Isbn: 9780801414435 - European Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hardcover book, 11" 13", 320 pages, profusely illustrated in black-and-white and color, bibliography, maps, chronological table, notes, index. dust wrapper is fine, text is fine - covers are slightly skewed.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. White cloth, navy blue & color illus. dust jacket, cardboard slipcase, 320 pp. 100 color, 446 bw plates. "After an introductory discussion of the origins of porcelain in Europe, what constitutes true porcelain, and the various types of ceramics, the authors begin their detailed examination of the work of this exceptional period. They discuss the manufacture and mercantile value of porcelain during the eighteenth century as well as the contemporary technology. P. W. Meister brings his great knowledge of Chinese and Japanese porcelain to one singularly important aspect of eighteenth-century porcelain production -- the influence of oriental porcelain in the development of European style -- while Reber contributes the fruits of his exacting research into the manufacturing techniques of porcelain factories in Europe. Examining all of its varied forms, from table-ware and jewelry to chamberpots, they illustrate their text with hundreds of lovely examples. Meister and Reber give thorough coverage to iconographic themes in eighteenth-century ceramics, a subject whose importance cannot be over-emphasized. The authors then provide a general history of styles with commentary on the artists behind them. They also discuss important customers and patrons, collectors and collections, and, finally, literature about porcelain. [This book] is a splendid work, essential to all who love or collect porcelain." (dj).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st American edition. Large, square quarto. Color and B&W illustrations. As new in as new DJ in fine, unadorned slipcase. 320 pages.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 4to - over 9¾. Book. 320 pp. Fine/fine. 546 photos, 100 in color. Gorgeous study of subject. Useful bibliography. The text was translated from the German by Ewald Osers. The authors discuss the manufacture and mercantile value of porcelain during the 18th century as well as the contemporary technology. Prof. Meister brings his great knowledge of Chinese and Japanese porcelain to one singularly important aspect of 18th century porcelain production, the influence of oriential porcelain in the development of European style. The authors also provide a general history of style with commentaries on the artists behind them. They also discuss important customers and patrons, collectors and collections, and, finally, literature about porcelain. This text is a splendid work, essential to all who collect porcelain. The book weighs 7 lbs. and may require shipping cost adjustment in accordance with weight.…

Large quarto. With 546 black and white and color illustrations. Cloth. Light soiling to boards near top edge. Otherwise fine in fine d.j. First edition.