About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764324829

ISBN-139780764324826

eBay Product ID (ePID)53738847

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicAntiques & Collectibles, Porcelain & China

AuthorNicholas Zumbulyadis

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11 In.

Item Height8.7 In.

Item Width8.5 In.

Item Weight56.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN2006-014439

Book TitleMeissen's Blue and White Porcelain

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal738.2/7

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisOver 360 stunning color photos display exquisite blue and white decorated dining services, candelabrums, tea and coffee services, centerpieces, vases, and more, created by Germany's famous Meissen porcelain manufactory. Ranging from rare, early eighteenth century museum pieces to nineteenth century plates and platters readily obtainable by collectors, they feature decorations in royal blue, underglaze and overglaze colors, and patterns including Rock and Bird, Strawflower, and the ever-popular Blue Onion. Many have never before been seen in print in an English language publication The fascinating text includes a history of porcelain painting, a discussion of Meissen's artists, the wares produced, decorative techniques incorporated over two centuries, and an examination of Meissen's manufacturer's marks, a bibliography, and an index. Values may be found in the captions. This book is essential for everyone who appreciates fine porcelain., Over 360 stunning color photos display exquisite blue and white decorated dining services, candelabrums, tea and coffee services, centerpieces, vases, and more, created by Germany's famous Meissen porcelain manufactory. Ranging from rare, early eighteenth century museum pieces to nineteenth century plates and platters readily obtainable by collectors, they feature decorations in royal blue, underglaze and overglaze colors, and patterns including Rock and Bird, Strawflower, and the ever-popular Blue Onion. Many have never before been seen in print in an English language publication!The fascinating text includes a history of porcelain painting, a discussion of Meissen's artists, the wares produced, decorative techniques incorporated over two centuries, and an examination of Meissen's manufacturer's marks, a bibliography, and an index. Values may be found in the captions. This book is essential for everyone who appreciates fine porcelain.

Publication Year2006

FormatHardcover

Dewey Edition22

LC Classification NumberNK4380.Z86 2006

Number of Pages240 pages