Metropolitan Seminars in Art (Port B) - Color Plates

The Metropolitan Seminars in Art series was written by John Canaday, a renowned art critic and historian, and published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the 1950s. It was designed to make art appreciation accessible to a general audience, focusing on the study of painting, artistic techniques, movements, and history.

Each volume explores a specific theme, such as “Realism,” “Abstraction,” or “Expressionism,” providing insights into artistic styles, techniques, and the cultural context of art. The books include tipped-in color plates, which are fine-quality reproductions of notable artworks. These plates could be detached for display, making them highly collectible.

John Canaday’s clear and engaging prose simplifies complex art concepts, making the series appealing to both beginners and seasoned art enthusiasts. Spanning a wide range of artistic movements, the volumes provide an in-depth yet approachable art education experience.

The series remains a sought-after collectible for its timeless educational value, elegant design, and inclusion of high-quality artwork reproductions. It is especially prized when complete and in good condition with the original prints intact.

We source our Bygone Goods from all over! Through our travels, we’ve built strong relationships with exceptional antique and vintage vendors across the country.

Sometimes, we simply stumble upon rare finds in hidden gem stores.

Every piece we list is carefully curated—if it doesn’t meet our high standards of quality and uniqueness, it doesn’t make the cut.

We ship using USPS and UPS, depending on the destination and the products ordered. All shipments include tracking and up to $200 of insurance.

Complimentary Shipping Thresholds:

• USPS Ground Advantage (U.S.): Complimentary on orders over $100.00.
• UPS International: Complimentary on orders over $350.00.
  • Please note: Duties, taxes, and import fees may apply at delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Shipping Times:

• Most items ship within one business day (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
• Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific Time often ship the same day.
  

Additional Notes: 

• Fine art pieces valued over $500 ship separately via complimentary UPS Expedited insured service with adult signature required. Split shipments will be dispatched simultaneously. 
  
• While we offer insurance on your shipments, once a package is marked “delivered,” insurance no longer covers theft or loss. Please deliver to secure locations or ensuring someone is available to receive your package. 
• Shipping costs are non-refundable. 

International Orders:

• For international orders, customs duties and import taxes are determined by your destination country and collected by the carrier upon delivery — they are the responsibility of the recipient.
• Customers remain responsible for ensuring the items ordered are legal to import and possess in their country. Items rejected or seized by customs due to import restrictions are not the responsibility of Last Manner.
• We do not ship knives internationally.
• We ship UPS only.

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Photographs, posters, vintage artwork, vintage items, and "Bygone Goods" products are FINAL SALE and are not returnable.

In cases where items are damaged in transit, exceptions may be made. Last Manner reserves the right to address these issues on a case by case basis. 

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