Armstrong, Walter. Alfred Stevens, A Biographical Study. Paris & London Librairie de l'Art: 1881. Alfred Stevens [1817-75] was an important Victorian designer and artist, whose dramatic Neo-Renaissance figures could be found adorning massive outdoor monuments or cast as brass firedogs. He was employed by H.E. Hoole & Co. to design grates, stoves, fenders and andirons for the Great Exhibition, and also designed for other Sheffield manufactories, producing those types of items, as well as candlesticks. He also designed ceramics, including enameled faience and maiolica, and ceilings, staircases and furniture. Examples of all of these items are illustrated here in fine, large line drawings. The text of this biographical study, although leaning toward being a bit too assured of Steven's genius, provides many interesting details of his life and work. Hardcover. 11"x15.5", 47 pages, 36 line illustrations publisher's pictorial cream cloth covers somewhat soiled, spine head worn. Inventory #: 30312 Price: $ 175.00