Description
In addition to their virtuoso craftsmanship, many of these objects have illustrious histories as part of famous aristocratic or ecclesiastical collections. This is a precious opportunity to study these miniature masterpieces.
An outstanding collection of medieval ivory carvings and small sculpture, the finest assemblage of its kind in private hands
About the Author
Paul Williamson was until January 2016 Keeper of the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where he worked for thirty-seven years. He has written and lectured extensively on medieval sculpture and ivory carvings. His many books include volume 1 of the Wyvern Collection catalogues, Medieval and Renaissance Sculpture and Metalwork; Gothic Sculpture 1140-1300; Netherlandish Sculpture; and Medieval Ivory Carvings 1200-1550.
Book Information
ISBN 9780500022832
Author Paul Williamson
Format Hardback
Page Count 448
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 2520g