New Haven: Yale University Press, 1986. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Hardcover. Sunned spine, light sunning and extremely gentle rubbing to corners, faint sunning to board edges, sunned DJ spine, exceedingly gentle rubbing to DJ spine head and foot, tiny tear (less than quarter inch) to rear board-top corner, extremely mild rubbing to DJ corners, else Near Fine(+) in Near Fine(-) DJ. in near fine dust-jacket. Folio in blue multicolored DJ, 302 pages, chiefly b&w illustrations (some color), 30 cm. Tiepolo was a decorative artist in the 18th century, this prize-winning volume provides a cogent and sympathetic analysis of Tiepolo, tracing the development of the painters career and art in the context of his times, and emphasising his essentially Venetian qualities. Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista, 1696-1770. Painters -- Italy -- 18th century. **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**.

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Bookseller: Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 92009
Title: Giambattista Tiepolo; his life and art
Author: Levey, Michael
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Sunned spine, light sunning and extremely gentle rubbing to corners, faint sunning to board edges, sunned DJ spine, exceedingly
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated)
ISBN 10: 0300030185
ISBN 13: 9780300030181
Publisher: Yale University Press
Place of Publication: New Haven
Date Published: 1986

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