Posted 2 years ago
Jizatt1324
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I would love to know who the artist is and meaning behind the art and year? Found in the wall of my home. Looking for more info in this bookplate. Thanks!
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More research needed, but a quick search I found d the image here in this book. Look at the images, it's to the far right as you scroll the images..
https://www.amazon.com/Harvest-Home-Selected-Poems-Helen/dp/B00A284IKI
Here is another one but slightly different: http://www.papergreat.com/2016/12/christmas-gift-dust-jacket-on-1919.html
Ahh so looking closer, I understand now.
"a bookplate edition is usually a signed copy where the author's signature is on a bookplate inside the book, rather than signed directly onto the paper within the book."
"Typically, author-signed bookplates are used when a writer is signing many copies of a book, and that author will sign all of the bookplates at once. Then, those bookplates will be affixed to the inside of the book, typically with an adhesive, to become an “signed” edition."
"A bookplate, sometimes called an ex libris plate, is a label that is affixed inside a book. Traditionally, bookplates were used to indicate ownership, and historians have found evidence of bookplates being used in Ancient Egypt and Europe during the Middle Ages. Prior to the advent of the printing press in the 15th-century, books were rare and extremely valuable, so it was important to mark ownership in case a book was lost or stolen–but whether or not a bookplate actually resulted in more books being returned to their owner is unknown. Later on, however, these inscriptions developed into elaborate artistic expressions, as wealthy patrons commissioned designs from famous contemporary artists."
https://booksforward.com/bookplates-book-ownership-books-forward/
So back to your question.. as far as whom made this, I believe that you will need expert help in determining that. I suggest you reach out to bookplate collectors for an answer. Here's a few ideas..
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/guest-column-bookplate-collecting-basics/
https://www.facebook.com/bookplate.org
It's interesting that this bookplate appeared in a 1919 and 1930 book..that may indicate the artwork is earlier?
Also..did you research the history of your home? It's possible an author lived there? Or possibly just a book collector?
Thank you all very much for the information and links! I have reached out to a bookplate collector group. If I find out anything more I will let you know. I appreciate everyone who took their time for me. Happy holidays to all!
I would call it a Franciscan Scribe.