Iu. V. Fomin

The Art of Marquetry in Eighteenth Century Russian / Russkoe nabornoe derevo vosemnadtsatogo veka

Moscow: Sovetskaia Rossiia, 1989. Sewn cl. This overview of the art of inlaid wood draws on works of furniture and architectural designs for floors, walls, and doors to illustrate how architects and furniture makers refined the art in palaces of St. Petersburg and Moscow like Tsarskoe Selo, Oranienbaum, Pavlovsk and Ostankino. Illustrations of interiors show the marquetry as an element of overall design, and details demonstrate the intricate patterns. The large format, two-page spreads, and bleeds give the illustrations maximum space and show the designs in exquisite detail. 182 p., 32 cm, approx. 200 color, Rus. and ENGLISH. Item #2581
ISBN: 5268007408

Price: $78.00