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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. Copy 561 of 1,000 copies. Large-format softcover volume, with flaps, measures approximately 8" x 11.5", shows light shelfwear. Binding is solid. Pages are clean and bright. Includes an English translation of the introduction printed and bound on un-numbered pages 'up-side down' at the end of the French, with an English language cover on the back of the French text. 374 pages. "The history of ceramics would be incomplete if we forgot this genius creator with multiple talents. His name? Christophe Potter (1751 - 1817). English by origin, he marked the great era of French porcelain from the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century with his original and daring creations. Always ahead of his time, he initiated the decoration printed on earthenware, with subtle and varied color backgrounds on porcelain, original shapes and innovative, high-quality paintings or decorations used in its factories in Paris, Chantilly, Montereau, Forges les Eaux, Gournay and others still unknown.".

Couverture souple. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale. Paris 2012. 1 Volume/1. -- Comme Neuf -- Broché cousu. Sous étui . Couverture illustrée . Format in-4°( 28 cm x 20 cm )( 1560 gr ) . -------- 374 pages avec plus de 600 illustrations. ********************** "" Christophe Potter. Anglais d origine, a marqué la grande époque de la porcelaine française de la fin du 18e siècle et du début 19e par ses créations originales et audacieuses. Toujours avant-gardiste pour son époque, il est à l initiative du décor imprimé sur faïence, des fonds de couleurs subtils et variés sur porcelaine, de formes originales et novatrices, de peintures de grandes qualités ou de décors mis en uvres dans ses manufactures de Paris, Chantilly, Montereau, Forges les Eaux, Gournay et d autres encore ignorées. Outre ses talents créatifs, ce personnage secret et hors norme possède des aptitudes particulières de diplomate lui conférant une place particulière au c ur des échanges franco-britannique durant la période Révolutionnaire. Son réseau de relations nous fera ainsi voyager, lors d un récit passionnant dans les dédales de l histoire, à travers des rencontres avec Benjamin Franklin, Pitt, le prince de Galles, Barras ou encore Bonaparte. Royaliste de c ur, rien ne saurait le détourner de son chemin. En effet, Potter se servira sans relâche de ses créations céramiques pour défendre la cause de la famille royale et témoigner ainsi de son attachement indéfectible envers Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette et leurs enfants. Même après leur fin tragique, en 1793, et 1795 pour le Dauphin, il continuera à perpétuer le souvenir et à porter l étendard de la royauté jusqu à la fin de sa vie." **************************** Ed. Miss Teapot, 8 inches x 11 inches ( 20 cm x 28 cm ), softcover book with 374 full color pages -- This softcover book with 374 full color pages and great illustrations is richly documented. His name? Christopher Potter (1751 - 1817). Born in England, he left his mark on the golden era of French porcelain from 1789 until 1804 by his bold and original creations. Always at the "avant-garde" for his time, he is at the origin of French printed transfer ware, subtle color backgrounds and varieties of porcelain, of original and innovative forms. He created different manufactories at Paris, Chantilly, Montereau, Forges-les-Eaux, Gournay and ignored others do feed his network of international trade. In addition to his creative talents, this secret and extraordinary character possesses special skills as a diplomat, giving him a special place at the centre of Franco-British relations during the Revolutionary period. We will also be travelling with his network of contacts in a fascinating story in the maze of history, through meetings with Benjamin Franklin, William Pitt, the Prince of Wales, Barras, the Tallien couple and Bonaparte. Royalist at heart, nothing can distract him from his path. Indeed, among a large range of products, the most fascinating ceramics produced by Potter are without any doubt those championing the cause of the royal family, moving testimony to the unwavering commitment to Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and their children. Even after the tragic end in 1793, and in 1795 for the Dauphin, Potter never ceased to uphold the memory of the monarchy until the end of his live. '' ***************************** ref ya77.