Over 70 brilliant artworks by the legendary William Spratling—adventurer, celebrity, and world-renowned silver artisan—are presented in this stunning centennial edition of the acclaimed Spratling Silver. An eagle's profile carved gracefully into the rosewood handle of a 1930s pitcher; the subtle essence of a sea animal in a classic brooch: the exquisite detail and splendor of such unique creations are showcased here in all their lustrous glory. Included are commentaries from Spratling's friends and contemporaries (the likes of Georgia O'Keeffe, who was photographed wearing one of his pins on her austere black dress), which paint an intimate portrait of the man instrumental in reviving Mexico's silver industry in the late 1920s. With 26 additional photographs, an expanded text, and a new hallmarks section with information for collectors, Spratling Silver is the only comprehensive volume to portray the full scope and beauty of William Spratling's treasures.
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This edition of the collector-author's 1990 work, which originated as a display catalog in Cederwall's art gallery, commemorates the centennial of William Spratling's birth. An expanded text, an additional 23 photographs, and a biographical essay by Barnaby Conrad, a friend and contemporary of the noted silver designer combined with the origianl material to provide a brief introduction to Spratling and his work. Dramatic black-and-white photographs of silver artworks, each accompanied by dimensions and hallmarks, underscore the "intelligent, simple, restrained" yet appealing style that has made his designs so collectible. This excellent depiction of Spratling's artistic outputDnecessarily limited in scopeDis the perfect complement to Joan Mark's The Silver Gringo (LJ 2/1/00), which centers on his silver business, and Taylor Littleton's The Color of Silver (LJ 4/15/00), which focuses on his life. The coffee-table format and oversize print make this ideal for public libraries.DRex E. Klett, Mitchell Community Coll., Statesville, NC
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Sandraline Cederwall is a preeminent dealer and collector of William Spratling's work, and the owner of a San Francisco art gallery. She collaborated on the book Tracks in the Sky (Chronicle Books).
Hal Riney is an art collector and chairman of a successful San Francisco advertising agency.
Hal Riney is an art collector and chairman of a successful San Francisco advertising agency.
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The book, Spratling Silver, was very limited in its review of Spratling jewelry. I would have liked to had this information ahead of time. I wanted a large collection of pictures of Spratling works and this was a limited selection. I also wanted a price guide. This book is a "coffee table" book. This book was ordered from Amazon.com.
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William Spratling produced memorable silver jewelry and hollowware for forty years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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William Spratling, Mexico City, Cream Pitcher, Sugar Bowl, Collection of John, Don Guillermo New!
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William Spratling produced memorable silver jewelry and hollowware for forty years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
including spout Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
William Spratling, Mexico City, Cream Pitcher, Sugar Bowl, Collection of John, Don Guillermo New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Mexico City (World Cities) by James E. Davis on page 13, and Back Matter
- A Small Mexican World by William Spratling in Back Matter
- Mexican Jewelry by Mary L. Davis in Back Matter
- Mexican Silver by Penny C. Morrill in Back Matter
- Minding the South by John Shelton Reed on page 123, and Back Matter
- Collectible Silver Jewelry Identification & Value Guide by Fred Rezazadeh in Back Matter
- Collectible Souvenir Spoons: The Grand Tour (Book 2) by Wayne Bednersh in Back Matter
- Collectible Souvenir Spoons Identification (Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification & Values) by Wayne Bednersh in Back Matter
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