The Art & Character Of Nutcrackers: Art And Character Of Nutcrackers
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Book Description
Beyond visions of sugarplum fairies and wooden men with white beards, the nutcrackers featured in THE ART AND CHARACTER OF NUTCRACKERS are elegant, sophisticated, rustic pieces of usable art steeped in history and tradition. Beautifully photographed, rare, and valuable, these nutcrackers from around the world are collected and celebrated in one place for the first time ever. What began as an innocent purchase during a production of the Nutcracker Ballet has blossomed into a world-renowned collection almost 40 years in the making. Arlene Wagner (also known as the Nutcracker Lady) and her husband have amassed more than 5,000 pieces. Housed in the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, which is also a National Heritage Foundation site, the Wagners' collection is on display to the public. A status sign for royalty and the wealthy in 16th-century Europe, delicately carved, ornate pieces were intended more for show than for function, while simple, sturdy designs reflect the basic utilitarian nature of nutcrackers. Collectors and average folks alike will appreciate the beauty of the book and its subject.
From the Publisher
Hundreds of photographs of rare and valuable nutcrackers from around the world.
An introduction to and history of the nutcracker.
Detailed information for each highlighted piece.
The Art & Character Of Nutcrackers: Art And Character Of Nutcrackers
The Art and Character of Nutcrackers,Arlene Wagner,Collectors Press,1933112085,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Collectors and collecting,General,Home Improvement / Construction,Kitchenware,Nutcrackers (Implements),Antiques & Collectibles / General
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