{"product_id":"louis-comfort-tiffany-artist-for-the-ages-marilynn-a-johnson-1st-edition","title":"Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artist for the Ages, Marilynn A. Johnson — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Scala Publishers \/ Exhibitions International, 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. 240.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. This copy is firmly bound in its original cloth with gleaming, unoxidised gilt titling to the spine. The boards remain sharp and free from any notable shelf-wear or bumping. Internally, the text block is square, tight, and immaculate, with bright, crisp pages devoid of foxing or handling marks. The accompanying dust jacket is equally well-preserved, retaining its vibrant, iridescent imagery without any significant creasing, fading, or edge-wear. A superior, highly presentable example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a beautifully produced hardcover first edition of the catalogue published to accompany the major travelling exhibition \u003ci\u003eLouis Comfort Tiffany: Artist for the Ages\u003c\/i\u003e, which opened at the Seattle Art Museum in 2005. It features extensive contributions from several leading decorative arts scholars, alongside hundreds of rich, full-colour photographic illustrations detailing Tiffany's mastery across glasswork, ceramics, and metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated to prominent mid-twentieth-century Tiffany scholars and collectors, including Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. and Lillian Nassau, this volume highlights the pivotal figures who championed the revival of Tiffany’s reputation. While softcover iterations are frequently encountered, this hardcover edition in such pristine condition presents a far more desirable addition to the reference libraries of serious collectors and dealers of Art Nouveau and American decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of one of America's most celebrated designers, \u003ci\u003eLouis Comfort Tiffany: Artist for the Ages\u003c\/i\u003e traverses the full breadth of Tiffany’s creative genius. Moving beyond his iconic leaded glass lampshades, the book delves into his exquisite favrile glass, intricate mosaics, and masterful metalwork, positioning him not merely as a craftsman, but as a visionary artist who seamlessly bridged the gap between the Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau. Richly illustrated and featuring scholarly essays on his techniques, inspirations, and enduring legacy, this volume offers an indispensable overview of a man whose pursuit of beauty redefined American decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54474632134995,"sku":"4860","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260727_145310.jpg?v=1785759302","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/louis-comfort-tiffany-artist-for-the-ages-marilynn-a-johnson-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}