Signatures and monograms, an international directory 2007, african, asian and middle eastern artists. Caplan and bob creps was the most comprehensive reference of its kind. Signature gifts book wholesale supplier, personalized. Research identifying old masters will be aided by the newly acquired, old masters. Listing 5,100 artists, with nearly 10,000 signatures, castagno gives approximately 25% more information about artists full names and birth and death dates than any other directory. Art signature dictionary explore the world of artists. Click through to see a few of our favorite artists signatures, and as always, if we missed a hidden gem, let us know about it in the comments. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures john castagno on. A signature was the perfect way to differentiate your talent from that of lesser peers. There are numerous unidentified or unnoticed signatures among the hundreds of pictures on art uk listed as by unknown artist, so please help us to investigate and enhance these records. A reference guide on how to research and identify artists signatures, initials, and symbols.
This is the first comprehensive book dealing solely with artists monograms and signatures that are difficult to identify. Signatures and monograms, from 1800 2007, and european artists ii. These include directories of signatures and monograms for american and european artists active from 1800 to the present, illustrators, old masters, latin american artists, abstract artists, and even two directories of monograms and indiscernible artist signatures for use in identifying signatures you either cant read or ones on art thats. It can be hard to identify a particular artist from their signature. Signatures and monograms, from 1800 2007, artists monograms and indiscernible signatures ii. To search for characters that can be interpreted as wildcard characters, you can specify an escape character. Castagnos recent books include american artists ii. An international directory, from 1800 2007, and european artists ii. This is especially useful if you are not quite sure how the artists name is spelt.
Signatures and monograms, 18001989 castagno, john on. John castagnos artists signatures and monograms have become the standard reference source for galleries, museums, libraries, and collectors around the. The number of paper in a signature varies, there might be one or more than one, depending on the thickness and size of the paper and the content of the book. Caplan and bob creps, dealers choice books, land o lakes, fl, 1999. Starting with the old masters and continuing through the present, john castagno has documented signatures, monograms, and initialsmost of them readable, some of them strange or illegibleand. Artist signature encyclopedia, manual for restoring art. Signature research can be done by checking the following books to match a signature with a name, initial, or symbol. Most of these signatures are of painters, sculptors and printmakers. The field grows more specific, with books covering different styles and time periods in art. The 148page book is illustrated with 545 drawings of signatures of nearly 300 artists. These books contain visual examples of artists signatures or monograms used to sign works of art. Now available, the art of the monogram by cynthia brumback is a collection of fascinating stories and photographs of 20 centuries of monograms. Many times, the signature is just a scrawl, or an extra artistic treatment of their name. The compiler has been recording these medallic monograms for over four decades, beginning in 1970 when he was research director for the medallic art company.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In addition to the standard signature entries, the book features sections for monograms and initials, common surname signatures, alternative surname signatures. Old masters signatures and monograms, 1400born 1800 by john. Art histories and collectors will find this volume of artists signatures of value in researching the artwork of the old masters. Signatures, images and reproductions artists and artworks. Georges seurat artist signatures best artist signs monogram painters dates. Dec 01, 2007 starting with the old masters and continuing through the present, john castagno has documented signatures, monograms, and initialsmost of them readable, some of them strange or illegibleand. Below you can browse the artists by their last name. For coverage of illustration, there is artists as illustrators, also by castagno. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures two john. See more ideas about typography, lettering and typography design. This page was originally intended for our own internal purposes, however we think it may have a larger appeal. The artist signatures site is by john castagno, author of several of the most widely recognized authoritative books on the subject, beginning with artists monograms and indiscernible signatures, and continuing with a series all of which are on the expensive side, but presumably valuable for collectors and dealers.
Signatures and monograms from 1800 2008, and australian, british and irish artists. Researching artists signatures getty research institute. Mar 24, 2017 explore davidgrover125s board artists signatures. Signatures and monograms, an international directory, from 1900 2007, american artists ii. Search for monograms art prices, art appraisal search free. Old masters signatures and monograms, 1400born 1800 by. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures john castagno on amazon. The classified directory of artists signatures symbols and. Artnews december 2007 55,000 signatures and counting. Signatures and monograms, an international directory, american artists ii. This section is arranged alphabetically, according to the letters in the monograms or initialed signatures.
We are a personalized gifts company and book publisher, founded in 2003 by kevin spindler and mike herbert. We could all put the girls monogram for their room on their door or above each bed with the interlocking font of course. He has been an art researcher for the past 40 years and also lectures on art and on art as an investment. Jul 22, 2012 click through to see a few of our favorite artists signatures, and as always, if we missed a hidden gem, let us know about it in the comments. Signatures art sources for the identification and valuation of fine. The classified directory of artists signatures symbols and monograms. Jul 24, 2017 theres no end to the variety of signatures an individual might use, according to john castagno, an artist and renowned expert who has produced 17 reference books cataloguing artist signatures throughout history, as well as offering a full consultation service to museums, galleries and collectors. We love these old magazine cover and advertising art.
If you have only a signature or initials and cannot identify the artist, consult an artist signature or monogram dictionary. Art monograms lettering abebooks shop for books, art. Signatures and monograms, from 1800 2007, artists monograms. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This can be especially frustrating with older or less popular artists, who did not get credited for their work. Classified dictionary of artists signature, symbols and monograms, by h. The smithsonian american art museum is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of american art in the world.
English artists by name artists signatures fine art. Every visitor can search and browse our listings when looking for an artist. Place the escape character immediately in front of the or. American reference books annual this work is the only signature book focusing on signature examples of old master paintings, drawings, prints and other art work. For the signature or mark of an artist or manufacturer found on a decorative work of art, consult the section in this guide dealing with that particular medium.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Authenticate artist signatures prior to purchase newsmax. Books art my books signatures handwriting handwriting. Artists smithsonian american art museum and renwick gallery. Signatures, monograms, and markings researching your art. Sometimes id come across a monogram or a nickname or a symbol and i thought that it ought to be recorded. Although monograms and initials including conjoined. The identities of artists who sign their work with monograms or. Browse over 45,000 artworks by more than 20,000 artists. We have a special category for these frustrating illustrator signatures, choose to monogram category to see these. Signatures art sources for the identification and valuation.
Our mission is to bring happiness in peoples lives through personalized gifts and books worldwide. In the context of bookbinding, a signature refers to a section of paper. American reference books annual this work is the only signature book focusing on signature examples of old. Guide to artists signatures and monograms on postcards. If you want a full list of artists books we hold, use the subject term artists books and then refine results choosing rare books under slv collection.
See more ideas about artist signatures, artist and signatures handwriting. Our library holds a large selection of original artists books. Several individual listings provide gallery referrals and catalog auction dates, which can be used to buy or sell a particular artists work. Signatures on coins and medals are always found in the lowest part of the design, usually to the right. Caplan and bob creps, dealers choice books, land o lakes, fl, 1999, hardbound, 860 pages, 8 34 by 11 14 inches. Signatures and monograms ingalls library and museum archives.
Although monograms and initials including conjoined initials are quite different from each other, they are always placed in the same category. One artist, augustus stgaudens, created a different monogram for nearly every work of art. Signatures and monograms, 18001989 by john castagno 1990, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In some cases, you might need to search for a string that contains one of the characters used as a wildcard character. If art uk and the collection cannot find an answer, the query can be added as a public discussion on art detective. Click this link or the above link to learn about john castagnos artist signatures books and online database 50,000 artists and. An international directory provides the researcher a reference tool not duplicated elsewhereone that will save many hours of research. Artists smithsonian american art museum and renwick gallery skip to main content. He has been an art researcher for the past forty years and also lectures on art and on art as an investment. Published 1999 by dealers choice books in land olakes, fl. The use of abstract artists signatures and monograms. This volume includes some 5,200 signatures of 3,700 artists worldwide, with information on nationality and the most uptodate birth and death dates, and a broad listing of reference sources. We have concentrated our illustrator signature collection on the late 19th and early 20th century.
Industry leaders on printondemand books and other personalized gifts. Artist signature identification database art business. Monograms are a special signature style, made of initials or shapes. The art of embroidered letters by susan oconnor first came out in 2007, and ive had it on my shelf and on my work table for reference, and in my grubby paws just for the pleasure of reading and browsing since practically the day it hit the shelves. May 30, 2007 several individual listings provide gallery referrals and catalog auction dates, which can be used to buy or sell a particular artists work. Caplan author of encyclopedia of artists signatures. Buy guide to artists signatures and monograms on postcards saleh series by nouhad a. The classified directory of artists signatures symbols. When you click on an artists name, you will automatically access all the artist information such as art prices, signaturesmonograms and photos. Edgar degas degas drawings ballet painting artist signatures famous artists coloring books museum art forms tattoo ideas. Signature gifts world leading range of personalized books. Mar 18, 2020 our library holds a large selection of original artists books.
Signatures and monograms, from 1800 2007, artists monograms and indiscernible. Feb 06, 2020 these books contain visual examples of artists signatures or monograms used to sign works of art. All the paper of a book are divided into several signatures and then sewn together. Monogram archives page 2 of 3 identify artist signatures. This book features approximately 2,300 artists with more than 3,900 signature examples of how they sign their works. Hardcover nonfiction books in english 18001899 publication year. The art of embroidered letters by susan oconnor first came out in 2007, and ive had it on my shelf and on my work table for reference, and in my grubby paws just for the pleasure of reading and browsing since practically the day it hit the shelves it is the book to have, if you love embroidered monograms and decorative initials worked in traditional. In the mid1960s jack earl was introduced to the world of european figurative ceramics through illustrated books in the toledo museum of arts library. Identify artist signatures a selection of illustrator and artist signatures from the 20th century. Alphabets, decorative initials, monograms, frames and ornaments lettering, calligraphy, typography by petzendorfer, ludwig and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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