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"Russian Lacquer, Legends & Fairy Tales, Vol. I & II" by Lucy Maxym - $30 (Bellevue/Issaquah/Redmond/Kirkland)
condition:
new
make / manufacturer:
2 Books by Lucy Maxym
model name / number:
Russian Lacquer, Fairy Tales
size / dimensions:
8-3/4" x 11-1/4" x 1/2"
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"RUSSIAN LACQUER, LEGENDS and FAIRY TALES" by Lucy Maxym / Hardcover / 80 Glossy Pages / 19 Legends and Fairy Tales / Language – English / Printed in the United States of America / ISBN 0-940202-01-8 / This book is in New/Mint Condition.
The first work published in the United States on an important twentieth century art form - Russian Lacquer Miniature Painting. Written by Lucy Maxym, an authority on Russian Lacquer, the book contains a comprehensive discussion of the techniques of the art as well as a history of the four villages where the artists live and work. Nineteen Russian legends and fairy tales, which are the inspiration for a majority of the paintings on the lacquer boxes and panels, are illustrated with over one hundred exquisite full-color plates.
"RUSSIAN LACQUER, LEGENDS and FAIRY TALES, VOLUME II" by Lucy Maxym / Hardcover / 80 Glossy Pages / 13 Legends and Fairy Tales / Language – English / Printed in the United States of America / ISBN 0-940202-03-4 / This book is in New/Mint Condition.
Lucy Maxym, foremost authority on Russian Lacquer Painting, has written a second volume on this subject to complete the scope of the legends and fairy tales which are used as subject matter by the Masters of this important twentieth century art-form. New themes, forms, colors and techniques are introduced in this volume. Mrs. Maxym has worked closely with the artists for several years on this material and a majority of the over one hundred exquisite paintings reproduced were commissioned especially for this book.
Both collector's books have been stored in a drawer away from sunlight in a smoke-free and pet-free home. Original Owner / $30 Cash Only