ART OF MARQUETRY IN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY RUSSIA by Unknown - 1989

Moscow: Sovietskaya Rossia Publishers, 1989. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good. 13.4x9.6x0.8in. small split in laminate at bottom of front spine edge and top of back spine edge, fair slipcase with wear and abrasions. Cabinet-making is a fascinating chapter in the history of Russian applied art in the eighteenth century. In the second half of that century Nikifor Vasilyev, Matvei Veretennikov, the Naskov, and other expert Russian cabinet-makers produced lovely pieces of marquetry furniture -- tables, chests of drawers, bureau and escritoires, as well as magnificent parquetry floors for palace halls. There fine furniture stands out for its graceful, unencumbered shape and exquisite color harmony. This work is illustrated with 202 examples in color. Text and captions in Russian and English. 183pp 2.84lb 13.4x9.6x0.8in

Sovietskaya Rossia Publishers, 1989. Hardcover. Good.

Russia: Sovietskaya Rossia Publishers:, 1989. 183 pages, profusely illustrated with full page color photographs: furniture, panelling & flooring. One page is in English, else text is in Russian. Photo captions are in English and Russian. "Cabinet-making is a fascinating chapter in the history of Rusian applied art ." FINE HARDCOVER, VERY GOOD- SLIPCASE.. Hardcover. Fine/Not Issued with a Dust Jacket.. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Sovietskaya Rossia Publishers. CLEAN Fine 1989 hard cover with very good+ slip case. Russian and English text. . Fine. Hard Cover With VG Slip Case. First Edition. 1989.

Sovietskaya Rossia Publishers, 1989-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Sovietskaya Rossia Publishers, 1989-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Large Hardcover, Glossy pictorial boards with slipcase, Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.