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The Art of the Weathervane
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The Art of the Weathervane Hardcover - 1984

by Miller, Steve

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Exton, PA: Schiffer. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0887400051 . B&W and Color; 11.1 X 8.5 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages; Hard cover has black spine with silver lettering. Marbled end papers. Light rubbing, scuffing, bumping to boards. DJ with slight rubbing; in a mylar cover. Previous owner's name neatly written on dedication page. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with color and b/w photographs. 'New information is presented by one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes in this fascinating study. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the distinctive vitality of this folk art form. Weathervanes from the mid to late 19th century have come to be considered three-dimensional sculpture, suitable for decorating modern corporate offices and homes. Dynamic wooden and metal weathervanes are organized into groups by the assorted forms they depict. Manufacturers are identified, and their back-grounds are explored. The weathervanes in this superb book are guaranteed to inspire an active interest in weathervane collecting. ' Bibliography. .
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  • Title The Art of the Weathervane
  • Author Miller, Steve
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1St Edition
  • Condition Used - Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Schiffer, Exton, PA
  • Date 1984
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 13745
  • ISBN 9780887400056 / 0887400051
  • Weight 2.24 lbs (1.02 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.26 x 8.72 x 0.74 in (28.60 x 22.15 x 1.88 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Weather vanes - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 83051742
  • Dewey Decimal Code 739.477

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Steve Miller is a leading New York art dealer who specializes in American sculpture. Miller believes that weathervanes are a classic form of three-dimensional folk sculpture.

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