Author: LECOQ, RAYMOND (1913-1971)
Title: Classic French wrought iron / Raymond Lecoq; preface by Richard J. Wattenmaker; translated by Gregory P. Bruhn
Description: New York; London: W.W. Norton 2005. 1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 128 p.: ill.; 31 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index. Notes; Originally published: Fer forgé et serrurerie. Paris: Societé d'Editions Littéraires et Documentaires. c1999. Contents; 1. Foreword; 2. A Working Outline; 3. The Iron Industry; 4. Assembly; 5. Forge Techniques; 6. Aesthetics; 7. Evolution of Style; 8. Leafwork; 9. Strap Hinges and Iron Fittings; 10. Grillework; 11. Guardrails. Handrails. Balconies. Balustrades; 12. Locks; 13. Latches; 14. Bolts and Sash-Bolts; 15. Keys; 16. Bibliography. Summary; The authoritative work on traditional French architectural ironwork designs. from Romanesque to the Empire. the book's masterly black-and-white illustrations and concise explanations reveal the complex fabrication techniques and myriad elaborate foliate motifs employed by French craftsmen. Subject; Architectural ironwork - France. Wrought-iron - France. Decorative arts & crafts. France; c 1000 CE to c 1500; Modern period. c 1500 onwards. ARCHITECTURE / Decoration & Ornament. ARCHITECTURE / History / General. ISBN: 039373157X. Weight in Kg appr.:

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