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Alastair Duncan, the world-renowned authority on Louis C. Tiffany, has produced the definitive work on America's premier artist-designer, examining every facet of Tiffany's unrivalled achievements in a lifetime consecrated, in his own words, to "The Quest of Beauty." As Tiffany's wares have continued to rise in popularity since their resurgence in the market-place in the 1950s, many collectors have focused solely on lamps, others on glassware, while others again have assembled collections encompassing several Tiffany disciplines, for example, a handful of lamps, vases, fancy goods, and a window or painting or two. Only Takeo Horiuchi, however, has set out to build a comprehensive collection that incorporates masterworks in each and every artistic discipline to which Tiffany applied himself: Paintings, Furniture, Windows, Mosaics, Art Glass, Lamps, Fancy Goods, Metalware, Enamelware, Silver, Pottery and Jewellery. This book, based on the superlative Louis C. Tiffany Garden Museum Collection formed by Mr. Horiuchi, presents a unique overview of every aspect of Tiffany's talent. For the first time it is possible to see, gathered together "under one roof," the range of Louis C. Tiffany's creativity - from his famous lamps and windows to his lesser-known paintings and furniture. Every piece in the collection is reproduced in color, often complemented by extracts from contemporary art revues and the Tiffany firm's sales catalogs, advertisements and price lists, while photographs show them in their original domestic settings, or in the firm's showrooms or international expositions at which they made their debuts. Tiffany's workshops are also illustrated, as well as the logbook entries of its artisans and annotated sketches of its designers. This wealth of illustrative material is accompanied by Alastair Duncan's detailed and evocative descriptions of the workshops, materials, manufacturing processes, the rich and famous who patronized Tiffany, their commissions, and the colorful personalities of the team of artist-craftsmen with whom Tiffany surrounded himself. This book provides a beautiful and comprehensive picture of every artistic discipline to which Tiffany applied himself, a true testament to his extraordinary talent. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Heavy in Beauty and Information and Weight
This is yet another fine example of Tiffany world expert Alastair Duncan's lovely and educational books on many things Tiffany. From the gold tipped pages to the lovely photos from the Tiffany Studios factory, and of course color plates of lamps and all else, it is a major book for beginning to serious collector's enjoyment and education.

Well written as usual, with detail and fine descriptions, this is a book for the Tiffany lover. Apart from the good photos and information included in the 500+ pages, the book alone is worthy of the finest authentic quality Art Nouveau or Art Deco table top. If there were six stars available for this, I would give it six. It is truly a lovely and useful book. Well worth the price.

The Garden Museum...
This review isn't for the book, per se, but for the museum. Located in Matsue, Shimane-ken Japan, it's a truly remarkable and beautiful place. Not only does it feature examples of the classic Tiffany works with glass, but it has recreations of period rooms to showcase furniture designed by Tiffany; stained glass, jewelry, and all in a modern and lovely facility.

The museum's location is rather far off the beaten path for most Western travelers in Japan, but it's a stunning collection, and this book is as close as many people will get to visiting. I was lucky enough to live nearby and to visit it several times in different seasons -- if it's not possible to visit, and you love Art Nouveau, I recommend picking up this book.

A real "fix" for the "Tiffanyhalic" - The Garden Museum Collection
So .......... you've seen all the books written about Louis C. Tiffany, and you've seen the pictures - over and over and over?NOT THIS TIME, my friend!This extraordinary work is destined to become as highly collected as any of Tiffany's works!

This is a huge book - 671 pages, filled with sumptuously photographed treasures, many shown for the first time. Printed on high quality stock, and presented in it's own slip case, this book feels absolutely "Imperial"!

Alastair Duncan guides us through the "mind boggling" collection assembled by Mr. Horiuchi, one of the greatest Tiffany collectors of the twentieth century. Louis C. Tiffany: Garden Museum Collection - presents virtually all of the known disciplines designed and manufactured by Louis Tiffany and his Tiffany Studios. Items include Tiffany's own paintings & photographs, plus a wealth of designs and watercolors from the design studios, windows, lamps, glass, pottery, metalwork, furniture, enamels, woodwork, silver, Liturgical items, and perhaps the most comprehensive selection of Tiffany's jewelry ever gathered in one place!

Additional chapters cover the effects of Tiffany on the Art Nouveau movement in Europe and America, and vice versa.Numerous European makers are discussed, with prime examples of their works - including complete rooms - represented.

If you own twenty books on Tiffany, or were to buy only one book to study and enjoy the extraordinary works of this great genius, this book is a must.Exhaustive in it's scope, timeless in it's beauty, this will be the benchmark for future writers. ... Read more

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Alastair Duncan, the world-renowned authority on Louis C. Tiffany, has produced the definitive work on America's premier artist-designer, examining every facet of Tiffany's unrivalled achievements in a lifetime consecrated, in his own words, to "The Quest of Beauty." As Tiffany's wares have continued to rise in popularity since their resurgence in the market-place in the 1950s, many collectors have focused solely on lamps, others on glassware, while others again have assembled collections encompassing several Tiffany disciplines, for example, a handful of lamps, vases, fancy goods, and a window or painting or two. Only Takeo Horiuchi, however, has set out to build a comprehensive collection that incorporates masterworks in each and every artistic discipline to which Tiffany applied himself: Paintings, Furniture, Windows, Mosaics, Art Glass, Lamps, Fancy Goods, Metalware, Enamelware, Silver, Pottery and Jewellery. This book, based on the superlative Louis C. Tiffany Garden Museum Collection formed by Mr. Horiuchi, presents a unique overview of every aspect of Tiffany's talent. For the first time it is possible to see, gathered together "under one roof," the range of Louis C. Tiffany's creativity - from his famous lamps and windows to his lesser-known paintings and furniture. Every piece in the collection is reproduced in color, often complemented by extracts from contemporary art revues and the Tiffany firm's sales catalogs, advertisements and price lists, while photographs show them in their original domestic settings, or in the firm's showrooms or international expositions at which they made their debuts. Tiffany's workshops are also illustrated, as well as the logbook entries of its artisans and annotated sketches of its designers. This wealth of illustrative material is accompanied by Alastair Duncan's detailed and evocative descriptions of the workshops, materials, manufacturing processes, the rich and famous who patronized Tiffany, their commissions, and the colorful personalities of the team of artist-craftsmen with whom Tiffany surrounded himself. This book provides a beautiful and comprehensive picture of every artistic discipline to which Tiffany applied himself, a true testament to his extraordinary talent. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Heavy in Beauty and Information and Weight
This is yet another fine example of Tiffany world expert Alastair Duncan's lovely and educational books on many things Tiffany. From the gold tipped pages to the lovely photos from the Tiffany Studios factory, and of course color plates of lamps and all else, it is a major book for beginning to serious collector's enjoyment and education.

Well written as usual, with detail and fine descriptions, this is a book for the Tiffany lover. Apart from the good photos and information included in the 500+ pages, the book alone is worthy of the finest authentic quality Art Nouveau or Art Deco table top. If there were six stars available for this, I would give it six. It is truly a lovely and useful book. Well worth the price.

The Garden Museum...
This review isn't for the book, per se, but for the museum. Located in Matsue, Shimane-ken Japan, it's a truly remarkable and beautiful place. Not only does it feature examples of the classic Tiffany works with glass, but it has recreations of period rooms to showcase furniture designed by Tiffany; stained glass, jewelry, and all in a modern and lovely facility.

The museum's location is rather far off the beaten path for most Western travelers in Japan, but it's a stunning collection, and this book is as close as many people will get to visiting. I was lucky enough to live nearby and to visit it several times in different seasons -- if it's not possible to visit, and you love Art Nouveau, I recommend picking up this book.

A real "fix" for the "Tiffanyhalic" - The Garden Museum Collection
So .......... you've seen all the books written about Louis C. Tiffany, and you've seen the pictures - over and over and over?NOT THIS TIME, my friend!This extraordinary work is destined to become as highly collected as any of Tiffany's works!

This is a huge book - 671 pages, filled with sumptuously photographed treasures, many shown for the first time. Printed on high quality stock, and presented in it's own slip case, this book feels absolutely "Imperial"!

Alastair Duncan guides us through the "mind boggling" collection assembled by Mr. Horiuchi, one of the greatest Tiffany collectors of the twentieth century. Louis C. Tiffany: Garden Museum Collection - presents virtually all of the known disciplines designed and manufactured by Louis Tiffany and his Tiffany Studios. Items include Tiffany's own paintings & photographs, plus a wealth of designs and watercolors from the design studios, windows, lamps, glass, pottery, metalwork, furniture, enamels, woodwork, silver, Liturgical items, and perhaps the most comprehensive selection of Tiffany's jewelry ever gathered in one place!

Additional chapters cover the effects of Tiffany on the Art Nouveau movement in Europe and America, and vice versa.Numerous European makers are discussed, with prime examples of their works - including complete rooms - represented.

If you own twenty books on Tiffany, or were to buy only one book to study and enjoy the extraordinary works of this great genius, this book is a must.Exhaustive in it's scope, timeless in it's beauty, this will be the benchmark for future writers. ... Read more

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Huge Dissapointment
I had mixed feelings about this one .. The Peacock window was pretty well organized . But a lot of the others are made complicated because the shapes in the scenes were vague .. "Is it a leaf , a flower , a grape , a willowy tree ? "

If you're the sort who can get past those ambiguities , then charge forth !

I recommend using watercolor pencis for this book. ... Read more

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Great exhibition catalog, nicely illustrated, featuring Tiffany glass, pottery, metalwork and other decorative arts from the Chrysler Museum. 90 color and black and white illustrations of Tiffany objects - lamps, vases, boxes, desk sets, tiles, tableware, paperweights, pottery and other works. Includes notes / bibliography. Softcover. ... Read more

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A VERY small sampling of Tiffany works
This book is incredibly tiny and thin (a quarter of an inch or so)--not at all like other books about Tiffany (such as those by John Loring et. al.). Half of the photos in the book aren't even of Tiffany jewels--they're things like movie stills and publicity photos for actors (there was one from "Breakfast at Tiffany's," which, although trite. at least was relevant to the topic). Had I known I wouldn't have purchased it.

tiffany and co
i like alot of their jewlery yes including there 1,000,000$ diamond jewlery too but im practical.I own like 4 items from their and i love it.This book is helpful if you like to know how the company started and about it etc.Its not like a book of all the jewlery they have.I mean the book isnt so fun to read but its intresting.Go ahead buy it! ... Read more

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Great book featuring winners of the Tiffany Foundation awards and grants for 2001. 70 color illustrations of art work - sculpture, painting, prints, photograghs, crafts and video. Illustrated artists include: Bankston, Gatson, Yamada, Marc Trujillo, Shin, Sondra Sherman, Margo Sawyer, Sheila Pepe, Laurie Palmer, Steven Hull, Sedrick Huckaby, Evan Holloway, and other artists. Includes brief biography of each artist, list of exhibitions for each and bibliography.Softcover. 84 pages. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Interesting book, nicely illustrated. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Arts & Activities, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2006. The length of the article is 676 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tiffany-inspired windows.(Louis Comfort Tiffany )
Author: Robert Graff
Publication: Arts & Activities (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 139Issue: 5Page: 22(2)

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Softcover exhibition catalogue; 62 pages, illustrated in color and black & white. ... Read more