AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS From the Collection of Alexandra and Sidney Sheldon [SOLD]

AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS From the Collection of Alexandra and Sidney Sheldon

Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, California

Catalog for exhibition February 17 - June 6, 1993

Softcover with hardcover slipcase, 104 pages, excellent condition, illustrated in color

Table of Contents

Foreword by Fritz A. Frauchiger, Director

Collectors Preface by Alexandra Sheldon

The Alexandra and Sidney Sheldon Collection

Arts and Crafts Movement

Furniture

Metalwork and Lamps

Ceramics

Paintings

Native American Art

Selected Bibliography

The Sheldon collection contains over 14 Rookwood ceramic vases, dating from the 1880-1960 decades.  The Native American collection is comprised of the finest items of the categories collected. This is an excellent catalog illustrating how a collection from the Arts & Crafts Period works beautifully with a collection of Native American pottery, baskets, and textiles.