History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book of legendary African-American dolls. This book showcases hundreds of African-American dolls, beginning with the early 1800s through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The dolls are shown in spectacular color and are among the most popular collectibles today.
The Early Years includes dolls made of papier maché, china, composition, bisque, magic skin latex, hard plastic, and vinyl. Special features include a variety of life-size dolls, doll house dolls, cloth dolls, artist and reproduction dolls, and paper dolls. All are displayed with detailed descriptions and current market values.
The dolls featured are a delight to the eye. Every doll lover and collector of black memorabilia will want to add Collectible African American Dolls to their collection.
The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art GlassList Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $27.95 + FREE SHIPPING!
This book combines beautiful full-color photos with an extensive text. Complete listings and descriptions, original catalogs and advertising, and a comprehensive value guide make this the most informative source available.
This book offers a fresh approach to a subject that has been discussed many times and much new information is offered to the reader. The majority of the glass factories' products have been alphabetized so that they may serve as a quick and easy reference.
American Art Pottery, Second Edition, by 32-year collector and dealer Dick Sigafoose, now features the products, histories, and interesting information of 54 potteries. An ideal reference for both advanced and beginning collectors, the book includes the big companies like Weller, Rookwood, Roseville, Brush McCoy, and American Encaustic Tile. It also includes the smaller producers like Newcomb, Muncie, Uhl, Grueby, and California Art Tile.
The pricing guide and identification information helps collectors purchase bargains and appraise collections. There are over 650 color photographs of pottery and tiles that include close-ups and shots of backstamps.
Old factory catalog pages and advertising also assist collectors with identification. Its a must-have for collectors of any type of American Art Pottery.
A. Everette James, Jr. SCM, MD A. Everette James, author of North Carolina Art Pottery, 1900 - 1960, has produced an all-new title, this time focusing on collectible American paintings. In this comprehensive book with more than 300 photographs and more than 450 illustrations, he outlines the necessary steps in selecting a painting, authenticating a painting, determining a value, acquiring a painting at auction, and evaluating the condition of a piece.
Both major and minor artists are briefly discussed, and overviews of Impressionism, Tonalism, The Aschan School, African-American artists, and Southern Women artists are presented. There are even tips on managing your art collection, the realities of funding and financing, and collecting what you can afford. The beauty of American art is evident in this collector's guide - a must-have for collectors of American paintings and collectors of art in general.
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