| Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain: Boxes to Vases Contributor(s): DuBay, Debby (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764318861 ISBN-13: 9780764318863 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2003 Annotation: Over 400 beautiful, full color photographs show stunning examples of hand-painted jardinires, punch bowls, spittoons, dinnerware, cups and saucers, cake plates, and more including a special section on highly collectible Limoges boxes. In addition, this is the first book to provide names and biographical information of individual, female, American china painters and highlights their accomplishments and contributions to the art of painting on porcelain. The comprehensive marks section makes this book an invaluable reference and resource guide. Values for every item are included in the captions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Pottery & Ceramics |
| Dewey: 738.209 |
| LCCN: 2003109919 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.6" W x 11.2" (3.40 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is said that art is a universal language and this book communicates eloquently, revealing to the reader hundreds of antique, hand-painted pieces of Limoges porcelain, each an exquisite masterpiece. Over 400 beautiful, full color photographs show stunning examples of hand-painted jardini res, punch bowls, spittoons, dinnerware, cups and saucers, cake plates, and more. Limoges boxes are highly collectible today and there is a special section devoted to these lovely, useful objects, each as unique as the talented individual who painted it. The thorough yet concise text defines the arduous process of hand painting on china that has been passed down through the centuries. This is the first book to provide names and biographical information of individual, female, American china painters and highlights their accomplishments and contributions to the art of painting on porcelain. The comprehensive marks section of Limoges and reproduction marks makes this book an invaluable reference and resource guide. Values for every item are included in the captions. |