Dolez, Albane

Glass Animals: 3,500 Years of Artistry and Design

ISBN: 0810910349
New York, NY, USA: Harry N. Abrams, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. “Glass animals are among the most universally admired—and widely collected—art forms in glass. For more than 3,500 years artisans have fashioned animals, both real and fanciful, both wild and domestic, in an astonishing array of forms and for a wide diversity of uses—as figurines, perfume bottles, jewelry, paperweights, beakers, tiles, plaques, lamps, vases, and stained-glass windows.” (from front flap) Albane Dolez is an expert in art preservation and glass display cases with the desire to design the most transparent display cases possible. She was pivotal in the manufacturing of the display cases of the Department of Egyptian Antiquities at the Louvre Museum. Her company Veralbane works with museums and historic sites to assist in art preservation or glass decoration. Her fascination with glass animals stemmed from her work with museums and the realization that cultures all over the world tend to depict animals in glass. The symbolism of some animals may be a factor, and the natural world has always been a source of inspiration for artists of all types. Glass sculptures, stained glass windows, mosaic designs, and functional pieces like lamps are just a few examples included by Dolez in her only published work offered here in its first-&-only form. From the collection of Barbara (1935-2023) & Irving (1933-2018) Nusbaum - world travelers, connoisseurs, eminent collectors of art & books, and the dearly beloved late parents of our esteemed founder, Arthur S. Nusbaum. Large-Format Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket: presumed first edition, first printing, though neither explicated as such on copyright page. Book is in very fine condition with no discernible flaws. Dust jacket is in fine condition with only very minor bumping to the fine edges and corners of front, back covers & spine; minor rubbing, scratching to covers. An extra handling fee of $2.00 will be added for shipping due to the size and weight of this item. Very Fine / Fine. [Item #7123]

Price: $80.00