Antique Bells Miniature Series Books Colourful Art Nouveau Cloth Covers 1900s Artist Biographies Decorative Collectible

📚 A richly decorative slice of art history, these antique Bell’s Miniature Series of Painters books (c.1900–1906) are bound in vibrant cloth covers with intricate white Art Nouveau scrollwork and gilt-stamped titles. Each pocket-sized volume profiles a legendary artist—Raphael, Rossetti, Michelangelo, and more—making them perfect for display, gifting, or scholarly collecting. Whether styled on a desk or curated into a gallery wall shelf, these jewel-toned editions radiate timeless charm.

Available Titles Include:
1) Rossetti (1906)
2) Raphael (1905)
3) Burne-Jones (1902) *Back spine fraying.
4) Millais (1902)
5) Michelangelo (1904)
6) Reynolds (1905)
7) Gainsborough (1906) *Back spine fraying.
8) Greuze (1902)

Overall, each book is in average antique/vintage/used condition. Wear and aging should be expected and can be seen in all of the photos.📚

⌛History Behind The Piece⌛
Published by George Bell & Sons, a renowned London publisher established in the early 19th century, the Bell’s Miniature Series of Painters launched in the early 1900s as part of a wider cultural movement to democratize art appreciation. The series featured biographies of European masters accompanied by black-and-white reproductions of key works, presented in collectible hardcovers known for their ornate design. These editions reflect the Edwardian era’s emphasis on beauty, education, and craftsmanship.

Overall Book Dimensions (Approximate):
6.25" L : 4" W : 0.5" H

Book Weight (Approximate):
110 grams or 3.88 oz