A collector's guide to African sculpture by Toatley, Theodore

A collector's guide to African sculpture
by Toatley, Theodore

(#0270HP6)

Hardcover Schiffer Pub., 2000
Description: 160 pages : color illustrations, color map; 29 cm.
Dewey: 730; Audience: Adult

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"With values"--Cover. A guide to collecting African sculpture that covers masks, statuary, and architectural carvings and includes photographs, values, and tips on evaluating quality and authenticity.

From the Publisher
The power and beauty of traditional African sculpture has influenced 20th century art and design around the world. Found in many museums, its abstract forms, skillful rendering, and deep symbolism has also made it a welcome addition to the homes of private collectors. This new book offers a broad survey of the traditional sculpture that is available in the marketplace. The sculpture shown here covers a span of 100 years and focuses on masks, statuary, and architectural carvings in wood, bronze, and terracotta from sub-Saharan Africa with a sampling of the contemporary work in stone. The works are presented in beautiful color photographs, and accompanied by helpful, informative captions and a guide to values in today's market. The book helps the collector evaluate the quality and authenticity of African sculpture.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Schiffer Pub.
  • Publication Date: April 10, 2000
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Series: Schiffer book for collectors
  • Dewey: 730
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 160 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
  • Tracings: Congdon-Martin, Douglas.
  • ISBN-10: 0-7643-1066-6
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7643-1066-9
  • LCCN: 99-089649
  • Follett Number: 0270HP6
  • Audience: Adult