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€25,00«The Processional Cross of the Cathedral of Funchal, a truly remarkable work of art, both nationally and internationally, was a gift from King Manuel to this Cathedral. But the identity of the artist who performed the piece remained unknown over the centuries.
This book presents a research effort over the last 15 years to find the name of this artist. Careful studies were carried out in national and international museums and libraries, examining thousands of documents and hundreds of writings. The elements obtained brought novelties that allow us to base suggestions for the authorship of this splendid piece of silversmithery, which honors the city of Funchal, Madeira and the whole of Portugal. »
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€72,00«This scholarly publication is the first in-depth survey of European decorations on oriental porcelain, focusing particularly on enamellers in Holland, Germany and England. This book examines the many styler of over-decoration in Europe which reflected the changing fashion and markets of the time, including the Japanese styles of Kakiemon and Imari to the Chinese styles of famille verte and famille rose. »
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€25,00«Published in sequence of the exhibition “Icon — Beauty and Mystery”, which was open to the public at the Sacred Art Museum of Funchal, this book reproduces and contextualizes the beautiful works of that exhibition, gathered for many years by the bishop emeritus of Funchal D. Teodoro de Faria. […]»