A distinguished exhibition catalogue presenting exceptional African masks and sculptures from the private collection of Gustave and Franyo Schindler. This volume documents masterworks from diverse African cultures, showcasing the Schindlers' discerning eye for sculptural quality and aesthetic power. Published during a pivotal period in the appreciation of African art in the West, this catalogue captures an important moment in private collecting when connoisseurs were assembling collections that would later influence museums and scholarship. The book provides documentation of significant pieces and reflects mid-20th century approaches to understanding and presenting African art. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars interested in both African sculptural traditions and the history of African art collecting and connoisseurship in America.
Medium soft cover booklet
40 pages.
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A distinguished exhibition catalogue presenting exceptional African masks and sculptures from the private collection of Gustave and Franyo Schindler. This volume documents masterworks from diverse African cultures, showcasing the Schindlers' discerning eye for sculptural quality and aesthetic power. Published during a pivotal period in the appreciation of African art in the West, this catalogue captures an important moment in private collecting when connoisseurs were assembling collections that would later influence museums and scholarship. The book provides documentation of significant pieces and reflects mid-20th century approaches to understanding and presenting African art. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars interested in both African sculptural traditions and the history of African art collecting and connoisseurship in America.
Medium soft cover booklet
40 pages.
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.