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Henri Clouzot – Le Fer Forgé (Wrought Iron) Documents Artistiques de Ferronnerie Ancienne du Moyen-Âge à la fin du XVIIIe Siècle Paris: Éditions Albert Morancé, 1953. - A remarkable and influential study devoted to the art of European wrought iron, documenting decorative ironwork from the Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century. The book presents a rich visual survey of historic iron craftsmanship, including gates, window grilles, door knockers, locks, signs, railings, lighting fixtures and architectural ornaments. Many examples originate from museums and historic buildings throughout Europe—particularly France and Germany—illustrating the development of artistic iron forging over several centuries. Featuring hundreds of detailed black-and-white photographs, the volume documents a wide range of styles, from early Gothic designs to elaborate Baroque and Rococo ironwork. It remains an important reference work for historians, architects, designers, blacksmiths and collectors interested in decorative metalwork. Bibliographic details Author: Henri Clouzot Title: Le Fer Forgé – Documents Artistiques de Ferronnerie Ancienne du Moyen-Âge à la fin du XVIIIe Siècle Publisher: Éditions Albert Morancé Place: Paris Year: 1953 Binding: Green cloth with gilt lettering Pages: approx. 320 Language: French Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white photographs of historic wrought iron works Condition: Very good condition. Original cloth binding with gilt lettering; clean interior with well-preserved illustrations. A highly desirable reference for collectors and scholars of decorative arts, architecture, metalwork and historic craftsmanship.