CARVED ALTARPIECES – MASTERPIECES OF THE LATE GOTHIC

Thames & Hudson, London, 2006.

First UK / English Edition

ISBN: 978-0-500-51298-2

A magnificent and exceptionally substantial study of the great carved and winged altarpieces of the Late Gothic period, lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photography by Achim Bunz.

The book examines 22 outstanding surviving Gothic altarpieces from churches in Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic, including work associated with some of the greatest masters of Late Gothic sculpture.

The photography is quite exceptional, ranging from complete views of the monumental altarpieces to remarkable close-up studies showing the carving, painted surfaces, figures and minute sculptural details.

Large-format cloth-bound hardback with the original fully illustrated dust jacket.

This is a very large, exceptionally heavy and beautifully produced art reference book.

The book is complete and in excellent condition, with clean, bright pages throughout. There are no inscriptions, annotations or other markings, no loose or missing pages and no significant damage. The binding remains strong and tight.

Not an ex-library copy.

An impressive reference work for collectors and students of Gothic art, medieval sculpture, ecclesiastical art, wood carving, church architecture and Late Medieval European art, as well as a superb large-format photographic book in its own right.

Will be carefully packed in a strong box with substantial protection due to its size and weight.

UK returns accepted.

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