Anthony DeLorenzo - Jean Dunand - 1985

Jean Dunand – Anthony DeLorenzo (1985) – Rare Art Déco Exhibition Monograph – First Edition, E. P. Dutton

An essential reference volume and scarce 1985 first edition monograph on the undisputed master of Art Déco lacquer and metalwork, Jean Dunand.

Published by E. P. Dutton (New York) on the occasion of the seminal exhibition held at the prestigious DeLorenzo Gallery on Madison Avenue in May–June 1985, this comprehensive work remains one of the most authoritative documentation catalogs for high-end Art Déco design, furniture, and decorative arts.


Highlights & Key Features

Author / Curator: Anthony DeLorenzo
Publisher: E. P. Dutton, New York (in association with Anametrics, Inc.)
Year of Publication: 1985 (First Edition)
Binding / Format: Softcover (trade paperback) with original full-color dust jacket
Dimensions: 29x26
Pages: 163 pages printed on heavy paper stock
Language: English
ISBN: 0-525-24447-6


Contents & Categorization
Richly illustrated throughout with high-quality full-color and black-and-white plates documenting Dunand's most iconographic masterpieces. The volume is divided into clear thematic sections complete with dimensions, provenance, and historical literature details:

Introduction & Exhibitions History

Paintings, Panels and Screens (Panneaux et paravents en laque)
Furniture (Mobilier d'exception)
Vases (Vases dinandrerie et laque)
Objects & Accessories (Boîtes, reliures et objets d'art)
Comprehensive Bibliography

Beyond its value as a crucial reference book for dealers, auction houses, and art historians, this specific exemplar carries a piece of personal history: it features a charming handwritten gift inscription on the front endpaper dated July 17, 1987 ("You've meant so much to me through the years... I love you, Cathy").

Acquired just two years after its original publication, this inscription underlines the book's status as a cherished gift among fine art enthusiasts during the late 1980s.


Condition Report

Overall Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket: Complete with vibrant color photography of Dunand's iconic lacquered vase; minor edge/shelf wear consistent with age.

Covers & Binding: Softcover original card covers intact beneath the dust jacket; solid, firm binding.

Block & Pages: Clean pages throughout with no foxing, highlighting, or structural damage.

Endpapers: Clean, featuring the original geometric spiral pattern and the vintage 1987 ink inscription mentioned above.

(Please refer to the detailed high-resolution photographs as an integral part of the item description).


Shipping & Packaging
Packed with extreme care using professional protective materials to ensure safe international transport. Shipped via tracked and insured express courier.