The Story
Sixty vintage blackandwhite plates illustrate the history of German decorative ironwork from the16th to the 18th centuries. A hardtofind celebration of the diversity and enduring beauty of Germanys handcrafted iron embellishments, this magnificent edition exhibits striking views of metal doors, balconies, window arches, gates, corner pieces, decorative accessories, and more, many wrought with gargoyles, human figures, and florals. A rich source of inspiration and an accurate, invaluable reference for art historians, architects, craftworkers, and designers.
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Sixty vintage blackandwhite plates illustrate the history of German decorative ironwork from the16th to the 18th centuries. A hardtofind celebration of the diversity and enduring beauty of Germanys handcrafted iron embellishments, this magnificent edition exhibits striking views of metal doors, balconies, window arches, gates, corner pieces, decorative accessories, and more, many wrought with gargoyles, human figures, and florals. A rich source of inspiration and an accurate, invaluable reference for art historians, architects, craftworkers, and designers.
