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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful resource for collector or academic
I still use this book when writing a formal analysis of a decorative arts piece. It focuses on really looking at a piece and how it works as a whole. The only weakness I found was that he seemed to struggle with discussing folk art. A wonderful resource and and easy, quick read. The author also has access to a wonderful collection which helps in making points and...
Published 3 months ago by Penny Swears
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not enough per the title.
Readers are led to assume that this book will deliver more information than it does.
Published on January 20, 2005 by Antoinette Cerillo
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful resource for collector or academic,
By Penny Swears (Falls Church, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evaluating Your Collection: The 14 Points of Connoisseurship (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series) (Paperback)
I still use this book when writing a formal analysis of a decorative arts piece. It focuses on really looking at a piece and how it works as a whole. The only weakness I found was that he seemed to struggle with discussing folk art. A wonderful resource and and easy, quick read. The author also has access to a wonderful collection which helps in making points and providing examples.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gives it to you straight,
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This review is from: Evaluating Your Collection: The 14 Points of Connoisseurship (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series) (Paperback)
This book is very good at explaining the 14 points of Connoisseurship.
It's basic and gives very good examples. Not sure what the other person is talking about. They must not understand. If you are looking for a book that gives it to you straight, this is a good one.
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not enough per the title.,
By Antoinette Cerillo (San Juan Capistrano, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evaluating Your Collection: The 14 Points of Connoisseurship (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series) (Paperback)
Readers are led to assume that this book will deliver more information than it does.
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Evaluating Your Collection: The 14 Points of Connoisseurship (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series) by Dwight Lanmon (Paperback - July 1, 1999)
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