The Preface is by 'H.M.W.' (whom the National Art Library catalogue identifies as H.M. Westropp).
The plate and vignette are unsigned.
The printers' name is given on the title-page verso and in the colophon: 'London: Bradbury And Evans, Printers, Whitefriars.'
Summary Note
The first chapter forms an introduction; chapters 2-3 describe Phœnician, Persian and Egyptian art; chapters 4-5, that of the Etruscans; chapters 6-12, the art of the ancient Greeks as far as the 5th century B.C.
The plate is captioned and shows 'Jupiter Olympius Of Phidias'. The title-page vignette shows 'Minerva, From The Gem Of Aspasus'.
The book closes with 'A General Catalogue Of Works Published By Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co. 25, Paternoster Row, London', carrying the date 'June, 1854'.
Binding Note
19th-century red cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Ancient Art. - Rochette'.
Subject
Art - Greece - Middle East - History
Art history - Great Britain - 19th century
Publishers' catalogues - Great Britain - London - 19th century