Agnes Husslein-Arco [ed.]; Thomas Zaunschirm [ed.]; Henry Adams; Mark McDonnell [ed.]; Germano Celant; Saeb Eigner — Illustrated Art Books

Munich; Seattle; London, Hirmer; Chihuly Workshop; Thames and Hudson; Editions du Toucan, 1996-2016. Cloth. A very smart four volume set of profusely illustrated works on various artists and art periods, with coloured illustrations throughout. A brilliant four volume set of art books.Comprising of:(1996) Anish KapoorBy Germano Celant. A work on Anish Kapoor, a British sculptor specializing in installation art and conceptual art. His notable public sculptures include Cloud Gate, also known as "The Bean" (2006) in Chicago's Millennium Park. Including 189 illustrations, 130 of which in colour. In the original card wrap binding. (2012) GoldEdited by Agnes Husslein-Arco and Thomas Zaunschirm. A work on the art history and cultural history of gold. Illustrated profusely in colour throughout. In the original black hardback binding, with a gold gilt to fore edge. (2010) L'Art du Moyen-Orient: L'Art Moderne et Contemporain du Monde Arabe et de L'IranBy Saeb Eigner. With text in French. A work on the art of the Middle East, including modern and contemporary art of the Arab world and Iran. With a preface by Zaha Hadid. Copiously illustrated in colour throughout. In the original black hardback binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. (2016) Chihuly on FireEdited by Mark McDonnell, with essays by Henry Adams. The second printing of the work, limited to 3,500 copies. A work on Dale Chihuly, an American glass artist, best known for his large-scale architectural installations, smaller structures inspired by organic forms, and monumental chandeliers that comprise dozens of curling glass arms which radiate from a central core. Copiously illustrated with 177 illustrations, 166 of which in full colour. In the original red cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the original cloth, hardback, and paperback bindings. With two original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, excellent. Sticker to rear board of 'Anish Kapoor&apos. Light marks to front endpapers of 'L'Art du Moyen-Orient&apos. Dust wrappers are very smart, with just minor shelf wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.