Treasures of �ankaya: The Collection of the Turkish Presidential Palace. Tapa dura - 2014

Turkish Presidential Palace Publishing. Very Good. 6056496570. 2014, bright clean copy, with dustjacket, no markngs, Professional booksellers since 1981 . 2014. Hardcover.

Istanbul: Cumhurbaskanligi Yayinlari, 2014. Dust jacket. New/New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Original bdg. Dust wrapper. 4to. (33 x 24 cm). In English. 270 p., color ills. "Trasures of Çankaya presents the richness of Turkey's Presidential Collection in images and text for the first time. This book displays pieces from the impressive collection of artifacts furnishing the Presidential Palace of Çankaya, and includes archival material and photographs of the palace's interior. This record offers an overview of this extensive collection, with a focus on each precious piece, its artistic finesse, and its intriguing background. The cultural wealth of the collection provides a unique view into the history of the Turkish Presidency, and of the Republic of Turkey This volume comes after a tremendous restoration effort under the Abdullah Gül Presidency. Under the supervision of First Lady Hayrunnisa Gül professionals began extensive inventory, restoration, and… Leer más

Ankara: the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, 2014. First. Hardcover. Fine. Blue-grey cloth/boards; gilt lettering and debossed design. Gold dj with color illustration and navy blue lettering. Textured grey end papers. 267 pp. with color photos throughout. Heavy (5 lbs. / 2.26 kilos). Text in English. A stunning catalogue of the diverse antique pieces that have furnished the Cankaya Presidential Palace since the founding of Ankara as the Turkish capital. Many of these beautiful antiques, dating from the Ottoman period, were moved from the Dolmabahce Palace in the original capital, Istanbul. Includes an introduction, a section on the restoration and conservation project, and sections on the various types of pieces in the collection: porcelain and ceramics (including the exquisite Yildiz porcelain and Kutahya ceramics), glass and crystal, silver, sculpture, carpets, and furniture. A lavish catalogue which also includes glimpses of archival photographs of the presidential residences in Cankaya.

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