1200 Years of Italian Sculpture

Bossaglia, Rossana et al. 1200 Years of Italian Sculpture. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1968. First American edition. Folio. 455pp. Original pictorial dustjacket over black cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated title page. Extensive survey of Italian sculpture from the early middle ages to contemporary trends. Profusely illustrated with exquisite, mostly color photographs of Italian sculptures by Bruno Balestrini covering art from the early middle ages, the Romanesque era, Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerism, Roccoco, and Neoclassicism to contemporary sculpture. Dustjacket with some wear, chips, tears, partially repaired with clear tape, and small price tag on cover. Binding rubbed and discolored at top and bottom. Block starting and lose n five places due to heavy weight of publication. New Year inscription with 18 signatures on free front endpaper. DJ and binding in overall fair, interior in fair to good- condition. fair. Hardcover. (37711) $45