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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 11:00AM EST
Lot 736

Handbook of Ornament and Styles of Ornament by Speltz

Estimate: $300 - $400

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 Two antique reference books on decorative arts and design. Handbook of Ornament is an older, worn edition covering traditional motifs, while Styles of Ornament by Speltz is a more comprehensive study of decorative styles across cultures and historical periods.

Medium Hardcover books
OG LOT 73

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