Great Books
The Museum Library – Wyeth & Louvre
Andrew Wyeth Collection
Andrew Wyeth: A Secret Life
Author: Richard Meryman
Publisher: HarperCollins (1996)
Estimated Value: $28.00
An intimate biography written with Wyeth’s cooperation, offering deep insights into his personal life, artistic process, and private struggles. A candid portrait of a reclusive American master.
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Andrew Wyeth: Memory & Magic
Author: Exhibition Catalog
Publisher: Rizzoli / High Museum of Art (2005)
Estimated Value: $40.00
A retrospective catalog showcasing Andrew Wyeth’s poetic realism and his focus on memory, landscape, and everyday detail. Features iconic tempera and watercolor works with essays and commentary.
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Andrew Wyeth: The Helga Pictures
Author: John Wilmerding
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (1987)
Estimated Value: $55.00
A catalog of Wyeth’s secret series of over 240 paintings and drawings of his model Helga Testorf. A story of artistic obsession, privacy, and stunning portraiture in tempera and dry brush.
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Christina’s World
Author: Betsy James Wyeth
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (1982)
Estimated Value: $42.00
This beautifully illustrated book focuses on Wyeth’s most famous painting and its subject, Christina Olson. It explores her life, her connection to the Olson House, and the story behind the iconic image.
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Wyeth at Kuerners
Author: Betsy James Wyeth
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (1976)
Estimated Value: $60.00
A deeply personal look at the Kuerners—Wyeth’s neighbors and lifelong subjects. This book presents over 200 works created on their farm and explores Wyeth’s fascination with their world.
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Louvre Collection
The Louvre
Author: Luca Bachechi, Emanuele Castellani, Francesca Curti
Publisher: Artemide Edizioni (2002)
Estimated Value: $50.00
An elegant photographic and historical tour through the Louvre’s greatest treasures. This book highlights the diversity of the museum’s holdings from ancient sculpture to Renaissance masterpieces.
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Treasures of the Louvre
Author: Michel Laclotte
Publisher: Abbeville Press (1991)
Estimated Value: $45.00
Written by former director Michel Laclotte, this volume offers an insider’s look into the Louvre’s most iconic pieces, including the Mona Lisa and works from the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman departments.
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Treasures of the Louvre: History, Architecture, Collections
Author: Alain Nave
Publisher: Scala Publishers (1996)
Estimated Value: $38.00
Exploring the Louvre through the lenses of its architecture, collections, and cultural legacy, this book is a compact but rich overview of the world’s most visited museum.
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Museum Library – Michelangelo & Leonardo
Andrew Wyeth Collection
Michelangelo
Author: Jesse McDonald
Publisher: Unknown (likely late 20th-century edition)
Estimated Value: $30.00
A richly illustrated book exploring the life and masterpieces of Michelangelo Buonarroti — from his monumental sculptures to the Sistine Chapel ceiling. This edition highlights his dramatic figures and groundbreaking anatomical studies.
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Leonardo da Vinci – The Complete Paintings
Author: Frank Zöllner
Publisher: Taschen, likely 2000s edition
Estimated Value: $45.00
An authoritative and visually stunning volume presenting all of Leonardo da Vinci’s known paintings in high resolution. Includes detailed commentary, preparatory sketches, and insights into his creative process, offering a comprehensive portrait of the Renaissance master.
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The Life and Times of Leonardo – Portraits of Greatness
Author: Unknown
Publisher: Unknown (popular press edition, likely 1990s–2000s)
Estimated Value: $20.00
An accessible and engaging introduction to Leonardo da Vinci’s life, inventions, and iconic artworks. Rich in period illustrations and narrative detail, this book captures the timeless fascination with the artist’s genius.
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Museum Library – Toulouse-Lautrec
Andrew Wyeth Collection
Nightlife of Paris: The Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
Author: Patrick O’Connor
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $30.00
An intimate look at the decadent world of Parisian nightlife as captured by Toulouse-Lautrec. Featuring seductive illustrations and artful narration, this book paints a vivid picture of turn-of-the-century Montmartre.
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Toulouse-Lautrec
Author: Douglas Cooper
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $25.00
A richly illustrated biography highlighting Toulouse-Lautrec’s vibrant use of color and unique artistic lens. The book delves into his portraits, drawings, and Parisian life with insightful commentary.
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Toulouse-Lautrec: The Complete Posters
Author: Russell Ash
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $35.00
A comprehensive collection of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s iconic posters from the cafés and cabarets of 19th-century Paris. This book celebrates the artist’s bold graphic style and his vivid portrayal of bohemian nightlife.
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Museum Library – Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele Collection
Egon Schiele
Author: Erwin Mitsch
Publisher: Phaidon
Estimated Value: $40.00
A comprehensive biography and visual study of Schiele’s life and works, including essays and reproductions of his most important portraits and self-portraits.
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Egon Schiele: Galerie Arnot
Author: Tim Marlow
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $30.00
A dramatic exhibition catalog featuring Egon Schiele’s emotionally intense and expressive artworks, highlighting his influence on modern expressionism and figurative art.
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Schiele Drawings: 44 Works
Author: Unknown
Publisher: Dover Art Library
Estimated Value: $20.00
This volume features 44 of Egon Schiele’s most dynamic and controversial figure studies, showcasing his mastery in line and emotional intensity.
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Italian Art & Museums
Egon Schiele Collection
Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes, 1250–1743
Authors: Ross King & Anja Grebe
Description:
Estimated Price: $85
Focuses on Florence’s rich art history, covering paintings and frescoes from the mid-13th century to the mid-18th century. Likely includes major Renaissance masterpieces and detailed commentary on the works, artists, and historical context.
The Vatican: All the Paintings
The Vatican: All the Paintings
Author: Anja Grebe
Introduction: Ross King
Estimated Price: $75
Subtitle: The complete collection of Old Masters, plus more than 300 sculptures, maps, tapestries, and other artifacts.
Description: Comprehensive visual catalog of the Vatican’s vast art holdings, including paintings from renowned masters, along with sculpture, maps, and decorative arts.
Museum Library – American Art
An American Celebration: The Art of Charles Wysocki
Author: Charles Wysocki
Publisher: Workman Publishing (1994)
Estimated Value: $30.00
A colorful celebration of Charles Wysocki’s beloved Americana art. Features detailed reproductions of his nostalgic paintings depicting life in small-town America.
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Grandma Moses: The Artist Behind the Myth
Author: Charles Wysocki
Publisher: Workman Publishing (1994)
Estimated Value: $30.00
A colorful celebration of Charles Wysocki’s beloved Americana art. Features detailed reproductions of his nostalgic paintings depicting life in small-town America.
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Grant Wood
Impressionists Collection
Colour is my joy and torment
Author: Claude Monet
Publisher:
Estimated Value: $32.00
A poetic and visual tribute to Monet, highlighting his passion for color and his profound influence on modern art.
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Impressionists
Author:
Publisher:
Estimated Value: $28.00
A visual celebration of the Impressionist painters, showcasing their revolutionary techniques and the enduring beauty of their works.
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Monet
Author: Frank Milner
Publisher:
Estimated Value: $30.00
A detailed look at the life and art of Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism. This volume captures his innovative approach to light and color.
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Monet
Author: Christoph Heinrich
Publisher:
Estimated Value: $30.00
An insightful biography and artistic study of Claude Monet, richly illustrated with his most famous and lesser-known works.
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Monet's Garden
Author:
Publisher: Hatje Cantz
Estimated Value: $40.00
An intimate look at Monet’s garden in Giverny, the inspiration for many of his masterpieces. Features stunning photography and reproductions.
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The Age of the Impressionists
Museum Library – Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse
Author: Albert Kostenevich
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (1990)
Estimated Value: $40.00
A richly illustrated monograph on Henri Matisse, exploring his artistic evolution, bold use of color, and mastery of decorative composition, with numerous reproductions of his most famous works.
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Henri Matisse: Art for Children
Author: Ernest Raboff
Publisher: Harper & Row (1986)
Estimated Value: $25.00
A vibrant and engaging introduction to Henri Matisse designed for younger readers, featuring accessible text and colorful reproductions that capture the spirit and joy of Matisse’s art.
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Museum Library – Picasso
Picasso
Author: Picasso
Publisher: Not specified (Not specified)
Estimated Value: $40.00
An illustrated introduction to Picasso’s work, featuring his evolution from realism to cubism and beyond.
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Picasso and Portraiture
Author: Picasso and Portraiture
Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art, New York (Not specified)
Estimated Value: $50.00
A collection of Picasso’s portraiture works, exploring his stylistic transformations over the decades.
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The Age of Picasso and Matisse
Museum Library – Mucha
Alphonse Mucha: The Artist & His Masterpieces
Author: Tomasz Bernard
Publisher: Not specified
Estimated Value: $40.00
A richly illustrated overview of Alphonse Mucha’s career, showcasing his signature Art Nouveau style and most celebrated works.
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Mucha
Author: Renate Ulmer
Publisher: Taschen
Estimated Value: $35.00
An accessible introduction to Mucha’s life and art, published by Taschen, with high-quality reproductions of his most iconic works.
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The Art Nouveau Style Book of Alphonse Mucha
Author: Alphonse Mucha
Publisher: Not specified
Estimated Value: $30.00
A compilation of 72 plates from Mucha’s ‘Documents Décoratifs’ in original color, a valuable resource for Art Nouveau design.
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The Museum Library – Magritte
Magritte
Author: Jacques Meuris
Publisher: Taschen (1990)
Estimated Value: $25.00
A compact yet richly illustrated monograph from Taschen’s art series, offering a survey of Magritte’s life, influences, and enduring impact on modern art.
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Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926–1938
Author: Exhibition Catalog
Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (2013)
Estimated Value: $65.00
A major exhibition catalog exploring René Magritte’s early Surrealist period. Features over 80 works, essays by leading scholars, and insights into his unique visual language.
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The Essential René Magritte
Author: Todd Alden
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (1999)
Estimated Value: $30.00
An accessible introduction to Magritte’s art, highlighting key works and themes. Includes color reproductions and commentary on his philosophical approach to painting.
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Museum Library – Sculpture Collection
Clyde Connell
Author: Charlotte Moser
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $25.00
A detailed look at the work of American sculptor Clyde Connell, known for her mixed-media works inspired by Louisiana landscapes and culture.
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Giacometti
Author: Alberto Giacometti; Prat Giacometti
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $30.00
A visual study of the works of Alberto Giacometti, focusing on his distinctive elongated human figures and existential themes.
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La Civilisation Grecque
Author: François Chamoux
Publisher: Arthaud
Estimated Value: $30.00
Part of the ‘Les Grandes Civilisations’ series, this volume examines the art, culture, and achievements of ancient Greece, with a focus on sculpture.
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Rodin
Author: Auguste Rodin
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $45.00
A monograph on Auguste Rodin, one of the most influential sculptors of the modern era, featuring iconic works such as The Thinker and The Kiss.
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Roman Art from the Louvre
Author: Daniel Roger
Publisher: Unknown
Estimated Value: $25.00
A richly illustrated catalog featuring Roman artworks from the Louvre Museum’s collection, offering detailed insights into sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts from ancient Rome.
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Roman Sculpture
Author: Diana E.E. Kleiner
Publisher: Yale University Press
Estimated Value: $40.00
A comprehensive examination of Roman sculpture, exploring themes, techniques, and the influence of earlier Greek art. Richly illustrated with photographs of key works.
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The Sculpture of Henri Matisse
Author: Albert E. Elsen
Publisher: Abrams
Estimated Value: $35.00
An exploration of Henri Matisse’s sculptural works, highlighting his innovative approach to form and his relationship between sculpture and painting.
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Museum Library – Modern Masters
Chagall
Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma
Author: Michael Peppiatt
Publisher: Skyhorse
Estimated Value: $30.00
A powerful biography of Francis Bacon, revealing the emotional intensity behind his raw and unsettling paintings.
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Joan Miró
Author: Jacques Dupin
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Estimated Value: $35.00
An insightful biography and visual survey of Joan Miró’s surrealist explorations, revealing his poetic symbols and joyful abstraction.
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Kandinsky: Watercolors and Other Works on Paper
Author: Vivian Endicott Barnett
Publisher: Guggenheim Museum Publications
Estimated Value: $40.00
A focused study on Kandinsky’s works on paper, revealing the vibrant creativity and abstract vision that shaped modern art and spiritual abstraction.
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Lucian Freud: Eyes Wide Open
Magritte
Author: Suzi Gablik
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Estimated Value: $22.00
A look at the enigmatic world of René Magritte, dissecting his philosophical humor and provocative surrealist paintings.
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Matisse in the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art
Author: John Elderfield
Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art
Estimated Value: $38.00
A comprehensive look at the work of Henri Matisse as held in MoMA’s collection, highlighting his mastery in color and form through key paintings, sculptures, and prints.
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Max Ernst
Author: Werner Spies
Publisher: Prestel
Estimated Value: $28.00
An extensive study of Max Ernst’s contributions to Dada and Surrealism, showcasing his experimental approach to texture and imagination.
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Paul Klee: 1879–1940
Author: Susanna Partsch
Publisher: Taschen
Estimated Value: $20.00
A compact monograph introducing Paul Klee’s whimsical and symbolic artistic language, reflecting his fascination with dreams, music, and children’s art.
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Picasso: Creator and Destroyer
Author: Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Estimated Value: $25.00
An in-depth biography exploring the genius and complexity of Pablo Picasso’s life, analyzing his groundbreaking artistic journey alongside his tumultuous personal relationships.
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