Art history

Rust en Vreugd – William Fehr's 1965 bilingual Afrikaans and English guide to his celebrated collection at Rust en Vreugd, Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. An oblong hardcover with pictorial boards, taking the…

A beautifully illustrated large-format 1994 hardcover exploring the life and paintings of Claude Monet, one of the founders and greatest masters of French Impressionism. Near fine condition with only light shelf wear.

Great Prints & Printmakers - A substantial 1967 large-format art reference by Herman J. Wechsler exploring the history, techniques and masters of printmaking. Extensively illustrated with 100 plates and covering woodcuts, engraving,…

African Masks - A beautifully illustrated scholarly survey of nearly 250 African masks from the celebrated Barbier-Mueller Collection, featuring extensive colour photography and fascinating discussion of their cultural, religious and ceremonial significance.

The definitive Tate Gallery exhibition catalogue on David Bomberg, featuring authoritative essays by Richard Cork, extensive illustrations, chronology, bibliography and catalogue of works.

Christen Købke: Danish Master of Light - A beautifully illustrated Yale University Press exhibition catalogue celebrating Danish Golden Age master Christen Købke, featuring authoritative essays and exceptional full-colour reproductions of his finest…

Precolumbian Art - Illustrated survey of the artistic traditions of North American Indigenous peoples and ancient Mexican civilizations, featuring 98 full-colour plates and scholarly commentary on Pre-Columbian art and culture.

Cosimo de’ Medici - A substantial scholarly study of Cosimo de’ Medici and the cultural flowering of Renaissance Florence, published by Yale University Press and richly regarded as an important contribution to…

The Uffizi - An authoritative illustrated guide to Florence’s world-famous Uffizi Gallery, featuring detailed commentary, room-by-room layouts, and highlights from Renaissance masters including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio.

Beautifully reproduced by Dover Publications, Sloan’s Victorian Buildings continues to serve as a valuable sourcebook for restoration projects, architectural study and design inspiration.

Auto Ads - A beautifully illustrated 1978 first edition celebrating the history of automobile advertising, packed with colourful vintage car advertisements and ideal for collectors of motoring, Americana and graphic design.

Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, China Chic offers readers both visual inspiration and historical context. It explores not only aesthetic influence but also the complexities of cultural interpretation, appropriation and appreciation.

Beyond its visual appeal, The Art of Michael Parkes serves as an important reference for collectors, art enthusiasts and students of contemporary figurative art. It highlights Parkes’ role in reviving and redefining…

In Leonardo Da Vinci Foreword by Ludwig Goldscheider 1945 The Phaidon Press, readers are presented with a carefully structured overview of Leonardo’s artistic development, intellectual pursuits, and enduring influence. The book situates…

Art of the Holocaust combines scholarly analysis with accessibility, providing detailed explanations of stylistic techniques, symbolism, and the circumstances under which the works were created. The Blatters’ approach emphasises both historical accuracy…

History of Modern Art is a well-regarded work by H. H. Arnason, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general readers, or those seeking…

Larousse Encyclopedia of Modern Art is a well-regarded work by Emily Huyghe René & Evershed & Emily Evershed, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to…

Understanding Far Eastern Art is a well-regarded work by Julia Hutt with foreword by Margaret Medley, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general…

Art in Renaissance Italy is a well-regarded work by John Paoletti & Gary Radke, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general readers, or…

Stubbs' Dogs is a well-regarded work by Robert Fountain & Alfred Gates, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general readers, or those seeking…