur Palliser. "Bibliography of works consulted": pages xvii-xix. Contents; Author's preface – Introduction – The peasant's house – Wood work – Costumes – Textile art – Metal work – Pottery and glassware – Conclusion – Supplementary. Subjects; Decorative arts – Switzerland. Folk art – Switzerland. Peasant art – Switzerland. Vernacular architecture. Textiles. Metalwork. Pottery. Glassware. Costume.
Price: €65.00