The Lyle Official Antiques Review 1984
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A definitive historical snapshot for the discerning collector, The Lyle Official Antiques Review 1984 stands as a quintessential reference manual from the golden age of antiques documentation. Compiled by Margot Rutherford and edited by the renowned authority Anthony Curtis, this volume provides an exhaustive, illustrated survey of the market values, stylistic trends, and decorative movements that defined the early 1980s antique scene. Serving as both a practical pricing guide and a visual archive, it offers a window into the eclectic tastes of the decade, cataloging thousands of items—from fine porcelain and period furniture to horology and curiosities. This edition remains a highly valued resource for historians, dealers, and collectors seeking to understand the provenance and market trajectory of mid-20th-century collecting habits. Unlike transient modern price guides, the Lyle Review provides a scholarly, systematic approach to categorization, reflecting the meticulous standards of the Lyle Publications house. For those interested in the evolution of the global antiques market, this volume is an essential inclusion, preserving the knowledge, aesthetic rigor, and professional expertise that governed the trade during a pivotal era of the twentieth century.
Author: Compiled by Margot Rutherford, Edited by Anthony Curtis
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A definitive historical snapshot for the discerning collector, The Lyle Official Antiques Review 1984 stands as a quintessential reference manual from the golden age of antiques documentation. Compiled by Margot Rutherford and edited by the renowned authority Anthony Curtis, this volume provides an exhaustive, illustrated survey of the market values, stylistic trends, and decorative movements that defined the early 1980s antique scene. Serving as both a practical pricing guide and a visual archive, it offers a window into the eclectic tastes of the decade, cataloging thousands of items—from fine porcelain and period furniture to horology and curiosities. This edition remains a highly valued resource for historians, dealers, and collectors seeking to understand the provenance and market trajectory of mid-20th-century collecting habits. Unlike transient modern price guides, the Lyle Review provides a scholarly, systematic approach to categorization, reflecting the meticulous standards of the Lyle Publications house. For those interested in the evolution of the global antiques market, this volume is an essential inclusion, preserving the knowledge, aesthetic rigor, and professional expertise that governed the trade during a pivotal era of the twentieth century.