Miller's 20th-century Glass


Book Description

Provides historical information on a variety of drinking glasses, plates, pitchers, vases, and related items, and includes a listing of twentieth-century glass manufacturers, identification guides, and prices.




20th-century Glass


Book Description

Written by antiques expert Judith Miller and specialist glass consultants, this guide explores one of the most exciting media of the last century. Over 1,000 stunning pieces are presented in specially commissioned full-colour photographs covering all the main categories of glass - blown and cased, pressed, iridescent, enamelled, painted and stained, engraved and cut - plus a chapter on unique contemporary designs. Within each chapter biographical details and background information on the principal designers and factories is given, as well as useful advice on what to look out for when collecting. Feature spreads focusing on popular collecting fields such as perfume bottles, paperweights, and glass jewellery are interspersed throughout the book, showcasing a wide range of fabulous pieces.







Miller's Popular Glass of the 19th and 20th Centuries


Book Description

Miller's Collectors's Guides is a series of books aimed at providing an essential introduction to varied and popular subjects for the budding collector. Reflecting the growing trend in the antiques market towards collectibles (small, often affordable items) these practical guides are filled with ideas on how to form a collection, what to specialize in, and how to identity objects. Often showing photographed items, these are guides no collector can afford to be without.




Italian Glass


Book Description

1. Vases -- 2. Decanters, covered jars -- 3. Plates, bowls, ashtrays -- 4. Drinkware, tableware -- 5. Figural, novelty, lighting.




Miller's 20th Century Design


Book Description

Judith Miller takes on the 20th century with this new, expansive handbook for both beginning and established collectors. Modern design is beautiful, functional, idiosyncratic, increasing in value, and still relatively affordable. Now, Judith Miller introduces a extensive sourcebook, written specifically for the 20th century collector. From the birth of modern design, through modernism, art deco, mid-century modern, and the post-modern and contemporary years, 20th CENTURY takes a close look all the most important design and collectible categories, including ceramics, glass, furniture, lamps and lighting, clocks, silver and metalwares, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, domestic wares and posters. Including 5,000 photographs and in-depth analysis, collectors will get the inside track on which designs are the true classics and how to make the smartest purchases for the future.




Costume Jewelry


Book Description

Co-written by antiques expert, Judith Miller and costume jewelry specialist, John Wainwright, DK Collector's Guides: Costume Jewelry traces the history of costume jewelry from ancient times to the present day. It also explains how social and economic developments, changing fashions, new materials, and manufacturing techniques, as well as the haute couture houses of the 1940s and '50s have influenced and inspired the industry. Over 1,500 collectible pieces are presented in full-color, in a catalog-style layout, with prices and sizes clearly displayed below each one. There are profiles of 20 major international designers and factories, including Joseff of Hollywood, Trifari, Miriam Haskell, and Christian Dior. In addition, pieces by 80 lesser-known names are displayed and priced, and there is a gallery of unsigned collectible pieces. Contextual notes explain the features that make the pieces desirable, and there are tips on what to look out for when buying. "Hot" collecting fields, such as Bakelite and Christmas Tree pins, are featured throughout. The book also includes a glossary of materials, a list of designer's and maker's marks, and a directory of specialized dealers. Book jacket.




Antique Glass


Book Description

Glass is to be found everywhere, from delicate wineglasses to ornamental lamps that illuminate and decorate. This book is a valuable starting point for enthusiasts. It tells you where to hunt for bargains and how to add rarities to a growing collection.




Art Market Research


Book Description

This book is for art market researchers at all levels. A brief overview of the global art market and its major stakeholders precedes an analysis of the various sales venues (auction, commercial gallery, etc.). Library research skills are reviewed, and advanced methods are explored in a chapter devoted to basic market research. Because the monetary value of artwork cannot be established without reference to the aesthetic qualities and art historical significance of our subject works, two substantial chapters detail the processes involved in researching and documenting the fine and decorative arts, respectively, and provide annotated bibliographies. Methods for assigning values for art objects are explored, and sources of price data, both in print and online, are identified and described in detail. In recent years, art historical scholarship increasingly has addressed issues related to the history of art and its markets: a chapter on resources for the historian of the art market offers a wide range of sources. Finally, provenance and art law are discussed, with particular reference to their relevance to dealers, collectors, artists and other art market stakeholders.