Featuring over 370 stunning photos and detailed, scholarly text, this is the first book about this popular 19th century European art form! They are magical porcelain three-dimensional pictures, which can be seen only when backlit, and were a popular craze in the late Victorian era. The lithophanes here enhanced tea warmers, plaques, vases, night lights, lampshades, table screens, fireplace screens, complexion fans or hand screens, window panels, miniatures, steins, cups, mugs, plates, matchboxes, and candle shields. The ...
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Featuring over 370 stunning photos and detailed, scholarly text, this is the first book about this popular 19th century European art form! They are magical porcelain three-dimensional pictures, which can be seen only when backlit, and were a popular craze in the late Victorian era. The lithophanes here enhanced tea warmers, plaques, vases, night lights, lampshades, table screens, fireplace screens, complexion fans or hand screens, window panels, miniatures, steins, cups, mugs, plates, matchboxes, and candle shields. The text represents years of accumulated research, and provides information on lithophane's Asian inspiration, manufacturing techniques, production history, inspirations, and forms. This book is a must for anyone with a passion for Victorian ceramics and art.
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Add this copy of Lithhanes to cart. $24.95, like new condition, Sold by HPB-Blue rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Schiffer Pub Ltd.
Add this copy of Lithophanes to cart. $24.95, like new condition, Sold by The Warm Springs Book Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fremont, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Schiffer Publishing.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. A fine copy in a fine mylar protected DJ. Probable 1st printing with no additional printings listed. DJ has some general wear and lite rubbing to the back DJ panel. Extensively illustrated in color. A larger book requiring additional postage for international and priority orders. 4to; 224 pages.
Add this copy of Lithophanes to cart. $24.95, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Schiffer Pub Ltd.
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Add this copy of Lithophanes to cart. $31.47, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
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VG+ Color illus. boards; Matching dj.; 224 pp.; 370+ color and duotone photos and reproductions. In-depth look at the popular 19th century artform of lithophanes; Discusses manufacturing techniques, production history, common themes, and present-day lithophane artists; Vivid photos; A well-researched and beautiful book.
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Add this copy of Lithophanes to cart. $59.42, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Schiffer.
